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You thought you would have been ready for this. To deal with the thought that had been plaguing your mind ever since you learned he wasn’t with the rest of Overwatch. Was Gabriel Reyes really dead?
You thought after dealing with grief so many times, you would have been better at it. However, after you voiced the thought of him dead out loud, you had unknowingly excepted it to be true. And you began to grieve.
Lucky for you, you were unconscious at the moment.
~•~
You were walking down the hall of the old base. There was something about your stance and the way you held yourself, that one might say you were nervous. They would have been right.
You had just returned from a solo mission and were about to change before you briefed the Commander about it. The briefing wasn’t what you were worried about. It was the fact you were late by two days.
The mission was to watch the Omnics and find information and report it immediately. You had been captured and were held for two days until you could escape.
Based from the looks you were given from your fellow teammates, they had thought you had died.
Your palms began to sweat and you tried your best to wipe away your anxieties. You needed to change, your clothing was worn and tattered. A shower as well.
When you opened the door, you were shocked to see your friend and commander, Gabriel Reyes sitting on your bed with his head in his hands. When you opened the door, he didn’t seem notice or, if he did, acknowledge you.
“Gabe?” At the sound of your voice, his head shot up and he stared at you wide eyed. “Heh…sorry I’m la-.”
Your voice was cut off when you were pulled into a hug. You felt you cheeks grow warm as Gabriel was taller than you, so you were practically pressed into his chest.
“…I thought you were dead…” His voice was quiet and for a second, you questioned how important you actually were to him.
You two stayed like that for a couple of minutes. When Gabriel pulled away, an emotionless look crossed his features. A smile bloomed on your face.
“I didn’t know you cared Commander.” You said playfully. He raised an eyebrow and for a split second he smiled.
“What are you talking about? I’m simply relieved that I didn’t lose such a good soldier.” He said.
“That’s full of shit and you know it!” You let out a chuckle and he grinned.
“…”
“…”
“Promise me you won’t die for any stupid reasons.” Gabriel broke the silence. It was an odd request but you would oblige.
“I will, if you promise to do the same,” you told him. You tapped your chin thoughtfully. “How about this, if one of us dies, we have to kick the other’s ass when we eventually get there? Sound like a deal?” You held out a hand for him to shake.
Gabriel chuckled and shook it. You smiled.
“Now get out. I have to change and shower.” You smirked playfully.
~•~
Your head shot up quickly. Hot tears were running down your face. Your chest was tight and you were breathing heavily.
A quick glance at your surroundings told you that you were in the infirmary. Luckily, you weren’t placed on any IV and were just laid down to rest.
You wanted nothing more than to go to your room at the moment. So, you got up and walked towards your room.
However, as you opened the door to the hallway, your blood went cold. This wasn’t Overwatch headquarters. This wasn’t anywhere you recognized. Memories of what happened flooded your head.
“Fuck.” Jack was gonna kick your ass. Your already heavy breathing got worse, to the point you were hyperventilating. This wasn’t good, not at all.