Sandor Clegane: A-Z Relationship Headcanons (N-Z)
N (Night Out - What types of dates does he like to go on? How often does he like to go on them?):
He’s not a huge date guy because he finds it hard to lose himself in his time with you when others are around. He likes to do things with you alone like riding your horses out to a lake and sharing some wine on the shore. He’s willing to do anything for you, though, so whatever you want to do or wherever you want to go, he’ll follow.
O (Out of the Ordinary - What’s something he doesn’t normally do with/for you?):
Sandor isn’t big on celebrating special days or holidays. It’s just never been something that’s a big deal to him, and he’s not especially great at remembering dates or even what day it is, so odds are he won’t remember any important dates to begin with. If it’s important to you, he’ll try his damndest, but try to cut him a little slack.
P (Playful - Is he playful in a relationship? If so, how does he play around/mess with you?):
He’s not overly playful, per se, but he does like to tease you with his sarcasm and participate in “mean” banter with you. He dabbles in the art of the lighthearted verbal bite.
Q (Questions - Does he ask your opinion on things? Does he share his?):
Sandor definitely likes to know what your thoughts on things are, but he’s also really good at reading the thoughts on your face before you even voice them so he doesn’t always have to ask. He likes it if you're an oversharer; any information or opinions you’re willing to share with him he neatly tucks away to think about later. Does he share his? Well, it depends on the situation. Sometimes he thinks his opinion doesn’t matter too much, in which case he doesn’t feel the need to unnecessarily share, but if it’s something he thinks you ought to be aware of then he will voice his thoughts.
R (Random - How spontaneous is the relationship? Does he do things on the spot or plan ahead?):
He’s somewhere in the middle. He’s not an over-planner who’s always thinking ten steps ahead, but he also doesn’t like to rush foolishly into things that might result in regret. He will give things at least a thought or two. But Sandor’s heart rules more strongly than his head so he’s often liable to do whatever he feels like doing. Like, he knows that he shouldn’t shove you up against the wall when passing you in the seemingly empty hallway, his lips and teeth finding their way to your neck and your hips in his iron tight grip. He knows he shouldn’t, people might come upon and see, but… Meh, consequences be damned.
S (Sleep - How does he sleep with you?):
Sandor tries to sleep with you any night that he possibly can. He loves being laid up close to you, your warmth lulling him into a deep slumber (not that he needs much help being put to sleep, but your presence brings him a level of comfort he never thought achievable). He usually falls asleep cuddling you, so you snooze the same way that the two of you fell into sleep together. He holds you tight so there isn’t much room for moving around, but he’s so soft and comfortable that you wouldn’t much want to anyway.
T (Trust - How much does he trust you?):
Oh, he trusts you with his entire life and being. Sandor wouldn’t be with you if he didn’t trust you; trust is vital to him. People have not always given him the most reason to trust them, given who his brother is and his experiences in King’s Landing (everyone in King’s Landing is a liar…). But you? He knows that he can trust you, whether it be with tight-lipped information or his own vulnerabilities. Be warned, though, that if you ever break his trust, it will be nigh impossible to repair…
U (Unique - What makes him unique as a significant other?):
You really are kind of his entire world... He doesn’t have anything else that he cares about nor anyone else that means much to him, so he really will gravitate around you like you are his sun and his tether to this life.
V (Vulnerable - How long until he can be vulnerable around you? What is he like in this state?):
It takes awhile, not because he doesn’t trust you, but because he’s not used to being vulnerable around others. He has built strong, fortified walls around himself, and those walls have only grown taller throughout time. When he finally gets there, he’ll open up to you about his wants, his fears, the good and the bad memories of Clegane childhood… his dreams of a future with you and running far, far away with you… He’s not always an open book, but he does try his damnedest to let you see who he is.
W (Wildcard - Get a random domestic headcanon of him.):
He’s not too bad of a cook. He can’t make anything overly fancy or anything, but he can cook a damned good homestyle meal if he needs to. Unfortunately, Sandor’s not a picky eater, so will he often put forth the effort of making a meal that consists of more than meat and carbohydrates? Probably not.
X (X-Ray - What would he do if you got injured?):
Does he need to kill someone? If so, Sandor’s already on the hunt for their head. Was it your own fault? “What the seven bloody hells is wrong with you…” Or was it an entirely unavoidable accident? He’s not too great at caring for wounds, usually leaving his own to fester and heal on their own; he’s quick to search out a maester who can help you with a more practiced hand. It turns his insides to see you hurt, but as much as he wishes to turn tail while the maester cares for you, he doesn’t really trust anyone else enough to leave you in a vulnerable position in their care so he’ll be sticking close by while the maester works.
Y (Yuck - Does he have any pet peeves about you? Does he have any habits that might bother you?):
Well, he snores like a boar and falls asleep almost too easily, so while you might lay awake with your thoughts at night he’s just peacefully snoring away. He also drinks too much, but luckily his tolerance is much too high for him to often act overly belligerent. And manners aren’t exactly his forte so he gets into his fair share of brawls and spats with strangers while out in public… As for you? It’s hard for him to ever get too annoyed with you because he realizes he’s got more luck than his worth in having you at his side. It would drive him a bit mad if you behaved too recklessly, though, because he’s very protective of you and doesn’t want you in harm’s way. Though, he knows that he will defend you no matter if it be on his blood or someone else’s, so… He also doesn’t like it if you ever talk negatively about yourself; he will be quick to correct you on that.
Z (Zeal - Is he passionate as a significant other? Does he want or like passion?):
Sandor can be very passionate, but he’s also good about suppressing his passion when need be. He’s had lifelong practice with restraint. But no matter how he acts, whether it be in your presence or in the company of others, one thing you can always be sure of is that passionate gleam in his eyes whenever they’re on you. Gods, it’s like they’ll never have their fill…












