#grusha x reader

Grusha x Reader

Reader is a timid sweetheart but she has quiet confident and she's specialized in ice-type pokemon and she's a pokemon performer/coordinator?

The lobby of the Montenevera Gym was usually bustling before a battle, but right now, it was just you and the crisp, quiet air that seemed to follow the Gym Leader, Grusha, wherever he went. You clutched your backpack straps, feeling your cheeks warm slightly under his gaze.

Grusha, wrapped in his signature puffer coat, was signing a poster for a fan when he looked up and saw you standing there, hands tucked demurely in front of you.

“Welcome,” he said, his voice soft, almost like the gentle crunch of snow. His eyes, the color of a winter sky, were studying you, not in judgment, but in curiosity. “Another challenger, then? You look… a little different from the usual adrenaline junkies.”

You gave a small, nervous smile. “Um, yes. I’m here for the Gym Challenge. My name is [Y/n].”

You pulled out your Pokeball, the one holding your partner, an Alolan Vulpix, its white fur gleaming softly. Your voice was quiet, but beneath the shyness, a core of steel was present.

“I specialize in Ice-types, sir. And… I’m also a Pokemon Coordinator.”

Grusha paused, his pen hovering over the paper. He recognized the specific, delicate lace trim on your Ice-type themed clothing, not standard challenger wear. A coordinator. That meant battles weren't about brute force for you; they were about artistry, presentation, and making the cold beautiful.

“A coordinator, you say,” he murmured, a slight upward curve touching the corner of his lips. He finally placed his pen down and leaned against the counter. “Most people who focus on Ice-types here are looking for raw power. You’re looking for elegance.”

You nodded, taking a steadying breath. This was the moment to let that quiet confidence shine through.

“I believe Ice-types have unmatched grace. Their moves are dazzling, even when they’re powerful. I want to show that Ice Shard can be as beautiful as Petal Dance, and that an Aurora Veil can set the perfect stage. I’m confident in my team’s ability to perform, not just fight.”

Grusha’s expression softened, the usual distant coolness in his eyes melting away slightly. He looked at your Vulpix, who was giving a small, icy exhale of approval.

“I like that,” he said, pushing himself off the counter. “Performance. That’s a perspective I haven't seen in a while. Come on. The gym challenge arena is ready.”

He led the way, his steps light. As you followed him, you noted his quiet focus, the way his movements were precise and elegant, much like the Ice-type battles you admired. You realized that behind his detached facade, Grusha was also a kind of performer, one who expressed his deep connection to the ice through his unique style.

Maybe, you thought, your nervousness giving way to anticipation, this is the first time someone here will truly understand my battle style.

Grusha, the reserved and usually stoic Gym Leader of Glaseado, found himself increasingly uneasy. It wasn't the relentless cold of his mountain gym; it was the warmth, the unnervingly intense warmth of your attention.

You had started as a devoted fan, always present at his battles, your cheers sounding just a little too fervent, your eyes following his every subtle movement with a possessiveness that chilled him more than the strongest blizzard.

It started subtly. A carefully arranged gift of a new, hand-knitted scarf, delivered exactly when his old one had been snagged by his Cetitan. You knew his size, his favorite color (the deep icy blue of a glacier), and his minor injury before he even mentioned it.

One evening, after a particularly exhausting day, Grusha was scrolling through social media when he stumbled upon a fan account. It was unnervingly detailed.

"Grusha-kun looks so tired today. He needs a rest. I wish I could warm his hands for him after that last battle."

A high-quality, zoomed-in picture of his hands gripping a microphone, taken from the upper balcony of the stadium. It was so close, he could see the faint lines of frostbite scar tissue.

Hidden, but the angle was unmistakeable. You had been watching him, taking this photo, knowing the intimate details of his weariness.

He immediately blocked the account, but a cold knot formed in his stomach. You didn't stop. You just created a new one.

The breaking point came during a rare day off. Grusha decided to hike a secluded trail higher up the mountain, away from the tourist paths. He needed absolute solitude.

He hiked for hours, the air growing thinner and the silence deeper. Just as he was about to turn back, he saw something tucked neatly under a sheltered rock: a small, personalized thermos.

He picked it up cautiously. It was his preferred brand, engraved with a small, stylized Cetitan. Inside was hot, perfectly sweetened cocoa the exact way he made it for himself.

"Hello, Grusha-kun."

Your voice, smooth and pleasant, sounded dangerously close. He spun around, finding you standing on the snowy crest above him, your parka blending seamlessly with the white landscape. You weren't breathing hard, despite the altitude and the implied speed of your arrival.

"How... how did you know I was here?" he asked, his voice flat, devoid of its usual calm.

You glided down, your eyes shining with a frightening devotion. "Silly, Grusha-kun. I know all of your favorite, secret places. You told me, remember? With your heart."

You stepped closer, reaching out to gently brush a stray flake of snow from his hair. Grusha instinctively flinched, pulling back.

"Don't be like that," you murmured, your smile turning brittle. "I'm just protecting you. The world is so harsh, so cold. They only see you as the former snowboarder, the pretty Gym Leader, the challenge to be overcome."

Your hand dropped, and your gaze sharpened, fixating on him with predatory intensity.

"But I see you. The true, fragile, beautiful person underneath the coat. The one who needs to be kept safe. The one who belongs only to me."

Grusha backed away slowly, his mind racing for an escape plan. You were blocking the trail, and the nearest town was hours away.

"You can't be serious," he managed, trying to sound firm.

"Oh, but I am. And I've made sure nothing will interrupt us," you said, gesturing vaguely toward the valley. "The snowfall is getting heavy. No one will come up here for days."

You opened your arms, a terrifying parody of a comforting gesture.

"We can stay here, together. I have supplies. I know how to keep us warm. And I know how to keep the snow from swallowing you whole."

His fear was now a sharp, icy spike in his chest. He saw the truth in your eyes: you wouldn't let him go. This was the end of his solitude, the beginning of a relentless, possessive adoration that would suffocate him more surely than the deepest snowdrift.

grusha with reader that has like a really sensitive body, they hear better than an average person, can see, taste and smell better too, like all of the five senses, and they are especially sensitive to physical touch... i really love this trope a lot

thank you so much for your writing, again, i hope you're doing well! <3

Been meaning to get this request done; I hope you like it!

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Grusha would be understanding of how strong his partner's senses are. It is likely that he's sensitive to temperature, so I can see Grusha being able to relate to them to some extent.

Due to how sensitive they are when touch is involved, Grusha will be hesitant to initiate any form of affection, and even brief moments of holding hands worries him. Likewise, when he's sharing a bed with them, Grusha makes sure the bedding is a comfortable texture and temperature. He also ensures he isn't overwhelming them with touch. If needed, Grusha will sleep on the couch if his partner is staying over for the night or a couple of days. He's unbothered; respect is a big deal for him.

However, if they want more of Grusha, they just need to tell him. Grusha will still be soft with touches, he doesn't go all in and never will; instead, his touches start slow, building up gradually to ensure they won't become overwhelmed by his touches. Truthfully, Grusha enjoys how they fall apart by his touch alone.

Absolutely! These are easy and fun to write. Please enjoy it!

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A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Hesitant at first. But as the relationship continues, Grusha feels compelled to give more and more affection. Hand holding is his favorite form of affection, and he is willing to hold his partner's hand in public when there are not too many people around.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Grusha is a good friend. He respects boundaries and is loyal until the end, but he is not keen on going out too much. So if you like going out, Grusha will decline the offer. I do think that he enjoys going out if it's just the two of you in the wilderness.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Very cuddly at home, especially after a long day. As the relationship progresses, Grusha is actually the one who prefers to be held from behind. It makes him feel warm inside and out.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

Eventually; Grusha doesn't know when he would be able to properly settle down, but he secretly longs for it. I feel as though Grusha is fatigued most of the time. And when it comes to cleaning and cooking, he is decent at both.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Grusha would be cold about breaking up. In the end, he feels bad, but he also does not want his partner to keep following him in hopes that he changes his mind. It would also depend on why the relationship is ending. In general, he knows it's for the best to end things if it isn't working out.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

He would like to get married if his partner wants to. Within five years, he would propose if he felt prepared and happy enough for marriage.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Mostly gentle. He's definitely more gentle to his lover than anyone else! But, as we all know, Grusha is a realist, and that does not go away when he's in love. He is the type of partner to problem solve first and not provide comfort, so take that as you may.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Loves them! In public, they're rare. But in private? Relatively frequent. His hugs are warm thanks to all of the clothing he has on.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

He says it within three months or so, maybe even sooner if things are going really well.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

It does not happen often. But if some random person is laying their hands on his partner, he hates it. I wouldn't even describe it as jealousy per se, more so he doesn't like the idea of someone hurting his beloved. He does worry.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Sad. They're sad because the kisses linger, and they linger because Grusha hates pulling away. The kisses are especially sad when he leaves for work in the morning.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Kids love Grusha! Because of this, Grusha tends to be forced into a better mood since he doesn't want to hurt a child's feelings.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

In bed. And his partner is not allowed to leave unless Grusha allows it or is still asleep. He's clingy and desperate for warmth, especially from his lover. Expect a tight grip at all times.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

Similar; if it isn't on the bed, then it's on the sofa by a heater. His Pokemon along with his partner's are usually let out around this time. Grusha is a lot quieter at night than in the morning.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

He waits. Grusha keeps to himself a lot, and he's already so distant with the other Gym Leaders in Paldea, so it takes time for him to trust his partner, even if he is eager to! But when he finally opens up, Grusha feels so unbelievably connected to his partner afterwards.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Depends. Usually, Grusha is just very tired and done with everything. But if he's truly inconvenienced, then it's evident through his posture as he hunches over. He will probably ignore everyone until the problem is solved. He would never ignore his partner if there was a disagreement, however.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

Remembers most things. And by that, he remembers the most important things about his partner. Birthdays, dates, illnesses. These are very important to remember in Grusha's eyes.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

Waking up next to his partner for the first time.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Usually very protective unless he is told to back off. He wants to respect his lover's wishes unless the situation calls for him to step in and handle whatever is going on. Grusha is big on supporting his partner.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

When there is time outside of work, Grusha does his best to make his significant other feel loved and appreciated. His go to dates are wandering outside, usually in a forest-like area with his partner.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

He has a bad habit of not letting people help him, and this extends to his partner. He hates being helped and refuses it no matter how awful the situation is. This can spark arguments since Grusha's partner is just concerned for his health. Sadly, Grusha can be defensive.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

He's insecure about his legs as there are many scars after the snow boarding accident. Other than that, Grusha is not all that concerned about his looks.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

He would be much more lonely. So, yes, he would feel incomplete without the person that makes his days brighter.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Has an obsession with watching cooking shows. He specifically loves it when sweets are being made. Don't ask Grusha why - he cannot explain it to anyone.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

Cannot tolerate it when people do not mind their own business or are mean to children.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)

so, grusha with a s/o that is always able to see emotions and feelings of ppl & pokémon with like aura of different colors if that makes sense and also can talk to psychic type pkmn 👀 knowing that he's so emotionally reserved but not able to hide anything from him is so funny to think about to me <3

thank you as always, i'll try to write more requests!! 🩵

No worries, I haven't written in like... ever! Trying to get back into the swing of things lol. Also, this was a very interesting request, thank you!

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At first, Grusha thinks it's amazing that his partner can see the emotions of Pokemon! There are some Pokemon that have a more difficult time communicating than others, so he deeply admires and respects that they can provide comfort and care to those Pokemon. He never asks how or why his partner can do this, it's just a fact of life for them and the conversation does not need to extend past that unless they want to talk about it.

But things take a turn when he learns that his significant other can read his emotions.

Grusha is cold 24/7; even with endless layers of coats and other fabrics, he does not break a sweat. However, after a particularly bad day at the Pokemon gym, battling trainers with poor attitudes, Grusha went home with bitterness in his heart. But it didn't show on his face - it never did thanks to his scarf and stoic demeanor, but his partner saw straight through Grusha's soul as soon as he walked through the door.

They just stared at Grusha, expecting him to say something about his day. But he didn't. So, because emotions are not something you should ever bottle up, they ask Grusha why he's annoyed.

For once in his life, Grusha sweats in an instant. It's a cold sweat, but oh goodness is it there. He tries to be oblivious, but Grusha is genuinely afraid that his partner knew. And in that moment, as he didn't need to be told that his lover could also see his own emotions, not just Pokemon's, he realized the extend of their abilities.

Oh goodness, mutual simping... <3

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One can expect constant glances, and everyone will notice said glances. Grusha usually begins the staring, typically from a far; on the other hand, you will attempt to make direct eye contact with Grusha from up close. When you do successfully make eye contact with Grusha, he tends to cover his face up further with his scarf. Yes, Grusha is trying to cover up his blushing! He loves the way you look at him and vice versa. And when your hand brushes against his, all Grusha wants to do is slide his mittens off and interlock his fingers with your own. But this is only the crushing phase.

When the two of you start dating, Grusha's usual stoic personality begins to slip. If you go visit him at work, his heart melts at the action. After just one visit, he will insist for you to come and see him at least once per day... and maybe he will find an empty room for getting handsy, or behind the gym works, too. You're getting it if you bring Grusha a warm beverage!

Part one of the Grusha x Female Reader arc. Remember that each pairing is a completely separate story, though the core timeline is the same.

Also, the amount of times I was writing Frusha instead of Grusha has be laughing, and crying.

Also, I love Grusha so much T_T

Also, the songs used here are: "Spirit in the Sky" by MAAPS (during the first ice skating scene) "The Reason, La Rezón" by Ana Saia (for the second skating scene)

Tagging: @vanillianbean

Im in the trenches rn looking for grusha fanfics i checked on here, ao3, and wattpad and i have read EVERYTHING under his name i seriously need more friends 😭