Request: The reader is a friend of Peter's and Yondu makes tons of excuse to hang out with Peter just so he can see Peter's friend

Fluffy feels

You never seemed to notice all of Yondu's attention - when you were around everyone was treated more or less the same. Maybe he was slightly nicer to you, maybe, but had never seemed like it had been a special thing… to you. Peter noticed though.

Peter always noticed. Since the first time you and Yondu had met, the Centaurian had been making excuses to come round to visit. The team had all been staying on Xandar until the Milano could be put back together again, so it wasn't like you'd been hard to find. Yondu usually claimed he wanted to visit to have more 'father son time' with Peter, after his near death experience - but he spent very little time actually with Peter, in fact, less and less time with ever visit. Because he was spending his time with you.

Peter was pissed. Not at you, at Yondu - his excuses got worse and worse. 'Wanted to see if you still had any of my guns.' 'Happened to be passing by.' Can't I just stop in and check on my own kid?' 'Hey fancy seeing you here - I was wondering do you know where we were the first time we met that yellow chick that robbed us? Oh hi Y/N' 'Stole a whole lot of food and me and Kraglin won't eat all of it before it goes off so you can have some' It went on.

So when the loud knock came on the hotel door yet again, Peter scowled. You looked up, glancing to it, wondering aloud, "Who could that be?"

"Who do you think?" Peter groaned.

You frowned, "Uh… The Corp?"

Rocket laughed from where he was sitting, "Don't be stupid - your boyfriend'll be right outside, Y/N"

"Boyfriend? What are you talking about?"

"I am Groot" Groot wandered into the middle of the room, looking from the door to Rocket.

The raccoon laughed again, "You said it"

You frowned, looking between them, "I've not got a…"

Peter opened the door to Yondu, standing boldly in the frame with a grin on his face, "Hey there son"

"Yondu" Peter sighed, letting him in. Yondu sauntered in, hands in his pockets. He flashed a smile to everyone in the room before flopping down to sit by your side on the sofa. He gave you a wink, making you laugh quietly. Peter rolled his eyes, "And what do you want now?"

Yondu looked insulted, "Hey! Ain't I allowed to come see the only friends I got in the universe? Geez, after all that happened with yer father I can't come and see ya?"

"I never said that!"

"I ain't even in the door and yer having a moan at me"

Peter folded his arms, "Alright then, why are you here Yondu?"

"Well, I was hearing about a loot I could get ma hands on, but this job requires a little bit of special skills and I was remembering that you said Y/N-"

He was cut off as Rocket burst out laughing. Peter rolled his eyes at Yondu, laughing too. You were totally confused - if Yondu wanted your help, you were happy to give it.

"Whatcha laughin at rat?" Yondu bit.

"You, old man - damn it, could you be any more obvious?"

"Apparently" Peter interjected, "Looks like Y/N still hasn't caught on"

You frowned at them, "What are you talking about?"

Gamora had appeared at the door of the adjoining room, and had been listening in to the conversation. She shook her head and rolled her eyes.

"All y'all shut yer damn faces - yer all talkin crap" he looked vaguely flustered as he growled at Peter and Rocket.

Groot tilted his head as he looked at him, "I am Groot" Rocket fell off his chair laughing.

Yondu growled, "What did the twig say? Tell me"

"No freakin way" Rocket howled.

"Guys what the Hell?" you cut in, mostly silencing the room, "Is someone going to tell me what you're all talking about because I'm well and truly lost right now"

There was a heavy silence and a mounting tension as you looked around the room. Eventually you looked to Yondu, "Do you know what's going on?" you asked a little more softly.

Yondu's lips parted to answer, but the words caught in this throat as he locked eyes with you, "I…"

Gamora sighed loudly, running her hand down her face, "Yondu's been coming to visit you, Y/N. He was a crush on you. It's obvious. Now the rest of you fuck off so they can talk about it."

Everyone had the same look of shock on their face - everyone's eyes were wide, their mouth's hung open. Peter was on his feet first, eyebrow's raised high as he exited past Gamora out the room, Rocket grabbed Groot and was quick to follow.

"So, eh…" you ran your tongue over your lip trying to think of something to say, "I… I never realised… you…" Yondu sank down where he sat, looking for all the planets like he wanted to vanish into thin air. In a split second he was on his feet and half way to the door. "No, wait!" you called, standing, "Don't go"

You stood there, a few steps apart - neither of you moved, neither of said anything. Yondu sighed, his shoulders slumped, "Ya know this wasn' how I imagined ya findin out"

"I didn't think it would be" you said softly, "I never knew"

He laughed, quietly to himself, "Yeah, I realised that"

"Explains why Quill's been acting like a jealous kid though"

Yondu laughed, finally turning back to look at you. He stood straighter, squaring his shoulders. The crooked grin that grew on his face brought your own smile to your lips. He looked you up and down, unashamedly, his eyes lingered over you as he slowly walked back to stand in front of you.

You could feel the blush rise to your cheeks as he tucked a strand of hair behind your ear. You tried to hold back a nervous laugh, "I eh, I never thought I'd be your type"

"A damn pretty, sweet little thing like you? Ya crazy?" he laughed. "And what about me? Am I your type? A crazy old blue Ravager with nothin to my name? I'd be surprised" his red eyes searched yours, almost expecting rejection.

"I don't mind that your older, or a bit mad, or are a Ravager, Yondu - but I'm quite fond of the blue. And it's not like you've got absolutely nothing left, I mean, at the very least, you've got me?"

His expression softened. He smiled at you, and leant in, pressing a gentle kiss to your lips, "I guess I do"