I’m watching a lego show with my niece and my nephew, and I was thinking about that... :)
My favorite men playing Lego with their daughter, for the first time.
Rafael Barba
Rafael walked on you and his little girl playing lego one day after work. There were bricks everywhere in the living room, his two girls were arguing about what was next to build. “What are we building here?” He asked. His daughter barely welcomed him home with hugs and kisses like she usually does. The little girl was focused. “Snow White’s castle,” you told your husband when he bend over to kiss you, “your daughter is a real tyrant,” you smiled.
Rafael changed into comfy clothes and joined the two of you. He doesn’t remember if he ever played lego once. But he didn’t have to think much, his little daughter was there to tell him what to do. At some point, you left to make dinner and you heard your daughter and your husband arguing about the construction. “This shouldn’t be here, baby,”
“I know what I’m doing, papi, okay? This is how it’s done,”
You laughed and peek your head out of the kitchen, “Told you!” You mouthed at your husband.
“You’re the brain, I’m the arms then,”
Jethro Gibbs
“What’s Lego?” Jethro asked you one night, out of the blue.
“The construction games?”
“Maybe. Eliza wants legos for her birthday,”
The day agree, you took Jethro to buy Legos for your daughter. You wanted to take a big one but the reasonable Jethro told you to start with two small.
Right after Eliza opened her gifts, she wanted to play with her Legos. Despite his injured knee, Jethro sat on the floor with your daughter and got acquainted with those bricks. Eliza started to put bricks together, not caring about what it would done at the end. “You really ever played Lego before?” You asked Jethro, as he was fighting with his bad vision to read the instructions.
“No—Kelly was—“ he stopped himself.
“It’s okay, J. You can talk about Kelly,” you smiled warmly, at him.
“Look daddy! I made a man!” Eliza said, showing the tiny thing.
“He has brown legs with a yellow chest with a white face,”
It didn’t matter. Eliza was proud she did it on her own. Jethro spent such a long moment on the floor with his daughter, he needed to put ice on his knee before going to bed.
Sonny Carisi
Every time Sonny goes grocery shopping with his daughter, they come back with a new toy. The little girl has her father wrapped around her finger, he absolutely cannot say no to her. So when she asked for a baby Yoda lego, he gave in. He had barely put the groceries away, that lego bricks were already all over the floor of her bedroom. “Let’s be methodical, sweetheart,”
When you came home from work, you found them in the bedroom. Sonny was laying on the floor, onto his stomach and your daughter was laying on him. You figured out Baby Yoda’s face almost built. “Look at the next page, what do we need?” Sonny asked his baby girl.
They didn’t hear you come in. You stayed a moment next to the door frame, looking at them. But it was almost 9pm, your daughter’s bedtime was long past.
Not sure if you’re taking HC requests buuuut if you are can I request a Barba attempting to deal with his very drunk s.o 💕
Oh man. This is GREAT.
Although, Barba doesn’t get drunk much, that doesn’t mean you don’t like to cut loose more than him.
The very first time you get wasted, he gets a phone call transferred from a very flustered Carmen, who urges him to pick it up immediately.
“A.D.A. Barba,” He greeted, with a sigh, expecting it to be Calhoun or some other annoyance, but instead he was greeted with a giggle.
“Is that all you are to me Raf?” He blinks, realizing it was you. After a difficult conversation in which you had already asked him several questions that had caused his cheeks to redden, he realized why Carmen was so flustered.
That woman needed a pay raise.
He realized your friends had gotten you drunk, going off with their drunken beaus, while you were left alone.
He got the address, heading down there to pick you up.
He found you being flirted with, or rather harassed, by two guys, who were trying to coerce you into going with them. “Hey,” he held up his A.D.A. ID, “Unless you two want to be arrested and tried for sexual harassment, in my professional opinion, I’d recommend leaving,”
The two fled, leaving you chuckling, as you got to your feet, wobbly, practically falling into his arms. “Rafi!”
“Are you okay?” Your lips on his neck told him just how okay you were. “We can’t do this here, let’s get you home,” He managed to get you into a cab without much incident, your head resting on his shoulder,
But once he got you into his apartment, you were pressing sloppy kisses to his lips, hands roaming his body. “Come on, Rafi, I missed you,”
“Not tonight, mi amor,” He got you ready for bed, you practically collapsing on the bed and pillows. “You wouldn’t remember any of it anyway,”
He wouldn’t want to take advantage of you in the slightest way, there was no way he would do that to you. Because he loved you.
And now all he had to do was figure out how to tell you :)
It's always such a busy time of year, I feel like haven't been able to write much. Nice! Good job :) I'm probably just going to chill as usual :) Ooh. For Rafael, I'd like to think he probably worked at some sort of private firm before becoming an ADA, maybe corporate? I think he would make a great executive for a company if he wasn't an ADA. For Sonny, he'd definitely be a teacher if he wasn't a detective. I have a lot more HC, but alas the character limit. Have a great day!! - SVU SS <333
Hi @writefasttalkevenfaster :D
Super late reply, but I love these headcanons! Especially Sonny’s because I’m trying to become a teacher ;)
What kind of teacher do you think he would be? I’ve seen headcanons for him as a kindergarten teacher which is super cute!
who is more likely to hurt the other?: Rafael and relationships have had a rough run, so to speak. So he sometimes may act in ways that may hurt your feelings. On top of this, he’s naturally not the most affectionate or openly sympathetic (at the very least, he puts up a cold front). This can easily be taken the wrong way, result in you feeling bad which, in turn, makes him feel awful.
who is emotionally stronger?: Rafi, as a result of putting a majority of his emotions on the back burner for the sake of his job. He’s seen some horrible stuff, so he’s had no choice but to toughen up. It’s the only way you can make it as a sex crimes prosecutor.
who is physically stronger?: Neither of you are all that strong. There was a reason Eddie was the muscle of the group and he wasn’t.
who is more likely to break a bone?: You, though it’s still pretty unlikely.. Rafael isn’t a very physical person, much less an impulsive one. You, on the other hand, are more likely to do something reckless that may result on a broken bone.
who knows best what to say to upset the other?: You both can run a temper towards each other, to be honest. Be ignorant or tactless about a case or betray his trust and he’ll have a hard time looking at you the same way again. And with Rafi towards you, he can say some pretty harsh things that end up hurting you.
who is most likely to apologize first after an argument?: You both wind up doing so, in a way. While you’re both stubborn, Rafael understands compromise and you understand relationships just a bit better. As such, you both meet midway by attempting to discuss your problems in a calm setting. Once you come to a conclusion, you both apologize at the same time, share a hug, and try to do better next time.
who treats who’s wounds more often?: Neither of you really get wounded, so …
who is in constant need of comfort?: You do. It’s honestly intimidating to be dating such an ambitious and intelligent man, so sometimes you get issues of esteem. He’s honestly a bit iffy about how to respond at first but his efforts prove to work out and he becomes a natural at making you feel better.
who gets more jealous?: Both of you, to a degree. You know he and Benson are friends but sometimes you wonder if he might have had a bit of a crush on her because she seems to be more of his type than you are. With Rafi, he’s been burned in the past with Yelina and Alex, and it’s effected him even years later to where he’s terrified of getting hurt again by you leaving.
who’s most likely to walk out on the other?: Neither would consider it, but honestly it might be Rafael. He doesn’t enjoy concerning himself with those who don’t make an effort and if you prove to be too damaging to his carefully constructed lifestyle, there’s no telling if he’ll actually stay. However, he actually fears that you’ll be the one to leave because not everyone can put up with his busy lifestyle.
who will propose?: Rafael, and it surprises him that he even wants marriage at all. He honestly didn’t think about dating for years and years, drowning himself in his work so that he’d never have to really think much about it. Then you showed up. But even still, he wasn’t entirely sure if he was the marrying type, worried that his busybody habits or aloof personality might scare off anyone who dated him. But after nearly five years of dating, after all the arguments and apologies and long nights and all the times of laughter and actual genuine happiness that he honestly hasn’t felt for a long while, he can’t stop himself from wondering … Would it really be so bad to be devoted to one person whom you’ve already come to love so dearly? He likes the old timey tradition where you ask your mother or grandmother for their wedding rings but Abeulita was buried with her ring, and there was no way in hell he wanted to risk the possibility of Lucia’s ring being cursed due to her awful marriage. So he goes ring shopping in secret for months, eventually giving in and asking Sonny and Eddie for assistance. And he keeps that thing hidden for months, believing that you deserve it only when the moment is perfect… . Only nothing is ever perfect. He winds up proposing to you after fixing you a fancy homemade dinner. You had to sit down for a moment in order to process what exactly was going on and in order to stop crying.
who has the most difficult parents?: Rafi loves Lucia dearly, but clearly he’s still somewhat effected by her words all those years ago about how Alex would be the one to succeed while she never said the same about him. As for his father … It’s safe to say that Rafael’s relationship with him is beyond difficult.
who initiates hand-holding when they’re out in public?: You. Rafael is not the most outwardly affectionate person for a multitude of reasons, including that he worries if it may impact how others view him as a no-nonsense ADA. However, on his off days, he cares much less in due time and enjoys holding your hand.
who hogs the blankets?: Rafael is easily made cold, so he drags that thing to his side all the time. Worse: He runs the A/C just to assure that he doesn’t get overheated!
who gets more sad?: Both of you, but you’re more willing to admit to it. Rafael’s job requires him to put much of his feelings on lockdown or observation and sometimes, he brings that home with him. Considering all the shit he’s had to see because of his job, though, it’s safe to say that he’s come from work disturbed and deeply upset many times.
who is better at cheering the other up?: You. Rafael’s go-to solutions for the blues are good food and scotch. You’re not exactly happy with this indulgence, given how much it occurs. As such, you make an effort to make him feel better by giving massages, running hot baths, cooking his favorite homemade meals the way you asked Lucia to teach you, and just having him lay down while you stroke his hair. He does not object to any of this.
who’s the one that playfully slaps the other all the time after they make silly jokes?: Neither. For a while, you didn’t even know that Rafael could laugh. But when he does, it’s a very cute kind of laugh. Not one that involves slapping, though.
who is more streetwise?: You can take the boy out of the Bronx but you can’t take the Bronx out of the boy. No matter what Alex or Amaro may suggest.
who is more wise?: Rafael, both academically and by comprehending human nature. Well, at the very least, the darker side of it.
who’s the shyest?: You are. Rafi has never been shy, always the mouth one even as a kid. You sometimes feel like a shrinking violet in his presence, especially when he’s in his element. However, he finds it cute to an extent. He has no trouble speaking up for the both of you if need be, but he really wants you to be able to handle certain things on your own. (If you have social anxiety, however, he understands completely and will not pressure anything.)
who boasts about the other more?: Who wouldn’t boast about dating Rafael Barba!? Your friends just assume you’re dating a surly, old man, they never believe you when you insist you’re dating a kind, thoughtful, hella intelligent gentleman who dresses like a heavenly attorney and has a divine singing voice. That’s not stopping you from telling them every chance you get, though.
who sits on who’s lap?: It weird Rafi out at first. He usually associates couples who sit on one another’s laps as younger. Or immature. Or the lady is the escort. But as time goes on, he gets used to it. It’s not his favorite sign of affection, but he won’t complain about it. Just make sure that you only do it in the privacy of your home, okay?
Barba- First impression of each other? P-SThank you for tolerating my whiny ass tonight. I feel like a potato (bland, mashed, bleh) xx
Girl, I love you, you’re fine!! You don’t need to apologize haha.
Rafael barely notices anyone’s existence at first, he’s too caught up in his work (and his coffee for that matter) to notice anyone he’s not directly involved with.
You on the other hand, notice him from the moment you saw him after you drop off copies he had left in the copy room.
He barely looks up at you, muttering a thank you, as you leave the room, somewhat dejected, but heart pounding like a drum.
He seemed like a bit of an ass, but an attractive one at that.
He doesn’t notice you, until three weeks later, when you hold the elevator for him, a rarity in the D.A.’s office, and he has a moment to really look at you. Your hair fell loose around your shoulders, your arms full of briefs and packets, while your lips were caught in a small, friendly smile.
Oh. The smile was because he had been staring at you.
“How are you, Mr. Barba?” Your voice is melodious, and your expression amused as you witness him panic for a few moments, wracking his brain for when he could have met you.
He would have liked to think he would remember, but he didn’t.
“I’m sorry, do I-” “I brought you those copies the other day.”
And there it was, he had barely remembered the person who had done so, his mind completely preoccupied with the summation he had been working on.
“Right, sorry, I just didn’t-” But you waved him off, just as the doors opened.
“It’s okay, you don’t need to explain, we barely know each other, after all.” You gave one last goodbye, before stepping out of the double doors, quite pleased with the fact you had managed to fluster the Rafael Barba. Maybe first impressions were wrong after all.
And Rafael couldn’t help but want to know everything about you, besides the fact that he had given you a very bad first impression.
