Robotic Heart (Genos x Reader)

Gone Far Too Long

"Genos!!" You ran into the arms of your best friend at the airport.

The cyborg felt a huge wave of relief and happiness as he gently swept you off the floor by your waist. He could feel the giggling of your sweet voice in his ear and was comforted by the compassionate embrace you bestowed him.

He found himself hugging you tighter as the lonely moments of the past few months came back. You had left six months ago to study abroad in America and the poor lovesick cyborg had to endure your absence. You called and emailed him frequently during your stay over there but it wasn't the same as holding you like he was now.

The funny thing was Genos didn't realize he had any feelings for you until you were out of his reach. It was a few weeks into your journey that he started noticing how restless he was. He would constantly be awaiting your messages, always taking out his phone because he 'thought' he felt it buzz. He also noted how isolated he felt. Sure, he had Saitama to talk to but they didn't share that connection that you two had developed.

"It's only going to be for half the year," You reassured the cyborg. "I'll call you as soon as I get there."

Genos felt something unsettling in the pit of his stomach the more he listened to the time frame. But that was normal right? It wasn't our out of the ordinary to feel upset about a friend leaving.......right?

"Alright. Be safe, (y/n)."

He sighed internally as he set you down and got a good look at your face. But nothing was unchanged, you still had that beautiful smile and glittering (e/c) eyes.

"What?" You said nervously playing with your fingers. "Not what you expected?"

"You're everything I expected," Genos responded before he could stop himself.

"Good to see you kid," Saitama pulled you in for a hug of his own. You both were so enthralled by each other that you almost forgot he was standing there too.

"So, how have you guys been?" You asked as you walked with them out of the building. Genos, being the gentleman that he was, took your bags for you.

"Fine," Genos answered simply.

"Fine? Are you kidding? You've been the gloomiest dead-beat downer!" Saitama intercepted.

"Aww, why have you been so grumpy, Gen-gen?" You teased.

Despite you trying to mock him, he found the playful gesture soothing. But he still continued to play the cool headed hero. "I don't know what you're speaking of, Sensei."

"Whatever. So (y/n), how was America? Is it everything the news makes it out to be?"

You chuckled. "More or less. All I can say is that the people there are pretty abrasive."

You guys continued exchanging information as you guys rode a bus home. You used to room with Saitama before he became a hero and even after so it was no surprise that he let you retake your spot in the apartment.

You sighed contently as you walked into the small living room. "It feels so good to be home!"

"No place like home, huh?" Saitama smirked, tossing you a bottle of water from the fridge.

"Yeah...." You dejected, playing with the cap of the bottle. Your sudden change in made behavior sparked Genos's worry. "Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, yeah, totally," You nodded, not meeting his gaze.

He rested his hand on your shoulder and with the other tilted your chin to make you look at him. "You may have been gone a while but that doesn't mean I don't remember your habits. I know you're lying."