Oblivious (Washington x Reader)
Itâs been a year since being recruited into Project Freelancer. Over that one-year period you have managed to hold your ground and climb your way up the leader board. Your current ranking is at 9, just two points away from moving up to ranking 8. Besides the progress you made as a Freelancer, you made progress on becoming friends with the Freelancers in the top 10. Technically, you were the little baby to them, the little âkidâ they have to worry about once in a while, a bit too precious for them.
âSoooooooâŠwhen did you realize this?â York waved a hand as he took a bite out of his apple. It was early in the morning and you guys decided that it was a good idea to eat something light before heading out on the large assigned team mission for the day. You sheepishly poked around your tray. âMaybe three or four months agoâŠâ York looked at you straight in the eye.
âAre you kidding me (S/N)? Why didnât you tell me the first month?â You shrugged quietly. âI wasnât sure yet?â You stretched out the word âyet.â York rolled his eyes. The Dakota twins came by and sat down. âWatcha two talking about?â South looks at you and York. âOh you know, (S/N) growing up and having her first crush.â You blushed. âMan sheâs been crushing on the guy for four months and only now she tells me.â North chuckled. âIs this your first time hearing about her crushing on Wash?â Yorkâs head snapped in the direction of the dark purple clad Freelancer.
âYou knew?!â North shrugged. âWell of course, I am the fatherly figure around here. She told me the moment she began developing these feelings.â South took a sip out of her cup. âIt was a bit shocking when she told us, I thought this whole time she would crush on Wyoming or Florida since sheâs always doing recon with them.â Yorkâs hand was outstretched. âSOUTH TOO?!â North lazily picks up his fork. âShe was eavesdropping while (S/N) was telling me about it.â South blew a stray hair out of place. âI happened to be passing by, I wasnât eavesdropping North. Thereâs a difference.â The twin argued.
âG-guys Iâm still hereâŠâ You chimed in. They all looked at you. âWho else knows?!â York demanded. You thought for a second. âMmm, everyone except Carolina. I was about to talk to her about it that same week Tex came aroundâŠbut you knowâŠâ The twins nodded in agreement. âSo youâre telling meâŠthat Maine knows as well?â You nodded slowly fearing for what he has to say. âDammit guys, stop leaving me out of all the fun!â You all laughed at Yorkâs retort. Before continuing the conversation, F.I.L.I.S.S. called for all you to report to the Director. âWell, itâs show time guys.â North says with a grin.
Mission briefing was short, all 10 of you will be involved in this mission. 5 of you will be stealing data files and equipment while the other 5 will be covering them through recon. The recon team will be leaving first to scout out enemy territory. You were assigned to the recon team. South was throwing a tantrum while the 5 of you were getting ready to leave. North tried to calm her down. As you watched the twins argue, Wyoming elbowed you. You looked at him and he pointed in front of you. âDonât look now, your beau is coming.â
âHe is not my beau Wyoming.â Wash and York was walking up to you guys. âHey guys, Wash and I just wanted to wish you guys good luck.â You looked at York suspiciously. âIsnât that right Wash?â He elbows his friend. âU-Uh yeah. Right. Good luck guys.â You blushed under your helmet. âWe donât need luck.â Florida came by and slaps Wash on the shoulder. âAnyways, we shouldnât delay you guys any longer. Weâll see you down there in a few hours.â York says. You and your teammates boarded the Pelican, you were the last to get on. York had his arms crossed as he nodded at you and Wash waved at you. You waved back, âCome on you love sick puppy take a seat.â South pulls you inside.
Once your Pelican left the MOI, North breaks the silence between the 5 of you. â(S/N), Iâve been meaning to ask you this since last week. Howâs the progress on getting Wash to notice you?â South, Florida, and Wyoming leaned forward in their seats. Your head dropped in defeat. âTerrible.â They all let out a sound of disappointment. You continued on. âIâve been following your advice North. Iâve saved him food whenever heâs out on missions with CT, let him look at my notes from those hell boring classes, even cover his back when weâre paired up on missions.â
South lets out an impatient groan. âHow stupid can Wash be?! Are those damn obvious hints not enough for him to catch on?!â North looks at her. âSouthâŠâ She raises a hand to stop her brother from speaking. âItâs fine, (S/N) said it was okay since earlier this week.â You nodded to back up her statement. North exhales. âWell it isnât Washâs fault. I think the way (S/N) presents herself through these deeds Wash takes it as a friendly gesture.â You tilted your head. âNo offense but itâs just your personality. Youâre always looking out for everyone even though we treat you like the little kid around here.â You shrugged. âWash is just hopeless.â South mutters in defeat.
âYou should confess your love for him through poemsâŠNo better yet, knock knock jokes.â Wyoming suggested. âSure, teach me some. Knock knock.â You grunted sarcastically. âWhoâs there?â Wyoming replies. âShouldnât the guy lead the courtship?â Florida asked. âLeading the courtship who?â Your white clad teammate continued. âWyoming shut it.â Florida elbowed him. âWyoming who?â You and South groaned. âSHUT UP!â You both screamed. âShut up who? Shall I go on (S/N)?â North shook his head defeated. âWyoming enough.â
âAnyways, I think (S/N) should just tell Wash directly.â Florida suggested. âWhat?!â Florida continues. âYouâre the most confident Freelancer around here, it shouldnât be much of a problem.â Before you could protest South jumps in. âBeat him up if he doesnât like you in return, or I can do it for you.â You were taken a back. âSouth I donât think that isâŠâ South shrugged. âNorth, Wash needs a wake-up call.â You looked at Florida. âDo it after this mission. Weâll be there for you.â Wyoming, North, and South nodded in approval. You groaned. What were you getting yourself into?
Although the mission was filled with high tensions, it was a success. Minor injuries but it wasnât too bad. Youâve tended to all your teammates injuries on the way back to the MOI. You had one more person to tend to and it was Wash. Theyâve told you help Wash in the locker room. Those final minutes on the Pelican was a long one, the walk to the locker room had your stomach in knots. Tex wasnât there, a tense Carolina was the first to leave the room. Everyone else was getting ready to leave. York who was informed of the plan whispered to you as you took off your helmet. âItâs now or never kiddo.â
Wash was sitting on the bench waiting for you, you exhaled. York nods at you to get going and you awkwardly walked over to him. York follows behind North leaving you and Wash in the locker room by yourselves. âSo itâs your right shoulder?â You looked at Wash. He nodded. Wash is currently suffering from a dislocated shoulder. You got to work as Wash explained how it happened. It was something to do with a car. Itâs always a car with Wash. He lets out a sigh of both pain and relief once you popped his shoulder into place. âThanks (S/N).â You nodded. He walks over to his locker to put his helmet away.
Thanks (S/N) Was all you got. You actually felt a bit frustrated. âHey Wash.â Wash doesnât look at you. âHmm?â You bit your lip. âWhat do you see me as?â He closes the locker door and looks at you. âWell youâre strong, helpful, friendly, confident, and hell youâre pretty good at fighting.â You clenched your fists, heâs just too oblivious. âWhy the question (S/N)?â You shook your head. âItâs nothing.â You slam the locker door. He flinches. âAre you sure?â You looked at him and snapped. âJUST IN CASE YOUR OBLIVIOUS ASS HASNâT NOTICED YET, I HAVE FEELINGS FOR YOU OKAY!â You turned and stormed out of the room.
âWASH WHAT THE HELL!â The other Freelancers came out of hiding. Wash was confused. âWhat the hell, I thought you guys left. Wait what I-â South slams him up against the locker room. âI told you Wash. You didnât want to believe me.â York says shaking his head. â(S/N) actually likes me?!â They all nodded. âThis entire time?!â North rubbed his temples. âWash youâre hopeless.â Washington blushed, you actually like him he thought. He then realizes his error. âOh shit, I have to talk to her.â South raises a fist. âYou better fix this Wash or Iâll fix your face.â She lets him go and he stumbles out of the room. This entire time Wash actually has mutual feelings for you as well. He catches up to you, he grabs your arm. âIâm sorry if I didnât notice. I just didnât know how to return the gesture and I wasnât entirely sure if you actually like me.â He says in between breaths. You grinned. Â