Hi, I saw you headcannons and I love them! Can I request Eli, Anon, and Garret crushing on their childhood best friend Reader? Thank you!
first request 😭💖💖 ty anon for my life
♡ Eli, Anon & Garret x Childhood Best Friend Reader ♡
Lets be honest, his loud personality and need for attention probably aren't something new
So one day while he was clowning out in the playground trying to get people to notice him to no vail and he saw you just sitting by yourself, he didn't think twice
Was quick to declare that you two were best friends
Yes he bought you those matching half heart BFF necklaces that kind of fit into each other no i will not take criticism
You? Sad? On his watch? Lmao no
Doesn't show it, but will absolutely move heaven and hell if that will make you laugh. He can't straight up say that cause he has a reputation to keep, but you know
You're the only person he can let his guard down with. He doesn't feel the need to constantly put on an act and try to be more interesting or (what he considers) more "likeable" than he really is - you make him feel safe and like he can actually be himself for once.
That one friend that secretly threatens the person you're currently dating saying that if they hurt you he will drag their face on the fucking concrete
Speaking of which, he never seems to like whoever it is you're dating for some reason, and can't pinpoint why
Start talking about them and he gets all whiny about how you "don't love him anymore"
Soooo many sleepovers and self-care nights omg
Probably realized he liked you more than as a friend during one of those
You were fast asleep and he couldn't help but stare at you. Were you always this beautiful? How didn't he notice that before? The urge to kiss you at that moment was irresistible. You two have done so before while playing house when you were kids, so it's no big deal, right?
In the end, he decided against it, but the thought never left his mind
He's in denial for a good while (after all a hoe cant be catching feelings like that), but once he gets over it he has little to no restrains or shame
He already used to jokingly flirt with you, but oh god it got so much worse
Yknow that scene in Jennifer's Body where Jen says like "we can play boyfriend and girlfriend like we used to ;)" to Needy? Yeah, that
If you haven't kissed anyone yet, he will insist on being the first one. As practice, obviously
Ngl he fell for you the moment he saw you at the first day of school
He can be a little oblivious, so it took him a while to realize what those feelings were. He just knew you made him feel weird
Being a little bastard, he went for the good old "bully them as a form of flirting" method
He would actually be really mean at first, not liking how vulnerable he felt around you
Doesn't take long for it to evolve into just playful banter tho
Seeing you flustered or getting you to laugh at his stupid jokes always makes his heart skip a beat
Will bug you to come to his house after school for a "study session" which ends up in you two just playing video games for the entire evening
While you were still kids, you once absolutely destroyed his ass on a PVP game and while you were celebrating he couldn't help but admire you. God, you looked so happy and pretty, no wonder he loves you so muc-
Once those words ran across his mind, it was like a switch flipped inside his brain. Love. He mentally slaps himself. Of course that was it, how did he not realize it sooner?
Starts panicking and claims that he feels sick, sending you home and cutting the game session short. You didn't complain. Considering how red he was, you were sure he must have a fever or something
Ignored you at school for a few days after, still processing everything. Didn't last long though, since he started missing you almost immediately.
Saved your contact number as "Player 2", completely aware of how fucking cringey and cheesy it is. Did it as a joke at first, but bro idk if its a joke anymore
Would claim he did it "ironically" if you ever see it
We all know it's bullshit
Steal his hoodie, he'll die on the spot (not before bitching about it tho)
Ends up confessing on accident like the absolute idiot he is
Anon: First ye steal ma clothes, then ma heart! What's next, ma last name!?
Takes a recond to register what he just said, his face lighting up as soon as the realization hit him like a sack of bricks
If you take a while to answer (probably out of shock; it was completely out of the blue, after all), he'll just start laughing awkwardly and rambling about it, digging his grave deeper and deeper with each word
Anon: Hahaha, ye should see the look on yer face!! It- it was a joke! Just a joke haha... What, did ye think I've been in love with ye ever since we were kids or somethin'? Pff, as if. It's not like yer the most amazin' and beautiful person I've ever met or anythin' haha
Just...... just kiss him to shut him up before it gets even more awkward pls
Even though he's a very friendly guy, he was always really big for his age and that scared the other kids, so he mostly hanged out at recess by himself
It's why he likes animals; they don't judge based on appearance, so they were basically the only company he had
It's also why he values his few friends so much!
So when you approach him in the playground, he's estatic! Finally, a friend!!
Doesn't take much for him to fall for you.
Some compliments, friendly gestures, and a lot of patience (he's not the brightest and some people get irritated instead of trying to help him out, so he appreciates if you do) and he's yours
Comes to terms with his feelings right away. Why wouldn't he? It's something so nice, so wholesome. Nothing to supress or be ashamed of
Would do anything for you. He's a shameless simp. Just say the word.
Unlike the other guys, he doesn't beat around the bush and confessed while you were both still kids
Probably did that cute "I'll marry you once we get older!!" thing
Ah, puppy love, am I right?
He would tell you how much you meant to him all the time. As you both grew up, you assumed it was just his way of being friendly. After all, it's not like he could have a crush on you for this long, right?
At one point, if you didn't shut him out during his "confessions" or, even better, reciprocated, he'll just assume you're both dating lmao
So once he tried to kiss you all of a sudden, you can say it surprised you a little
After clearing things out and you having a "duh doy" moment, congratulations, you got yourself a boyfriend!!
A very dumb, but very loving boyfriend
