Zer0 x Reader

Part 4 - Stay

Distracted with hugging Zer0, you completely have forgotten about the open wound in your palm until it stings you again. Tensing your arm around Zer0 from the pain, he instantly notices your discomfort.

"Is something wrong?" he asks, pulling away to examine you.

"Yeah. I just forgot about this" you reply, showing him the palm of your hand. Zer0 holds your injured hand in his to get a closer look at the injury.

"How did this happen?" he asks

"It was just something small that happened with one of the bandits, don't worry" you tell him trying to make it sound less severe than it actually was. Although it was impossible to know how Zer0 is feeling without the glowing lights, it was obvious to tell how agitated he is from hearing your words. Even though you don't like it when Zer0 is angry due to how silent he becomes, you still enjoy the fact of how protective he is over you. With your uninjured hand, you grab onto his and smile up at him letting him know it's all okay now. Your attempt of diffusing the situation works as he resumes his attention on your wounded hand. Pulling out a bandage, he tightly wraps it around your palm in order to cut the circulation and stop the bleeding.

"Ow" you accidentally say, startled when he knots it tightly.

"Sorry" he quickly replies, releasing your hand when he's finished.

"It feels better already" you tease, inspecting his not-so-great bandage job. Without warning, Zer0 sweeps you off your feet and into his arms. Keeping a tight grip on you, he runs quickly, leaping up into the air and out of the bandit camp. The way Zer0 moves so fast makes you feel like you're flying, a giant smile plastered on your face the entire time. His speed makes it easy to avoid enemies, working around any skags or bandits who come your way. Looking in the distance, the caravan already appears in your view. He stops directly in front of it, moving to gently set you on your feet.

"Wow, are you always this gentle?" you tease, feeling confident in the moment. Zer0 stares at you longer than normal making you immediately regret your words.

"Innuendo.." he finally says, causing you to blush. Thankfully, your friends burst through the caravan door drawing attention away from your now red cheeks.

"You made it back!" Vaughn speaks first, running down to hug you. The rest of your friends do the same, creating a giant group hug. You smile is big, glad to be back safe with your friends. Looking around, your eyes fall on Zer0 who stands off to the side watching. Afraid that he may take off, you capture his attention.

"Zer0.." you call his name causing everyone to break the hug, freeing you. They all watch as you approach him, making your way to stand by his side.

"Thanks for bringing her back" Rhys says, the rest nodding there heads in agreement.

"Of course" Zer0 replies, a big smile erupting on Rhys face.

"You're welcome to hang with us here for as long as you want" Fiona offers before you get the chance to.

"That's okay" Zer0 says, kindly declining; however, you weren't going to take no for an answer.

"Please" you add, staring up at him with a genuinely sad and worried look. You would hate for him to leave after everything you've been through. Holding your breath, you await his reply.

"Okay" he says allowing you to exhale in relief.

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Time seems to go by quick, the sun already setting. You have all been playing cards, Zer0 repeatedly winning although Rhys is certain hes cheating. He wins another round, everyone finally giving up on trying to beat him.

"Alright, I'm positive he can somehow see through the cards and read our decks" Rhys says, crossing his arms in defeat.

"Hey Sash, I spy a sore loser" Fiona jokes causing everyone to laugh.

"After being locked up since yesterday, I can't stay inside for too long. I'm going to go to the roof for some fresh air" you say, standing up for your seat to stretch. Moving towards the ladder, you can hear Zer0 following behind making you smile to yourself. You find it extremely cute how seems to only be comfortable around you. Opening up the latch and climbing up, you breathe in the fresh air, sitting down and resting your back against the edge. Zer0 closes the latch behind him, moving to sit down closely beside you. His knee brushes up against yours reminding you of the first time you met him at the Bossanova death rally. Sitting in silence for a few moments, you enjoy the feeling of being next to him with the beautiful sight of the setting sun in the distance. Deciding it's best to address your fear, you finally speak up, breaking the silence.

"You won't leave me again, will you?" you ask shyly, still keeping your gaze straight ahead.

"Do you want me to stay?" he asks,

"Of course" you say, surprised he would even need to ask.

"Then yes. I have mission's to do sometimes, but i promise i will always come back to you" he speaks, smiling at the fact his sentences have become longer since you first met.

"Good" you say, pulling your knees to your chest. It was slightly chilly outside causing your hands to shake although you didn't want to go inside and ruin the moment.

"You're cold" Zer0 says, noticing quickly.

"Did you scan me with a temperature sensor?" you ask jokingly.

"No. Your hands are shaking" he says, moving to wrap one arm around you, the other intertwining with one of your hands. Butterflies fill your stomach from his action. In this moment, you have fallen completely head over heels for him. Turning to look at him, a red smiley face emerges from on his screen causing you to laugh.

"How do you do that?" you ask, loving his various facial expressions.

"Do what?" he replies, pretending not to know. Suddenly, his screen rapidly changes and flips through dozens of the weirdest emoticons making you laugh even harder.

<The End>