#rufus firefly

• But confessing his feelings wasn’t something he really knew how to do. It’s hard for him, in the beginning, to just come right out and say, “I love you”. Don’t expect to hear it early on.

• So instead of confessing his feelings, he just lets you be near him more. Letting you ride in his truck, sit beside him on the couch, and even letting you in his room.

• It may not seem like a big gesture but to someone so reserved, it was his quiet way of letting you know that he trusts you.

• You didn’t notice immediately but Baby did, loudly proclaiming that her brother had a crush on you. And once you realized she was right, finally catching on to RJ’s feelings, Baby would relentlessly tease him about it.

• His love confession comes in the form of a kiss, leaning in late one night as the two of you sat on the tailgate of his truck. Not long after that, the two of you were officially a couple.

• RJ isn’t a man of many words. He enjoys talking to you but he much prefers to just sit and listen. Listening to you talk is actually one of his favorite things to do. It relaxes him in a way. He could listen to you talk for hours and never get bored.

• He can get surprisingly needy and touchy. He just can’t keep his hands to himself. I guess you could say that physical touch is definitely something he craves. He didn’t really know that about himself until he met you. He’s never really dated anyone before so this is new territory for him (and he loves it but won’t openly admit it)

• He’s constantly pulling you closer to him, encasing you in his arms. He likes to hug you from behind and rest his chin on your head. Constantly has his calloused hand on your thighs whenever you’re sitting close to him. He’ll wrap his arm around your shoulder sometimes and pull you into his chest, holding you close. Loves it when you’re cuddled up against him. And don’t get me started on what it’s like sharing a bed with him. This man quite literally sleeps better when you’re latched onto him, whether it be laying on top of him or wrapped around his side with your head on his chest. He’ll pull your leg up to his waist and just hold it there as he sleeps. Sometimes (and by sometimes I mean very rarely) he’ll lay on your chest, resting his head against you as you run your fingers through his hair.

• Not too big on PDA, most of this is done when the two of you are alone. But sometimes he’ll kiss you or hold your hand in public.

• He likes kissing your forehead and your neck. Sometimes you’ll swat him away playfully because he just can’t keep his mouth off of you. He’d give you 1000 hickies if you’d let him.

• All that being said, he’s very good at respecting your boundaries (unlike his siblings who too often don’t give you enough space). If you need time by yourself he understands more than most of the household. Living with the Firefly family is not for the faint of heart and he knows that.

• Speaking of boundaries, he gets a bit possessive over you around Otis. Otis sometimes can’t keep his mouth shut especially if he sees the two of you even remotely close to each other. He’ll blurt out obscenities and innuendos about the two of you, but usually just you. Most of the time all it takes is a look from RJ to get Otis to shut up. And Otis usually will stop. But if he won’t a growled threat or two gets Otis to back off. RJ is bigger than his half-brother in every single way and could hospitalize (or kill) Otis with barely any effort. Otis rather not take any chances. He’ll still tease both of you but the vulgarity might become less prevalent.

• He doesn’t consider himself a jealous person but sometimes he’s proven wrong. Sometimes the clerk at the local liquor store might become too forward towards you. A part of him wants to hit the man with a beer bottle right there. But he doesn’t do anything to the man (at least not yet). Instead, he’ll pull you by your waist, leading you away. The small gesture makes it clear that you’re off limits.

• Since RJ isn’t that talkative, he shows his love in more unspoken ways. Whether it be helping you with chores, bringing you your favorite snacks from the store, or making sure your car is always in perfect working condition. He likes being there for you and doing things for you. He’s much better at showing his love instead of outright saying he loves you.

• However, depending on how long you’ve been he will absolutely tell you how much he loves you. He doesn’t say it often but just know that when he says it, he means it.

• He’ll have his head in the crook of your neck and whisper, “I love you”. His voice is deep but soft. He’ll hold you close and kiss you, so thankful that he found you (or that you found him).

Bo and Vincent share everything and still do, even if Bo verbally abuses his twin, Bo will be caught doing things like putting straws in his drink so Vincent won't have to take off his mask to drink it.

Michael, not on Halloween, is seen stalking his sister Laurie, if any harm comes to her it'll be him, and nobody else.

Nubbins and Chop-top both visit the graveyard, they have befriended the wildlife, and deer often headbutt one of the twins so they get treats, or scraps.

Mars and Ruby actually get along quite well, If anything Mars enjoys spending his time that he isn't fighting for food, comfort or survival, spending it by leaning against Big brains wheelchair, or with any one of his clan.

Out of everything that scares Carrie, horror movies do not, unless it's found footage, including ones like the Poughkeepsie tapes, and Blair Witch project.. on the other hand, just gore doesn't scare her.

Otis and Rufus often butt heads, the only reasons they haven't killed each other is because that would make Mama, Baby, and Tiny sad.

Chop-top unironically listens to country music, and enjoys it. But a very specific niche version of country, otherwise he'll have a fit.

Lester is afraid of thunder, and can be found hiding under the dining table with Jonesy.

Hannibal (original) is actually very kind towards kids, that also includes "bad" ones. Often seen talking with the outcasts and kids seen as troubled, he's a forensic psychiatrist, he understands why they are such way.

Luda Mae Hewitt often spends her free time sewing. Curtains, clothes, fixing holes. It doesn't matter, she just enjoys it. On the other hand, she enjoys carving skulls, shooting rifles, and when she was younger, hunting.

Nubbins tooth bracelet is actually really sentimental, just as his camera is. Drayton's, Bubba's, Chop-top's, and his own baby teeth are on it. He actually gave a few of the extra baby teeth to Bubba and Chop-top for their own bracelet's, Drayton actually has one exactly like Nubbins as well, Drayton's is actually the original, Nubbins gave it to him for his birthday one year.

If Mars, Mercury, Big mama, Pluto on a good day, or Ruby found a baby, they'd beg mama Jupiter to keep them.. with varying levels of success.

Freddy terrorizes one local waitress, nobody else in his "free time".. this waitress is possibly a lesbian and her girlfriend has pummeled Freddy at least every time.. this does not stop the little pervert, obviously.

Pamela Voorhees was actually a decent mother— just the loss of her child made her spiral into insanity. Pamela is very supportive of Jason still, obviously.

Pearl is actually a really good cook, she learned recipes from Misty's mother as well.

Pinhead is probably a good listener. Probably way too fucking good.

Bruce (Shark from Jaws) is sick, or mutated in a biological way, sharks are usually not that aggressive nor do they often seek humans out as a meal.. saying this, he has hunted down his fellow sharky-friends, and cannibalized them.. most likely alive.

Brahms unironically watches kid shows, enjoys them, and refuses to watch anything else for months.

Billy lenz will stick almost anything in his mouth perceiving it as food. The only reason he may spit it out is if it cuts, burns or hurts him. He has eaten a brick of soap before.

Brother Bob does blissfully tried to ignore his siblings.. incestuous nature. He loves his sister and brother, just.. not that much.

RZ Michael Myers has thrown up so many times in his life, he can do it on command, and can even stop himself from throwing up for a good few minutes.

Carrie projects her period cramps on people she dislikes.

Chop-top and Nubbins share a bed every once in a while, often sleeping together, limbs in all direction. Sometimes they drag Bubba into the mess, which he's often glad to be apart of. (If Nubbins is alive, I often headcannon him as he is, if he isn't, Chop-top usually just has it him and his twin.)

Drayton is not good at regulating his emotions, but he's pretty good at helping others, calming them down, or helping them with stress.

Jason is infact, a toddler still— if he sees something sugary he will devour it.

Peepaw Myers needs glasses, and entirely refuses. Usually spending his days asleep unless Laurie wakes him up.. with a broom striking some part of his body, but wakes up regardless.

Speaking of Laurie, she's a fierce old lady, and probably the neighborhood grandma.

Esther watches happy tree friends,

(if you don't know what it's about, imagine cutesy fun animated animals on a fun adventure get murdered by their friend with PTSD because something triggered it.)

Chucky and Tiffany would both lovingly poison each other if given the chance.

Art has a Aztec death whistle, there's nothing special about it, he just loves to blow it to scare the shit outta people.

Lizard's diet consists of garbage, you cannot convince me otherwise.

Abigail has abandonment issues. Along with those abandonment issues, anger issues.

Ori Michael Myers, if you befriend enough, he will act like a cat. He comes and goes when he wants to, and if you have food he'll stare at you till you give it to him, as well as pushing things off of tables or bookshelves to get your attention.

Mars on the other hand, if you somehow befriend the mutant, will act like a giant puppy dog. Most of him and his brothers will, the only one who acts differently is Ruby.

(Original acts more like a happy, but nervous ferret, while remake acts like a clingy fox.)

Carrie is generally a sweetheart, but has her own "quiet tantrums" (quiet meltdowns.) and often will barricade herself in her room sometimes, burying herself in white plushies, listening to sermons, just to calm herself down.

Tiny has pica, Mama firefly will often give him soft gummy foods just to take wherever he sits and to chew on, just because it helps him do something less.. self-harmy.

Rufus sometimes daydreams about camping and doing a whole Kurt Saxon (survivalist, think Bear Grylls.) survival esc- escapade.

Brother Bob, and Brother frank play go-fish in their free time. Uno results in Bob trying to strangle Frank, Poker results in a debt Frank can't pay off, Solitaire confuses both the boys, and Blackjack may be the reason Bob just might've seen Frank before going over him.

Chucky and Tiffany both love Glen/Glenda with all their.. non-beating hearts. And would gladly strangle you over the fact you even dare insulted, thought about insulting, or was about to insult their baby... Glen/Glenda does not have any friends for this reason.

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General Headcanons

☆ Starting off, I think Rufus is one of the cleanest members of the Firefly family. Of course this doesn't make him actually "clean" but compared to someone like Otis, hes not horrible. I think he showers at least once a week, or tries to

☆ He is a HUGE Mamas boy. Very protective over Mama Firefly and absolutely loves and adores her

☆ Also very protective over Baby, will not hesitate to hurt someone who is getting too touchy feely with her. Thats his little sister and he cares a LOT

☆ Has tattoos, I feel like he would have a tattoo of like deer antlers on his back or something

☆ This MIGHT just me being biased because of me myself being a gay man, but I feel like Rufus would be gay or bisexual with a heavy male preference

☆ His hair has terrible frizz, he has no clue how to take care of his curls/waves. Baby has tried to help him over and over but he genuinely cannot put the time or effort into his hair, nor does he care that much

☆ He loves his family, but MAN do they stress him out. Thats the reason why hes so silent and seen doing his own thing usually, he likes his peace and quiet and clearly his family likes the exact opposite

☆ Hes absolutely like a bear, he eats a lot and gets chubbier in the colder months. He works out and tries to get leaner during the summer...again maybe I just really need chubby Rufus in my life

☆ Permanant pout/resting bitch face. He smiles and Hell has suddenly frozen over

☆ You would absolutely be introduced to his Mama first. He has to get her approval/blessing first

SPECIFICALLY x male reader headcanons

☆ When he first figured out he was gay, he immediately went to Mama. He didnt know who else to talk to, he thought something was wrong with him. Of course Mama proceeded to accept him for who he was, thats one of her babies after all

☆ Tries to keep you secret from Otis for as long as he can, he knows Otis is a creep and doesn't want you being uncomfortable

☆ Pretty openly gay, even if its Texas. He'll just kill a homophobe if they bother you, its an easy fix

☆ No matter how big you are, it is no issue to him. The man is almost 7 feet tall and built like a bear, he can handle you just fine

☆ Sigh...more me being biased, he is very interested in alternative boys. I think he wants someone who is the opposite aesthetic of him because he feels like he needs to be the more macho one in the relationship

☆ Expresses his love through touch and gifts. Hes not a big talker and fully believes actions speak louder than words. Either that be a hand on your thigh while you're in his pickup truck, a hand in your back pocket while you're doing something or just straight up cuddling

☆ Absolutely will worship you, he wants you to know he loves you and you mean everything to him. Also goes along with his need for physical touch

☆ Going back to him being macho, I feel like thats why he would be more interested in men. He sees it as a good challenge to prove that hes more manly, even over other men. Of course that wont ever change his views about you