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Zenyatta X Flirty!Fem!Reader: Sleep Peacefully

A/N: Greetings, folks! I must admit, I would date Zenyatta in a heartbeat if I could. He is just so sweet and lovely and aaaaauguaUGAHHGAUUHHH. Anyway, here's a story about him!

PLEASE critique! If you think something is wrong or my writing style need improvement, say so! Requests are CLOSED! I hope you enjoy!

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The cold, brisk mountain air greeted you as you stepped out of the aircraft. The orange flags whipped in the wind, and the structures supporting them were covered in snow. Statues of various Omnic monks could be seen as you walked down the pathway and into the sanctum.

You had been feeling very stressed and cooped up lately, and a trip to Zenyatta's monastery in Nepal would do you some good, you hoped. You could unwind and relax a little. Plus, it IS him after all...

There he was. Zenyatta was talking to some of his fellow monks and had not yet noticed your arrival. You leaned against the wall and waited. After a few moments, he approached you.

"I am glad to see that you have arrived safely," he said. His voice hummed with knowledge and grace. It was one of the many things you found so appealing about him.

"Good to see you, Zenny!" He chuckled, and you two hugged each other.

"Y/n, how many times have I told you not to call me that?" That nickname was one of the many ways you teased him. It was your subconscious way of flirting with him. You had always hoped that he would pick up on your advances, but so far, nothing.

"Come, let us walk through the halls." The two of you walked side by side into the inner sanctum.

The walls seemed to stretch up forever, and the glowing blue lines embedded in them illuminated the area around you. It was like an image out of a dream.

"It's so beautiful here," you commented, "in many more ways than one." At that last line, you looked at him with a slight smile.

"Indeed," he replied, "one can truly feel at peace here." The two of you stepped out on the balcony.

You let out a small huff as you gripped your arms. Zenyatta noticed. "Are you cold?" He asked.

"Oh, no, it's fine," you lied. "Just been a while since I was up in the mountains." He nodded, and looked out over the horizon.

It was quiet before you two spoke again.

"Y/n, did you comb your hair?" You blushed, and looked at him.

"Oh, uh, yeah!" You started playing with it a little. "Nothing fancy, just some hair gel."

"Well, I think you look lovely."

You completely froze for a moment. He complimented you! This has never happened before. Your mind began to swim with possibilities, ideas, theories, and plans.

"Y/n?" His voice snapped you out of your reverie.

"Wha-?" You managed. Zenyatta chuckled a little.

"Are you all right?" He tilted his head.

"Yeah! Yeah, just... mountain air." You hoped he would buy it. He seemed to, and the two of you retreated to the garden for meditation, where you stayed for a while. It was soon time for sleep, and you gave Zenyatta a warm hug before you left. "Goodnight, Zenny!" He chuckled.

"Sleep peacefully, Y/n."

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You slowly walked outside. The nighttime sky shimmered with stars. They were so much more vivid and beautiful up in the mountains. There was no snow, and although the air was cold, you felt warm... especially when you saw him.

Zenyatta sat on the ground, in his meditative position. He was still. Very still. Eerily still, in fact. You slowly approached him. It was completely silent. He remained unmoving even as you only stood a few feet away. Very carefully, and very quietly, you reached out your hand to him.

"It is not wise to sneak up on someone." His voice broke the silence, and you nearly jumped when it did. Composing yourself, you went and stood at his side.

"Sorry, I was just feeling a little lonely and I thought I'd come find you," you replied.

"You do not need to apologize, Y/n. You are always free to join me." His words put you at ease. You sat down beside him and assumed a meditative position of your own. There was so much you wanted to tell him, but you didn't know how to put it into words.

"Hey, Zenny, can I talk to you about something?" You asked.

"Of course," he said, and turned his head to face you. "What's on your mind?"

"We've been friends for a long time. Ever since that one day when you helped me understand myself better, you've always held a special place in my heart." You placed a hand on his knee.

"I sense within you a growing romantic affection, Y/n." His words caught you completely off guard. "Is that why you've been so bold around me?" He added, with a hint of mischief in his voice.

"I - How did you...?" You were floored. He laughed.

"Do not be discouraged, Y/n. I've known for a long time now." He turned his body towards you. "I never showed it because..." He sighed. "Well, I was somewhat embarrassed. I don't think I had ever entertained the idea of a human woman falling love with someone like myself." An uncharacteristic sadness seemed to grow over him.

"Don't say that!" You touched his face. "You'd make anyone happy, human or Omnic! You've changed so many people's lives in so many ways. You helped me get through my troubles and made me a better person for it." You sat close to him. "Without you, I don't know what I'd do." He looked up.

"Thank you, Y/n." He seemed happier, and he might be finally returning your affections. This was confirmed as he wove his fingers into your hand.

"I'm cold," you finally admitted. He held out his arms and you relaxed in his embrace. Your eyes fluttered shut, and the last thing you heard before sleep overtook you was Zenyatta's voice.

"Sleep peacefully, Y/n..."

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A/N: wowee writing flirty dialogue is hard

As always, I hope you enjoyed it!  Requests are CLOSED! See you later!

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