Red vs Blue Short Stories/OneShots

Comfort (Tucker x Reader)

You were with everyone as they sulked. After defeating Temple, you all had one thought in your heads. Wash. As much as it was quiet, it was obvious that was the mood. Not even Tucker was his usual self. He was off to the side and it worried you.

Walking over to him, you realized that you had no plan on how to comfort him. You stop two feet from him and he took notice of you. “Leave me alone. I’m not in the mood.” He said. “Tucker, its not like you’re the only one suffering from this. We all are.” You said.

“That’s easy for you to say. You came in around the time we shut down Project Freelancer. Besides, its my fault.” He says. You placed your hand on his shoulder. “Tucker…” You started. Because you two were far enough from the group, Tucker takes his helmet off and holds it in front of himself, staring at it.

“I should’ve been a better leader. If I had left Wash with someone, he wouldn’t have gotten shot.” Tucker says. You take off your helmet and set it down on the ground. “And if you could’ve prevented it, then where would we be? These things happen whether we like it or not. Hell, I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you. I helped you guys when I should’ve been working to keep you out. You should let it go, Tucker.” You said looking into his eyes.

“You still don’t get it.” Tucker said dropping his helmet to take ahold of your shoulders. “It should’ve been me. It would be fucking better if I was the one shot in the fucking neck. I’m not as important as Wash, Y/n. It should’ve been me.” He says starting to sob.

You frowned and pulled him into a hug. You stroke his hair as he cried. “Its okay Tucker. We all have these thoughts but we need to stay strong. For Wash. If you had gotten shot, I don’t know what I’d do. I love you to the ends of the universe.” You said. Tucker slowly lifts his head and stares at you.

“You love me? Why?” he asked sniffling. “Because I see you for more than your façade. You say you’re a ladies man but no one took the time to study you and understand what you’re like. Whenever you weren’t looking, I’d watch you. I wanted to get to know the real you, not what you tried to be.” You said.

Tucker lets out a small chuckle and cracked a smile. “And to think I was the pervert of the group. I never would’ve expected you to go to such lengths for me.” He says. “No matter what happens, I’ll be here for you. Will you be my lover and boyfriend?” You asked.

A grin grew from Tucker’s small smile and you knew the answer. “Of course!” He says picking you up and spinning around. “Hey Tucker? Do you know where Y/n is… oh.” Caboose’s voice said. The two of you turn your heads and saw the loveable idiot standing there looking at you.

“Caboose?” You asked grabbing for your helmet while Tucker followed your example. You accidentally grabbed Tucker's helmet while he grabbed yours. Putting them on, Caboose made a gasping sound. “OH MY GOD. TUCKER AND Y/N SWITCHED HEADS.” He yelled.

You and Tucker glance to each other and realized that mistake. “Shut the fuck up Caboose. We’re just wearing each other’s helmets.” Tucker said. You chuckled knowing that he was back to normal. “Hey Caboose! Did you find Y/n? I need her help with something.” Simmons called out. You groaned but take off Tucker’s helmet.

He takes off yours and you dove for a kiss. At first, he was surprised. Then he melted into it. After that, you took your helmet and put it back on. “I better go see what he needs help with. I love you Tucker.” You said. “I love you too my angel.” Tucker said. You smiled in your helmet and began to drag Caboose back to the group. Tucker watches you and grinned. “I finally got a chick and she’s a complete badass.” He says to himself.