Omg, you write for Bully!!
If it's not a problem, could I request headcanons for Bully boys with a Brazilian Reader?
At first, Jimmy doesn't know much about Brazil beyond football and beaches.
The more you tell him about it, the more genuinely curious he gets.
Loves listening to you switch between English and Portuguese.
Tries learning Portuguese phrases to impress you.
Usually gets the pronunciation completely wrong.
Gets defensive when people make ignorant stereotypes about Brazil.
If someone says something rude, he's immediately like:
"Yeah? And how much do you know about it?"
Falls in love with pão de queijo immediately.
Claims he's "not picky" right before discovering he's obsessed with brigadeiros.
Acts like he isn't interested.
Is absolutely interested.
Randomly knows obscure facts about Brazilian history because he looked them up after meeting you.
Notices when you use Portuguese words without realizing it.
Memorizes common phrases surprisingly fast.
Secretly likes hearing you talk about home because it's one of the few times you seem completely relaxed.
"That's not how we do it in Brazil."
Asks a million questions.
Genuinely wants to learn.
Gets excited whenever you teach him a new word.
Carries around a tiny list of Portuguese phrases.
Accidentally mixes Portuguese and English together.
Loves trying Brazilian snacks.
Gets incredibly excited over condensed milk desserts.
Doesn't know where Brazil is.
Russell + Brazilian reader
Thinks it's cool that you came from somewhere so far away.
Wants to know about animals.
Thinks your accent is cool.
Likes listening to music recommendations from you.
Ends up getting surprisingly invested in Brazilian rock like Legião Urbana or Os Paralamas do Sucesso.
Will absolutely ask for playlists.
"So are you good at soccer?"
Realizes five minutes later that was probably a stereotype.
Wants to hear about sports culture.
Loves competitive stories.
Thinks Brazilian football fans sound intense.
Has already read several books about Brazil.
This means he occasionally says:
"According to my research—"
And you have to explain why his information is twenty years out of date.
Fascinated by Portuguese.
Loves hearing linguistic differences.
Asks questions that somehow become mini lectures.
Thinks Brazil sounds glamorous.
Assumes you've attended fancy parties on beaches.
You quickly discover his understanding of Brazil comes entirely from movies.
"That's not how it works."
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