Friends Don’t Do This - Part 1 Nathan Drake Fanfiction
Fandom: Uncharted
Word Count: 4,404
Characters: Nathan Drake x Reader (F)
Summary: You and Nathan have been best friends since you’ve been twelve when meeting at Saint Francis Home. You are both now in your mid 20′s and have to go on a mission with Sam, Sully and Elena. What happens when tensions rise and jealousy is stirred?
Warnings: Fluff, a little bit of angst (more to come), swearing, a few sexual innuendos, kissing, jealousy, teasing, fake relationship, use of weapons and Sam being a lovable idiot.
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“Promise me you won't leave me.” A 12-year-old Y/N pleads.
“I promise.” A 13-year-old Nathan reassures.
“Do you mean it?” Y/N asks.
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“I mean it. We will escape Saint Francis Home together.” Nathan promises.
“We shouldn't be far.” Sully announces.
You hear, snapping out of your daydream. It had been 12 years since that day. The day you two promised to always stay by each other’s side.
“Hey, you okay?” Nathan asks you.
“Yeah, I'm fine just thinking.” You respond.
“Anything worth sharing?” Nathan curious.
“No, just gone away with my thoughts.” You answer not wanting to relive the memory.
“You are okay back there love birds?” Sam jokes.
“Shut up Sam you do this every time.” Nathan sighs.
“Yeah, you got to stop with that shit Sam.” You agree.
“Kissing Y/N would be like kissing my sister.” Nathan grimaces.
“Well, you don't have a sister you have a brother, so it's like kissing your brother?” Sam retaliates as Nathan groans “God can you just drop it? That was one time.”
You and Sully burst out laughing but you then remember Nathan’s words and hide behind a fake smile. Sully looks into the rear-view mirror and notices your slight change. Sam does the same they both look at each other and slightly shake their heads.
Nathan is completely oblivious to their looks and even more oblivious to your changing demeanour.
You look back out the window and start drifting back into your thoughts, this time the memory of Nathan breaking that promise.
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“Okay we’ll meet on the roof at 10. Bring what you need. Sam will meet us by the front gate.” Nathan explains
“Are you sure this is going to work?” You start to worry.
“You have nothing to be afraid of. I'm here. We’ll get through this together.” Nathan holds your hands and looks deeply into your eyes reassuring you.
“I trust you.” You smile at Nathan.
“You ready to do this?” Nathan asks.
“Ready than ever.” You respond confidently.
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“We're here.” Sully says.
“About time.” Sam sasses.
“You're telling me kid.” Sully remarks back.
You once again get snapped out of your thoughts. They exit the car and take in their surroundings, the beautiful greenery blooming around you all.
“Oh, wow.” You say in awe.
“I know.” Nathan agrees as he lets out a breath.
“What a great view” he says looking at you.
Sam looks towards the two friends and notices Nathan’s lingering look at you. Sam nudges Sully and nods his head towards you both, not that you notice, and both share a knowing look.
You pull out a map opening it and checking your route. Nathan still looking at you, moves towards you and then guides his attention to the map you lay out on the car.
“Right Y/N, where we off to now?” Nathan put his arms around you as he leans on you.
“I'm glad you asked Nate. I have no fucking idea.” You look up at him and you both share a look. Both of you start to laugh as Sully and Sam chuckle at the two bantering.
“Am I crazy or are those two totally into each other?” Sam quietly asks Sully.
“Well, you are crazy kid but not about this. Those two have liked each other for a while but I don’t think it's liking anymore.” Sully validates.
“You think it's the big L Word oh wise one?” Sam says.
Sully quickly side eyes Sam not appreciating the sarcasm but responds, nevertheless. “Yes, I do but they're just too blind to see it.”
They look back out to Nathan and you who are continuing your playful conversation, “It’s gone beyond that.” Sully continues.
“Alright guys I think it's…” You start to look at every different route around them until you pick one, “…This one.” However, there's a sense of hesitation.
“You sure about that kid?” Sully asked her not quite sure himself.
“No but what's the worst that could happen?” You reply.
“How reassuring.” Sam comments.
“Wait Elena’s supposed to meet us here.” Nathan unveils.
You and Sam look at each other confused to the information of this new addition.
You take this moment to ask, “Elena?”
“Yeah, Elena. She’ll be helping us out.” Nathan answers.
“How did you guys meet?” Your curiosity gets the better of you.
“Well do you remember the mission I went on to find Shambhala?” Nathan reminds you.
“Yeah?” You reply eager to find out more.
“Well, she’s a journalist. She was covering the story of Lazarević. She almost got herself killed but I jumped in and saved her last minute, from then on, we’ve worked together.” Nathan clarifies.
“And when were you gonna tell me this?” You question raising an eyebrow.
“Why do you care?” he laughs. “You’re acting like a clingy girlfriend. Besides, I didn't think it was that important” Nathan continues.
You see Nathan joking about the situation, “I pity the girl who becomes your girlfriend Drake.”
“Hilarious.” Nathan punches your shoulder playfully.
Sam and Sully share another look as they hear a car in the distance. As it approaches, you start to see the woman who's been on Drake's mind. The car halts and a beautiful blonde woman walks out. Nathan turns around and spots the petite woman as he happily welcomes her, “Elena so good to see you. Glad you could make it.” Nathan says enthusiastically.
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world, cowboy.” She replies smiling.
Nathan strides towards Elena engulfing her in a big hug. You let out a sigh glaring daggers into Elena. Cowboy? Since when did she have a nickname for him?
You turn to look at Sam and Sully as if to ask did you know about this? They both shrugged as if replying no idea. You look back at them who are still holding their hug. Elena breaks from the hug noticing Sam, “Oh my God you must be Sam. I've heard so much about you.”
“Yes, if you were wondering, all the rumours are true.” Sam grins sending her a wink.
“Oh, and the infamous Sully. Great to see you in person now.” Elena greets.
“Well nice to put a face to the voice kid.” Sully answers.
She turns to look at you and walks up to you, “Oh you’re (wrong name), right?” Elena asks.
“It's Y/N actually.” You respond gritting your teeth.
“Oh, right sorry. Nate hasn't really said much about you.” Elena informs.
This makes you laugh a little spitefully, “Well at least he's talked about me, this is the first time I'm hearing about you.”
Elena tightens her smile, “Oh well I'm sure there's just too much to say.” Elena challenges.
You clench your fists, “I'm sure there is.”
Nate walks over to you both and puts his arms around you, “Glad to see that you’re both getting along. I knew you would.” If only he really knew the thoughts swimming through your minds.
“Yeah, she's a pleasure.” You comment, a dead silence remains between you three as you and Elena size each other up luckily Sully comes over and breaks the tension, “I think it's about time we get moving.”
Sam claps his hands, “Great idea old man.” Sully quickly cuts in, “Don't call me that.”
Sam ignores his request, “I vote we go that way.” He points in the same direction as you did which makes you laugh as you use this as an excuse to break away from the awkward hug.
“Hey that's what I said.” You walk up to Sam.
“Well great minds think alike huh.” He wraps his arms around your shoulders and pulls you in. Nathan notices this, his jaw clenching not comfortable with how close you two seem to be getting.
“Well, I say you guys follow us in that case.” Sam says still with his arm wrapped around you as everyone walks towards the direction. Sully recognises what Sam is pulling as he observes Nathan’s reaction. He chuckles to himself shaking his head, “You're a smart one Sam.” saying under his breath.
Sam pulls you in front, “I need a chat with you kiddo.” A laugh sounds from the back of the group as Sully looks over at you two amused. “Kiddo? Really? What are you trying to do replace me over there? I'm not on my death bed yet kid.”
“Well then you'll just have to watch your back old man.” Sam says trying to rustle his jimmies. Your group laughs at the pairs comedic banter.
Sam pulls you in once again, “Anyways before we were rudely interrupted.” Sam emphasises.
“Hey, I heard that kid.” Sully shouts back.
“Yeah, you were meant to.” Sam says back.
“I wanted to have a little heart to heart because you're my little sis well I mean I see you as my little sis but you're not actually my little-“ Sam gets cut off, “Okay Sam, where are you going with this?” You cut in.
Sam looks back to make sure no one hears as he notices Nathan and Elena deep in conversation. He turns back to you, “So what do you think of Nathan and Elena eh?”
“Pfft, what? Why are you asking me about that?” You stutter stumbling over your words. Sam raises his eyebrows staring at you as if he could read your mind.
“I – I don't have any comments.” You reply dismissively.
“I've known you for a very long time. I know you like the back of my hand. You can be honest with me.” Sam expresses.
“There's nothing to be honest about Sam. I don't know what you're trying to get out of me.” You grow frustrated.
“I think someone's got a little crush.” Sam reveals as your eyes widen. Had you been that obvious?
“Whatttttt?” You drag out as your voice gains in pitch. “No.” You deny.
“See the thing here my dear friend is I don't trust you.” Sam presses.
“Well, Sam believe what you want but I still don't have any idea what you're talking about.” You defend.
“Whatever you say. I mean it's your romantic funeral and it's their wedding I'll be attending.” Sam throws in.
You glare at Sam, “Why are you so interested in my love life Sam? The last time I've heard you’re single. You’re not doing great with the ladies, are you?”
Sam laughs and replies, “Well, it just wouldn't be fair if I was tied down to one woman where they all want me. I've gotta keep it fair.”
“Disgusting. You really are a ladies’ man aren't you, Sam?” You sarcastically respond.
“I am a man for the ladies.” Sam winks.
“Charming.” You sigh.
Sam laughs and pulls you closer. Sam hears that Nathan and Elena’s conversation has paused. He discreetly turns his head to the side to look behind him. He notices Nathan staring at your proximity shooting daggers at his arm touching you which somehow snaked around your waist. Thoughts run through Nathan’s mind. How come you seemed so okay with this? You’re completely fine with his hands around your waist. You seem almost comfortable in the feeling.
Nathan doesn't like this as Sam notices Nathan's glance and decides to push further. He comes closer and leans into you and whispers, “I'm charming for you baby.”
You giggle, “Sam Drake, you are quite a man not a gentleman. But a man.” As you nudge him Nathan lets out a breath, he didn't even realise he was holding. He sees that there is now a distance between you as he goes back to talking to Elena.
Sam looks back and says, “I'll tell you what is charming those two getting chummy back there.” You quickly turn your head to witness the interaction with your own eyes.
“Ha! I knew it.” Sam exclaims as you turn back to him. “You like Nate.” He confirms.
“What makes you say that?” Your anxiety heightens.
“There's a whole list of things honey but I don't think you want me to go through them.” Sam replies matter of fact.
You finally give up, “I don't know it's complicated he's my best friend. We’ve best friends since I was 12. Nothing can ruin it not even some bubblehead blonde bimbo.”
“I think someone is jealous” Sam teases.
“Sam shut up.” You shush him.
“Hey, I'm coming from a place of love” as he dramatically places his hand to his chest. “Because I care about you.”
“Oh, how sweet of you Sam…now shut up.” You demand.
“Look I've got an idea. I think it'll help-“ Sam gets interrupted.
“Whatever you gotta say I'm not listening. All your ideas are dumb, and they either don't work or gets us almost killed.”
“This might do both but in the best way.” Sam smirks.
Thinking that there's no choice but to pay attention you agree to listen to Sam's stupid idea, “Alright hit me with it.”
“I say we test Natey Watey's limits.” Sam discloses.
“What do you mean?” You question.
“How about we act as, you know we got something going on if you know what I mean.” He winks at you.
“No, I don't.” You say confused.
“I'm saying we try to make him jealous. Just to test the waters but I think it may work out for the best.” He speaks.
“Okay and what makes you say that? He doesn't he doesn't feel that way about me.” You look to the side.
“Well, he sure as hell doesn't feel that way about Elena.” Sam admits.
“I wish that were true.” You look down sadly.
Sam sighs, “Hey it’s their wedding you’ll be attending if you don't try this out.”
“What makes you think this will work?” You press.
“I know my brother and I know you. There's something between you two. You guys can't ignore that feeling as if it’s not there. You’ve got to give it a chance.” Sam says softly.
“Yeah well, he left me once, how do I know he won't do it again?” You admit your fears.
Sam looks at her understanding her worry, “I know you’re still mad but what really happened is –“ He’s quickly cut off as Nate walks between you two pointing ahead, “We're here.” Nathan's voice is rough and sharp as he stands in-between Sam and you completely separating you two.
“I guess your way was right Y/N.” He smiles at you.
“Oh, I know I was right cowboy.” You joke.
“Hey, you haven't used that since we were 16. I thought we were over that.” Nathan turns to you grinning.
“Hah you wish cowboy.” You wink at him as you walk ahead. Elena witnessing the conversation mumbles, “Bitch.” under her breathe. Sully hears this and rolls his eyes disapprovingly. You were like a daughter to him and Drake like a son, he wouldn't let anyone ruin your friendship or anything else that may come with it.
As they walk ahead Nathan quickly pulled you back, “Guards up ahead. I say the best thing we do is-“ Sam cuts him off, “Y/N and I will scout ahead while you guys wait back here.”
Nathan quickly looks Sam, “Why? You know Y/N and I always do that.” Nathan argues.
“Thought I'd change it up for this trip little bro.” Sam quickly winks at you who giggles.
“You know you usually have bad ideas but this one is not your worst.” Nathan quickly looks to you, “You're not serious, are you? He's not the sharpest tool in the shed.”
You look Nathan up and down and before you could come up with a response, Sam steps forward wrapping an arm around you, “Not the sharpest tool in the shed but definitely the best in bed I'll see you later little bro.” and walk off with you.
Nathan goes to follow you and Sam, but Sully quickly pulls him down, “You trying to get us killed kid?” Sully rhetorically asks.
“No but Sam's trying to get Y/N killed.” Nathan proclaims.
“Yeah, well you're going to get us all killed if you don't stay here.” Sully tells him.
“But-“ Nathan begins to say but Elena cuts him off, “Well it's better two get killed rather than five. Come on, we can cut our losses.” Sully looks at Elena stunned. Nathan too angry to process his thoughts agrees, “Yeah I guess you're right.”
Sully looks at Nathan, “You can't mean that.”
“Well, they don't want to listen to us anyways.” Nathan dismisses.
Sully shocked by this unrecognisable Nathan scoffs, “I taught you better than that kid.” as he gets into hiding position and checks over his gun just in case something was to go down with the enemy or maybe someone in the group. Nathan realises what he says and looks down ashamed regretting his words.
Sam pulls you behind a fence on a ledge which becomes your hiding spot as you would not be seen in plain sight.
“Did you see the steam coming out of his ears.” Sam laughs to you.
“What were you thinking? We just left them behind Sam. You know we don't leave each other behind.” You defend.
“Oh, he'll get over it.” Sam dismisses, “We're fine okay. Look.” Sam notices Sully leading the group as they come to their position. Sam expects Sully to be giving him a thumbs up for his brilliant plan but when he sees how mad he is and how Sully slowly shakes his head, he knows somethings gone horribly wrong. He looks to you with an unsure look but nods determinedly ready to go ahead with your plan whether it makes you and Nathan or breaks you.
Sully speaks quietly to the group, “Alright let's just finish this mission up quick kids I'm sensing this place is getting toxic for all of us and I'm not just talking about those toxic fumes that they seem to be letting off.”
Sam cheekily winks at you, and you look away with a sigh. Is this what you really wanted to do?
Sam goes behind one of the guards and stealthily takes him down while you go to the other Sully looking out for you on watch. You two see Nathan and Elena on the other side doing the exact same however Elena drops her gun making an echoed noise as it announces their presence. The guards quickly look towards the direction of the sound not seeing the group yet.
“Oh crap.” Nathan groans as he pulls Elena back to the hiding spot as gun fires can be heard and bullets whizzing through the air. Nathan looks back Sully and Sam, “Get the two girls back to a safe position, I'm going to hold them off.”
You scoff and look back at him, “No way in hell we're leaving you back here alone.” Sam grins and takes this as his chance, “Yep you heard the guy, Sully, Elena let's go.”
Before Elena can protest Sam grabs her wrist and starts pulling her off as she turns around to try and get back to Nathan. Sully stands between them and motions for her to follow him.
You quickly go up to Nathan, “You know I can protect myself. I can help you.”
Nathan looks at you, “I don't want to take that chance. Go.”
You slowly stand up reluctant to leave, “I'm not a kid anymore Nathan, I can protect myself. I mean I had to learn how to right?”
Nathan looks to you, “I know that more than anyone else, but I can't live with myself if something happened to you. Please, just go.”
You shake your head, “No I'm not leaving you.”
Nathan grits his teeth, “I'm surprised you didn't take the chance to run off with Sam anyway.”
You roll your eyes as you respond, “Don't be like that.”
“Don't be like that?” Nathan questions his voice raises. “You were all over him a second ago.”
“Nathan are we really going to be arguing about this now? Shots are literally being fired at us.” You persist.
“Well, if we’re about to die. I want to know at least if you're trying to fuck my brother.” Nathan says.
“Jeez Nathan.” You huff.
“Don’t be shy.” Nathan doesn’t give up.
You angry at this accusation shout, “Yes, okay?! I'm trying to fuck Sam. Happy?”
Annoyance and irritation fire up in Nathan’s eyes, “Happy?” He seethes.
“It's been a while since I've had any.” You continue.
Sam quickly runs back and grabs your arm, “Alright you two. We really, really need to go. You can continue this conversation after we're not dead.”
Nathan chuckles and shakes his head, “Speaking of the devil. Why don’t you just jump him now.”
“Do you know what Nathan? I will.” You glare at Nathan as you grab Sam's belt pulling him closer, “You ready to go Sam?” Sam clears his throat getting nervous, “If it means that we're not going to die yes.”
Nathan glares at his older brother feeling a deep betrayal, “Well if they don't kill you I might.” He retorts to Sam.
“Nathan what's gone into you?” Sam says. “I've never seen you like this. Never seen you so angry.” He smirks.
“Yeah, wouldn't you be angry if your brother was trying to fuck their best friend?!” He exclaims.
You’re taken aback, he's not mad because he's jealous of your possible romance, he's mad because it's weird to know that his brother would want to sleep with his best friend.
Best friend, he made that clear.
You cut in, “Well Nathan as my best friend. I don't think it gives you the right to tell me who I can or can't sleep with. Now, can we stop talking about my sex life and please just go? Nathan you're coming with us you're not staying here.” You demand.
Nathan is about to protest when a gunshot flies past him hitting the wall next to him, “Alright but we're talking about this later.” You three start running back off into the forest as the guards see you and run after you. You hear footsteps behind you chasing after you. Sam is ahead of Nathan and you as you hear the footsteps grow closer, you reach a town filled with people.
Nathan takes in the surroundings quickly constructing a plan as he looks everywhere no longer seeing Sam. You look at him, “Nathan what do we do?”
He quickly looks behind seeing the guards approaching the town, “They'll find us if we try to run. We've got to hide.”
He quickly pulls you and pushes you up against the pillar not completely hidden enough. Knowing you were not invisible; Nathan knows there needs to be another step taken.
He diverts his eyes and sees the guards making their way to their area looking in every direction. He looks to you as he leans in, his lips brushing against yours and says against your lips, “Don't make a sound.” He captures your lips with his own. One hand resting above your head against the pillar and the other on your waist pulling you in to a deeper kiss. This would make you seem like a young couple in love. He knew the guards wouldn't question it and they would pass as any other couple. Once he hears the guards have left, he slowly pulls away and looks into your eyes as you look up into his and for a moment, you both could see something you didn't know what, but something changed.
It seems Nathan was going to lean back in for more, but you place your hand against his chest and say, “I think they're gone.”
Nathan still not finding his words slowly nods and replies slightly out of breath, “Yeah I think we're okay” he pulls back away from you still looking at you. Eye contact never breaking.
Sully runs back in and finds you both, “Finally, there you are guys, I was worried sick. Did you manage to get rid of them?”
Nathan still looking at you, “Yeah we did.”
You nod along and are the first break the eye contact as you look at Sully, “Yeah we're good for now.” You speak.
Elena comes in and notices the tension between Nathan and you. She didn’t like it.
“Oh my God Nathan. Are you okay?” She quickly grabs his arms to make him face her. She plants her hands against his cheeks making sure there's no wounds. Nathan still out of breath replies, “Yeah, yeah I'm okay.” He pauses. “Are you okay Y/N?” His eyes dart back to you.
“Apart from the heart attack you almost gave me, yeah I’m doing pretty good.” You joke to relieve the tension.
He lets out a laugh sharing the moment that is until Sam comes to them, “Y/N you good?”
“Yes, I'm fine, don't worry. Not even a scratch.” You smile at him, comforting him.
Sam lets out a sigh of relief, “Good.”
Nathan looks towards Sam, his nose flaring his jaw clenching. The anger had not yet left as he thinks about the kiss. Would you kiss Sam like that? Would you kiss him like that again? Your his best friend, he can’t think of you like that.
“Maybe I should implement that plan more often.” Nathan quips with a hint of seriousness.
Elena cuts in, “What plan?” oblivious about their escape.
You chuckle a little sadly, “I'm not sure if my heart can take it.”
Nathan looks sadly at you, “Mine either.”
As you look at each other, Sam looks between you, “Wow this is lovely and all, but I don't think we should stick around. They're probably going to come and check this area once more.”
Sully nods along, “I agree. Let’s head back this way.” As Sully leads you all, you look at Nathan once more entranced by what just happened but then is quickly reminded of the one memory clouding your mind.
You quickly turn around and walk ahead as Sam follows. Nathan’s eyes still following as if he didn't want to lose sight of you again.
“Hey Nate, you okay?” He hears another voice almost forgetting Elena was here.
He takes a moment before he replies, “I don't know.”
Elena follows his eyeline, jealousy brewing within her, “Well let's go.” She tugs on his arm, he looks down finally breaking sight of you, looking at Elena, “Yeah we should catch up with the others.” as they follow behind.