" We will just be a room or two or three apart darling" I said when she mumbled about her anxiety.
" I know— I just. I don't like being the center" she said as she brushed some straw off her dress.
" just one day, and then you will return to just being the center of my world. I just have to share your amazing self with everyone for one night" I said as I kissed her cheek.
" if you say so"
" I do! It will be fun and if you hate it, that's on me" I said.
" so I really don't get to see it?" She asked.
" you didn't want to be involved. So we will let this all be a surprise to you, all you need to do is remember your vows and the ring—- well you need to remember the ring" I said as I ruffled John's hair.
He was going to be the best man and ring bearer. But he doesn't want to stand up there. I said he could sit and he refused—- and a tantrum would just upset him more than us.
" are you excited to have a night with your grandparents?" I asked John.
" cows cows cows cows" John chanted.
" uh huh. Yes cows" I replied.
He doesn't seem bothered despite his sometimes clingy behavior. I think whatever Angela did helped him a lot, but his nightmares are still bad. She's still trying to sort that out.
We lounged around for a while longer, then went back inside as the sun started to set. Tomorrow night around this time, we will be married in front of our friends and family. I squeezed Angela's hand as she shivered in the cold.
" ooooo Lena!" John yelled as he saw her appear in the distance.
" hey little guy!" Lena helped as she blinked over to him and scooped him up.
" oh Ange you can't be wearing that out tonight!" Lena said as she spun John.
" I thought we were staying in?" Angela said nervously.
" awwwww aw come on Angie. You really can't expect us to just hang around all—-"
I shot Lena a look and she looked back at Angela.
" sorry love. Yeah, whatever you want. It's your night" she said.
" I'll go change" Angela said with a sigh and Lena pumped her fists nearly dropping John.
We all went inside together, I know we are just playing cards, and drinking beer all night. But I truly have no idea what Lena had planned.
Angela went upstairs and changed, while I introduced her to my family. They welcomed her with open arms and snacks which made her extremely happy. I showed her the cake my mother made for us, Angela wasn't allowed to see it, which was no simple feat.
It was Swiss chocolate, three tiered and neatly decorated. But the cake topper was specially made in Switzerland and with both of us on it. She did make a smaller one for us to try and Angela was thrilled with it, so she approved on something.
" I love it! She's gonna love it!" Lena shrieks.
We head back into the house from the outside freezer. And my heart flips around when I see Angela. The lights are hitting her and highlighting her beautiful smile and eyes, her body is always stunning.
" see much better" Lena said.
" I tried" Angela said sheepishly.
" oh she tried! Sack of potatoes would look stunning on her" my mom said.
The dress was tight around her chest, but flared out at the knees, Lena pulled her into a spin. It was a silvery dress with green accents that made her eyes look even bluer. The small makeup she did apply, combined with her hair being more styled than usual, it's beautiful anyway she wears it anyways.
" alright alright. Kiss the man goodbye!" Lena said.
Lena leaned over and smiled at me while adding " don't worry! I got the best to look out for her".
" Angela, a minute!?" I said to her, and we walked into the hallway.
" If you feel uncomfortable, I will be there in a second. And if you don't want to do something, you don't have too" I said.
Angela chuckled and wrapped her arms around me.
" you are following us there behind us- we are checking in. And I love you" she kissed me, and then kissed me again.
" alright alright! You two are getting married tomorrow—- there will be plenty of time for that" Lena said as she pulled Angela.
" fine" I said with a mock pout.
John kissed both of us goodbye, I saw the car outside with Reinhardt at the wheel.
" be good" I told him as he smiled cheekily at me. He kissed Angela's cheek and then scampered upstairs.
" Alright my love, when I see you next it will be when you walk down that aisle" I said to Angela and she smiled at me and squeezed my hand.
We walked to our separate transportation together, pausing again to kiss her.
Angela has her small suitcase that I popped into Lena's vehicle. And then kissed Angela again before helping her into the car, to kiss her... again.
" you two are too much! Goodnight Jack!" Lena shouted.
" goodnight darling" Angela said softly as I quickly kissed her again and closed the door.
I walked over to Reinhardt who was smiling brightly at me and I hopped in the vehicle after stowing my suitcase.
" we tried to plan an evening for you! But I know this is how you want it to go! Relaxing yes?!" Reinhardt boomed.
" preferably..." I said.
" no problem, we old men have wives! And Ingrid is happy to be joining Angela tonight!" Torbjorn piped up from the back.
" technically I do too" I said.
" peh, I'll bet Angela is excited to make it more official" Reinhardt boomed as we followed Lena's vehicle to the hotel.
" yeah" I replied, suddenly growing a bit uneasy.
" what is wrong? Cold feet?" Torbjorn asked.
" If you have cold feet after all these years with her. Including the years you feigned death and she did nothing but pine for you— I'll end you myself" Reinhardt yells.
" absolutely not! I'm just anxious being away with her after—- "
" Well it's only a tradition and they can be broken" Reinhardt said.
" naw, she needs this..." I said.
" alright! I'll put on the party tunes then. Hasslehoff! I have all the hits" Reinhardt said excitedly. Nothing's changed with him.
Angela's POV:
The ride wasn't too uncomfortable, I can always find things to talk about with Lena, and Ingrid being here added to the party spirit, she was so excited to be out and about that I feel bad wanting to stay in. I agreed to go to the bar in the town, hoping we wouldn't draw too much attention. Ingrid and I waved back at Jack's car when we turned off the road before the hotel.
It was a cute little cozy bar, and inside there was hardly anybody.
Lena presented to me; a small party veil, attached it to my hair, then flung sashes on Ingrid and herself, but I noticed she had a few more... We rounded the corner to see Hana and Mei, I was excited. I did invite Ana and Fareeha... I guess Lena didn't which isn't a problem considering I'm not on good terms with Ana. I wanted her at the wedding but—- I don't know if she would come to this.
Hana happily wiggles into her sash and so did Mei as she pulled me into a hug. We ordered a few drinks and Lena was already halfway under the table.
" I was thinkin' Angie can't get drunk off stuff. So what if—-" she paused and blinked away.
" oh no" mumbled Mei.
" what!?"
" you'll see!" She replied with big eyes.
A waiter brought over a giant globe and dumped nearly an entire bottle of coconut rum into it while Lena hopped around excitedly.
" this is for— wait a minute. Got any little umbrellas? We love little umbrellas... ah yes thanks love" Lena was super thrilled when she was handed a bunch and began sticking them into the group's hair.
" drink it!" Lena said with excitement.
" I'll pee my way down the aisle if I drink all of that" I said before reluctantly taking the large straw and essentially chugging as one can with a straw.
MEANWHILE:
Jack's POV:
We arrived at the hotel, I was worried about Angela but I trust those women and their security wherever she goes.
Our suite was nice, we had a bunch of beers and cards, Jesse, Junkrat, Hanzo , Zenyatta, Winston and Genji greeted me. But then a loud whirring of Bastion also welcomed me.
" fried his vocals somehow! But he wanted to come" Winston said.
" oh—- sorry buddy" I said to him as he whirred a chirp that I can assume is a thanks.
" I know what you are thinking and he doesn't have cold feet" Torbjorn said.
" well I have cold feet, did anyone pack a spare scarf or maybe some gloves?" Junkrat asked.
I'm glad to see him here and welcome him. But it almost feels odd that he's here instead of with Angela. Genji as well—
Not that it matters, I do appreciate and consider them my friends. Junkrat earned that by helping Angela. But—- I feel guilty having her friends here.
" something wrong?" Asked Genji as he tossed me a beer.
" I'm just happy you are here but I wouldn't be offended if you joined her party, I know you two have history and I feel rude getting in between that"
" You want to know the truth? I'm her security blanket at this point. It's good for her to grow" he said.
" chances are they will end up watching grease and doing a sing along" I said.
Genji's eyes narrowed at me.
We both burst into laughter. Junkrat looked over.
" I'll go if there's a pillow fight planned. I assume sleepovers with broads always have pillow fights. I want to know the allure" junkrat said jokingly as Hanzo glared at him.
" sorry. I doubt they are having pillow fights or whatever they are. " Junkrat said.
I began to worry, not about pillow fights, just about leaving her; but Jesse started dealing out some cards and suddenly it was game time again.
—-
Angela's POV:
I started to feel tipsy and extremely full of liquids, Lena was distracted while making a tower of umbrellas and Ingrid was chatting happily with Hana and Mei.
I continued to sip while looking around nervously, I could see people glancing over at us every so often but thankfully nothing too intimidating.
" I'm surprised we were allowed out in public" I said.
" oh that's all random security. So—- you don't have to worry" Lena slurred while wrapping me into a hug. That makes sense, awkward but it's their night off technically, well. Some of them.
Lena tried dragging me to the disco floor from ages ago, it only worked when everyone started doing the hustle completely drunk. Mei was tumbling into me and Hana and Lena were practically sprawled on the ground by the end of it, just Ingrid and I struggling to pick the women up off the ground.
" I think it's time we head to the room" Ingrid said, I nodded and she helped me cart the women to the vehicle. Ingrid plugged in the address and as our traveling companions rolled around in the backseat we arrived.
A nice bellhop helped us with our luggage while we pushed the women down the hallway on the cart. We also had a grand suite that someone decked out in party things.
Ingrid and I proceeded to sit at the table after helping the women to bed.
" I'm certain this isn't how they planned the night to go" she was unable to stifle her laugh.
" I don't think so either—- I guess we can drink to that?" I said as we popped some champagne.
" Would it be very odd to ask if you wanted to go in the hot tub with me? I'd just go alone but I feel that is awkward" Ingrid said.
" I don't mind, we can" I said.
" I don't have anything to wear but eh, we are all women here with clearly no shame, so pardon me for wearing—-" she began to say but I cut her off.
" imma doctor— I've seen things" I said and then covered my mouth. Am I drunk?
We took the bottle into the bathroom and filled the hot tub, the warm water swirling around.
I removed my dress and put on a tank top and climbed in with her in her nightshirt.
" I have to ask—- how did you and Torbjorn—" I stopped myself. I feel bad not knowing this.
" meet? Well... I'm a chemical engineer and he happened upon me one day—- not much to elaborate on. It was instant love as they say. I couldn't explain it if I tried. That—- that joy that radiated from him when he created things—-" she looked so wistful.
I drank from the bottle and handed it to her as a soft of " cheers" but she pulled out her own bottle she brought in, so we clinked them.
I was really feeling it when Lena wandered into the bathroom nearly shrieking before stripping, then Mei and Hana took one look at us in various stages of drunkenness and dress then burst into a giggling fit.
But then a knock at the door got us all quiet.
" Hana you are the dd" Mei said with a giggle.
" what?!" She squeaked.
" designated door" Mei whispered.
Hana frowned and slowly opened the front door to our suite. Luckily not exposing any of us besides our giggling fits.
I heard Junkrat's squeaky voice and Hana was unable to control her fit of laughter.
" Just came for the food" he said as Hana let him into the room, all of us silent in the hot tub.
" where is everyone anyways?!" He asked.
Everyone had a hand on each other's mouths, I could feel the vibrations of everyone trying not to burst into laughter first.
The absurd scene of us all in a hot tub mostly dressed in normal attire.
I looked at everyone and you could see the nervous laughter trying so hard to escape. Lena's eyes were huge as she tried to hold back a laugh but it was impossible.
" They are out on the balcony" Hana shouted suddenly. And Junkrat clomped his way out there but suddenly stopped when Lena started howling with laughter as tears ran down her face.
One by one we all lost it, the water splashing and erupting with our belly laughter.
" hang on!" Junkrat said.
" no no don't. We are—- washing our hair!" Mei yelled.
" together? How big is the bathroom?" Asked Genji whom we had no idea was in there.
" just washing our feet!" Shouted Lena.
" what the—-" Junkrat said as we heard him coming closer, Lena tried to blink to close the door in time but fell smack into the floor. Sliding the way down.
I tried to get up and help her but Ingrid pulled me back with a splash. I didn't drop the champagne, Lena yelled for me to chug and I did. I don't know why— am I really this tipsy?
" oy! I'm beginning to think there's a hot tub in there!" Junkrat said with a laugh in the doorway as Hana tossed in towels. We sheepishly started to climb out, thankfully none of our clothes became transparent.
" don't stop on our account! We just wanted to pop in, see if you were watching grease... realizing instead that this is the better pillow fight" Genji said with a laugh.
" You are all bonkers and I think we should go—- tell the others" Junkrat said as he scampered off with bags of snacks.
" my Doritos " Hanna softly said.
" I will replace those" I replied as I wrapped myself up and walked out of the bathroom, nearly hitting the wall but Genji stepped in and took the hit instead.
"Entschuldigung!" ( sorry) I said to him as I steadied myself with his balance.
" You forgot, I was used to this" he replied nonchalantly. That almost hurt my feelings, his face was crimson as he tried to apologize.
" I think the wall would have been softer" Mei giggled.
" not at her speed" Genji answered.
" did you want to stay!?" Lena questioned as he shrugged.
" It's fine if you want too" I said.
" Jack was just saying that I'm more your friend than his so—" he started but I interrupted.
" that is ridiculous, we are all friends here, I'm sure he didn't mean that in—"
" he did" Genji closed the conversation, my head is too floaty to handle this.
" You are our family, come join us" I said as I stumbled out of the hallway and towards the pile of blankets we set up.
" Now that I'm here I don't think it's a good idea" he said.
" why?" I asked as we walked towards the piles of blankets.
His shadow hovered for a second longer, almost as if he was making sure I was okay before I heard the door slam shut.
" what was all that about?" Lena asked.
" Genji didn't want to be in the hen house anymore" Ingrid replied.
I don't have the right mind to focus on that for too long. He's an old friend but he's also Jack's friend too.
When I dried off, like the others, we began to change into comfier clothes.
" is that Jack's shirt?" Ingrid asked with a smile.
" yeah—- I don't like sleeping without him—- so I may have stolen his shirt" I said as I wiggled into the nest of blankets.
" If Ingrid did that, it would be a crop top" Lena joked.
" yeah yeah" Ingrid laughed as she smiled mischievously.
" I think it's sweet, I have a sweater of Emily's I brought" Lena said.
" you could have brought Emily!" I said.
" it's THE wedding event, while I would love to celebrate with all of you and her, I am too worried about her seeing the old Overwatch team together—- not that—" she paused and looked confused as her Chronal Accelerator blinked nearby.
Her eyes locked back on us after a brief moment before she continued.
" where was I? Oh, yeah. Weddings are stressful enough. She's not a huge fan of overwatch either but she accepts it's a huge part of me ".
" If you are happy, then I'm happy" I replied.
" Thanks love, now, story from you" Lena said.
" about?" I asked as she handed me another bottle.
" shirt" Mei said.
" it's just— an older Aerosmith tour shirt. We kinda bonded over it later on, I have the exact one, but would always steal his—- it was soft and smelled like him"
" boo—- something deeper" Hana said as she flopped onto the cushions, waving her phone near her face in frustration.
" you aren't recording this right?" Mei asked.
" no, I'll just randomly send Lucio a pic but that's it" Hana said while winking into the camera.
" Maybe we should do gifts now because she's drunk and won't be so uncomfortable" Lena said.
" gifts? That is not normal for this?" I said.
" honey you get gifts, normally we do bridal showers, or baby showers. But we missed that one, unless you plan on giving us another baby to squeeze" Ingrid said cheerily as she handed me a bag.
" thank you" I said softly as I peered into the bag.
"Oh—- uhm mmmmm" I said as I pulled out some very lace items.
" thank you. It's beautiful" I said as I hugged her.
I gently placed the delicates back into the pretty bag and Mei handed me her gift, which was practical but completely needed. An entire copy of her before and post cryo journey.
" I know it's weird, but I know we are both a bit different. And you love science and what I'm asking is. Will you look through this for me? I'm trying to figure out a few things and I feel you might shed some light on them" she looked shy and I immediately tackled her into a long hug.
" my science buddy, of course" I said kissing her cheek.
Hana looked mischievous.
" This is from Lúcio and I" she said as she pushed the box forward.
" oh no" I whispered as I saw a very familiar costume.
" I mean nobody else could wear it. Like ever. It's yours, you already had the one, so we got you another for safety" she said with a wink as the devilish costume was revealed.
" who could forget!" Lena said.
" I'm trying too" I said with a laugh as I hugged Hana.
" here let me send him a chat!" She said as she scooted closer and filmed a quick thank you video to send to him.
" and finally me!" Lena said excitedly.
She handed me a package and I opened it to find the most stunning pair of heels.
" I know. Totally posh but— I had a feeling. Well. I know you" she said.
I slid the clear shoes on, they sparkle like they are encrusted with precious stones but thankfully aren't.
" I figured it matched the dress—- so" she said as I hugged her tightly.
" thank you all, I didn't. Know. I don't understand all these traditions. Help" I replied softly.
" the night before your wedding? Well you are following the first rule. But you will need something borrowed, something blue and something new which Lena took care of" Ingrid said.
" We have all day to figure it out, let's enjoy tonight" Hana said.
" door opening traitor!" Lena teased.
" My snacks were stolen" Hana said.
" shit fooooooood, didn't someone plan something about that?" Lena voices.
" I brought snacks" Hana said.
" you brought five bags of Doritos!" Lena yelps.
" yeah—- snacks" Hana said again.
I tried to stand up but fell back on my ass.
" Well that will bruise" Ingrid said.
" not on her, she'll be fine in an hour" Lena said, crawling over to me.
" Apparently I left out food planning, so you pick from that book over there" she said as she pointed at the hotel
Suggestion book on the table.
" you can pick! Honestly. I'm not that hungry"
" I'll pick. But only because I'm hungry and I can reach the book" Ingrid replies as she randomly puts her arms behind her in grabbing motions until the binder falls to the ground.
" Thank you" I said.
She nodded and waved her hand around while looking.
" this really is a small town, we get pizza. That's uh. All that is open" Ingrid grunted.
We all agreed it was fine, she mostly ordered sides and salads and then requested whatever they could throw together that was sweet.
The hotel ended up bringing it up. The omnic carefully delivered the truckload of food. I paid before anyone else could, somehow... considering I'm still wobbly, which isn't usual.
But after diving into the random assortment of food I was feeling better. Especially with all the blankets on the floor and pillows. It was cozy and weird.
I never got to do something like this before, sure in missions and things but nothing like this as a kid or teen it was just really fun.
I drank some more champagne that was offered to us and nearly burst into tears a few times for no reason, that thankfully no one noticed.
Ingrid ended up getting a message from Torbjorn about us being in the hot tub together nude and asking if that was true! Which set off a whole new flurry of laughter that they probably heard in their suite.
" Not nude but we did have a relaxing time" is what I'm replying to!" Ingrid said, wiping a tear from her eye with laughter.
" Oh and he already replied with. 'Boo', that's my husband, father to my kids and grandkids"
" did ya need to say it like that?" Lena asked.
" I'm a mother and proud of it. And I have the cutest grandkids that I can't stop talking about during normal occasions" the way Ingrid spoke was like a warm hug, I can't help but feel comforted by that fact.
Maybe I worried too much, I pushed around a crouton and drank the bottle Lena insisted I kept drinking.
" alright alright. I had some like. Weird question game I found on the internet. But now I don't like them and I think we just ask Angela random questions" Mei said.
" random like what?" I asked.
" it was mostly pre marriage questions. Like how did you two meet?" Mei said.
" That's easy, the jerk walked into my field clinic and tried talking to me about overwatch. I told him to politely fuck off in German. " I said.
" I like that you added in ' politely' " Ingrid said.
" well I did! And he didn't understand German, so he kept coming back trying to recruit me" I said.
" yeah yeah ' recruit' " Hana said with air quotations and the group giggled.
" If Ana was here she'd demand that I tell the full story" Ingrid said as the giggling quieted down.
" ooooooo do tell" shrieked Hana.
" I can't tell it like her" Ingrid said.
" why isn't she here?" Mei asked but then remembered and frowned. I know her memory lags a bit, it's common within the first year of any type of capsule. She was asleep for years—- it's going to be rougher.
" she's allowed to be here, I mean. I truly don't mind if she was here" I said.
" I'll see if she's on shift or break" said Lena with a shrug.
She crawled away and within a few minutes Ana was entering the room. She looked tired but happy.
" Hello everyone" she said with a grin.
We all greeted her and I made room on my nest like a blanket pile for her. She gave me a hug, her hair swooped over her shoulder and tickled my cheek. I couldn't help but smile as she joined me.
" Thank you" I said.
" thank you!" She replied.
" Now I get to properly tell this story" she said, turning back to business.
" yes! Please!" Said Hana with excited eyes.
Ana's hands were on her cheeks as she let out a soft laugh.
" oh Jack, he was—- so focused on missions, beer, farms and America—- but then Torbjorn started talking about the doctor repairing his arm. Jack didn't really care, until the file hit our desks, when we were trying to recruit a doctor" she laughed again while shaking her head.
" we all had to research the candidates, but she stuck out on the radar of just about every military organization. People who worked with—- " she paused for a moment to make sure I was okay, but I didn't even realize that I was also resting my head in my palms while looking up at her in delight.
" well, her parents were big names—- so we heard a lot about her, her being some sort of genius. I didn't go on the recruitment but I was privy to everything Reyes was messaging, as we all had to keep in contact—- let me see if I can remember how exactly he worded this—-" her eye was slightly closed with a soft giggle.
She began to impersonate Reyes for a moment " we went up to her and Jack froze. She was staring blankly at him, painfully. I've seen this man toss a loaded grenade back to the enemy. But he fucking froze like a complete jackass. While she's standing there staring holes through our Overwatch gear. Man is a disaster"
" did that really happen?" Lena asked.
" I was furious any type of army or whatever man was there while I was working in a war zone—- but fuck. He was so awkward and—- " I closed my eyes for a brief moment, I could almost see his anxious expression, the slight look away with a smile while I swore in German at him.
I knew my cheeks flushed because little giggles happened.
" I can see it" I said with a little laugh of dismissal.
" doesn't have to know German to know you are being sworn at after all" Ana said.
" I am sorry for mentioning Reyes" Ana added.
" it's fine—- he's absolutely the reason we finally got together, otherwise we would have been transfixed staring at the windows at each other. Well—- until I'd eventually make a move" I said with a small laugh.
" wait! Did you have to make the first?" Asked Hana.
" in some ways—- he was very respectful" I said with a small laugh as my cheeks burnt.
" so, what happened?" Lena asked.
" what do you mean?" I replied.
Then my conscious brain caught up with the conversation.
" oh I won't, I couldn't divulge that— but"
" but?!"
" They've been together for so long, something must be going right" Mei said with a small chuckle.
" exactly" Ingrid replied with a wink.
" what you don't know about is the almost electric chemistry they have together. You two we so absorbed in each other, in the subtlest of ways and with Reinhardt and I—- we were subtle" she said as Lena let out a soft shriek and so did Mei.
" can I ask why you two have never—" I started.
" we did, we love each other but don't need each other. We are self reliant, we are strong and yet—- our trust and everything is easier to let go free. We aren't typical or average... it's very complicated to explain"
" Sounds like it" Hana said as she absently bit into the cold pizza.
" as long as there is happiness with both of you, then it works" I said.
" I am sorry" she barely whispered in my direction. Nobody else heard it as she pulled me closer.
" I knew you two could pull off anything, it was my mistake not involving both of you, I—- I figured you would be... I know you two. So well. There's no two agents I trust more. Please understand that"
" alright alright. How about another game then like uh" Lena tried suggesting.
" It's fine, we can just go drink on the couches and watch tv, I don't care" I said as I tried to wiggle my way out of our blanket circle.
" no, Ange it's fine! It's whatever you want to do love! We can play cards for all I care—- or we can sneak around the hotel— oh! Hire a stripper" Lena said.
" uh no— please no" I replied.
" Well, I think I better try to get some sleep, I am sorry to leave so soon, but I'm not getting any younger and we all have a big day tomorrow" Ana said.
" I wish you could stay longer, but I won't get in the way of sleep" I said to her as she hugged me.
" I can send over Fareeha but she's with Brigette tonight and wellllll"
" understood" I said with a smile. " let them know that they are still invited. I thought we let them know—- but"
" Security detail is an important job and we are more than happy to do that and take turns" Ana said. She turned once again to give me a hug, this one felt apologetic, or I'm really really drunk.
Lena already had some shots lined up and mine were quadrupled.
" I probably shouldn't—" I tried to reason.
" Ah you metabolize so much faster" Mei said, swishing away my protesting hand.
So I went down the row of them, and we were all giggling and laughing while Hana's face soured when taking one.
But my face fell, for no reason a swirl of heavy emotions started to take over. The reality that I would be marrying the love of my universe in front of all our friends in a few short hours was hitting me.
" love—- are you okay?" Asked Lena.
" I'm perfectly fine! " I replied.
" But you seem a little edgy" Hana said.
" yes! Routine makes me feel more in control. My medication also helps but it keeps me kinda balanced. Now— if you will excuse me, I'm going to scare myself on the balcony" I said as I started to crawl to the couch to pull myself up.
" what are you going to do out there?" Ingrid asked as I looked back at her.
" watch the stars!" I said as Lena hopped alongside me holding another champagne bottle.
—-
Jack's POV:
Junkrat and Genji left to go check on the other party while we stayed here drinking and playing cards.
Jesse made us do some shots, so for the first time in a long time I was getting drunk.
But in no time at all the two men were back in the room, Junkrat was heaving with laughter and holding a bunch of Doritos while Genji's face was visible but very red.
" what happened?" Asked Hanzo.
" I uh—" Genji tried to say but ended up snapping his faceplate shut and skulking over the couch.
" is something wrong?" I asked.
Junkrat shook his head trying to keep back more laughter but he was cracking. Hanzo sighed and walked over to Junkrat and he whispered something to Hanzo that made his eyes widen.
" well?! Spit it out!" Torbjorn shouted.
" they were all naked in the hot tub. Well. Hana wasn't she was dressed and hanging out then they stole her snacks and ran" Hanzo said as Junkrat giggles louder and Genji tried to hide himself on the couch.
My eyes must be huge but Torbjorn is giggling now and texting Ingrid.
" they weren't naked according to my wife— kinda disappointing" Torbjorn said.
" probably saying that to censor us" Reinhardt said.
The entire scene must have been pretty hysterical because Junkrat isn't able to control himself, but Genji is another story.
" that sounds like Angela and Lena. Nothing is off limits for them" Jesse mumbled as he tossed his hand of cards down in defeat.
" Sorry for bringing her up" Hanzo states trying to sound empathetic.
" it's fine!" Jesse grunted while going out for a smoke.
" we've been working on that for months, I have two miserable men with me constantly and a deranged pyromaniac. The pyromaniac... easy. The other two—- not as much" Hanzo defeatedly stated. I had never heard him open up about anything before, but I think the entire bottle of alcohol he's been working on has made him chatty.
" I will go check on my student" Zenyatta said, floating off, I kept forgetting he was here and I WILL blame the alcohol on that rudeness. He's quieter than Hanzo is normally.
" well—- I dunno about you, but if the women can go skinny dipping in a hot tub then we can turn this party up a notch" Torbjorn said.
" That's alright, I'm boring, and have a lot to do tomorrow, and they weren't naked. And even if they were— I'm pretty sure they've all seen each other naked before" I replied matter of factly.
" right right—- so you up for skinny dipping?"Torbjorn asked again laughing.
" there is nothing skinny about my dipping"'Reinhardt exclaimed with a laugh.
The room was bright now, at least two people were having fun— oh and Winston who actually decided to drink but was now passed out on the floor, I checked his breathing like Angela used too for any new drunk recruits.
" you have a lot to do still? Did you forget the suit or?" Asked Hanzo.
" no, it's chair setup, lights— there's a lot" I said as my mental checklist grew. It will be fine—- part of me wants to go set it up now but I'm supposed to be relaxing and having fun and I don't want to be far from her.
Tomorrow she has a whole team coming that she probably has no idea about. Fuck. I hesitated as I looked at my phone and decided just to remind Ingrid.
" you look troubled! Time for us to give you old marital advice" Reinhardt said.
" you aren't married" Hanzo said as he scowled.
" not in this country no!" Reinhardt said.
" who?" Asked Hanzo.
" you know who!" Reinhardt said slamming his fist down, Bastion whirred, Zenyatta looked over as concerned looking as an omnic can. Winston woke up temporarily; looking around and scooping out some peanut butter from the open jar next to him.
" I did not mean to start any fights" Hanzo said.
" maybe respect your elders!" Reinhardt boomed.
" take it down guys... it's fine, continue with the lecture" I said.
Reinhardt turned back to me and laughed, then Torbjorn pulled out a larger bottle of rum and did an overly generous pour into a cup.
" whenever it gets rough, there's always liquor" Torbjorn states.
" now drink" Reinhardt chanted.
So I did, because why the hell not?! These are my old friends. We are all going to be apart even more now.
" now—- marital advice number two— she's always right"
" well, I figured that part out" I replied.
" figure what out?" Junkrat huffed.
" she's always right" I repeated.
" I can assure you, she isn't" Junkrat said as he leaned back in his chair, his foot under the table keeping him from toppling over.
" this is probably the booze making me get sentimental, but thank you for being here. All of you" I said louder than I thought my voice would be.
" we love Angela, so we are here to support her decision" Torbjorn joked.
" oh thanks" I replied sarcastically.
" we've trusted you with our lives, and we are trusting her with you" Jesse said as he rejoined the group.
" well thank you for that" I said. That was honestly so kind of him to say that. But his face looked so shadowed, I haven't seen him this deep in a slump in years.
" you alright?" I asked in a low voice.
" I'll be alright, just remember, if she wants to do something, you follow her" He slurred.
" is there something I should know about?" I asked.
" not a damn thing, just don't let her get away" he grumbled.
" oh dear— the cowboy is singing his country song again—" Junkrat said as he smacked Hanzo's exposed pec.
" Jesse you are a cowboy. Whom I've come to —-" Hanzo struggled for a moment before continuing " tolerate, and you—- have a beautiful plan friend group. Who likes you".
" well ya really blew that one up, mate" Junkrat chided.
" Jesse, you are the strangest cowboy I've ever met, but you are a good team player, intelligent when—- when you set your mind to it. You have skills a lot of people don't" I said clumsily. Jesse half smiled at me before clinking glasses. But then he went back out to the balcony again as we resumed talking.
—
Later on we ordered food from the only open location, the pizza shop.
Genji was still a sulking mess and ended up out on the balcony with Jesse. But after some time they did return, mostly because Jesse can't pass up food. Junkrat is a wiggly mess at this point as well.
But the food did try to help absorb the alcohol, but every single guy wanted to do a shot—- except bastion whose idea of shot is something completely different!
" hey guys. Thanks for this" I said.
" you've said that about a billion times, it's not a problem" Hanzo said.
" sorry!"
" don't apologize. We wouldn't be here if we didn't like you. Except maybe Genji. He likes you though!" Hanzo slurred his words.
Genji got up again and walked towards the door.
" oh no— I fucked up again. Brother! BROTHER! Take your sword, you may cut me down for I am a shame to you!" Hanzo dramatically said while flailing.
" do these two always do this?" Asked Torbjorn.
" every single argument is either. ' kill me' or ' you tried to kill me'. They get nowhere, and no bloodshed. I dun get it. Bunch of weirdos" Junkrat said and I stifled a laugh. I never pictured Hanzo to be an affectionate drunk but the man is slightly pink in the cheeks and snuggling with Junkrat.
But eventually I excused myself and went to talk to Genji. My balance is totally off and I'm still holding a beer but we go out on the balcony. Which is rather surreal considering the last time we were out on one.
" what's going on?" I asked him as I took the chair next to him.
" it doesn't matter anymore" he said.
" I always tell John, if it upsets you, it matters—" I said and he just looked away.
" you are my friend. Despite everything you put her through, I'm glad she can be happy" he says.
" ah— that's it? Believe me, I beat myself up daily for the years together that we missed"
" she's a forgiving person" Genji said.
" she really is, but I don't think—-" I started to say but then just shut up and drank my beer.
" it's not exactly what you think. I love her— but—"
" she terrifies you!? I get that" I said as I laughed into my beer.
" I have complicated feelings about her. She's like a sister to me in a million ways. She saved my life, I trust you with hers but—"
" don't worry about it. Whatever you two have doesn't bother me if it's out there. I don't like not knowing things. If I know, I don't really care. I left her for years and she was with you. I understand how that would be complicated" I said noticing the bottle of something near him and he handed it over to me.
" it's the cowboys whiskey " Genji said.
" ah" I replied feeling oddly relaxed at this entire conversation.
Genji took the bottle back, gulping massive swig from it before handing it back and looking at me, his eyes having that drunken stare. I didn't realize he could get drunk, maybe I missed something in one of the million late night medical talks about his progression.
" it is complicated. I've spent time working on myself to better myself to have honesty. But there's always a hostility between us. I don't want that" he said.
" I don't either, and I only have moments of jealousy, so just say what you need to say" I said as I tried the whiskey and it burned the entire way down my throat.
" I love her, but nothing ever happened. She once almost kissed me when she was having a nightmare and thought I was you. Because I'd watch her sleep—- she always had nightmares...but that's it and—-"
" you want to kiss my wife?" I asked with an eyebrow raised.
" that's not—- that's not the point. I didn't. But I feel like I did and I feel guilty being your friend and never talking about this"
" anything, that happened during that time is none of my business in the slightest— even though I followed her around. I knew you had her protected. Hell! Part of me thought she'd be better off. I know I fucked up. I know what abandonment does to her but I still disappeared...But that woman has so much love to give. So go kiss my wife if she consents to it" I said waving him off.
" you can't be—"
" I don't want you or her to kiss, I want to marry her again. And I don't want this— to cloud anything because out of all those people. You kept her safe through the years. I trust you. As much as it pains me to say that"
" you aren't making sense, of course I kept her safe, after abandoning her I needed to makeup for it! Just like you. Right now you are making no sense"
" I'm trying to say, I don't want you resenting me. I know you have been angry about that. And I hated you when you destroyed her by leaving all those years ago. We are lucky she is the wonderful person that she is" I said.
" I will drink fo that"
And we passed the bottle after taking shots.
" you don't seriously want me to kiss her right?" Genji said.
" absolutely not, She's my wife. No! But if that's what you two need to do— she's still my wife. I trust her to be honest and not run off with you" I said and then I laughed with only the slightest apprehension.
" believe me, there's no one she could ever love. Besides your son, More than you, You dumbass gi joe" Genji said.
" you—- cyborg ninja"
" what!"
" I'm bad at insults" I replied with a laugh.
" clearly" he replied.
We sat in silence, just drinking the whiskey and looking at the sky.
" I wouldn't kiss your wife"
" thank you" I replied smiling into the bottle, that's a relief.
" you are welcome" he said.
I looked over at him and he smiled before passing the bottle back to me.
" I just, I always felt guilty about that. I didn't want that going unsaid. I want to be your friend, I want you to watch Grease with us" he said.
" you do?" I said as I lowered the bottle from my mouth and nearly choked.
" yes, you've always been invited but you never join" he said.
" I do not! I just don't like it that much"
" nobody actually likes Grease" Genji replied.
" how does that—"
" don't question it. We've never questioned it. Grease is the word" Genji said laughing.
" HEY! Are you two drinking my whiskey?!" Jesse said as he stumbled out of the room.
" I need something from you two—- and it's not whiskey and fuck me trying to learn this in less than 24 hours"
" tryin' to learn what?" Asked Jesse as he snatched his bottle back from Genji.
" I need to learn a dance" I said as I placed my head in my hands.
" oh—- Jack—- no... no you" started Genji. But he tried finding his faceplate to pull down, apparently that got misplaced.
" have no rhythm" Jesse offered.
" yeah, that is completely true..." I said with a frown.
" you dance like a child trying to learn how to walk" Jesse joked.
" I get it" I replied.
" you have less rhythm than a stringless banjo" he continues with " less rhythm than a —"
" I GET IT!" I said louder.
Genji's face was wreathed in concern, his brow furrowed and fingers steepled as he was lost in thought. But when Jesse tried to open his mouth again; he abruptly cut him off.
" what- dance is it?" Asked Genji.
" you know" I said.
Genji looked at me and then his eyes flew open so wide and then he looked back at me and started to almost hysterically giggle.
" alright alright. It was a ridiculous idea" I said.
" no no—- I mean. Yes. But I will teach you" Genji said.
I started to hear a rustling in the distance, and my guard was up.
" OY! You! Get inside! Angela wants to come outside! You shoo! Shoooo" Lena yelled from a distance away.
" no, you are learning. Even if we have to watch that scene all night" Genji said.
" oh boy" Jesse replies as we made our way back inside.
I slumped back to the table.
" what is it?" Asked Winston who was now upright.
" nothing—"
" oh stop, he wanted to learn something for Angela and she will love it, but he's now worried about it being too much" said Genji.
" you are marrying her—- married her. And had a kid—- I think we are beyond the " too much" point of reference for a display of affection" Torbjorn says with a frown.
—
ANGELA'S POV:
Once the men cleared off the balcony I was allowed outside. We collapsed into the chairs and stared at the sky in silence while drinking more than we should be.
" do you think I'm the right choice for him?" I said suddenly turning to Lena.
Her eyes got bigger than I've ever seen them before.
" Ange—- are you tripping? Did someone slip you something? You are already married! " Lena said.
" I know I know but—-"
" but nothing! Someone must have slipped you something. This is bizarre" Lena states.
" I just have so many problems and what if he can't handle it!"
" uh hello—- Ange? Knock knock love! He loves you, he's always loved you—"
" no no—- I know he loves me. But what if he's wrong to do it!" I gasped and started to cry.
" oh Angie— come here" Lena said as she came over and wrapped her arms around me. Her tiny frame providing warmth in the chilly air.
" oy! Whose there?" Lena yelled.
" Jesse left his whiskey out here, I think" Hanzo slurred. —- he sounds so drunk.
" I'm gonna regret this, but can you blindfold Jack, or something. Eh. Make sure they don't see each other, backs turned on the balcony— ermmmm" Lena was struggling but Zenyatta chimed in that he would assist.
I could hear Reinhardt's booming footsteps and Jack protesting.
" your wife wanted to have a word with you" Reinhardt boomed.
" are you alright angel?" Jack said, his voice sounding tipsy.
" SHE DOESNT THINK SHES GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU" Lena shouted.
" he faked his own death and didn't tell you he was alive!" Screamed Hanzo. It was almost guttural, absolute silence followed before Reinhardt tried suppressing a laugh. Not something someone like him can do that well. Everyone in our parties burst into laughter.
" he's right, that alone makes you the better person" Jack yelled.
" we tried telling her that!" Mei shouts back.
" YOU ARE BOTH STUBBORN" Reinhardt yelled in response.
" are we?!" I said with a sniffle.
" yes!" Everyone within earshot yelled. I'm pretty sure the security even joined in, because it was far more voices than I could register.
" I'm too old for this shit! YOU TWO LOVE EACH OTHER YOU JUST FINALLY GOT DRUNK" yelled Ana from her balcony.
" we don't have to do this traditionally!" Lena says.
" what?!" Yelled Reinhardt.
" WE DONT HAVE TO DO THIS TRADITIONALLY! These two are a drunk love drunk mess" she shouted.
Jack and I protested that we were fine and would just sleep it off.
" say goodnight it's fucking freezing" Lena said with chattering teeth.
" I love you Jack Morrison"
He laughed and yelled back " I love you too Angel".
Hana was smiling in the doorway as she helped me up with Ingrid.
We shouted goodnight to each other as well. I knew he was waiting to make sure I went inside first and safely.
" you are both ridiculous and adorable" Hana said.
" let's pop on some Grease and get you to your beauty rest" Lena said.
" or should we pile into the bed? We'd all fit" says Ingrid.
" whichever is more preferred"
" we aren't spring chickens, bring the champagne and let's get in bed" she said as I once again had to get up and move.
We passed around makeup wipes and our night lotions. Laughing and drinking as we settled into the huge bed together, before we all eventually fell asleep.
A/N: I hope this brought you some laughter! For whatever reason writing Drunk Hanzo was just... way too much fun.
Thank you so much for reading! Extra shoutouts to : Kirabeta,CyborgNinja777, jfm76,ayumiiishinozakiii, Trokxy, TheMdogs, robot584, dragontear365, Chaosdynasty,and L0rdOfThEMemes