Overwatch Oneshots

Reaper x Female Reader: Who you used to be

Im in my feels and I'm scared because I'm going to high school. Freshmen as fuck. This is also pretty short but not as short as the Pharmercy one.

Hope you enjoy!
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Gabe had recently been super distant. He always snapped at you when you asked what was wrong or if you acted moody and didn't tell him. But if you did tell him then he would belittle you. So you just began to bottle all of it in because you began to be afraid of showing emotion around him. But still, you were genuinely worried about him. You began to sleep in the living area instead of the bedroom because you were scared that Gabe would yell at you for snoring or shifting too much since you usually struggle to sleep.

Tonight was different. Gabe had yelled at you for sleeping in the living area. But you ignored him and proceeded to sleep on the couch. Your eyes stung from the tears that you've been holding for days, you just wanted Gabe to not be stressed anymore. He used to come back from work, give you a hug, cook dinner, and ask you about the day. Now you scavenge the kitchen for food and Gabe groans when he gets back, complaining about work and how you're useless. You missed him, even though he was right down he hall. A tear crawled down your cheek and made a wet spot on arm rest of the couch. You let out a weary sigh and closed your eyes, heart hurting and chest feeling heavy.

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You awoke to the morning sun greeting you to another day with a gold yellow. But of course you heard Gabe groaning and grunting. He was waking up. You sat up and sure enough he walked into the room. "Good morning.", you brightly announced. He scowled at you, as if you're a burden. That immediately destroyed you and you dipped your head down. He walked to the kitchen and you realized he already had his outfit for work on. He grabbed a granola bar and started towards the door. Pulling on his boots he twisted the doorknob. "Have a great day!", you tried again. "Whatever.", he said, not even turning his back. You heard the door and you sighed. Laying back down you began to contemplate leaving him. But a problem surfaced, you were still in love with him. The idea of leaving him sounded freeing but, it also sounded heart crushing. You pictured him with another girl and your heart cringed at that thought.

You were a goner.

The entire day was spend cleaning the quarters that you two shared. You were doing it because it was filthy but, a little part of you was doing it because you wanted Gabe to be impressed. Sweat exited your body as you worked endlessly to ensure that the entire quarters was clean. Eventually you reached that point and it looked like the place was just built.

The doorknob twisted open and Gabe walked in. Even though he always frowns now, you still found him attractive. You smiled brightly at him and cheerfully asked, "How was your day? I cleaned the house an-" He cut you off. "Oh my fucking god (Y/N)! Can I get one fucking minute without you getting on my ass!! You're such a fucking burden!", he yelled. You were immediately silenced. You nodded sorrowfully and ran back to the kitchen table and sat. You heard him take off his boots and walk to the bedroom. Your heart hurt. Tears gushed down your face due to his immense frustration with you. You felt like garbage.

Gabe heard sniffling and light whimpering and walked to the kitchen. Even though he's been cold and emotionless lately, he still couldn't stand the sight of you crying. He knew why you were crying but he still took the liberty to ask. "(Y/N) why are you crying?", he sighed. You flinched at his suddenly calm voice and hesitantly turned around. "N-Nothing.", you tried. He pulled you out of the chair and stood you up, brushing your hair out of your face. "That's not going to work, (Y/N)." You broke. All the emotion you've been bottling burst and you lost all control over yourself. Tears continuously flowed down your face like waterfalls and you began to sob wildly. Gabe broke too, he hadn't realized how much pain he was actually causing you. He pulled you into his arms, hoping to comfort you. But it did the opposite, you had forgotten what it had felt like to be in his arms again and you broke down even more. You soaked his black t-shirt with your tears as you pressed yourself against him, desperately hoping that this wouldn't be the last time you felt encased by him. Then, you decided to speak. "I missed you.", you said muffled by his shirt. "What?", he asked softly. "I miss how you used to treat me. I miss who you used to be, Gabe." He just stood there, thinking about how you treated him versus how he treated you. You always greeted him happily and tried to hug him but, he would scowl and push you away, even yell at you. An enormous amount of guilt flooded him and he held you tighter. "I'm so sorry, baby. I don't know what's gotten into me.", he sorrowfully said. You just continued to hug him, trying to make yourself believe that this was all real, that he was the soft person he was for you. "I promise I'll be better for you. I'll never be shitty to you again." You nodded against him, hope flourishing within you. "I love you.", you measly replied, hoping for the reply.

"I love you too."