TF2 Oneshots (plus koalas)

Engineer x Paralysed!Reader (1)

Have a slightly morbid Engie X Reader!
Warning: May contain triggers. Engie is in his 20s in this fic, because why not. ^.^

Enjoy, mah koalas, just in time for Valentine's Day!

The car skidded after the first collision, sending sparks flying. A second car hit it from behind, sending it off the road and careening down the hill. Seconds later you heard your own screaming as if from someone else's point of view, felt an excruciating weight on your back, and everything went black.

"Honey?" You felt a hand on your shoulder, and snapped out of your thoughts. "Dinner's ready. Do you need help getting to the table or...?" You shook my head at your dad, who smiled sadly and watched as you wheeled yourself into the dining room.

Two years ago you were in a horrific car crash, where you were hit by two cars. Your parents were miraculously uninjured by both collisions, but you were thrown from the vehicle and the weight of it hit your back, shattering your spine and pelvis in many places. As a result you were left a paraplegic.

"At work today I heard about a new clinic," your mum said hopefully. "They're working on some new treatment, a real breakthrough."

"Mm-hm?" You made a non-committal sound and went back to pushing around the microwaved peas and carrots with your fork. After unsuccessful trips from clinic to clinic, you felt like this would just be another link in the chain. The only reason you kept seeing doctor after doctor was to keep your parents happy.

*****

The man outside knocked on the door, after several minutes of fiddling with his car keys and considering going home. He took the construction hat he always wore off his head and fiddled with that too, mumbling about how he'd try tomorrow, when the door opened.

"Dell? What a nice surprise!" A middle-aged man answered the door, leaning in to give the young man a firm handshake. "Come in! We're just having dinner, we'll grab you a plate." Dell smiled warmly and followed the man inside.

*****

You weren't eating much. First you separated the peas and carrots, then you arranged them in size order, then you made them into neat little piles.

When your dad left to answer the door, you hoped it was the copy of your favourite manga you ordered online. Not being one to want pity, you avoided going outside and mainly stayed in your room, watching anime or reading books and generally shunning human interaction. You wanted to be you, not the poor little charity case in the wheelchair. Your dad walked back into the room, followed by a familiar young man with welding goggles hanging around his neck.

"Dell?" You faintly heard the sound of your fork falling onto your plate.
"Hey darlin!" He winked at you and tipped his hardhat, before his easy smile faltered. "What're you in that wheelchair for?"

"We'll give you some privacy." Your mum whispered to you as you were left alone with Dell to explain.

"Well," you began slowly...

Sorry guys, that's all I have so far! I'm publishing this now because I've been studying like crazy, and all of you Reader-chans deserve an update.

Enjoy, I'll update as soon as I can!