Kinda sad about Ais because he craves that connection so bad but he keeps giving it to folks who just wanna fuck and maybe be friends lol

The obvious reference is with Vere but we all know that. Actually nevermind, imagine being Ais and being attached to Vere and lowk wanting more and Vere is like "nah" because that's not what he signed up for (cool, cool) but then Vere turns right around and takes the MC on not one, not two, but three dates in one day after knowing them for about 48 hours.

And then the way I see it with the implications in the first demo, Ais and Leander slept together and Leander is such a manipulative sweet talker and Ais, despite his wisdom, did not have any pleasant experiences with humans combined with his terrible loneliness he's experienced and whatever he went through with his gang. So, it does make sense for him to buy into Lenders "look at me I'm not like the others" song and dance he does with anyone who is at a weak moment in their life.

Maybe they never say it at all. (They probably don't. Too serious or maybe they feel its unnecessary)

But they find ways to make it obvious

in the ways they check on you, the ways they listen, the ways they make space for you and choose you, clearly and on purpose.

It can be confusing, something you have to try and pay attention to

♡ — being protective over your f/o

some may call it being "overprotective" but noticing them press a hand to their cheek and look away made your heart skip. seeing how they would try to hide their shy smile and swat playfully at you to "behave yourself."

it was so damn cute, especially noticing how they seemed to really, really like getting a reaction out of you. it was a fun game that the two of you played. how your f/o enjoyed slowly inching their way to someone else so you would intertwine your fingers with theirs and pull them back to you. just for them to whisper, "were you jealous?" all while grinning ear to ear.

"baby," you would hear them whisper. "can you hold me?" you could tell how easily they were trying to fake being nervous. yet, that didn't stop you from wrapping your arms around them either way.

"is this okay?"

they would nod, their arms wrapping around you as well. "thank you, mm, i was starting to feel a bit scared."

liar…

but god, that didn't matter right now.

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Imagine your F/O being introduced to a unique way of you showing love to them (head scratch, cheek nibbling, anything you can think of!) and that being “The Small Things You Do”.

It comes up at random but it’s one of their favorite parts of the day being with you.

It gets to a point where they become a little needy for it and ask for it. The first time they ask, they’ve just pounced onto you playfully and get close to you, holding you. But because it’s so out of the norm, it doesn’t exactly have a name. So they look down and ask “Can you do that thing?” as soon as they get comfortable.

When you ask what this thing in specific is, they still don’t wanna look up and repeat “That thing. The thing you do? Please?” They then describe it while stumbling on their words, trying to word it right. They fear that looking up, you’ll look at them in confusion that ruins the mood.

But the moment they’re done describing, you go and do that special thing for them. They automatically look back up and melt right back onto their hold of you! <3

mundane things to think of f/o doing (romantic version) ♡

platonic & familial versions !

answering silly questions offhandedly

calling things “our(s)”

reaching out to fix your hair/wipe something off your face

tugging you closer to them in crowded spaces

that little smile when they know they’ve gotten you a good gift

that little sigh when they can finally settle down with you after a long day

lugging grocery bags inside

cooking, or ordering food on the phone

hogging the blankets in their sleep

furrowing their brows

kissing (or hugging!) you goodbye

leaving a coffee/drink of choice in the fridge for you

hanging up a picture

waking up all dazed to an alarm

their eyes fluttering (as they try not to fall asleep in favor of spending time with you)

🖤 To those whose sexuality or romantic attraction is centered around fictional characters; you are valid and your love is just as important and beautiful as any other!

🩶 You deserve to enjoy your identity without fear of judgement or isolation, you are cherished!

💜 To those who haven't come out about their sexuality; you matter and you deserve to be unapologetically yourself, now and forever!

🩷 Your love is important, beautiful and worth celebrating! You are not alone, you are loved and you are important!

💜 Your F/Os, or whichever terminology you prefer, treasure you and are forever in awe that they get to be with someone as amazing as you!

🩶 If your attraction involves fictional characters and real people; you are valid and both of your attractions are beautiful and important!

🖤 You deserve community, kindness, love, appreciation and sunshine! Start it off by giving some of it to yourself!