✘✘ english is my first language.
✘✘ anime brain-rot era.
✘✘ phillies ; bengals ; coyotes ; mavericks.
Who do I write for?
✘✘ i am multi-fandom, and will write (or attempt to write) for any fandom.
✘✘ however, my main fandoms are; top gun, obx, star trek and marvel.
✘✘ my GUIDELINES goes through this more.
For the chronically anxious and/or otherwise mentally ill:
This is not a screamer, jumpscare, or any other kind of horror link I don’t know the name of. It will not cause you to question reality and as far as I’m aware, there is no reason it should cause any kind of hallucinations or psychosis. I don’t want to spoil the surprise because it’s DELIGHTFUL but I am happy to tell you it’s very sweet and gentle and also great lowkey stress relief. This is a cinnamon roll link appropriate for all ages (yes, all the way down to babies) and you will enjoy it if you click it. ❤️
Warnings: MINORS DO NOT INTERACT with this post. 18+ ONLY. mentions of / allusions to smut.
Crossposted? Not currently.
Notes: again, i tried my best to make it gender neutral <3 i also have a bunch of these for different characters, so i might just post them before i post anything else :) ALSO - if you want to be in my taglist, just message me 🤠
A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)
Bradley is a king when it comes to aftercare. Even if he’s completely exhausted, he’ll do whatever you need after you both finish. He’d make sure to kiss any of the bruises he’d made when he accidentally gripped too hard; murmuring soft apologies as he did. He’ll also do the same over the hickey’s he left on your neck and collarbone - this time whispering to you about how pretty they look.
Afterwards, he’d run you a shower or bath and join you in there and help you clean up. At the same time, Brad is a man who wants to be told how good he was and how good the sex was. He’ll never directly ask you to compliment him or say anything… But he will somewhat just look at you until you mention it. In turn, he’ll praise you until you shut him up.
B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)
Brad’s favourite body part on himself are his chest and abs. He’s spend a long time toning his body like this; a lot of hours at the gym, a lot of months without his favourite sweets. He’s going to admire his work. He also loves when you’re kissing down his torso - running your tongue and fingers over his muscles. It just drives him crazy.
On you? He loves every part of your body, and he will remind you of that daily. But if he had to pick a favourite - it’s your chest. There’s just something so intoxicating about it. He loves to grab them during sex, and kissing them and leaving marks there for him to look at later on.
C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)
Bradley has a breeding kink. That’s all that really needs to be said. He loves finishing in you, seeing you take him like that.
D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)
He doesn’t really have a dirty secret - he’s very open about what he likes, what he doesn’t like and what he wants or doesn’t want.
E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)
In his twenties, Bradley Bradshaw was a whore, for a lack of a better word. He’s had a lot of partners - of all genders - and has had a lot of sex in his time. Now, when you first got together or started hooking up, it took a little bit to learn each other’s likes and dislikes. But now? He knows every position, pace, words, everything to make your toes curl every time.
F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)
He loves nearly all positions. His favourites though;
Cowgirl - This one goes without saying. Brad loves your chest and from this position? he can grab and them and watch them bounce with each thrust. He always makes sure to tell you how stunning you look from that position. Alternatively, he does also enjoy being on top in this position - because he enjoys being able to look down at you while he rides you.
Doggy - Bradley may be a chest kind of guy, but god he’d be lying if he said he didn’t love your ass. He loves being able to give you little smacks here and there (or be on the receiving end, that’s up to you). He also loves being able to dig his fingers into your hips and just pull you back into him with each thrust.
Against the Wall - There isn’t much of a reason to this one. He simply just loves being able to pick you up and fuck you into the wall. And this way, he can whisper to you all the praise he wants.
I don’t know if this counts as a position, but he loves when he can watch you two in the mirror.
G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)
Brad can be pretty goofy, or pretty serious. It really depends on the day and the mood.
H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)
For himself, Brad likes to try and keep everything neat and tidy, but he isn’t totally opposed to letting it get a little untidy every now and again. Sometimes he’ll even shave it down completely - it just depends on what you both like.
For you, Brad has no preferences. He wants you to be comfortable. If you want to be completely bare? He’s happy. If you want to leave it natural? He’s also really happy with that.
I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)
Bradley is all for intimacy when time allows for it. He enjoys all the foreplay, all the little things that come before the sex itself. And he is, for the most part, incredibly tuned into the moment.
J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)
Bradley masturbates. As simple as that. He doesn’t do it because he thinks you’re not enough for him, you definitely are. But sometimes he just wants to have some alone time in the shower. He is also super happy to let you have your alone time too.
K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)
Does this count as a kink? But he likes the idea of mutual masturbation. The idea of getting yourselves off while watching each other get off? He just finds it so hot. He also has a bit of a daddy kink, and enjoys choking - nothing extreme, though.
L = Location (favorite places to do the do)
Bradley will fuck you anywhere - truly anywhere. Of course it’s nowhere super public, because he doesn’t want either of you getting caught by anyone (even though the thought of it turns him on so much. Anywhere in the house is on the cards, and so is the backseat of the Bronco.
M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)
Bradley has such a high libido that you could just look at him a certain way, or simply just ask and he’s interested.
N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)
He would never do anything that is related to dub-con or bodily fluids (you all know the ones I mean) - those are two of his hard limits. He also isn’t the biggest on age play - sure, he likes being called daddy, but its only being called that. Nothing more. He’s fairly open to trying anything, within reason. Nothing extremely kinky or embarrassing.
O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)
Honestly? He is a little selfish and does prefer receiving. He loves the way you look up at him through eyelashes as he runs a hand through your hair. He loves the little noises you make when you’re taking his dick, and he loves telling you how good you’re taking him. In saying that… Roo isn’t that selfish, and any time you go down on him, he will return the favour and go down on you (he’s very skilled with his tongue and fingers, truly).
P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)
This depends on the day. There are days when Brad want to pound you into the mattress (or whatever surface you’re on) - this usually happens after a rough day, or when someone around him has just gotten under his skin a little bit. On those days, he doesn’t often take much care to make sure you finish first, but he does always make sure you finish. However, there are just days where he likes to take his sweet time, to be slow and make sure you’re taken care of before him.
Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)
Quickies are so common. Sometimes when you both are getting ready to go out, or driving somewhere, or sharing the shower… Hell, anything and anywhere is an opportunity to just have a quickie.
R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)
He’d pretty open to doing risky things. Nothing that would lead to major embarrassment to either of you, however. Semi-public sex is something he takes in his stride. For him, he is happy to try anything at least once.
S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)
Brad can easily go for at least four rounds before getting tired. He truly had stamina for days.
T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)
Bradley is open to toys. He’s not jealous like that. While he prefers to be the one to make you feel good, he understands that people need different things.
He would also be open to you using toys on him, if you both desired. He is very into blindfolds some nights, and handcuffs - whoever is being tied up is up to the pair of you, but the option is always there.
U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)
It truly depends on the day. Sometimes Brad just wants to get down to business and fuck, so there’s very little teasing. Other times, he likes to draw the night out and tease you or edge you for a good while. On those nights, particularly after a few drinks, you may find his hand creeping up your thigh while he’s whispering dirty little nothings into your ear - how good you’re being, how much he wants to fuck you, how he just want to make you feel good.
V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)
He is vocal in bed - whether it’s moaning or dirty talk, that man is rarely ever quiet in bed. He is always telling you how good you are, and how well you’re taking him (or how good you feel - if you’re both into that stuff).
W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)
Bradley has a phenomenal sex playlist. He always stops to put this on before you have sex - unless it’s somewhere where he can’t play it, or it’s a real surprise quickie.
X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)
There’s a reason he’s called ‘Rooster’… And it isn’t because he wakes up early each morning. He’s above average size and girth. Brad is also very toned and tight and it makes him look good in bed.
Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)
He has a fairly high sex drive. It doesn’t take much prompting to get him in the mood - sometimes it takes just as little as a slight brush against him and he’s ready to go.
Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)
Once the aftercare is done and you’re both settled back in bed he’s out pretty quickly. Some nights he’ll be down for some pillow talk, but most of the time he’s asleep within 10 minutes.
I can imagine Bradley with that freshly showered sun-kissed skin, just chilling on the porch watching the ocean at golden hour as the sun sets with a beer in his hand. I feel like he would be such a Australian husband, yk? I just srsly get that vibe from him 😩 BUT HAHA IMAGINE HIM AT BUNNINGS, oh my God the place would legit be his second home istg
Also it's so nice to get some recognition for us aussie’s, it's so dry out here man, you're doing the lords work 🙏🖤🖤
Bradley unironically enjoys Fosters. I won’t take criticism on that😂😂 He would genuinely be such an Australian husband though; barbecuing every chance he got - he makes some phenomenal sausage sandwiches. He would practically live at Bunnings (especially on Saturdays) and always be finding something to fix or build.
It truly is so dry for us Aussies 😪 but when I find some muse I’m definitely gonna write some Aussie!Reader things
Note: I know his name is technically Henry Ruth, but I refuse to recognize him as anything but Leonard Wolfe.
a - asking ( who’s the first person to confess and how does it happen ? )
Leonard accidentally confesses. it’s not that he doesn’t want you to know but it just sort of slipped out. He was watching you while you conversed with Maverick and he heard your laugh and it just happened. And then he immediately was stuttering — a rare occurrence for him— over words to ask you on a date.
b - butterflies ( how they act when they get nervous )
He plays with his fingers. or he’ll twirl his hat around in his hands. He has to have something in his hands to fiddle with. Sometimes he barely speaks above a whisper and his accent is a lot more prominent.
c- cuddles (What is their favorite cuddling position? Do they like physical touch?)
He enjoys being the big spoon if that’s what gives you comfort. That’s all he cares about at the end of the day. Whatever makes his partner happy is what he likes. Although, after particularly rough days of training or work in general, he wants to be the little spoon.
He *loves* physical touch, he always has a hand on you if possible. He likes the way that you ground him, and if he’s honest he just really likes to show others you’re his.
d- domesticity (Are they the type to settle down with you? Are they willing to help with chores? What is your daily routine with them?)
Leo wants nothing more than to settle down, besides being a naval aviator there was nothing he wanted more than to have a family. He loves helping around the house, and although he hates doing dishes and laundry, he’ll do it if it’s your least favorite too, and really he’ll do any of the chores you don’t want to do. It’s just the ranch boy in him, everyone has to do their part to make sure it all runs smoothly – even if there’s no ranch.
he‘s known to wake you up gently before going to work, he just wants to be able to tell you goodbye. So there’s always a forehead kiss and tucking you back in before he leaves. And its almost routine that when he gets home from work the first thing he does is find you so he can hug you and give you a hello kiss and then it’s off to shower for him – he started skipping them at the base most days, simply because he misses you.
e- encouragement (Do they encourage you to achieve your goals? If so, how do they support you?)
Leo wants nothing more than for you to succeed. He’ll take on all of the household things if they’re interfering with your goals. You’ve supported him through his, no matter what, and he wants to make sure you feel equally able to achieve all that you’ve wanted.
f- favorite thing(s) about you (What are their favorite personality traits/physical features about you?)
He adores your ability to talk (and listen) to those who approach you. He thinks that speaks volumes about who you are as a person. He adores your smile and he’ll do absolutely anything to make sure he gets to see it every day.
g- goofiness (Do they like to make you laugh? How often do they joke around with you?)
Leo is a jokester. It’s something he does well, and he’s known to make witty remarks in your ear when possible. He just wants to hear you laugh. Every time he does, his body feels with pride.
h- honesty (Would they lie to you? How much do they share with you?)
Honesty is the best policy. That’s what his mama used to tell him and still does. He typically does his best to tell you the whole truth and nothing but the truth, unless it would upset or worry you. Leo makes sure that he still tells the truth, but if there were things left out? You’re none the wiser.
i- impression (What was their first impression of you? Was it positive or negative?)
He thought you hung the moon. The first time he saw you he knew he was in trouble, there was no denying the gravitational pull you had on him. He was drawn to you and he knew at that moment at the O Club that his heart was off the market. And that was before he had even spoken to you. Once he spoke to you? The cowboy was long gone, lost in your eyes and the way your face lit up when he responded to you.
j- jealousy (Are they the type of person to get jealous? If so, how do they react to being jealous?)
He tries his best to not be, but sometimes that green monster creeps up in his stomach if someone gets too close or touches you. But, he looks good in green and he knows it. When it gets too much, he’s wrapping his arms around your waist and pulling you against him – but he doesn’t end whatever conversation you’re having unless the other person has pushed it too far.
k- kissing (Where do they like to kiss you? How frequently do they like to kiss?)
Leo adores kissing you. Anywhere he’s able to kiss, he is. His favorite places would have to be your cheeks, neck, forehead, nose, wrists, and knuckles. BUT, nothing is as nice as being able to kiss you on the lips. He typically likes to give you soft pecks and keeps doing it until you’re laughing. He really will kiss you all the time if he was able to. But, since he can’t, he keeps it to a minimum in public but once you’re home? It’s every time he’s in the same room as you.
l- love language (What's their love language?)
Physical Touch and quality time. He loves being able to feel you, it lets him know you’re safe and with him. It’s grounding for him and keeps his nerves down. With his job, he’s away a lot and he feels guilty for being that way. Even if you tell him its all okay and that you don’t mind, he still feels bad. So, anytime he’s stateside he likes to be able to just relax with you. Every time he gets back from a deployment or training, he needs at least a whole day where it’s just you two.
m- marriage (Do they want to marry you eventually? Who proposes to who?)
He knew it from the second he talked to you for the first time. Call him cheesy but it was really love at first sight. Of course, there’s always the fear that he’ll leave you all alone one day, but he’d rather have been your husband than just your boyfriend. He grew up in a household with two parents who were madly in love and that’s something he aspired to have.
He proposes, with his mom’s ring. It’s tradition and truly, he couldn’t imagine it any other way. Most likely he gets too excited to actually get to the big plan he had for how he was going to do it, and he ends up proposing at home, with just the two of you after dinner ( which he cooked ), while you’re laying on his chest, and he’s just filled with so much love and admiration for you that it slips out. Much like how he admitted his feelings for you years before.
n- nicknames (What do they call you? What do you call them?)
He calls you darlin’, sunshine, my love, sunflower, and of course baby, babe, and doll.
You call him cowboy, flyboy, wolfie, baby, babe, and Leo.
o- openness (How much do they tell you about themselves? Do they reveal everything at once or gradually throughout the relationship?)
He’s an open book. Leo does not hide a single thing about his childhood and past from you.
p- PDA (Are they affectionate in public or do they prefer to keep your kisses behind closed doors? Are they the type to brag about their SO?)
PDA is no rarity for you two. He loves people knowing you’re his, he’s so proud that you wanted him. He brags about you to anyone that’ll listen. Leo is incredibly proud of you and he always will be. He just wants everyone else to know how amazing you are and that you’re smart, kind, and perfect.
q- quality time (how do they like to spend time with you?)
He likes to cook with you, and lay around with you. He enjoys the mornings when he doesn’t have to get up for work early and neither do you; so you’re able to lie in bed and just talk as long as you can. He just loves to listen to you and play with your fingers. He finds peace and safety with you.
r- romance (Are they the romantic type? If so, how do they express their feelings?)
He’s a hopeless romantic, something he picked up from watching his parents. He’ll tell you how he feels about you all of the time and brings home little things that reminded him of you. He’ll bring your favorite flowers or snacks home at least once a week. He also leaves little love notes throughout your house for you to find.
s- security (How protective are they of you? If they are, how do they show this?)
He is very protective of you. Leo knows you can hold your own, but sometimes he steps in. Especially if someone cannot get the hint. There’s typically a hand of his to be found on your waist, back, or in your pocket.
t- turn-offs (What traits do they find unattractive?)
Being rude to people for no reason. Sure, sometimes it can be warranted, but to be rude to a waitress, waiter, or worker? Leo won’t stand for that. He also hates if someone is rude to his friends to make too many jokes that it gets to the point that the person isn’t joking around but being mean.
u- understanding (Are they good at sympathizing with your problems? Do they listen to you when you need to rant?)
He does his best to sympathize. If Leo is anything it’s a good listener, he knows whatit’ss like to have people wave you off or not want to listen. He would never want you to feel as if he doesn’t care or isn’t listening. Even if he doesn’t understand what you’re ranting about, he will be the most attentive person.
v- value (What do they value most about your relationship?)
The no judgment from either of you. He values the fact that your relationship is so open and that you both can say whatever you feel about something and if there is a problem, you’re both willing to talk to solve it.
w- wild card (A random headcanon about your relationship)
He loves when you steal any of his clothes. It makes him happy to see you lounging around in his shirts, sweatshirts, whatever. His absolute favorite is one of his Longhorn hoodies or a navy sweatshirt. Sometimes he even lays out shirts for you in case you want/need one. He keeps a polaroid of the two of you on his person at all times, one in his wallet and one inflight suit.
x- x-ray (How well are they able to read you?)
He can read you as easily as a picture book. If there is something Leonard Wolfe has down pat? It’s you. And he prides himself on knowing every tell no matter how small it may be.
y- yearning (How well do they cope when their SO isn't with them?)
Leo is a clingy guy, truth be told. But, he’s also used to being away. He does have to combat some of the dread of being away and not being able to hold you on tough days. So, as usual, he keeps polaroids of you with him at all times, and his bunk has pictures of you scattered around. He even found a place that made custom dog tags and had some made with your name on them to keep in his bunk. He stole a blanket from home that he had sprayed the fragrance you used the most on it to sleep with.
z- zappy (Are they fast-paced in a relationship? Or do they like to take things slow?)
He tried to go slow, he really did. But Leo just loves(d) you so much that he couldn’t wait. He felt the need to give you his last name, or hyphenate his own almost immediately and really no one blamed him. How could they? He is in the military.
What would he be like with her? I feel like he would be so down to get to know her country, he would absolutely THRIVE there because it's so hot. And imagine him at the beach omg don't even get me started 😩😩🖤
I’ve had a lot of thoughts about this bc there truly isn’t enough things including Aussie readers around 😭💕
But, I truly do think that Brad would find his perfect match in an Australian girl, especially if they lived near the coast / somewhere warm. He’d have the most fun exploring the country; letting the reader show him around and teach him everything about the country and her hometown. He’d definitely enjoy going on long drives to different beaches or different tourist spots (even though he complains about driving on the ‘wrong side of the road’. He is also definitely the kind of guy who asks all the stereotypical questions - ‘do you cook shrimp on the barbie’, ‘do you ride kangaroos to work?’. Even though he knows the answer, he just loves hearing her sarcastic laugh and the gentle elbow she gives him before answering.
Any time he gets leave, he’s making plans with the reader to spend some time down under. Telling her where he wanted to go and what he wanted to see, and helping her plan it out (because he knows you know more about where you could visit in the time he had). God. Brad at the beach is a sight to see. He would be dragging his SO down to the beach and spending every day he could down there; getting his tan on and just enjoying the vibe of it.
What would he be like with her? I feel like he would be so down to get to know her country, he would absolutely THRIVE there because it's so hot. And imagine him at the beach omg don't even get me started 😩😩🖤
I’ve had a lot of thoughts about this bc there truly isn’t enough things including Aussie readers around 😭💕
But, I truly do think that Brad would find his perfect match in an Australian girl, especially if they lived near the coast / somewhere warm. He’d have the most fun exploring the country; letting the reader show him around and teach him everything about the country and her hometown. He’d definitely enjoy going on long drives to different beaches or different tourist spots (even though he complains about driving on the ‘wrong side of the road’. He is also definitely the kind of guy who asks all the stereotypical questions - ‘do you cook shrimp on the barbie’, ‘do you ride kangaroos to work?’. Even though he knows the answer, he just loves hearing her sarcastic laugh and the gentle elbow she gives him before answering.
Any time he gets leave, he’s making plans with the reader to spend some time down under. Telling her where he wanted to go and what he wanted to see, and helping her plan it out (because he knows you know more about where you could visit in the time he had). God. Brad at the beach is a sight to see. He would be dragging his SO down to the beach and spending every day he could down there; getting his tan on and just enjoying the vibe of it.
Notes: i tried my best to make it gender neutral <3
A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
Bradley isn’t too big on PDA, he thinks things like that should be left to the privacy of your house. If you two are out at the Hard Deck (or any other bar), however, he isn’t opposed to a little touching here or there - putting an arm around your shoulder or waist, a few kisses on the lips / cheek / forehead, whispering sweet nothings or pulling you onto his lap. If he’s feeling a little risqué, or had a few drinks? Expect some more PG-13 affections - his hand trailing down to rest in your back pocket, being generally a little more handsy and the kisses lasting just a little to long.
B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)
Bradley Bradshaw is the best friend. He is the type of friend who will bring you (or go with you) on errands with. You need to buy a new pair of sneakers, or something of the like? He’ll come with - and make sure to tell you if they look good or not. When you start your period? He will be over there as soon as he could with your favourite snacks and a heating pad (and yes, he will watch all the rom-coms or sad movies with you). He will also sit there and listen to you vent about some guy or girl you have a crush on, or about that one person at work that you can’t stand. Overall, 10/10 best friend.
C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)
Bradley loves cuddles, whether they happen while you’re both in bed or just lounging on the couch. He enjoys lazy days where you both can just lay around and cuddle all day. He usually prefers being the big spoon, but there are some days where he just wants to be held and feel just a little protected. Once you’re cuddling, however, don’t expect to be able to get up for a long time because he won’t let you (for the most part). There are times when the thought of being touched just isn’t what he wants or enjoys. On those days he will just be happy to exist in the same space as you.
D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)
He is hesitant about settling down. He’s a military man, his job is dangerous. He doesn’t want you worrying about him, so he would put off settling down like that as long as he could. But he does love you with every part of him, so he would try his best to communicate this with you. He can cook. He isn’t some Gordon Ramsey level chef where he can make complex dishes, but he can make a pretty great carbonara. As for cleaning, he does a lot more of the outdoor tasks - mowing the lawn, gardening, fixing the cars when they need it (plus refurbishing an old project car he’s had for years). He does do chores though - he doesn’t hesitate to pick up the vacuum, fold the laundry or do the dishes when he has the time.
E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)
To preface, he would never break up with you in a million years. But, in the past he has ghosted partners when it became too serious. In his younger years, Bradley had a fear of commitment. He didn’t want to lose someone like his mother lost his father, or like how he lost his mother. It would shatter him if he did. But, in the unlikely event that he broke up with you? He is the sort of guy that would still want to be in your life - as a friend, or however you both see fit. He would make sure that you knew it wasn’t your fault and it was entirely on him.
F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)
For the longest time, he never saw the need to get married. After all, it was simply just a piece of paper to him - ‘if two people loved one another, why did they need a piece of paper to say that they loved one another’ was a frequent reasoning of his. When he met you, though? He knew that this relationship was something different. A relationship that he knew he wanted to settle down in. When he does decide to propose, he would ask your family for permission; not because he needs the permission, but because he wants them to know and include them (and your friends) in the proposal in some way. However, he would also be happy to be in a relationship and remain unmarried if that was what you also preferred.
G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
Physically, Bradley is incredibly gentle. He doesn’t treat you as fragile or breakable, because he knows that’s simply not true. But he does not want to accidentally injure you. The worst he’s done is hug you too tight, or when he’s been drunk, pulled you down into bed just a little bit too rough - which he apologises for.
Emotionally, he tries to be gentle. He has trouble with his anger sometimes. And like any human, there are times when he just snaps. These occasions are few and far between, however, and he will always make up for it.
H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)
He does but he doesn’t. While he loves cuddling, there are says were he really doesn’t want to be hugged or touched. Bradley’s love language is quality time. He loves just being in your presence and spending time with you - no matter what it is. But there are some days were he particularly loves hugs and where he will hug you at any opportunity. You’re cooking? He’s coming up behind you and pulling you into a hug as you cook. You’re out at the store and he just feels like it? You’re getting a hug. His hugs are phenomenal too - they’re tight and comforting. He always makes it a habit to be the last to let go in a hug.
I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)
He doesn’t say it overly fast, because he wants to be absolutely sure he means it (he does, he just doesn’t want to risk scaring you off by saying it too quickly. It’s something he’d say for the first time at an unexpected time. You two would be laying in bed one morning, the early rays of sunlight dancing over both of your skins. He’d pull you in to cuddle, or closer if you already were and simply murmur it into your ear while he pressed a number of kisses to your face and neck.
J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)
He gets JEALOUS. It doesn’t take a lot to trigger his jealous side - quite literally just a look from some guy can set him off. He doesn’t do anything beyond making it obvious that you’re spoken for. Normally though, he lets you handle it because he knows you’re perfectly capable. But, if someone doesn’t get the hint? He’s gonna step in and deal with it himself. Will he throw hands? That depends. But he will have some words.
K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
Bradley’s kisses are amazing. They’re always full of love and adoration - even the simple cheek kisses or chaste kisses that happen when he’s running late. They always seem to linger, as well. Even when it’s something quick, he is always reluctant to pull away from those kisses.
L = Little ones (How are they around children?)
While Bradley is good around children, and loves spending time with his friends children and whatnot, he isn’t jumping the gun to have his own. He’s still harboring the loss of both his parents at young ages. He worries about leaving his kids like that, and it puts him off from wanting or having kids.
M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)
Mornings, when time allows for it, are often lazy. Bradley always wakes up at 4am on the dot to take the dog for a walk or a run before it gets hot, even when he isn’t working. But when he comes back, he’ll usually have a quick shower and then go back to bed with you for an hour or two. Then he’ll make sure to wake you up with soft murmurings. If he’s working, he skips getting back into bed - but he makes sure to leave you a note each morning (as opposed to a text; he finds them less personal).
N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)
Nights are relaxed. He’ll pull you down into bed with him and put something on the tv - a tv show or movie you both like, or some music played through the speakers while you both unwind after a long day and dinner. Bradley likes spending those little moments with you - whether you’re talking about your day or something completely random, or just reading books or catching up on some work.
O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)
Bradley Bradshaw is very closed off to most people. It takes an incredible amount of trust for him to feel comfortable opening up to his partner. Even if he had known you when he was younger, the pilot always keeps his cards close to his chest; only revealing what he wants you to know when he wants you to know it. If he’s a bit drunk, he may open up more to you about things, even if he wasn’t entirely ready. And if he wasn’t ready? He doesn’t bring it up until he feels ready again.
P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)
In general, Brad is quick to anger. He has a lot of trouble controlling his anger at times; if he messes up at something? He will get heated, maybe curse or yell a few choice words and phrases into existence - maybe throw the object to the ground in frustration. With you, though? He rarely ever gets angry. If you two are fighting, he will walk away to take a few minutes to calm himself down - because he doesn’t want to say anything he’ll regret or can’t take back. However there are sometimes where he slips up and raises his voice at you, or says some not so nice things. If this happens though? He will apologise profusely and do anything to make it up to you - make your favourite food, buy you your favourite flowers or treat, or do some chore that he knows you hate doing.
Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)
That man is like a sponge - he remembers about 98% of everything about you. Even though he usually remembers it off the top of his head, he always has your favorites (and your second / third favorite) things - like fast food orders, flowers, snacks, songs - written in his notes app so that he can access it quickly (for the purpose of surprising you).
R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
His favorite moment is the day he told you he loved you, your first date, your first kiss, the day you moved in together. His favorite moments are the ones he spends with you - whether they are milestone events or just the small every day things.
S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
He is incredible protective of you. How he shows that varies on the situation. He knows you can handle yourself, so he doesn’t try to intervene where it isn’t necessary. But he will if he needs to. He doesn’t need a lot of protecting (have you seen this man?). He trusts that you would protect him the same way - be aware of what is happening, but not intervening unless necessary.
T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)
He puts a lot of effort into everything. Daily tasks, anniversaries, gifts, everything. He will treat everything as though it’s a big event - provided that’s what you like. If you like something more lowkey? He can do lowkey.
U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
Bradley has suffered a lot of loss and loss-related trauma throughout his life, and his bad habits / traits relate a lot to that. He has a habit of unintentionally shutting himself off emotionally to you when he’s under a lot of stress or he’s caught up in his own head. If you point it out, however, he apologises and makes and tries his best to let you in.
V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)
He is somewhat concerned with his looks. He knows he looks good and he enjoy’s looking good - for himself, mostly. He isn’t vain in a negative sense of the word, however. He doesn’t prioritise his looks over everything, though.
W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
He does to an extent. If you were in his life and then weren’t, he would feel incomplete. But he doesn’t feel all that incomplete when he’s away from you and he know’s he’s coming back to you (eg. on a mission or deployment).
X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
Bradley has trouble communicating his feelings to people. This is caused by the fact that, for a majority of his life, he has internalised his own feelings so as not to be a burden on the people around him.
Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)
He isn’t a fan of conceited people. He can understand being a little cocky - he’s a pilot, he’s pretty cocky himself. But, being over the top with it? That’s a big no. He also doesn’t like people who are unmotivated. He isn’t judgemental, he gets that everyone has their own pace for things. But that just isn’t his vibe. He wants to be around people who can match his will and motivation.
Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)
Bradley is a cuddler, that’s been established. But, in the middle of summer or on nights where he doesn’t want to? He is laying on his stomach and head buried in the pillow. He is a person who always needs a blanket on him - it creates a sense of security for him. He always sleeps shirtless, however. Bradley is also a very deep sleeper, so once he’s asleep… Good luck waking him up.
