Forgotten Friendship | Genji x Reader

Devastation

Graduation had come and gone. You and Genji, along with your friends, Eri and Maho where officially graduates. You had the next few months to spend with your closest friends before you all went off to your respected collages. 

Eri was going to be a fashion designer. It was always her dream to design the dresses that would be put in magazines all around the world. Maho was going to be a musician, but for college he was going for economics so if his music career flops, he has something on back up.

Genji was asked to help Hanzo with the family business, though he seems indecisive. You knew what the Shimada's did, traded goods for money, those goods being more or less deadly. You didn't know the specifics, not even Genji knew most of them, but he had his opinions.

As for you, you were ready to start your career as a child caregiver. You wanted to give back to the community and get a job at a local daycare while working on your writing in community college. 

"Hey Y/N! Are you coming with us to celebrate?" Maho approached you, his arm slung around Eri who was all laughs, probably at something Maho had said prior. "I'm sure your parents would understand you staying out late. Besides, Genji's coming with us and they approve of him."

You felt your face heat up slightly. Your parents only approved of Genji and Hanzo. Your father didn't like you hanging out with Maho, and Eri was only allowed to come over to your place, you couldn't go to hers. You assumed it was because she had an older brother, one whom you had a crush on in your younger years, but considering Genji and Hanzo are allowed in and out of your house as will, and you are allowed to sleep over at theirs, you figured it was more than just a boy thing.

"Sure. He'll be okay, he did say to have fun today since he couldn't make it." You were a bit disappointed, but you were doing this for you, not for anyone else.

~

The four of you had a fun time at the arcade, getting a nice big bowl of ramen afterwards. Still in your cap and gown you roamed the city of Hanamura, letting everyone know you have accomplished the biggest thing in your lives to this date. It wasn't until the night grew cold and the wind started to pick up that you all decided to get home. 

Genji walked with you, his hands pulled into his gown to keep warm. "I did not know it was to get this cold tonight."

You laughed lightly, in the same position as him, "I know, maybe we should have checked the weather."

He walked you to your door, looking at you. His face was red but so was yours from the cold hitting it. "Do you think your father would mind me spending the night here? It's much too cold for me to walk home in this and not get sick."

"He wouldn't mind." You open your door, "Chichi, tadaima." [Father, I'm home] You kicked your shoes off at the door. "I have Genji with me, it's too cold for him to walk home!"

There was no answer, leaving you a bit worried. "Would he be asleep?" Genji took his shoes off as well, following you into the house.

"Perhaps, but my mother did not hush me." You walked up the steps to the second floor. "Father? Mother?" You continued to called out, the silence starting to worry you.

"Could they be out?"

You shake your head, "Father had an important call to make tonight and mother never stays out this late." 

You pushed open the door to your fathers office, opening your mouth to call again, only to gasp and turn into Genji who takes you into his arms. He backs you out of the room, closing the door before pressing his back to it.

"H-He's."

"I know, deep breaths, Y/N." Genji was soft with his words, knowing he needs to be strong for you as you were for him. "Let us find your mother, perhaps she's still in hiding."

You think the worst, but when you feel another pair of arms around you and the light sobbing of your mother, you relaxed a bit more. "Y/N." She cried out, "Thank goodness, you're okay."

"Where were you?" You turned to cry into your mom, leaving Genji feeling empty, but he kept his mouth shut on the matter. "I thought-"

"I was at Meisa's, her son insisted on me staying for his stand up routine. I heard on the news of gun shots in the area and I feared the worst for you."

You shook your head, "it's father." You cried, Genji still not being noticed by your mom. "He's." 

Your mom didn't even let you finish before pulling you into a tighter embrace. Genji took a deep breath, clearing his throat, "On behalf o f the Shimada family I would like to offer you help in any way we can. Though I am not the current leader I will do my best to help when I can."

Your mom looked at him, a warm smile on her face, "Just take care of Y/N. That would be enough."

Genji smiled warmly as well, his hand resting on your shoulder tenderly. "Of course, I always have." 

"Will you be staying tonight, Genji? It's terribly windy out there."

"Th-That was the plan. Now I don't think I'd sleep without him on the property. I want to feel safe." You were quiet with your words, but your mother understood. She too felt safe with a trained ninja on the property. Plus the idea of you and Genji together warmed her heart. 

"I will make some tea to calm us all down. Do you like sugar in your tea Genji?"

"Hai, onegaishimasu." [Yes, please]

Your mom leaves to make the tea while Genji helps you get to your room. You have a seat on the edge of your bed, your feet pulling into your chest. Genji knelt in front of you, holding onto your hands.

"I can't believe someone would kill father." You wiped your face with the sleeve of your gown. "Everyone loved him."

"Some people are jealous of other's success." Genji turns your head to face him. "But you will pull through, you are strong, Y/N. You will make a lovely bride to a very lucky man one day."

You sniff back your tears, throwing your arms around him. You hug him the best you can, his face in your stomach but you didn't mind. "I don't know what I would do without you, Genji."

"And I you, Y/N. Let us relax. Perhaps we should meditate until the tea is ready."

You nod your head, moving so he may sit with you. You close your eyes and try to clear your mind to be in a relaxed meditative state, feeling more at ease when you feel Genji relax next to you. He really is your best friend and you couldn't imagine being without him.