Dating Stephen Strange would include:
Stephen wants to take it rather slow. So you really know what you're getting into. So he can make it right.
Stephen being hesitant at first to sleep in a bed with you, because of his nightmares. Not wanting to disturb your sleep and also not knowing what it would make you think of him.
When you find out about it you are quick to reassure him that it won't make you think less of him and that it's also better for him if he doesn't have to go through it alone.
It's not a regular thing but sometimes Stephen's insecurities show obviously. Doubting he is good enough for the world, for you.
Stephen likes to cuddle. He also takes comfort in it. So yes,there are days where you are the big spoon.
However, he is not a big fan of big gestures of affection in public.
That doesn't mean there is none at all. Little touches, a quick kiss as hello or goodbye,...
When Stephen is in a good mood he makes you laugh with cute little magic tricks, like changing something to a butterfly that flies and sits down on your nose.
He also likes to make your day better with little things like bringing you a cup of your favourite drink or a cupcake sitting on your desk when you come back from a break.
To tease him you call him nicknames like "Wizard" or "Merlin"
It becomes a morning routine to meditate together
You sometimes drink tea with Wong and talk about Stephen's latest stunt
Stephen spends a lot of time reading, learning and training. It often occurs that he forgets time and you have to come to get him to eat and sleep. You never judge or belittle him for it though.
You two spend more time apart than either of you would like. Mostly thanks to Stephen's missions that can take him to other dimensions where time seems to work differently. So while it only was two days for him, it could have been a week for you. Or the other way around.
Of course there are days where Stephen's hands hurt more than normal. You try your best making days like this better for him. Holding him,making him his favourite tea, distracting him from the pain.
On a day like this Stephen also told you why he tends to learn and train so much, why he wants to be the best in what he does. It's not arrogance. It's wanting to be able to help. He is afraid to be not strong enough. That people get hurt or worse die because he was too weak.
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