RECONTINUED- Helmut Zemo x reader

Always

"So, (Y/N). We've recently taken Zemo out of the glass cage which means that you have to keep yourself safe." Tony says as you make your way to Zemo's room. Tony then stops dead in his tracks.
"That's why we've made this bracelet for you. If things are getting too much for you, press the button just here and the guards will escort you out" he explains.

You look up at him with an unreadable expression.
"Couldn't I just stand up and leave? Why do I need guards?" you ask.

Tony looks at you as though it's the most obvious thing in the world.
"It's designed more for if he's, like, physically hurting you."

You glance down to the floor in embarrassment.
"That makes sense, sorry" you say while awkwardly laughing it off.

Tony starts walking again and it's only a small amount of time until you reach a secure looking room. He puts in the pin and holds the door for you to walk in. As you take a seat at the desk, you notice two guards almost dragging a man into the room.

Zemo.

You give him a small smile as he sits down opposite you. He just stares down at the table with a sad look on his face.

No, not sad. Lost. You think as you place his file on the floor beside you.

"Hi Zemo. My name is-" you begin, before being cut off.

"(Y/N), I know. Does Stark know that we used to be friends?" He says, looking up at you for the first time.

"If he's watching us, I'd assume he knows now" you say while chuckling a little.

He smiles and looks down again.

"I know you've been stuck in here for who knows how long, but how have you been?" You ask with a tone that only a real friend could give.

Zemo looks up into your eyes and nods.
"I've been-I've been alright. You know, before now, we hadn't spoken properly since your time at university in Sokovia. A lot changed for me after uni and I'm sure it did for you too."

You nod, to show him both that you agree and that you want him to go on.

"I joined the army, got married and had a son. I had a family and then-then" His eyes well up with tears and he slams his hand on the table. You place your hand over his and he looks into your eyes again.

You don't need to go on if you don't want to.

I forgot that you could get into my brain.
Zemo thinks while letting out a chuckle.

You smile at him and he smiles back. Not a small, nervous smile like the ones he had previously been giving you. It was a real, genuine smile.

"After all the terrible things I've done, I really hope we can be friends again" Zemo says, his eyes filled with hope. You tighten your grip on his hand.

"We've never not been friends, Helmut." He smiles at your statement and the sound of his name, his first name coming from your mouth.

Helmut grabs your other hand in joy and squeezes it tight.

"Thank you, (Y/N). Thank you so much."

Bit shorter than the other chapters but feeeeeeels
Also the song at the top is one of the songs I listened to whilst writing this.