Fun random question popped into my head. Anyways, opinion on ships that wouldn't be super physically affectionate? (my current OTP is like that, and while I always Adore characters doing weird stuff with romance, it is a little sad for me that I can't really see, for example, a setting where I could write a ficlet of them kissing without a Whole Lot of emotional explanation as to why they'd be doing something they'd probably do Very Infrequently TwT)
Okay so don't get me wrong, I am SUPER physically affectionate myself, and I LOVE physical affection in fics - but other ways to show affection are also super under-rated.
Here's some of my thoughts.
Character A coming home to find Character B cleaned their living space for them just because.
Character A cooking a meal for Character B and watching them taste it.
Character A checking the clock and counting the minutes until Character B is supposed to arrive.
Character A sending pictures to Character B.
Character A wearing decorations or accessories that remind them of or connect them to Character B.
Character A smelling Character B's clothes.
Character A sleeping on Character B's spot in bed.
Character A writing notes or letters for Character B.
Character A picking out flowers for Character B (or folding origami for them, or buying them balloons, etc)
Character A making a piece of art or craft for Character B.
Character A laying out clothes for Character B to wear.
Character A arranging a special surprise for Character B.
Character A taking care of Character B when they're sick.
Character A's gaze lingering on Character B and taking in their whole appearance.
Character A smiling while listening to Character B's voice.
Character A singing for, or with, Character B.
Character A making Character B's bed for them.
Character A buying Character B a meaningful gift.
Character A putting on music that reminds them of Character B.
I probably could go on.... ^^;;;