mwah

they kind of disgust me to my core

You make me want to live and not just survive

Stunning asakichi comm by ArtsbyArk04 on vgen!

f/o doing things for you unasked because they love you and want you to be comfortable even if you dont think it matters enough (it does because its you and they care about you)

PS: Everyone is allowed to selfship in whatever way they want!! For selfshippers that feel like many of the posts you see are unrealistic and don’t reflect you and your F/O’s relationship, here are some honest and nuanced messages.

“Your F/O would never get angry with you.” -> When your F/O gets mad, they have a special tone reserved only for you. It holds you gently even when it’s firm, and maintains control without sacrificing honesty. The depth of their affection for you is evident in so many ways, including the way they approach conflict with you. Even when the feelings might be negative, you can always see the love attached to them.

“Your F/O would never think you’re weird.” -> Your F/O LOVES how weird you are!! Your uniqueness is what draws them to you, and sets you apart from the sea of people they could have chosen. Whether or not your quirks get on their nerves sometimes is insignificant; they’re just so happy to have them all memorized.

“Your F/O would never overstep your boundaries!” -> Your F/O watches you and listens to you closely. Even if they’re not perfect, they notice small changes within you and care about you—even if it means adapting to things they’re not used to doing. They intend to keep learning more about you for the rest of their life, and there’s no sign of them ever getting bored. They always repair things with you, and this will never ever change.

“Your F/O would never feel put out by you.” -> You are worth the effort. Every single time. Even when the tasks themselves feel burdensome, you are always worth the effort it takes to help you and take care of you. It is paid back tenfold every time they get to see you joyful and healthy. [Disabled self shippers I am looking at you!]

It's immediate, almost imperceptible, but you know them well: posture shifts, eyes soften, the tension in their jaw slackens, and the hard edge in their voice gently begins to fade as they greet you.

When you're together, laughter comes easier. It emerges from somewhere deep inside their chest, rusty from lack of use but achingly warm. Their smile is small at first, but it grows as time goes on, becoming brighter, lighter, and the smallest hint of care-free.

They yawn more, the rush of adrenaline that usually carries them draining away as the full weight of exhaustion hits them—on some level, their body knows your presence means they can truly start to rest and recuperate.

They share secrets and parts of themselves they usually wouldn't dream of sharing, and they do it without a second thought; some of what they share reveals deep scars, long buried to survive a world that has been harsh and cruel to them. Other times, it's mundane moments. Ideas they've been thinking about, mild inconveniences they've faced, foods they want to try, places they want to go—all the small, daily dreams that make up a life, ones they've never had anyone to share them with. Ones they've never felt safe enough to dwell on, before they met you.