𐔌 Miguel O’Hara Headcanons .ᐟ ֹ ₊ ꒱ [SFW] p.1
Pairing: Miguel O’Hara x gn!Reader
Summary: I just wanted to make my own headcanon list on what it’s like to date this dork ass loser lol
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Is NOT a huge PDA guy. Touch in general is something he’s… learning to accept. As much as he craves it, he’s repulsed. You’ll have to give him some grace. The best you’re getting is him holding your hand in public. Maybe a protective hand on your shoulder or waist if you’re lucky. Behind closed doors is slightly different. He sits a bit closer, maybe an arm behind you if you sit on a couch, a kiss here or there but that’s about it. (If he’s in a really good mood he’ll bridal carry you.)
Instead of physical touch, he loves just being in the same room as you. Being able to turn around and see you makes him feel happy and safe. Even if it’s dead silent and you’re working on something else, your presence is more than enough. If you talk, he’s more than happy to listen. He might be working on something else at the same time, but he listens to every word you say and soaks it in, even if he may not always understand everything.
However, very rarely, he does get bit by the cuddle bug. Sometimes he genuinely needs to hold someone. His favorite is with you laid back, him holding you and you petting his head slowly. (You might put him to sleep with that one)
Dates consist of going on walks or dinners with the occasional museum or observatory. Anything that keeps his brain engaged and he can learn something from (or even flex a bit of his own knowledge). Walking is nice, especially with nice scenery and it keeps him from getting too into his own head… ok not true but if you’re there by him it keeps him grounded, at least a little bit. Going out to eat is nice because it reminds him that food can be for enjoyment sometimes and not just fuel. Forces him to slow down and actually process what he’s tasting. He always appreciates home cooked foods too. Makes the day that much nicer.
He likes dressing nice. He’ll try to match your vibe as best as he can with his wardrobe, especially for dates. You won’t see him wear anything that’s crazy high fashion, but he knows what colors look best on his and what matches his shape the best. You’ll never see him in sweatpants outside, EVER. Something his mom forced him to adopt. Never wear your pajamas outside, and now he can’t. It just feels wrong. But on the bright side you get to see his tight ass in nice pants.
You’ll probably hear him more in voice notes than actually see him in person. Or on the phone. He’s probably working or in his lab or where ever he’s needed. You’ll wake up in the middle of the night to feel the weight of the bed shift when he finally crawls in. If he crawls in. He has a lot of sleepless nights.
He keeps a lot of secrets. He’s not open about his feelings and he struggles a lot with accepting that someone genuinely likes him for who he is. He’s very insecure. Being Spider-Man isn’t easy. It also doesn’t help that he’s got a lot of baggage from his family. Talk about an unlucky hand. But when the walls finally start to come down, you’re left with a man who wants to just be normal. Being with you helps with that a lot. He craves stability and control. He can come home everyday knowing you’re there and knowing you love him.
He’s not good at expressing how he feels in front of you, but his brother and LYLA get to have an earful of him talking about you. Unconsciously, he’ll ramble about what you two have done recently, what you’ve eaten, what you wear, any little habit he notices… he doesn’t realize how much he talks about you to others. Well, at least the people he trusts.
Overall, he has an odd way of showing how much he cares for you. He tries his best, but certainly falls short in many aspects. It can be hard trying to meet him in the middle. But when he loves, he loves hard. He’d sacrifice his powers in a heartbeat if it meant living a normal life with you.
