Neteyam Imagine
Pairings: Neteyam Sully & reader
Date posted: March 12th, 2026
Genre: Neteyam Imagine. fluff! friendship to lovers.
Word count: 1,359 words
Rating: Sfw but I still prefer no minors on my page!!
Author’s note: Second writing posted on this page, yayyy! it’s something short and what I had collecting dust on the shelf. Felt inspired to finish it off. it’s not fully detailed but it’s something that I wanted to type to hopefully get out of writer’s block so I can enjoy roleplaying instead of thinking of I have to do it- life has been difficult & i’ve lost motivation to write when I have other stuff going on. Yet I love writing! Hopefully all goes well & I hope you enjoy what i've wrote! Might be some errors!
p.s. I can go on & on but I don’t want it super long.
banner credits to @cafekitsune
Stubborn but not so much like Lo’ak is
Kind, has a soft spot but doesn’t seem to show it due to his responsibilities that are set out for him.
You can easily tell how much he cares with his siblings even though him and Lo’ak bicker here and there. They’re siblings, close at fact- they will have fights. Neteyam always trying to lead Lo’ak in the right direction.
Neteyam trying to be the responsible one & watch over everything but deep down wanting to tag along in the charades that Lo’ak gets to do. He means well and is only looking out for him, always.
He knows that Lo’ak feels deeply when it comes to his family bashing onto him but Neteyam admires Lo’ak for his courage and determination for being himself. He wouldn’t change anything about his brother.
I see everywhere on here that he is the BIGGEST FLIRT ON HERE… I have to disagree. I don’t think so, he would watch your movements.. trying to be sly about it too. Using his training by being stealthily but I don’t see Neteyam as super dominant as others set him out to be.
Once he is fully comfortable and set with his mate but he is a beginner at romancing!
He puts an act towards others but deep down, if it came to romancing- he wouldn’t have a clue to do. He would be shy and timid, a gentleman at heart- but you’d think that it was just mannerisms.
I think he would be so intimidated and flustered that he would come to Lo’ak about things, his brother teasing him about it but nevertheless being there for him. Lo’ak wasn’t great either but he was processing things with Tsireya by being himself- which is what he would tell Neteyam to do.
Neteyam would stammer over his words, his words caught in his throat as he made a slight fool out of himself as his brother teased him for it. Then respond for him, snapping him out of his daze. He was a love struck puppy but fighting with wanting to keep the friendship okay.
He was a true gentleman, he would lead the way and try to make things easier for you. He would hunt and catch meals, preparing them just for you. Picking out things that reminded him of you, flowers or stuff to accessorize your attire and within your hair.
Little by little getting close, holding your hand, taking you off on late night rides on his ikran, hunting together. swims together, anything and everything to be close by you.
When he would go on long trips, he would come back with things for you and always looking for you first to talk to about his trip. The Sully’s were always on the move.
When things were confirmed, he would match beads within his braids that reminded him of you. He was a sap for his mate. He would love and protect to the end of the worlds for his love.
He would ask to court you after a night flight within the forest as the bioluminescence was shining so bright- he handmade you a beautiful necklace piece. It would resemble something like his, marking you in a way as you are his.
You’d say yes and hug him, he wouldn’t cross the line of any physical touch unless you wanted so. And you did, you kissed him first and it flustered him- He respected you and he didn’t want to do anything wrong.
You would see the look at his face afterwards, giggling as you apologized but he only shook his head. Asking for permission to kiss you properly and it was a very nice kiss, he would lift your chin as he titled his head pulling you in by your chin and his other hand on your waist. Tugging you close and rubbing your lower back. It was passionate because it showed how much he cares about you.
You felt like a skxawng when you didn’t realize his feelings, you thought of it as simple friendship and him being Toruk Makto’s son- respectful. It wasn’t until Lo’ak and Tsireya had accidentally brought it up- Neteyam had went off to go do something for his dad. Not forgetting to say goodbye to you by bringing you a beautiful shell he found in the seaside, you were chatting with the two as Neteyam was walking among the shore deep in thought. Or so you thought, he was determined by finding you a piece that resembles you.
You’d bid him goodbye, telling him thank you as he gently held your hand a bit longer than expected as he placed the shell in your hand. You went back to the conversation with the others like nothing but on their faces, it was obvious. Something was up and you had no clue what was it.
They told you and you denied it, it went on and on until it did click. There was something more going on as you felt your chest clutch and your heart race, your stomach in knots deeply hoping that they were right. You didn’t know but there was only one way to find out, to confirm this accusation they were saying.
You didn’t know how to bring it up but you tried small attempts of reciprocating acts of service and little bit of affection, in a way that made things fell beautifully into place. It wasn’t rushed, it was perfect in your opinion as you wanted things to be done right. You wanted to enjoy the build up with him, you wanted to cherish each moment in life in a way you could remember them so you could recollect later on. You were sentimental that way.
Neteyam felt the same way, he was never in a rush to process things with you.. he was wanting to get to know you on a deeper level as you two were only ever as best friends. Never the romance part, it was new as if getting to know someone new. He knew you already so it was easy, he just wanted to know how to love you in the way that you need.
He never wanted to have you question his actions or how he didn’t love you in the way you need. He would let you in about himself as you were wondering the same. This love would be pure and grant, you didn’t think that it was possible.
It was fun getting to learn another on those bases, it was enticing as you two would race within the forest nearby. Neteyam showing off his skills as you tried your best, you weren’t half bad as you did have some training. You did like the view of him showing off, he was very fit and looked fierce. He was a warrior within even if he would fluster at the nickname, he only liked hearing it from you.
It was fun swimming together, the others were sick of yous as you were as if built at the hip. If it wasn’t you following Neteyam, it was him. You’d enjoy riding ilu’s and skimwings together.
He was reassuring in a loving way when it came to your Iknimaya, he cheered you on because he knew you were built to be a fighter. He loved every trait of you and seeing you be so independent in yourself. You had no doubt when it came to yourself and your relationship with Neteyam.
When you got your tattoos, he was right there holding your hand for support. He would regret the decision as you used his hand as a stress reliever but it was you, he enjoyed being there for you in every step of the way. You had the done exact same for him.
When the time came, he was a devoted father to your children, you never did question his love for you. He protected his family from dangers and made sure his family were well fed and loved, he would hunt the finest hunt.
It was easy loving another, a built in love overtime from a good friend ship.
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