Borra x Human!Reader | Headcanons
When you first meet Borra, he does not trust you. You’re a human, and to him, humans are the reason his kind nearly went extinct.
He’s cold, blunt, and even a little hostile: “You shouldn’t be here.”
But you don’t back down, and that immediately sets you apart from the other humans.
You and Borra argue. A lot. He’s driven by anger and survival instincts. You challenge that with empathy and reason.
You call him out when he’s reckless. He calls you naive when you try to see the good in humans.
But beneath all that tension? Respect starts to build.
The turning point comes when you choose to help the Dark Fey, even when it puts you at risk.
Maybe you defend one of them, tend to injuries, or stand your ground against humans.
Borra notices, and it shakes something in him. After that, his tone changes. Still rough, but no longer hostile.
Once Borra trusts you, he becomes noticeably different only with you. His voice lowers and loses some of its bite.
He starts lingering near you, never saying why, just staying close. Others notice it before you do.
Once your relationship turns romantic, Borra becomes deeply protective; not possessive but intensely aware of your safety.
He positions himself between you and danger without thinking. His wings will subtly shield you during tense moments, almost like a reflex.
If someone threatens you, his entire demeanor shifts; cold, sharp, dangerous.
Borra still struggles with his old mindset. War feels safer than trust. You become his grounding force, reminding him that not all humans are enemies.
He doesn’t change overnight, but for you, he tries. And that effort means everything.
Borra isn’t overly talkative, especially about feelings. But when he does speak, it’s honest and direct.
His version of affection sounds like: “Stay close.” “I don’t want you hurt.” It’s not poetic, but it’s real.
At first, he’s hesitant, unsure how to be gentle. But once he gets comfortable, his affection is grounding and protective; a hand at your back guiding you; wings curling slightly around you; standing close enough that you can feel his presence.
When he holds you, it’s firm, like he’s making sure you’re still there.
In private, Borra lets his guard down in ways no one else sees. He’ll talk about the fear of losing his people, of being forced into hiding again.
He admits, quietly, that trusting you was a risk. And that you were worth it.
If he ever takes you flying, it’s a huge moment of trust. He holds you securely, wings strong and steady as you rise above the Moors.
It’s one of the only times he looks completely at peace.
You can feel his heartbeat, and for once, it’s calm.
The other Dark Fey are surprised. The same Borra who pushed for war is now softening for a human? But they also see how you’ve changed him; how he’s calmer, more thoughtful. And they respect you for it.
