Kallista laid immobile in the hospital near the Overwatch HQ, the only thing that gave a sign of her being alive was the consistent beeps of the heart monitor. Her head was wrapped in bandages that stopped at the bridge of her nose. Blood had soaked through some of the bandages that were changed just an hour ago. Gabriel sat quietly next to the bed, his head in his hands. The previous mission running through his head and how she ended up with the injury to her head.

A sudden intake of air caused Gabriel to jerk and look to the source. She twitched before she slowly stirred.

"W-Where-why-" Kallista groaned as she reached out to grasp, her breath shaky as her body shook.

"I-I…"

"I've got you Kallista," Gabriel said as he grabbed her hand. She looked towards the man, his heart clenching as he saw the bloody bandages wrapped around her head covering her eyes. She had taken a direct hit from a flashbang and concussive burst sending her crashing into steam vent.

"G-Gabe? W-where am I? W-Why can't I see?!" Kallista asked, fear in her voice.

"Shh Kallista...you're here with me at the hospital...you're going to be fine," Gabriel said attempting to calm her down.

"I-" Kallista started and abruptly stopped.

"What?" Gabriel asked quietly as he rubbed gentle circles in the palms of her hands.

"A-Am I blind?" Kallista asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"No," Gabriel replied.

"You're not just saying that?" Kallista questioned.

"No," he repeated.

There was silence between the two, he continued to rub circles into her palms to keep himself from wrapping his arms around her. Angela wasn't able to judge Kallista's vision until she woke up, but hoped that she would make a full recovery. Gabriel was pulled from his thoughts from the soft sniffling.

Was she crying?

"G-Gabe…" she started, her voice wavering.

"Sí, gatita…" Gabriel said quietly his features lined with worry.

"I...it hurts...my head...it feels like it's being split open...I can't...think...it hurts...Gabe I-" Kallista's voice strained.

"It's gonna be ok...shhh Angela is-" Gabriel started but stopped as he noticed her bandages were stained pink.

"I-It hurts so much...estoy asustado…"

"Kallista-" Gabriel started as he reached for her only to be stopped by the door opening and Angela and another nurse quickly moved over to Kallista. Gabriel hesitantly released Kallista's hand and moved to let the doctors check her.

"Kallista, you are going to have to calm down. You are causing yourself more harm," Angela's voice was firm but soft.

"N-No! G-Gabriel! N-No don't touch me! N-No D-Don't touch me! Gabriel! Please make them stop! Gabriel!" Kallista's voice cracked as she called out for him. Gabriel bit his tongue to keep him from interrupting Angela and her nurse.

"Kallista please calm down…you're going to hurt yourself more!" Angela said worriedly as she held down Kallista's wrists. Gabriel watched as the nurse prepared a syringe.

"Kallista…" Gabriel trailed off.

"cálmate, por favor…"

"No me dejes!" Kallista whimpered as she felt the nurse inject her with a sedative, she felt the effects immediately.

"Yo no te dejaré...Kallista," Gabriel replied as he watched Angela and her nurse slowly remove the bloody bandages from her head. Biting his tongue again he clenched his fists hiding his anger at the woman's injuries. Her blue eyes were glazed over and tinted red, he could see red tears running down her cheeks.

"Please call Dr. Mikami," Gabriel heard Angela tell her nurse before she moved over to him. The blond sighed heavily.

"How is she?" Gabriel asked as he kept his eyes on the woman.

"Normally, you don't stay this long…" Angela commented.

"Yeah... How is she, Angie?" Gabriel asked.

"Concussion and bruised ribs so far. I would like to confirm with Dr. Mikami to see if my suspicion is correct about her eyes. The only thing I can do for her until the pain subsides is to give her a sedative. Once she's checked out by Dr. Mikami I can have everything fixed in a matter of hours," Angela began as she looked at Kallista.

"Will she be blind?" Gabriel asked bluntly.

"No, but I would like to confirm with him to see if she has a case of Hyphema...she's bleeding from the eyes," Angela replied.

"Curable?"

"Of course Gabriel," Angela said as she turned towards him.

"Good," Gabriel replied as he sighed.

"You're attached to her," Angela stated.

Gabriel tore his stare from Kallista to the woman next to him, she looked cheekily up at him. Gabriel rolled his eyes at the woman before he replied.

"She's my Intel Director, Angie," Gabriel sighed.

"What's that supposed to mean Gabriel? Hm?" Angela chuckled.

"Don't. There's nothing between us," Gabriel huffed.

"Oh alright...but you two are such a cute power couple," Angela giggled as she moved over to Kallista.

"How long will she be out?" Gabriel asked as he took his seat next to her bed again.

"Depending on how quickly she heals and recovers...two weeks minimal," Angela replied as she took a wet towel and wiped Kallista's face, gently wiping the blood from her cheeks and eyes.

Gabriel watched silently as Angela gently cleaned her face, her face showed no sign of pain which he was thankful for. He leaned back in his chair as he was suddenly hit the realization that he indeed cared greatly for her, but more than he should. He knew it but didn't want to acknowledge it, there was too much at stake, too many lives that demanded him to keep his head on straight. Her life depended on it, as did his.

"Will you wait for Dr. Mikami to arrive?" Angela asked pulling Gabriel from his thoughts.

"Yeah. I'll wait," Gabriel replied.

"Alright. Hopefully, he shouldn't be too long. I'll make sure to stop in to check in on you and her," Angela said as she stood in the doorway. Gabriel nodded as he took out his cellphone and began messaging Lyudmila, giving her updates on Kallista. Angela chuckled softly as she exited the room leaving Gabriel and Kallista alone.

After finishing his last text message he looked at the seemingly sleeping woman. His mind racing a million miles at once.

She could have been a casualty….

I could have lost her….

"Gabe…"

"Y-Yeah...I'm here," Gabriel replied.

"Tell Malik...I'm going to...kick his ass…" her voice soft.

"You can tell him after you get healed," Gabriel replied.

"R-Right...I can't see though," Kallista sighed.

"It's temporary...you should rest," Gabriel chided her softly.

"I can't...my body is fighting...against...sedative…" Kallista trailed off as she slowly opened her eyes, just partially. He knew the feeling of his body fighting against medication, most of the pain medication doses he and Morrison needed to take could kill a man five times over.

"C-Can you turn off the light?"

Silently Gabriel moved to turn off the lights granting her any reprieve she could have from the pain she was enduring.

"...what are my injuries?" Kallista asked her voice barely audible.

"Concussion, Bruised ribs, maybe Hyphema...that's why Mikami is coming," Gabriel replied softly.

"...W-Will I be blind?" Kallista asked.

"No. Angie gave me her word that is is temporary,"

"...So then I won't be completely useless," Kallista murmured.

"You are not useless, not to anyone...not to me,"

"Gabriel-"

"No," Gabriel said firmly.

"You will never be useless to me Kallista,"

Kallista sighed heavily, he knew that this was going to be hard for her to adapt to. He and Lyudmila already began making preparations to accommodate Kallista's condition.

Maybe he was in deep, the want and the need to take care of her was rampaging in his chest as he looked at her lithe, shadowed body in front of him.

He was in too deep.

He leaned back in his chair sighing softly before looking at his cell phone.


Two weeks had passed the examination from Mikami, and he confirmed the Kallista would be fine, but she was going to be uncomfortable for a bit. The only problem is, he didn't expect Kallista to disappear or purposely avoid him. Granted his schedule was busy because of recent political events but he wasn't able to search for her. Deciding to change that, he went to the first place she might be, the Intel Department. Within moments he stood in front of the Intel Dept. office.

Gabriel stood motionless in the doorway as he watched Kallista as she sat motionless in her chair, her knees pulled up to her chest. She called herself useless the last time they talked about her condition a week ago and never heard a word from her since then.

She ignored all of his audio messages, phone calls, and somehow managed to avoid people looking for her.

She was a sly one even without her full vision.

"Who's there?" Kallista asked softly as her head moved towards the door. Gabriel moved quietly over to the woman.

"It's me," Gabriel said softly.

"Gabriel…" Kallista replied softly as she turned away from him.

"You've been ignoring my calls and messages...," Gabriel started softly. Kallista remained silent as the man continued.

"You can't keep doing this...we...I need to make sure that you are alright,"

"Oh you know, I'm just partially blind," Kallista replied sarcastically.

"I know Kallista," Gabriel sighed annoyed at the woman's behavior. She had every right to be upset but ignoring him and not taking care of herself was the last draw.

"C'mon let's get you something to eat instead of those damned energy drinks," Gabriel started as he placed his hands on his hips.

"I'm fine…" Kallista replied.

"Don't-"

"I said I'm fine...just let me be blind in peace," Kallista spat bitterly.

"Kallista," Gabriel sighed annoyed.

The woman remained silent as he stood next to her, taking matters into his hands he gently grabbed her arm, lifting her from her chair.

"H-Hey!"

"Let's go," Gabriel growled as he started dragging her towards the door. He held on to her arm as tightly as he could without leaving marks on her skin.

"Reyes let go of-oof!"

Gabriel pulled Kallista into his embrace, an arm tight around her face a hand tilting her head up towards his.

"Kallista...do you trust me?" his voice low, loud enough that she could only hear it.

"...you're asking me a question like that? You already know the answer," Kallista replied confused as her hands rested on his chest.

"Tell me...do you trust me... gatita," Gabriel asked again his voice low.

"...I...do…" Kallista replied shyly.

A soft sigh came from Gabriel as his thumb brushed softly against her bottom lip, Kallista's breath hitched in her throat.

"Kallista...let me be your eyes for now...let me guide you…" Gabriel whispered as he leaned down and pressed his lips against hers.

"I won't steer you wrong...I promise," Gabriel growled softly against her lips before capturing them again. Kallista eagerly responded to his kiss wrapping her arms around his neck, he wrapped his arms lazily around her waist pulling her closer to his chest. Moments later Gabriel pulled back, both of them breathless.

"Gabe…" Kallista panted.

"Shh...let me at least take care of you for a little bit," Gabriel whispered before clearing his throat.

"You don't have to," Kallista sighed.

"...Just let me do it," Gabriel replied as he took off his hat and ran a hand through his short hair as he looked at the woman. Her attention was focused on the door.

"Malik, Linda, Magnus, Nat...you all can stop eavesdropping," Kallista said as she looked towards the door. Gabriel went over to the door and opened it. The door opened with a soft hiss revealing the four.

"Shit…" Magnus cursed.

"Welp there goes that bet," Natalie mumbled.

"Dang...I thought it was really gonna happen," Malik chuckled.

"What bet?" Gabriel growled.

"Bet? What bet?" Natalie said nonchalantly.

"I dunno what you're talking about Reyes," Magnus replied

"Same...but can I get my phone?" Malik asked.

Gabriel turned his attention to Linda, she seemed to jump under his gaze.

"Linda…" Gabriel started.

"Tell me everything," Kallista spoke up.

"Welp we better get a head start in hiding," Natalie said as she took off running.

"Right behind you Nat," Magnus said as he walked after her.

"They made a bet to see if you two were….you know…" Linda started nervously.

"What?" Gabriel growled.

"Fuck in the office. What else Gabi?" Malik said as he walked pass Gabriel and Kallista towards his desk and grabbed his phone.

"I can't believe you, Malik," Kallista sighed heavily.

"I'm just waiting for you guys to admit you -"

"All of you have double duty tomorrow," Gabriel growled.

"I can see my life flashing before my eyes…" Linda murmured

"Oh c'mon Gabi! I'm disabled," Malik whined

"You'll be fine. If those two don't show up, it's going to be triple," Gabriel said as he crossed his arms.

"I suggest you go find them,"

Malik sighed heavily as he began down the same hall Natalie and Magnus escaped to moments ago.

"C'mon Linda," Malik called out to the woman.

"Y-yeah. H-Have a good night Reyes...boss," Linda said as she hurried after Malik.

"You did this to me," Kallista sighed.

"You were the best for this position," Gabriel said as he watched the two disappear down the hall.

"Thanks for the flattery Gabe," Kallista replied as she ran a hand through her hair slightly embarrassed.

"I'm serious," Gabriel said as he took her hand and gently pulled her close to him and led her from the office.

"...t-thanks…" Kallista said shyly.

"I told you...you can trust me...I'm here for you...Kallista,"


(rough) Translations:

gatita: Pussycat

estoy asustado: I'm scared

cálmate, por favor: Please calm down

No me dejes: Don't leave me

Yo no te dejaré: I will not leave you