Robotic Heart (Genos x Reader)

Human

Applause erupted in the crowd as Genos yet again saved a group of people from a Tiger Level monster. The people cried out in joy and exclaimed their thanks to the good-looking hero.

"That was incredible!"

"Thank you so much!"

"Who is that?"

"He's an S Class hero right?"

"No way, that can't be!"

"He looks like a robot, maybe he's one of Metal Knight's inventions?"

"Is he?"

"Probably."

"Well, it's amazing!"

Genos sighed heavily. He was used to the citizen's reactions of him but this one in particular was becoming a trend around the city. He knew that his metal body and abilities could've thrown off some of them and in the end, he couldn't change their thought processes. He didn't try to explain himself though, at the expense of not causing a fuss.

But it didn't mean that the words didn't have some kind of effect on him.

Genos was actually on his way to meet you so you guys could go get something to eat then relax at your apartment before all this. He just happened to find some trouble on his way to you. He dismissed himself from the crowds and began walking off in your direction.

That's when the phone in his pocket vibrated. He took it out and saw that you had texted him.

(y/n): Genos? Where are you?

Genos: I'm on my way

(y/n): You said that 30 minutes ago

Genos: I'm sorry, I'll get there soon, ran into some monsters

You sighed sadly. Genos had been getting increasingly busy as the months progressed. Monsters had been ravaging the city a lot more than they used to. You knew that it was Genos's job to protect the citizens, but you couldn't help but feel upset by how little time you got to spend with him. Your guys' daily hang outs had become weekly, then soon turned into every two weeks; it was enough to make you worry about him even more than you usually did.

With a small hint of sorrow, you replied.

(y/n): It's alright, just please get here soon

Genos's phone once again buzzed and he looked at your answer with concern. He was confused as to what you were feeling at this second. He knew that there was a lot he could have done wrong but nothing specific came to mind. Genos always tried his best to keep you happy since your smile was what made him happy. However, there were times when even his scrupulous searches came up with no results from you.

He was nearing the restaurant you two had picked when a little boy ran across his view, directly into the street. He was chasing after his ball that kept rolling away as his feet accidently kicked the ball further. Genos spotted the speeding car seconds before it came close to crashing into the little boy. Without hesitance, he bolted towards the little boy and gathered him up into his arms as he skidded both of them across the pavement. The screech of the brakes alerted everyone in the surroundings causing people to shriek in horror and surprise.

The man in the car had halted in the middle of the road and stumbled out. His eyes were wide as he looked over to Genos and the little boy. "Oh my god, is he okay!?" The man exclaimed. "I'm so sorry! I didn't see him!"

Genos glanced down to the boy shivering in his arms. "Are you alright?"

The boy nodded shakily. "Y-yeah..."