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:: what michael olise would do in a relationship
A - affection
Michael isn't overly affection in front of other people. He's more reserved, so you probably wouldn't catch him constantly kissing or hugging you in public. But when your alone it's different. He'd always find some excuse to be touching you, a hand on your thigh while he's driving, his arm around your waist whenever you're doing your makeup, or his head on your shoulder while you're watching a movie together.
B - bad days
Michael notices your mood before you ever have to say anything. If you've had a bad day, he won't pressure you to talk. Instead, he'll quietly sit beside you, put your favorite show on, order your favorite food, and wait for you to speak. He believes just being there is sometimes enough.
C - compliments
He's not the type to compliment you every five minutes, which somehow makes every compliment mean even more. You'll walk into the room wearing pajamas, hair messy, and he'll glance up from his phone before saying, "You look beautiful."
D - dates
Michael definitely prefers simple dates over expensive ones. Late-night drives, trying a new café, staying home and cooking together, wandering around bookstores or quiet streets.
E - effort
Michael remembers the little things. If you once mention your favorite chocolate, he'll come home with it weeks later without you asking. If you're stressed with work he'll make sure dinners all sorted out. He doesn't make a big deal out of what he does, he just wants your life to be a little easier.
F - first "I love you"
He wouldn't rush it. Michael would wait until he knew he meant it completely. When he finally says it, it's probably late at night, lying beside you after talking for hours. Just a quiet, "I love you." Barley even heard cause of how quiet he whispered it.
G - gifts
Michael isn't the type to buy huge, extravagant gifts just because. Instead, he'd notice the little things. If you once said you liked a certain candle, book, or snack, don't be surprised if it magically appears on your kitchen counter a month later. His gifts always have a meaning behind them, and that's what makes it so special.
H - hugs
He's definitely a hugger when it's just the two of you. The kind where he'll pull you into him after a long day and stay there for a while without saying anything. Sometimes he'd bury his face in your neck, other times he'd rest his chin on your head. He doesn't like to rush them because they mean so much to him.
I - insecurities
Michael wouldn't make you feel silly for being insecure.If you admitted you were overthinking something, he'd listen and help you feel better. Then spend the rest of the day making sure you felt loved without making it obvious.
J - jealousy
He's not overly possessive, but he's definitely observant. If someone was flirting with you, he wouldn't cause a scene. Instead, he'd quietly walk over, slip an arm around your waist, greet you with a soft "Hi, baby." and suddenly whoever was flirting would get the message. Afterwards, he'd probably tease you about it more than admit he was jealous.
K - kisses
He loves giving you kisses, it's his favorite thing. Whether it's before training, after training, or when you're just on the couch he'll always find someway to kiss you randomly. Even if he walked past you for two seconds, he'd leave a quick kiss somewhere before continuing whatever he was doing.
L - love language
Michael shows love through acts of service and quality time. Charging your phone because you forgot. Filling your car with gas. Bringing you water before bed. Sitting with you while you finish work, even if he's doing something else. he just likes spending time with you even during those moments.
M - missing you
Michael isn't the type to constantly text, "I miss you," every hour. Instead, you'll randomly get a picture of his hotel view, a meal he's eating, or a sunset with no context. When you ask why he sent it, he'll simply say, "Thought you'd like it." That's his way of saying he wished you were there.
N - nicknames
He'd mostly use "baby" without even realizing it. Sometimes "love." The really cheesy nicknames only come out when he's tired or trying to make you smile. If he's teasing you, he'll probably just say your full name with the most serious expression possible before laughing.
O - overthinking
Michael notices when you're overthinking before anyone else does. He'll ask, "What's going on in that head?" If you insist it's nothing, he won't push, but later that night he'll quietly check in again.
P - pda
He's pretty subtle. Holding your hand. A hand resting on your back as you walk. Brushing your shoulder as he passes. Nothing that draws attention, but enough that everyone knows you're together.
Q - quiet moments
His favorite moments are in the mornings where you're both half asleep, making breakfast in silence. Long drives with music playing softly. Or just teaching you how to play his favorite games.
R - reassurance
Whenever you're doubting yourself, he doesn't just tell you you're enough, he explains why. He'll remind you of things you've forgotten about yourself.
S - sleep
Michael would absolutely pull you closer in his sleep without realizing it. If you rolled away during the night, he'd unconsciously reach for you until you were back beside him.
T - trust
Trust means everything to him. Once you earn it, he'll tell you things he doesn't tell anyone else. His worries about football, the pressure, the expectations, and he'll slowly let you into parts of his life the public never gets to see.
U - upset
If the two of you argue, Michael won't like going to bed angry. Even if he needs time to cool off, he'll eventually come find you. He'd rather have an uncomfortable conversation than let silence ruin anything.
V - vacations
Michael would prefer quiet places over crowded tourist spots. Somewhere with good weather, good food, and enough privacy that the two of you can actually relax.
w - waiting
No matter how long you're taking, he'll wait. He might send a playful "Are you almost ready?" text, but once you finally walk out, he'll forget he was ever impatient. The first thing he'll tell you is about how gorgeous you look.
x - eXpressions
Michael isn't always good at putting everything into words, so you learn to read his expressions instead. One small smile from him can tell you he's proud of you. A raised eyebrow means he's amused. The way he looks at you when you aren't paying attention says more than he could.
y - you
If someone asked Michael what his favorite thing about you was, he probably wouldn't answer with your looks. He'd talk about the way you laugh at your own jokes or about how excited you get over little things.
Z - zero words
One of the most meaningful moments in your relationship wouldn't involve speaking at all. Maybe it's after one of his matches. He spots you in the crowd, exhausted, and the second he reaches you, he just wraps his arms around you.
