Infinity of Stars (Reader x Rocket Raccoon)

Chapter 12

The day went quicker than Y/N realised since she spent most of the day fixing the outer wing with the help of Peter. The more hours spent, the more she grew nervous: she hadn't seen Rocket for most of the day, and that only made it more nerve-wracking knowing that she had to find and tell him how she felt.

Once the right-wing looked to be about fixed, Y/N was sitting outside on the grass, quietly taking in the forestry scenery, watching off into the distance, "You've been quiet." Peter brought her out of her thoughts, as she watched him come over to sit beside her, "Just... lots to think about." She muttered, staring into her hands which were resting in her lap.

Peter pondered for a moment, "Have you spoken to him today?"

"I haven't even seen him since yesterday evening." She replied, "Maybe, you should go find him and talk to him about it." he suggested. Y/N was silent for a moment, before sighing in defeat, "Fine."

She stood to her feet, "Thanks, Quill." She replied before entering inside the Milano, "No problem." she just about heard before she went inside quietly. She didn't have to go too far and low to find Rocket, finding him sitting next to Groot, as he worked on something from the control panel.

"Hey." Y/N didn't realise how strained her voice sounded, hoarse as she tried her best not to hit herself for sounding so croaky. Rocket didn't look up at her or greet her, as he continued working. "Are... you busy at the moment?" Y/N asked, "What does it look like?" Rocket blurted out, as he looked up at her, there was a look of exasperation.

She didn't say anything after that, turning around annoyed and walking out, walking back out of the Milano and outside, "Y/N, where you going-" "Out." Y/N barked back, before going out onto a run, running further and further inside the city.

She stopped once she found that she was away, different species looking at her strangely as she stood out amongst them all, walking and walking as she used her grappling hook, flinging her up onto the ceiling of one of the buildings.

Once comfortable, she sat there, taking in the scenery as she quietly listened in on those below, laughter and chatter echoing around as she sighed in content. "You sure run fast." She snapped her head back towards the voice, shocked and astounded to see the person who had just shunned her away.

"What do you want?" She asked once he was sitting next to her, as well taking in the view, "You wanted to talk to me huh? Take me on a walk or somethin'?" Rocket implied irritated.

"I never said anything like that." Y/N laughed forcefully, "Then what was that 'hole nonsense with Quill earlier on?" Y/N turned to him, bewilderment in her E/C eyes.

"You... heard that?" She asked, her heart stammering quickly, "Yeah, I did." He was silent for a moment, Y/N begun contemplating what next to say, "Y-You're not saying anything."

"What's there to say?" Rocket inquired, "Shit, I'm sorry for this, I-I didn't want you to know like that-"

"I ain't mad." Rocket spoke, as Y/N tried not to bite her tongue from the nerves, "You're not?" She was confused: she was expecting more of a reaction out of Rocket, this didn't seem like him. "It's not like ya meant it anyway," Rocket huffed, "ya probably just saying it just so Quill wouldn't tease you for it." 

She watched her next words, watching him as he looked hurt, he thought she lied just so Quill didn't tease her for this crush? "I mean, look at me" he pointed to himself, "I'm a freak, it would only be normal that you'd go for someone of ya species."

"I... wasn't lying you know." He turned his head suddenly to her, she could see so many emotions running through his mind: confused, shock, happiness? "I meant it... I like you, Rocket." She continued, waiting for what he would say next. It was silent for a while, she was worried that he would turn her down, laugh and pretend it was fake and that he didn't return the feelings. She was very unsure of what Rocket would say or do next.

".... I.... like ya too okay? " He stammered, as he kept his head low to the ground, Y/N could sense his embarrassment. "So, we both confessed we like each other?" Rocket began, as the look Y/N gave him was something to make him continue, "Perhaps we should-"

"GUYS, WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?! ROCKET, Y/N, WE NEED YOU!" The radio that Rocket carried on his belt blared out, making them jolt in surprise at the incoming voice of Quill, "We need to get going."

"W-Wait, what about what we were sayin'-"

"That'll have to wait, we need to get back!" The two hurried off the building and running back to the base of the Milano.

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"Where the hell were you two?" Gamora was the first to ask, "Doesn't matter, what's going on?" Y/N asked, changing the subject, unaware of the looks from the others and as well as the unclear look from Rocket.

"We need this baby to get going, we've been followed!" Peter shouted from the cockpit as everyone ran aimlessly to their seats, "From who?" Rocket asked.

"Fellow Guardians." The voice rang out through loudly, vibrating off the windows as everyone looked outside, spotting the group that they so didn't want to be greeted by. "Zerron." Y/N gulped involuntarily, "You have something of ours and you know what it is, hand it over and no harm will be down to you or your ship."

Everyone turned until their eyes were on Y/N's, uncertain and unsure of what to do. "You have five seconds to choose wisely. If not done, we'll proceed to rain fire upon you."

"Y/N-"

"One."

What do I do?

"Two."

"Y/N, don't you dare."

"Three."

I'm gonna be hated so badly.

"Four."

But, I'm doing this to protect them all.

"Five."

"Zerron." The group looked to the entrance, seeing the small figure emerge, "Ah, there you are." Zerron called, his eyes wavered towards Y/N's defeated and down face, "I hope you brought the plans with you."

Y/N didn't utter a word, instead, handing the blueprints over to him silently, "I knew I could rely on you." He pulled her further and further away from the Milano, Y/N could feel the burning looks of shock and glares from the fellow Guardians as she neared the ship off in the distance.

"We have so much to catch up to do kid." Y/N grimaced at the way Zerron gripped her shoulder in a vice grip.

"So much."

A/N:

So, Y/N has been captured/ kinda betrayed the Guardians, but was she doing it to protect them, or has she gone back to her old way?

Find out soon!

Quick side note, Thursday 17th was my birthday and I got so many gifts and love from my family and friends! I also received my exam results and I got accepted into the Uni of my choice!

Hope you all had a good week!

-Mockingbirdsdontsing