kalea x reader, wlw, any scenario, no au's pls, and it can be doomed, angst, good ending, or wtv !1 :3
Kalea x fem!Reader dating hcs!
i've never written for Kalea before, so i had to do a lot of research for it! (the drought is real). Unfortunately, i only do hcs writing, i hope you're okay w that :<
Kalea acts like everything is a competition. Not because she wants to beat you, per se, but because she wants to show off just how worthy she is. After all, "why would you date someone weak? Huh? No, of course that doesn't apply to you! You- you're perfectly okay the way you are!! Don't change a thing!!"
Compliments absolutely destroy her. Even something as offhand as a "you're pretty" makes Kalea incredibly flustered. Watch out for her tail, she can't really control it's waving when she's desperately trying to hide her red face! She's more used to bragging and inflating her own ego, not having others do it for her. Go easy, kay?
The villagers 100% notices that Kalea likes you before she herself does. The elders just chuckle and sigh, shaking their head fondly at "young love" while the children are practically vibrating with excitement and mischief!
Kalea trying to flirt is an absolute trainwreck. She flirts the only way she knows how - show off! Constantly going on about how "you should be honored to spend so much time with the descendant of the Great Serpent!", meanwhile she literally plans her training sessions around the areas you're most prone to be in, meeting by coincidence by ass.
Kalea's super expressive physically without realizing it. Tail naturally curling around your ankle when you talk to others, subtly staking her claim. Resting her chin on your shoulder while looking at something you're reading, arms and legs naturally wrapping around your body. Literally leaning her entire body on yours after training, because she trusts you enough to relax.
She hates being vulnerable, because in Kalea's mind she equates that to being "weak". If she gets hurt, she'll probably brush it off even if she's bleeding, going off to find a isolated corner to tend to her wounds. But if you insist to fuss over her wounds in private... well, nobody needs to know how she melts at that, do they?
Kalea is very much a acts of service gal, but in the way that she always has to pretend that it's not for you. As in, "I caught this fish because I wanted to eat it, not because it's your favorite!" or "You were cleaning your weapon wrong, so I did it instead!" or even "You walk way too slowly! Here lemme just-" *picks you up*
If you laugh at her for getting hit by a coconut or slipping up, Kalea would act offended for HOURS. All pouty and hmphing, not until you apologize and pepper little kisses all over her face as an apology! (She secretly loves being able to make you laugh, though at the expanse of her dignity? Steep price.)
Kalea's serious side would show up when you're genuinely in danger, her protective instincts are no joke. If someone or something threatens you, the atmosphere immediately changes. Her tail lashes across the ground, waves begin reacting to her emotions, and her expression clouds over, stormy yet burning hot.
Kalea's favorite kind of intimacy would probably be shared activities instead of overt romance. Swimming together, training together, exploring tide pools, sitting on the docks while talking about anything in the world. There's just something about how casual yet affectionate each moment can feel, it makes her heart swell when she sees you enjoying the things she enjoys as well.
Going back to the compliments section, Kalea's favorite kinds are definitely those that praises her efforts rather than her strength. Things like "you've trained so hard", "you protected everyone", and "you are so incredibly kind, kinder than you ever realize", leaves her absolutely melting. It makes her feel like you actually see her, not just the tough front of the descendant of the Great Serpent she puts up, but also the amount of effort she put to train and grow as a person.
Kalea treasures Badang, she truly does, but she can't help but get jealous when you compliment his strength! Mentioning him even casually is enough to make her narrow her eyes and immediately challenge him to another sparring match. Afterwards, she'll come back pretending to be all unbothered, while very obviously fishing for praise with unintentional puppy eyes, "Did you see that punch? Yeah? Pretty impressive right??" Please reassure her that she's the only one you'll love.
She's fascinated with tiny human habits. You could show Kalea something as mundane as braiding hair, or baking, or knitting, and she would act as if you've just taught her the forbidden arts. The first time she managed to braid your hair without accidentally tugging too hard, she looked genuinely triumphant.
Because she spent so long feeling resentful of her human traits, Kalea secretly adores it when you show love for those exact things. Kissing her knuckles before parting, tracing the freckles or scars on her limbs, the little things build up quickly.
Says she hates cuddling. She is a grade F liar. Her body literally naturally gravitates towards yours when taking a nap, wrapping around you like an actual serpent. Even when Kalea wakes, it's not like she immediately detangles herself, way too comfortable and warm to even think of doing so.
end notes: there we go! i honestly never paid much attention to kalea before, but her story and growth was definitely interesting and satisfying to read. i also wrote this in one sitting. small miracles.
