OOC- Derby x Gary headcanons because im OBSESSED WITH THEM… GOODMORNING! more yap! 😀 filled out a ship chart + some written headcanons below it !
Tried to keep a decent mix of sweet stuff and also the more serious stuff, but they’re just notttt a very healthy relationship unfortunately…
A little preface - Derby and Gary first began talking in chapter 2, with Gary’s intention being to manipulate Derby into trusting him and gain leverage over Jimmy. At first, Derby was not interested. But after Pinky left him for Jimmy, Derby was a bit easier to convince to be on Gary’s side.
@bullworthsheadboy filled this out with me <3
- Derby was the first to catch feelings, mostly as a result of Gary’s manipulation tactics. He feels stupid for “falling for it”.
- They are both incredibly stubborn and can’t stand to lose an argument
- Derby has his hands on Gary often, usually on his shoulder.
- They sit and talk shit about everyone else from a distance and sit and giggle and whisper.. they are scheming bastards together!!!
- Gary tries to act smart around Derby to impress him
- If Gary mentions he wants something, Derby will secretly buy it for him
- Whenever Gary speaks to the other preps, Derby will insert himself into the conversation so that Gary’s attention is on him.
- Gary has a habit of assuming the worst of Derby before anything even happens
- They are very slow-burn. Derby takes too long to open up and Gary finds it hard to trust him.
- They are not an “official” couple, they just have a mutual interest in one another that they refuse to fully acknowledge
- Gary likes drawing pictures of Derby but is too embarrassed to show him
- They could sit and talk/listen to one another for hours if they’re alone. Yappers.
- Derby often quietly asks Gary if his makeup/clothing looks ok
- Derby fishes for compliments all the time
- They often argue about the nature of their relationship: Derby claims it can’t last forever and must be short term, and that breaks Gary’s heart.
- Derby will neaten up Gary’s appearance if he notices something's wrong, like fixing his shirt collar or hair.
- Derby says a lot of bad things in the heat of the moment. He’s terrible at apologizing for that, which only makes Gary more upset and Derby more angry as a result.
- They are both very bad at communicating their feelings. They both heavily mask and are unsure if they even know the “real” version of one another.
- Derby thinks Gary should toughen up, while Gary thinks Derby needs to loosen up
- They’re super back and forth. “I hate you” one night and “I’ll never hurt you again!” the next.
- They, unfortunately, enable a lot of each other’s harmful behaviors/mindsets
- Gary is one of the VERY few people Derby allows into his room.
- Gary enjoys doing Derby’s dirty work, he feels like they are truly a team rather than just being a pawn.
- Derby sees Gary as an equal, which is something he doesn’t consider most people..
- Derby can be a jerk, but he is a gentleman. He’ll hold the door open, offer his coat, and do all the gentlemanly things for Gary - Even if he’s mad at him.
- Their relationship is almost entirely behind closed doors
- Derby wishes Gary would let him do his makeup, just once