Multi-Fandom Preference: Meeting the Parents (1/2)
You had never seen Warren act the way he did the first time you brought him to meet your parents. On a usual day, he had two attitudes: in public, a tough protective boyfriend vibe. In private, when it was just the two of you, he was earnest and sometimes even a little vulnerable. But from the second you walked in the door to your family home, he became a sort of boyfriend robot. He was polite, genuinely complementary, and naturally befit with manners. You had expected awkward politeness, sure, but this was as though he had always existed in this other world. Even his vaguely James Dean style couldn’t quell his strange new gentlemanly mannerisms. But the moment you were back outside and driving away, he was back to his old self. His past was still a mystery to you, even more so after that dinner...
Bruce was hesitant to meet your family. To be fair, he was nervous to try anything new that might disrupt the safety of routine in your life together. There was always a part of him that still couldn’t believe that you and he had managed to build a stable life together, with his condition. But he saw the hope in your eyes when you told him the two of you had been invited to your parent’s house; he couldn’t say no to that face. In the end, it was a perfect evening. Bruce settled into a surprisingly conversational flow and managed to come across as intelligent and thoughtful, even charming your family into an insistent invitation for the two of you to come back soon and do it again.
Charles was all prepared to go; he had on a nice shirt, and bought a perfect host gift, memorized the significant details about you and your family.He seemed to be very much looking forward to the evening. He had spoken to plenty of parents for his line of work; he ran a school, after all. But the moment you pulled onto the street where your family lived, suddenly all his prep work flew out the window, and he felt like he was sixteen again pulling up to his date’s house to take them to prom. You had to reassure him several times that this was going to be fine, he was prepared, he was wonderful, he’d do fine. Eventually, he nodded and the two of you went in, and true to your word it was a wonderful evening. But it did leave you with a sweet aftertaste knowing it meant so much to him, to be so nervous.
In usual fashion, Kurt made a nervous mess of several little things before he managed to get his sea legs with your family. You thought it was adorable when he got flustered over his attempt to be relaxed, and very sweetly held his hand whenever it was obvious he wasn’t sure what to say or do. Despite everything, it is impossible not adore how sincere and thoughtful Kurt is, regardless of how silly he feels. He’s like the first boyfriend you have in middle school, the one you take to the valentine's day dance, the one you get ice cream after school with, the one you shyly hold hands with on a walk through the park and your very first real kiss. Even your parents can see how sweet he is.
Logan wasn’t great at family. He had the folks in the mansion, which was close enough for his taste. And he had you but it was just the two of you most of the time. He was respectful to your family but he didn’t fail to come across as a bit rough around the edges. The two of you had rolled up to the house on his motorcycle, with logan in his usual attire looking like a classic badboy. The neighbors certainly would have questions. But you knew Logan better than anyone and you knew that the way he was acting tonight was the equivalent of his “best behavior.” So while your family was distracted in the kitchen, you leaned across the tale to squeeze his callused hand and mouth a sincere ‘thank you.’
Natasha looked so glamorous when she met you to drive to the restaurant where you were meeting your family. Gone was the usual tight black suit and arsenal of weapons, replaced now by a curve hugging dress and boosting heels. You felt a swell of pride at the sight of her; she would be the most beautiful woman in the room tonight. And true to form, she was charming and smart, having everyone wrapped around her finger by the time they were through their first round of appetizers. But she never failed to catch your eye periodically throughout the evening and exchange a loving look.
It is rare to see beyond Ororo’s cool exterior. She is smart, a little sassy, and takes no flack from anyone. But when it comes to family, she tends to get a little nervous and uncomfortable. Having no real family herself, the prospect of “meeting the parents” was somewhat undesirable. At first, you were disappointed; all you wanted was to show off your new girlfriend to your family. But eventually she would be open to talking about her anxiety over meeting them. And she knew it was important to you, so eventually it becomes impossible to say no. She was a little stiff with them at first, trying her hardest to be polite, but you were there to reassure her and tell her she was doing great. Eventually, she even managed to crack a smile.
Peter is a goofy boyfriend; the shirt untucked, bad jokes, forget his wallet, people-kinda-wonder-how-he-got-someone-as-impressive-as-you goofy boyfriend. At first glance, he seems like the kinda guy you date early in college, before you’re getting “serious” about life. And that was no doubt the impression he immediately gave your parents, having them wondering why you were running all over the universe with a guy like this. On the plus side, he was totally cool with meeting them; maybe even a little excited, even if maybe they won’t fully approve of him. But he makes you laugh and even in the awkward silences between poorly timed jokes, he only has eyes for you.
Scott is that guy you date in high school, the first somewhat serious thing; the sort of boyfriend you win prom king with and get a page together in the senior yearbook. This came across when meeting your parents for the first time. He had perfect manners, called them by “Mr” or “Mrs”, said please and thank you, and kept the conversation on topics such as school, sports, and a little about his family. He is the kind of guy who a parent would meet and comment, “He’s a good kid.” If he’s nervous, he hides it well. And afterwards he would comment on how nice your family is while the two of you drive up to the crest to snuggle under the stars.
