Groot x Teen!Reader: Empathy

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Hey! So, making this one for a friend, hope y'all enjoy. The song is Arms by Christina Perri
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I never thought that you would be the one to hold my heart
But you came around and you knocked me off the ground from the start

You pushed through the crowd, eyes wide with terror. Blue hair, purple skin, yellow slitted pupils all flashed before you. Yup. On an alien planet in god-knows-where. You could hear the sound of your pursuers behind you, shouting. You'd been abducted two weeks ago from earth, right out of your backyard. The aliens who took you? Not nice guys. You were pretty sure the leaders name was Yondu, or something like that. 

You put your arms around me
And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go
You put your arms around me and I'm home

The bandits had cornered you. Your back was pressed to an alley wall, and your E/C colored eyes threatened tears. You couldn't go back to a lifetime on that ship. You just wanted to go home. Was that really too much to ask? Before the brutes could touch you, a branch whipped forward, growing right through them. Your mouth hung open in horror, and the bandits were tossed aside, reveling your savior. He looked like a young Ent. 

How many times will you let me change my mind and turn around?
I can't decide if I'll let you save my life or if I'll drown

The creature's big, dark eyes looked over you carefully, and it smiled. It reached out a hand and rumbled in a deep, throaty voice "I am Groot." You cowered against the wall, holding your arm, which had been cut and was bleeding heavily. The thing had just saved your life....you stood a little straighter and replied "I-I'm Y/N." The Ent--No, Groot, nodded, and took a few steps forward. "I am Groot." You looked up at the towering figure, who's brow was furrowed in concern, having spotted the blood dribbling through your fingers. 

I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let a love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home

He'd already told you his name... Suddenly you were lifted up, into Groot's arms. You let out a yelp of surprise. "W-What are you doing!?" You cried, beginning to panic. "I am Groot!" he repeated, holding you protectively close to his chest, nullifying your squirming. Was he going to help you? A greened skinned woman came skidding around the corner, and a look of relief crossed her face upon spotting the tree person. "I've found Groot!" She called. 

The world is coming down on me and I can't find a reason to be loved
I never wanna leave you but I can't make you bleed if I'm alone

A grey man covered in red tattoos, a raccoon in an orange jumpsuit, and a human followed her. Whoa. Wait. A HUMAN?! Well, he looked like a human anyway... "Who's that?" The raccoon asked. "I am Groot." "The bandits!?" The raccoon exclaimed, looking around.  A small paw went to the hilt of a gun on his back. "She's a bandit?" The human inquired, peering closer to your scared, huddled form. some of your H/C hair had fallen in front to f your face, and you looked at the group through the screen, terrified. 

You put your arms around me
And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go...

The grey and red tattooed man spoke up. "She looks too weak and puny to be a bandit." He shrugged "But looks can be deceptive." Groot held you still closer. "I am Groot!" he replied indignantly. Understanding dawned on the raccoon's face "Ooh. He says he rescued her from the bandits." The human grinned, and opened his mouth to speak. The green woman cut him off "Peter, look." She pointed to the blood, now openly staining your arm. "She's hurt." "Let's get her back to the ship." 

I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let a love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home

Once you were transported, by Groot, back to their ship, he went to place you down on a bed. Though it looked inviting, and Groot's friends seemed nice, albeit a bit odd, you wrapped your arms around his neck firmly, drawing yourself closer. The creature had become...comforting. "Don't let me go." You pleaded quietly. You looked up into his big, dark eyes, and you saw....empathy. This thing, this Groot, was genuinely concerned for you. And you felt...safe. 

I tried my best to never let you in to see the truth
And I've never opened up
I've never truly loved 'til you put your arms around me
And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

The Ent hugged you close again, and sat down on the bed. The rest of the crew, save the human, had gathered with you. "I am Gamora." The green skinned woman introduced. "I am Drax." Said the grey and red man. "And I'm Rocket." The raccoon told you "That's my partner you've commandeered, you know." He was feisty. The human, Peter, came in with a first aid kit. He looked from you to Groot, and back. "Um, Groot, buddy, you can put her down now." 

I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let a love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home

Groot shook his head stubbornly. "She is Groot." he stubbornly. For the first time in weeks, you smiled. You felt safe here, with the Entish being. 

You put your arms around me and I'm home

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SecreterceS's avatar
Mmmmmmore please! This was cute and fluffy and Groot is the most adorable plant I've ever seen :D