Love languages — Lost Characters HCs
Characters: jack shepard, james “sawyer” ford, kate austen, sayid jarrah, and charlie pace
Warnings: some cursing and slight suggestive language sawyer.
a/n: this show has been consuming my being and i need to talk to someone about it or i’ll explode. i have been so preoccupied with school i kinda got distracted from this account and writing but i'm going to do my best to get back on track.
Jack Shepard
He has always felt the absence of his father, whether he wants to admit it or not.
He struggles with being vulnerable, but when he does truly care about someone he wants to be as present as possible because he knows what it feels like to be alone.
He really likes touching you. not like that weirdo
He needs you to know that he'll always be there for you, and he does this by constantly reminding you physically.
Whether it be a kiss on the forehead, a prolonged hug, or even a brush of hands, he wants to cement the idea that you can always count on him.
Also, this man definitely lives for words of affirmation.
I mean look at that wet cat man, he’s never been given any positive words that didn’t have a second motive.
Having lived his entire life surrounded by false praise, the first time you compliment him, he sighs internally just waiting for you to ask him a favor right afterward.
So, of course, it throws him off when you don’t.
I mean, what other reason could there be for your kind words.
And it’s not the last time either, you continue to encourage him, expressing your admiration at his skills and the way he always knows what to or what to say in every situation.
The way you spoke of all of his actions, was enough to slowly break down his walls.
Eventually, when he gets comfortable enough to tell you about his past, you are there to listen intently, hanging on to his every word.
Once he’s finished, you reach your hand out to hold his and offer him words of encouragement, telling him he’s a better man than everybody gives him credit for, and that he needs to stop pressuring himself to fix everything.
He has no idea how you always know exactly what to say to leave him comforted, but he knows that that is what he loves the most about you.
James “Sawyer” Ford
His main approach to getting another person’s attention is through a sly smile and sexual innuendos. It’s what has worked so well in the past.
But the real way he expresses his affection is through gifts.
The man hates giving anything he considers “his” to anybody, so whenever he does, consider it a sign.
Believe it or not, he is a very active listener.
If you happen to casually mention a small detail, like you’re craving a certain food or need an extra blanket, expect him to have it within the hour.
Sawyer is awkward when it comes to expressing himself through words sincerely, and he considers himself too clumsy to do anything else.
So he figures the best way to show that he cares is by giving you whatever you want.
Don’t expect him to be sweet about it either though. He’ll definitely make some jokes about you needing to pay him back and you’ll do it gladly.
Receiving wise though, he appreciates anybody that is willing to give him the time of day.
Before the island, the idea of spending quality time with anybody he wasn’t sleeping with was absurd.
However, after meeting you, his thoughts quickly changed.
He knows that he isn’t the easiest person to deal with, so he treasures you going out of your way to be with him more than you realize.
Nobody was ever willing to spend more time than necessary when it came to being around him.
Your persistence is what allowed him to fully open up.
At first, he does everything in his power likebeingalittlebitch to get you to stay away.
Once it dawns on him that his actions won’t be enough to get you to leave, his appreciation for you grows.
Needless to say, once you get him to care enough about you, you’ll never be needing for more.
Kate Austen
Kate hates having to stay anywhere longer than she has to.
Which is why, if she makes an effort to be around you, for no apparent reason, then it’s most likely that she’s attached.
She has spent a good chunk of her life running. Including responsibilities, confrontations, the law, she doesn’t know the meaning of slowing down.
With you, however, she wants nothing more than for time to stop so she can appreciate the full extent of your company and enjoy quality time together.
She never thought it to be possible for her to find a person who made her feel like she was at home until she met you.
Beware though, being around you and trusting you are two different things.
After losing all the most important people in her life (betrayal or otherwise) she is still extremely wary of being vulnerable with others, regardless if she cares for them or not.
It will take a lot of work on your part to show her that not everybody close to her is bound to leave.
Which is why she needs constant verbal reassurance of your affection towards her.
Don't be too direct with it though, or else she might think you're trying to take advantage of her in some way.
However, if you slowly build your relationship with her while affirming her how much she means to you, then her walls are bound to come down.
Your positive words combined with your sincerity will have her falling for you so hard she won't know what to do with herself.
Whether you know it or not, your words to her are a lifeline.
Sayid Jarrah
ASKSNWKDB I LOVE THIS MAN
If there's anything this man knows how to do is to be at the service of others, which is exactly how he shows his love.
Being in the Republican Guard conditioned him to automatically fix any problem within his sight and follow the orders of his superiors.
As soon as he got on that island, he fell back into that role like second nature, following the guidance of Jack while still commanding orders in his own way.
From the moment he realizes his feelings for you, expect him to become your personal bodyguard.
He isn't the type to baby you but like hell if he'd let you get yourself in any danger.
He would do everything in his power to protect you from the island's hazards.
Not to mention he's a complete romantic.
It doesn't matter if he currently has any other duties you will always be his first priority.
You have a problem with your tent, he's already fixed it. You feel the need to get away from the rest, he'll take you on a private walk on a secluded part of the beach. You're hungry? Oh wow, how did this five-course meal find its way here!
Tender touches and physical touch are his favorite way of receiving love.
For years, the only times that his skin touched another person’s, was to torture them.
Believing himself to be undeserving of compassion, he chose to isolate himself.
Also fearing he might lose those he cares about if he were ever to open himself up.
Then you come along.
Your outgoing yet gentle nature was enough to almost knock his feet out under him.
Being the friendly person that you are, it was common for you to be touchy-feely with the people you considered close.
That doesn’t mean it still didn’t throw him for a loop the first time you did it though.
The both of you were sitting next to each other around a fire during dinner when suddenly you leaned your shoulder against his.
Despite it being such a simple gesture, he couldn’t recall the last time he was on the receiving end of such a casual touch.
He is insanely touch-starved, so as the relationship between the two of you flourishes, he’ll start to long for the feel of you.
It comforts him knowing he has tangible proof to remind him he’s not alone.
Charlie Pace
This man will always speak what’s on his mind. For a long time, he’s been criticized for not measuring his words more carefully.
So don’t expect him to sugarcoat how much he cares and loves you.
He knows that his big mouth has put him in a lot of problems, but he will continue to use it because it got him your attention.
From the minute you catch his eye there's no way he's going to stay silent about it.
Hell, don't be surprised if he ends up writing a song about you.
He's aware that sometimes he says things that result in him being the butt of a joke, but he will always tell you the truth about his love for you.
In fact, he will go above and beyond to let you know that you're the only way he could ever care for.
What do you mean you feel insecure as if you don't have the beauty and grace of a goddess?
One thing he neglects to mention is that he's a spoiled little brat who loves gifts.
No matter how small or worthless you think it may be, to him it means the world coming from you.
Having dealt with addiction he's never maintained any object that held any financial value because he always sold it for a couple of extra bucks.
That is why your gifts serve as a physical reminder that he has changed and that he is allowed to be happy.
Things ranging from a flower to an item of personal value that you've given him he will guard with his life.
That includes your heart which is the greatest treasure you could've given him.
p.s. can you tell who my favorite character is based on this lol
