Yuri One-shots

Ying [Paladins] x Cold! Female Reader

~Your POV~

The war can change people. I've lost friends and family over it, it's changed me. I used to be someone who was cheerful and outgoing, but now I have nothing. I've seen too many deaths of my own companions to ever go back to how I used to be. In this war, I fought beside the Paladins since my family came from a poor background. We didn't have much but we used to have each other.

I trained harder than anyone else since I never liked the idea of slacking off. And it wasn't like I had people to hang out with after training. 

I sharpened my blades as I sat under an oak tree. It was nighttime now and everyone else was celebrating over our recent victory with drinks and food. I never saw our victories as a big thing, it was just another point for us on the scoreboard. There's always another battle just around the corner. 

In the distance, I could hear the distant sound of people singing and laughing from the well-lit tavern. Besides that, I could hear the chirping of crickets and the sound of my blade scraping against the stone I was using. The sky was lit up by the full moon and bright stars. It was as if the bomb we used hours ago never happened. It was so peaceful if only that was every night.

I wasn't close to anyone, I was here for one purpose which was to fight in the war. I didn't have intentions of making friends or find a lover during this time. 

I held up my blade to reflect it off the moonlight then threw it towards one of the other oak trees in front of me. The blade pierced through the bark and stayed there beside the other daggers I've sharpened and thrown.

I reached over to my side to grab another one to sharpen but I looked over to see two of my comrades come over. Sha Lin had a bright and drunken smile on his face and next to him was Ying who was floating. 

"Heyy (Y/N)!" He said, his voice slurring a bit. "What do you want?" I replied coldly and turned away from them to focus on my blades. "What are you doing out here? Shouldn't you be with the others?" Ying asked. I stopped sharpening the blade in my hand and put it down. I look up at the two but only focused on Ying.

She was the only one here who really cared about me. Sure everyone else would ask me if I was okay if I got stabbed in the leg but Ying could see things that others couldn't. She can see through my cold facade, she knew how broken I was just by looking into my eyes. I would push her away every time she asked me how I was doing but she kept on coming back. That was something I admired about her. Something I sort of fell in love with over the time. But I would never admit it to anyone or even myself.

"I rather not be stuck in a tavern full of drunks." I scoffed and moved my gaze away from her. Sha Lin shrugged and whispered to Ying, "I told you she wouldn't like it!" I didn't tell him that I heard his comment. He strutted off back to the tavern to continue his celebration. 

I assumed that Ying went back with him so I continued my process of sharping my blades again. However, almost as silent as the wind, I heard something soft shuffle next to me. I look over to see a certain elf sit down next to me. 

"Aren't you supposed to go back with pretty boy? You're always so attached to him?" I asked. "Sha Lin is a close friend of mine. But I rather check up on you and see if you're okay." She said. There it was again. Her sweet and caring personality trying to help me. I hated it but I also loved it at the same time. I hated how sweet she was towards someone like me who would push her away but I loved it because it made Ying who she was.

"I'm fine." I gritted my teeth and threw the blade I was sharpening towards the same tree in front of me. We sat there in silence, my mind racing with emotions. "(Y/N)?" Ying spoke up again.

I looked over to her to see her frowning at me. "When will you stop lying to yourself?" She whispered.

My eyes widen in shock as I looked at her. I've never thought of it that way. I've always thought that by telling others that I was fine, it was like telling myself things were going to be okay. "I can see you're hurting, (Y/N). I really want to help. I know it sounds weird but, you're someone I really care about. Ever since you saved me back then from Skye and Maeve, I couldn't stop thinking about you. You risked your life and threw yourself in front of two assassins for me. Why?" She said softly and reached over to hold my hand.

I felt my cheeks slowly heat up and a lump form in my throat. Why did I save her? That time when I saw her cornered by those two  Magistrate assassins, my mind went blank and I threw myself in there.

"I honestly don't know," I replied, my voice softer than usual. she squeezes my hand gently and moves closer until our arms were touching and I could feel her body warmth. "You're hurting yourself, (Y/N). Why don't you just tell us what's wrong and let us help you?" She asked. 

"Because I don't want to get attached to anyone! I've lost so many people close to me and it hurts every single time. I'm tired of it! If I'm not close to anyone then I won't have to feel that way again." I snapped, feeling the walls I've spent years building up crumble down.

Ying doesn't flinch or move away, instead, she laid her head on my shoulder. "You're not the only one, (Y/N). A lot of us have lost people we care about." She said in a soothing tone. "But we have each other's backs. We're supposed to get through this together. If we do this alone, it'll only hurt us more." She reasoned. I stayed quiet, unsure of what to do or say next. "There has to be at least one person here you trust." She said. 

"Yea. You." I simply replied. I could see out of the corner of my eyes her cheeks growing red as she looked down at her lap. 

"Really?" She asked softly, with hope in her voice. 

I let a rare smile appear on my face and lean back against her, "Yea."

I could feel her body temperature rise as she nuzzles closer. "Good. That's some progress... I'll help you okay, but only if you let me."

"I know now. I trust you, Ying."

--BONUS SCENE--

~No One's POV~

The Paladins had just successfully won another war against the Magistrate. You were able to kill off the general, causing the rest to flee out of panic without having someone to guide them. "Good work," Tyra praised and slapped you on the back. You didn't respond as usual and let people surround you. They praised you and commented on how you led them to victory. You never liked being the center of attention and when you were about to snap at them for being to close, you heard someone.

"(Y/N)!" your girlfriend, Ying called out. You looked at the direction of where she was coming from as she flung herself into your arms. You caught her and she has a goofy smile on her lips. "You did it!" She giggled and wrapped her arms around your neck. 

You let a rare blush spread across your cheeks and you smiled, "It was nothing." "Nothing? No way! You basically led us to victory!" She continued to praise. You felt your cheeks heat up even more as your girlfriend showered you with compliments and affection.

Everyone else around you was shocked at how flustered and smiley you got. They've never seen this side of you before and had just figured out Ying was your girlfriend when she placed a quick kiss on your cheek.

You noticed the others staring and you glared at them, "What? Got a problem with two girls dating?!" They quickly shook their heads and tried to calm you down by telling you how cute you two look together. You didn't completely calm down until Ying gave you another kiss on the cheek. "That's what I thought," You muttered and focused your attention back on your girlfriend.

"Will you join us in the tavern tonight, (Y/N)? Please! This is our first victory together as a couple." She whined. You sigh in defeat and nod, making her squeal in joy.

You guess it's not that bad to be soft sometimes.