Misfits (ekko x reader)

XXI.

Author's note: took a lil break, dw it'll happen again ;] xoxo
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"First of all, why do you think I told you to stay put?!"
He started to scold you, looking towards your broken arm. You tried not to follow his gaze, the sight of a bone sticking out of your skin made you sick.
"I know why. That's why I didn't listen."
"And look at yourself! You're lucky to have only a broken arm, have you got any idea how many people I lost to Jinx?!"
You averted your eyes from him and aimed them at the ground.
"No.."
"Of course you don't! You joined like two weeks ago! What made you think you could take on something like this?!"
You furrowed your brows and gave him eye contact.
"I didn't want to lose another friend, I already lost Vi becouse I didn't stick with her."

His expression softened a little, but only for a moment.
"Second of all, I owe you my life and what you did was very brave. How long were you on that bridge?"
Your face went from expression to expression, his words making you very confused.
"As long as you, I followed you since you left."
His eyes widened and he raised his eyebrows.
"I didn't even notice you, good job."
Now you were even more confused and also, the adrenaline was starting to wear off and the pain in your arm was noticeably higher.
"And third of all, never do that again. Ever."

You gave him a speechless nod and he hugged you again. Same way as the last time. What's up with him? Oh yeah maybe the fact that he just went through a major traumatic event and on top of all of that, he was worried about you now, let the man be. You returned the hug the best you could with one arm and burried your face into the crook of his neck, he leaned his head against yours and held you tightly. You never were a hug person, but this you could get used to.

The morning light filled the little corner you shared for the night. Ekko was asleep on your shoulder and you were staring mindlessly in front of you. Then a small, cloaked person started fiddling with the hoverboard that layed on the ground you were staring at. You gently nudged Ekko awake, quietly pointing at the person when he gave you a questioning look.

You learned that the person was a past councilor, who came to the Undercity to help when the other councilors voted him out. He helped you and Ekko get back to the Firelights base, Ekko seemed to trust this guy, you wished that you got treated like he did when the Firelights first took you in. Ekko sat near the entrance to the base, Scar was taking a look at his leg and the leader was talking with Heimerdinger. Scar's oldest daughter was inspecting your arm and telling you that you can't play with them now. Ekko's leg was popped back into place by Scar and the boy let out a grunt before relaxing.

You were looking at him and he was looking at you, he looked actually very happy considering what just happened on the bridge. Then Scar yelled,
"Firelights!"
making you jump a little and Ekko chuckle at it before turning back to Heimerdinger.
"It's not enough to give people what they need to survive, you have to give them what they need to live."
The kids around we're cheering and the little green glowing bugs flew everywhere. And for a moment you forgot all your worries.