+Author's Note

...This new match making update.. I like the leveling up feature but I really miss the casual gameplay. It just seems so.. strange? Well that's just my two cents.

It has been a month since the texan came towards you, holding a bouquet of roses.

True, you couldn't make out the incoherent words he was stammering out, but judging by the flushed look on his face, and the beads of sweat rolling down his temple, you were pretty sure you knew what he meant.

Plus the roses kinda gave it away.

So there you had it. That's how you got your new boyfriend. That sweet little texan nearly fainted when you gave a nod of approval.

You walked down the hall, slowly headed towards the garage he usually cooped himself up at. But you bit your lip, trying hard not to speak your mind.

Opening the door with a small creak, you knocked on it once before you stepped in.

"Hey Engie, you in there?"

A small yelp and the clattering of iron tools falling gave you your answer.

Yep, he was there, and yes, you scared him again.

Giving an inward sigh, you walked in, and helped the flustered texan pick up his tools.

Honestly, it was flattering at first. The way he turned red when you came near, how he stammered when he tried to speak with you. Adorable and sweet. That was what he was.

But a month had already passed, and he still hadn't gotten used to you. You and the rest of ths crew were also suprised to see the fierce bulky Texan, the man of 11 PHDs was reduced to nothing but a hot melting mess when it came to a paticular lady mercenary on base.

Picking up the rest of the tools together, he blushed when your hand accidently brushed against his.

Quickly mumuring a word of thanks, he went back to sit in front of his desk, trying to act casual.

Walking up to him, you looked over his shoulder and saw the blue prints he was working on.

"Whatcha working on?"

Dell gave a shudder when he felt your breath against his neck.

"A-Ah'm just w-working on some new sentry d-designs"

He blushed again and you gave a small sigh.

"Ok, well good luck"

You walked out of the garage and Engineer gave a shakey goodbye.

Well, that was pretty much how you two have been talking like for the last month.

Deep in thought, you didn't notice yourself walking into Spy.

"Huh?? Wha-"

You bumped into the Frenchman, and nearly fell down. Quickly grasping your hand, he spun you around and held you in a tango stance, with a romantic look on his face.

"Bonjour mon ami"

You both laughed and you slapped his chest, making him let go of you.

"'Ou seem deep in thought today (Y/n), something troubling 'ou?"

You gave him a knowing look.

He saw your expression and nodded solmenly.

"Ah.. yes.. zhe laborer"

He gestured towards the stairs. You both started heading towards his smoking room for a talk.

"Yeah.. he's still not used to me"

"No differences? At all?"

"Nope"

Opening the door for you, you walked in into the familar room, richly dark with gold and mahagony wood.

Pouring out two glasses of wine, he handed you a glass as you continued.

"I mean, isn't time that he got used to me? It's been a month already. I want to have a normal conversation with him!"

"I thought he was getting better?"

"Well.. he did speak a full sentence this time"

"Oh! Zhat's a new record!"

"Yeah but it's been getting really draining these days"

"I see.."

Slowly spinning his glass of wine, Spy was deep in thought.

"Pehaps.. mon ami, it's best you be upfront with him"

You looked up.

"What?"

Spy gave a chuckle.

"Zhough I truly zhink zhat 'ou two go well togezher.. but zhis cannot continue like zhis. 'Ou both need to talk zhis out"

You pondered a moment, and thought about it.

"Yeah.. I guess..."

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"S-somethin' ya needed to talk about (Y/n)..??"

You and Engie stood in his garage. He was even redder than before, the nervous look on his face made it clear that he was worried about what you might say.

"..yeah.. um.. Engie.."

You bit your lips in thought.

"I've just been thinking about our relationship lately..."

Engineer gulped.

"I just wish you wouldn't get so nervous around me. I'm not going to kill you or anything you know?"

He looked into your eyes, a silent plea for you to continue.

"I just.. wish you were a little bit bolder in showing your affection for me"

He looked at you in suprise.

"Bolder..?"

You gave a smile at his confused expression.

"You know.. just.. be a little more confident!"

Engineer slowly took in your words, and nodded.

"Hey, it's getting pretty late. I'll see you tomorrow okay?"

You kissed him on the cheek and went off to bed. Hoping that this little talk would bring some positive results on your relationship.

+++

"Mission begins in 60 seconds"

Gathered in the respawn, the REDs all casually started their last minute prepping.

Sniper yawned as he loaded his sniper rifle, whilist Demo, Heavy, Scout and Pyro were doing their little conga dance. (They did say something about the importance of lifting spirits)

Spy flicked his lighter on, while Medic and Soldier were shortly talking about the upcoming battle.

The only person who didn't seem to be getting ready was the Engineer. He looked rather worried about something, unconfident about his work.

This brought a worried frown on your face as Spy caught your eye, and the two of you watched Engie carefully.

It wasn't like him to be so unconfident in battle. He usually would talk with the others, occassionly bark some commands, and even taunt the BLUs.

But today he seemed to clutch his tool box tightly. Silently muttering to himself.

"Mission begins in 10 seconds"

You had to peel your eyes away from Engie and soon looked out the doors.

"5....4...3...2.......1"

The REDs ran out towards the battlefield, crying out.

+++

Screaming, raining bullets and guts flying.

The usual.

You were running from a crazy Heavy that day. You kinda regretted knocking the sandwich out of his hands.

"(Y/N)!!! I'M COMING FOR YOUUUU!!"

The BLU Heavy started his booming laughter, chasing you down as he kept taunting at you.

"Ohshitohshitohshi-"

You ran inside a building, and the Heavy cornered you down, with his machine gun pointed at you, ready to fire.

"Who sends tiny baby girl to fight?!"

With a laugh, the machine gun started whirring, and you closed your eyes, ready for the impact.

Suddenly in the background, a cheesy BGM started playing, and a voice soon followed after.

"The whispers in the morninggg..!!"

You and the BLU Heavy stopped, and looked out the door.

"Wait a second.."

You pushed the machine gun away and looked out, the BLU Heavy following you.

"Of lovers sleeping tighhht!!!"

You looked up at the top of the many buildings and saw a sentry gun, dispenser, teleporter and a karaoke machine propped up on the highest tower, with...

"Engie?"

Engineer was holding a microphone, singing his soul out.

"Are rolling by like thunder nowwww as I look into your eyes..!!"

The BLU Heavy gasped, covering his mouth.

"I love this song!"

You looked up at him.

"Heh, do you now?"

You turned to your boyfriend. Just what was he doing..??

The entire battlefield's gunfire quieted down, and the fighting ceased, all to look up at the RED Engineer.

"I hold on to your body and feel each move you make... Your voice is warm and tender.."

Many of the men were hooting and cheering. The BLU Heavy now sobbing into his hands.

"A love that I could not forsake"

You met eyes with Engineer. You gave a wide grin, and seeing this, the Engineer grasped his microphone tightly, full of confidence as he opened his mouth for the highlight.

"CAUSE I'M YOUR ENGIEEEEEEEE!!!"

Everyone on the battlefield started screaming like fangirls, some even started crying.

"AND YOU'RE MAH GIRRRRRL"

You blushed as you gazed upon Engineer, who had his arms outstretched out for you.

"Even though there may be times it seems Ah'm far away, never wonder where Ah am.. 'cause Ah'm always by your side!!!"

Everyone lost their minds and started to wave their hands together in sync.

"We're headed for somethin'

Somewhere Ah've never been

Sometimes Ah am frightened,

But Ah'm ready to learn

Of the power of loveeeeeeee!!!"

The whole crowd screamed, while the Engineer finished his powerful solo. You couldn't stop gazing up at him, your face beaming.

And with a round of applause, the song ended, cheers, shouts and whistles could be heard around.

A sudden buzz rang out through the battlefield, and a woman's voice called out.

"Um.. mission canceled.."

Everyone cheered.