Hc’s for being in a poly relationship with Spike and Angel:
Request: Also is it only fics or headcanons also well? Some soft, sweet poly Spangel x reader headcanons?? Could be set whenever you feel like it would work the best. Like, that fluffy sugar shit. We all need fluff in our lives.
Requested by: 🏜 anon
The s/o / reader here is human and gn.
A/N: This request actually reminded me I have a half-finished fic that was actually one of my first ever requests on here ever – it was a spangel x reader and I asked for more of a plot and never got a reply !! Now I’m thinking: Make a plot yourself lol. So, look out for that coming out soon
- None of you would ever feel alone
- Ever
- Not physically, not emotionally
- One of you would always be around to comfort the other
- You were connected
- Souls or spirits that just fit together
- You all worked together, lived together
- At Wolfram and Hart
- But somehow it just worked.
- Kisses are literally all the time
- Sneaking around the office
- Angel’s not really one for pda
- but he can’t resist either of you
- People don’t usually get it when they hear about it
- But when they catch you so freely giving such affection
- Without jealousy or worry
- Their hearts melt a little
- You’re a solid unit
- You ground each other, you have this innate knowledge of what the others need
- Coming back to your shared home is bliss
- Seeing your vampires nestled together in bed in the late afternoon
- embracing each other
- Always brings such a wide smile to your face
- Because at the end of a long day
- (or an even longer apocalypse)
- You could come home to each other
- You always crawl into bed and feel the love surrounding you
- They will sense you immediately, hands reaching for you
- bodies drawn towards yours
- Even through the deepest sleep
- Their bodies moving almost in sync
- To reach you
- Cuddling up in the evenings was always bliss
- They always wrapped themselves around you
- Stealing your body heat and sharing it
- Nobody was ever left lacking
- Whispering affections
- Soft kisses, gentle reassurances
- Sandwiching together or spooning
- Soft squabbling over who got to be the littlest spoon
- (It was usually Spike)
- You often ended up in the middle of them both
- An all-encompassing hug surrounding you
- A hand on your body, someone else’s moving up the other vampires arm
- It was safety
- You all felt protected, comfortable
- Sharing your lives was bliss
- Usually, by the end of the night/day you were in a tangled pile
- But it was always so cosy just resting against them
- trailing patterns against their skin
- Spike and Angel sharing languid kisses as you were squished between them
- Sunday mornings were your favourites
- It was just the three of you
- They would always wake up for you to share the day
- Some days you treated them to blood in bed
- Other times you woke up to hushed squabbling in the kitchen
- Them making you human food
- With Spike insisting to Angel that some of the hideous combinations would work
- And Angel (against his better judgement) goes along with it
- Because he’s never been much for human food
- it was always the thought that counted
- There was so much love between you.
- You all knew how good you had it, how lucky you were
A/N: This is completely self-indulgent – it’s my Birthday! Yay !! There’s a few tiny sex references in these hcs but it’s mostly just up to interpretation I think 💖🖤
[Under the cut cos it’s quite long - I got excited !! 💖]
Buffy Summers:
- She would have a plan
- The plan may not exactly work out exactly how she wanted it to
- But either way it would be perfect to you
- She would plan a surprise party at the Bronze
- She would make sure everyone kept quiet
- (she wouldn’t even tell Dawn there was a party)
- She would want you at the centre of attention
- National y/n day
- she worried you usually would fade into the background cos she always has some slayer stuff to do
- she just wanted one moment where she could show you how much you mean to her
- she was very secretive, but you honestly hadn’t expected anything
- You were just happy to be hers so the fact she was doing this was secondary to your love
- It was T-ten minutes until you were about to walk through that door and who appears?
- A vampire, of course.
- Buffy scowled, storming up to the demon and screamed in his face that he had just ruined a month of planning
- He put his hands up in mock-surrender before dropping it and saying the fight didn’t stop for anyone
- Buffy traded blows and managed to stake the vampire (it was her PB time too)
- But this had all happened… Just as you walked in
- You coughed, spluttering slightly at the dust but you were quickly distracted by everyone’s shouts of ‘Happy Birthday!’
- You smiled, dusting yourself off and wrapping your arms around Buffy
- She looked a bit upset about the dust but you told her it was perfect
- It was the way you both lived and she had managed to do all of this with only a minor attack
- You loved it, all of your friends were there and you got presents and great live music
- She had gotten everything so right
- You danced and had the best time, feeling so loved with your girlfriend by your side
Spike:
- he would have remembered a week in advance
- Mostly cos he overheard you saying it to someone
- He didn’t forget he just wasn’t used to celebrating birthdays
- But of course once he realised he was trying to pull together some kind of plan
- (Although he’s not great at plans, evil plots or birthdays bless)
- He wanted to show you how much he loved you
- But nothing seemed enough
- He made Dawn and some of your more agreeable friends brainstorm with him
- Over what you would like
- Dawn insisted on a party so he just nodded
- The day came and he gave you your gift
- It was so meaningful
- And he even wrote a little bit of poetry
- Almost snatched it from you and tore it up as you read it
- But you gushed over it and absolutely adored it
- So he grinned and you embraced
- Then It was party time! at the Bronze
- He put his good shirt on and took your hand and lead you inside
- Very affectionate, always with a hand on you
- An arm around you, whispers and kisses
- Barely left your side
- So much so that it might as well have just been the two of you
- You had loads of fun with the Scoobies, dancing and laughing
- But as soon as Spike gestured with his head you nodded
- Took his hand and you both skipped the rest of the party
- Knowing the night was young and there would be plenty more celebrations to be had in the crypt
Anya:
- She would be giddy
- She would have such grand, sometimes outlandish plans
- Some too grand to actually be able to pull off
- She wouldn’t be able to keep any secret
- She’s very clingy and involved with a s/o
- So would want it all to be everything you loved
- Would glow if you said all you needed was her
- Absolutely would gush and throw her arms around you
- With that adorable excited smile
- She would plan a big day out
- She’s very adventurous in all aspects of her life
- She would decide on something you would love
- Maybe settle for the beach or she may ask what you would prefer
- Would insist on paying for everything
- The entire day
- If you express surprise at her spending so easily
- She will scrunch up her nose and tell you of course she would spend money on you
- Happily so
- The reason she wants to make more is so that you and her can be comfortable
- Together, just the two of you
- She would choose a really great gift
- It would be wrapped to perfection
- So nicely you wouldn’t want to unwrap it – it was a gift in itself
- You would drive to your destination and she would hold your hand as you walked around
- She may complain a little if it’s a lot of walking
- But she would definitely be enjoying herself
- Would whisper sweet things in your ear
- And you would find a cute little place to have a meal
- It would be very intimate
- And so very soft
- Both of you would cherish the memory of this birthday for years to come
Angel:
- Would be really anxious about getting it right
- You deserve everything to go right
- Wants you to enjoy yourself, to do something you would truly enjoy
- Would be bugging people asking for advice
- Which isn’t like him to initiate conversation
- Especially not with Xander
- But he wanted it to be exactly what you like
- Not outdated or boring
- Just perfect
- And to do that he had to recruit your friends opinions
- Which were contradictory and at times he decided they were making fun of him
- (they thought he wouldn’t know any better)
- But despite all of this he planned the perfect evening
- Some was a little old fashioned
- Probably a sit down meal
- He would have cooked himself
- All of your favourites, he wouldn’t taste it while he was cooking
- He doesn’t really do human food
- But you wouldn’t even have to pretend it tasted good
- You joked that he was annoyingly good at everything
- He gave you the sweetest most thoughtful gift
- Probably something small but oh so meaningful
- You noticed how nervous he had been leading up to today
- You put your hand over his
- You look at him softly, that way that makes him feel so loved
- So sure that this is real
- telling him that he was all you wanted
- It was a perfect day so long as he was by your side
- He grinned in that way he did, looking down
- Feeling more reassured
- Before reaching for you and scooping you up into the biggest hug
- He pressed some soft kisses against your forehead
- Your cheek
- The rest of your birthday evening spent in bed together
Giles:
- It would be an intimate affair, whatever you were doing
- Just the two of you
- Just exactly how you both like
- All you wanted was him anyway
- You insisted you didn’t want any presents
- Only him
- He was so attentive and adoring anyway
- But a little extra today
- He just wanted to do everything you wanted
- It would be your choice all day long
- You get to make all the decisions
- (if you hate decision-making he will ofc take over cos its your birthday lol)
- He’ll want to treat you through out the day
- Lots of small gifts through the day
- Just everything you adore
- Because you deserve all the sweetest little things
- He will take you in his arms, pressing the sweetest kiss to your forehead
- Whispering how much he loves you
- How much he loves this time of year
- Because it gives him the excuse to show you even more so how much he loves you
- He would bring you breakfast in bed and then the rest would be up to you
- You, of course, just want to spend the day with him
- You reach for him and pull him into you
- He would slide into bed beside you
- You would stay in bed together
- just you and him, cherishing the other
- long into the afternoon
- It’s purely bliss
Cordelia Chase:
- She would have a gift for every day of that week
- You would have a birthday week with her involved
- Showering you with gifts
- Some grand, some little tiny things that she saw and thought of you
- You would literally not doubt her love for you
- Her dedication
- And this was her way of showing it, you knew that
- She loved your birthday because she could spend time showing you just how much you meant to her
- She would want to have a big party for you
- Make everyone bring lots of gifts for you
- Literally wouldn’t let people in without at least two medium sized presents
- Or one massive present
- But she was open to suggestions
- (although she definitely got caught up in her vision for the day)
- She could definitely enjoy an intimate moment with you as well
- In the afternoon, before the party
- She would give you a main present
- It’s something you mentioned you liked in a store
- Like seven months ago
- And she remembered!
- Because you mean so much to her
- She’ll smile so big when you tell her how much you love it
- She’ll take you to the party, showing you off
- Won’t leave your side
- You’ll dance and sing
- Just soak up the entire evening
- You can’t believe just how lucky you are to have her
Oz:
- Tells you he has a gig on your birthday
- Can’t get out of it
- Really apologetic
- You say you don’t mind
- He offers you to come
- And you smile wide
- Pleased that despite the inconvenience he would want to spend even a brief break between sets with you
- Would have got you the most thoughtful and meaningful present
- He would have listened to everything you had ever expressed interest in
- He’s a really good listener
- And makes it a point of pride that he knows you this well
- So it was the big day and you travelled together to the bar
- He smiled and lead you in
- Everyone shouted and cheered when you arrived
- It was a surprise party
- With all your best friends
- The biggest surprise was that he planned it himself
- That soft smile when he saw how shocked and pleased you were
- He’ll have pulled you into him
- And pressed the softest kiss against your forehead
- He completely doted on you
- Wanted you to have everything
- So much so he felt a little bad for deceiving you
- But your excitement made it all worth it
- His band would actually play
- A few of your favourite songs
- Or some of the songs that were undoubtedly written about you
- Maybe even a little cheesy happy birthday at the end of their mini-set
- He would come back after that and you would celebrate into the night
- With all your favourite people around you
- Such a perfect day!
Faith:
- She would be a bit embarrassed about how enthusiastic she was
- About just everything about you really
- She would totally have a plan
- She would just be ridiculously embarrassed about it
- And try to play it off as cool
- Or that it wasn’t a big deal if you didn’t want to
- (she would actually die inside if you would rather do something else)
- But of course you want her
- And you tell her this a lot
- She glows when you do this
- She adores having your attention
- She gets that you are very good to her, you reassure her often
- Look out for her
- So she wants to basically pull out all the stops
- In her own way
- She’s been saving up
- For quite a long time
- Wanted to show you just how much she loves you
- You have reservations at Sunnydale’s fanciest restaurant
- There’s champagne: the works
- You’re confused but you smile at her, holding her hand over the table
- It’s nice that people are having to treat you both with such respect
- But you both bite into your meals and make the same face
- Of absolute disgust
- The food is overpriced
- And horrible
- You both look at each other, the same glint in your eye
- You take the bottle and dash for it together
- Laughing and eventually slowing
- You stop after a while, sharing the end of the champagne
- And kiss her
- You turn in and find your favourite fast food joint instead
- You’re both just on such a high
- Probably the best birthday ever
- It felt like it was just you and her
Riley:
- He had precise plans
- Well-thought out in advance
- You truly are the most important to him
- Plan was conducted with army-style accuracy
- So that you could have the best day
- He set up a little scavenger hunt
- Only small but so very cute and meaningful
- All around town
- With love notes and little gifts along the way
- It was truly the sweetest thing
- It melted your heart
- And his little puppy-dog look
- Of enthusiasm and excitement when you find the next clue
- Almost more excited than you
- It’s completely adorable
- You wrap your arms around him and cuddle into him
- Smiling wide when he wraps his arms around you
- Whispering how much he loves you
- Wants you to enjoy yourself
- Just have one day where there was no danger
- Nothing except happiness for you
- It means a lot
- At the end, there’s a gift waiting for you
- One that looks as if it was made for you
- He just knows you inside out
- You’ve arrived at your favourite restaurant
- It was the one that you had your first date in
- He just wants everything to be special
- And about you
- He’s managed to swing reservations and in the same spot by the window
- Because you always say you want to go back
- He only wants the very best for you
- You hold hands and slide your chair so that you get to sit closer to him
- Laying lots of affection on him
- Which he insists isn’t fair cos it’s your birthday
- He’s honestly the sweetest
- He makes your heart melt
Tara:
- Such a sweetheart with you
- Like completely in tune with the kind of day you’d love
- Wants it to truly be all about you
- She would make you your favourite breakfast
- If you woke up and came to see what she was doing
- She would cuddle up to you from behind
- Such a soft smile
- As she wishes you a happy birthday
- Pressing kisses against you
- She’s more excited than you for the day
- Absolutely adores you
- The gift she got you would be so meaningful
- Like completely what you want/needed
- Near knows your mind better than you
- She knows how much your friends mean to you
- Wants you to be happy
- Completely in tune with you
- And what you enjoy
- So she plans a lovely party at the bronze
- With all of your favourite people
- She’s right there with you
- Makes sure to buy you your favourite drinks
- You and your friends have such a great time
- Tara makes sure that it’s all about you
- She makes sure that everyone’s happy
- And that there’s no drama
- Or demons
- (and if any demons do crash, she makes sure that you don’t notice)
- Buffy nods and takes it outside
- She manages to swing your favourite band
- To come and play at the Bronze
- You squeal with excitement (internally lol if you’re not that way out)
- And they dedicate your very favourite song to you
- For your birthday
- You and Tara would dance together and have the best time
- It would be so much fun
- You tell her just how much you appreciate her
- She’s a complete sweetheart
- And you always feel cherished by her
- Like everyday, but especially now
- With all of this love surrounding you
Xander Harris:
- He would want to do something romantic
- Meaningful
- You deserved it
- And he was sure he didn’t treat you as good as you deserved
- Despite you being so incredibly happy with him
- He would tell you that there were plans
- So that you didn’t make any of your own
- But wouldn’t give you anything other than a vague direction
- On what type of clothing to wear
- (something warm but cute like you)
- I’m sure he would take every opportunity to kiss you
- And shower you with as much physical affection as possible
- Throughout the day
- In fact would probably claim the entire week in your honour
- Maybe even the month in his goofy enthusiasm
- Would actually have a present sorted well in advance
- He has an (unfounded in his opinion) reputation for forgetting or not putting so much thought into his gifts
- But he has worked to turn this stereotype around
- Especially so for you
- Very thoughtful with his gifts
- Will most likely have made it himself
- It’s perfect and you tell him this
- Between kisses
- He would then lead you to
- Would blindfold you but you absolutely trusted him
- And you open your eyes and find yourself at a movie theatre
- It’s lovely but you squint and look at him a little confused
- He smiles in that soft way and shows you
- The entire theatre is reserved for you
- Just you and him
- And all the snacks you need
- (he used to work with the guy that manages the cinema and he owes him one)
- They’re showing something you’ve been dying to see
- And you hold his hand, leaning against him
- When you’re ready to leave he shakes his head, pressing a kiss against you
- They’re showing a marathon
- Of some of your all-time favourites
- It was so thoughtful and so entirely perfect for the both of you
Willow:
- Honestly so excited for your birthday
- Basically vibrating with how excited she is
- She really loves you
- And has a bunch of sweet gestures and plans
- Up her sleeve
- Just wants everything to be about you
- You spend the morning in bed, mostly relaxing
- Snuggling and soft kisses against you
- She’ll whisper happy birthday
- And immediately pass you a little gift
- She couldn’t wait any longer
- Bright eyes and a brighter smile
- Widens with yours as you see the sweetest gift
- Absolutely perfect for you
- You wrap your arms around her and stay like that
- For a long while
- Just basking in how much you love each other
- How much you just truly get each other
- Eventually she managed to coax you out of bed
- She snaps her fingers twice and you give her a confused look
- But you soon understand
- She’s decorated the entire house
- Just to your taste too
- Very sweet and all for you
- She took a really long time perfecting the spell
- You get ready, she bought you that outfit you said you liked
- That happened to be perfect for a party
- You both dress nice and go downstairs
- To see all of your friends waiting
- The music starts and your favourite people are all around
- You have a really great time celebrating
- And you can see just how much effort she’s put in
- She’s so sweet with you, brings the fun out
- Makes you so happy
- The day is just perfect
- She baked too, a cake (or the alternative that she knew you would like lol)
- She spent so much time on it, just for you
- The party was so fun everyone ended up staying over
- You and Willow cuddle up on the sofa, whispering long into the night
How btvs characters would look out for their s/o after a rough day:
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Giles, Angel, Cordelia, Willow and Xander
Request: Not requested, we all need cheering up sometimes. It’s the og scoobies plus Angel and Spike. I might do some more of these with other characters when I can if you guys would like that 🖤💜
Spike:
would instantly know something was wrong
The man is incredibly perceptive
Always wants the best for you and if he sees your mood plummeting he’ll do anything to try and lift it
Will start by gently pressing to see if you want to talk about it
If not he’ll leave it a while, put something distracting on tv
Something you can hopefully focus on
He’ll throw himself into the sofa beside you
pull you into his side and allow you to cuddle up to him
Affection is plenty when you’re not feeling good
If you do want to talk about it
You might begin to whisper it and slowly warm up as you speak
Your voice getting louder
You feeling safer to express your feelings
About whatever’s on your mind
He would stroke your face eyes locked with yours
making sure you knew you had his undivided attention
Would give such loving assurances
Natural caregiver and you always feel protected by him
No matter the mood he’s in
He would always have an answer to any problem you were having
Some serious
Some humorous to try and make you laugh
Cheer you up
He would wrap his arms around you, cradling you against him
Telling you how much he loves you
And how much whatever it is (if it was a person upsetting you) is going to pay
Giles:
would be scanning your face
Glancing when he thinks you weren’t looking
Until he has to ask
You don’t have your usual sparkle and it upsets him
Because you appear upset
So he’ll ask you about it
His tone soft but direct
If you don’t wish to talk about it he’ll understand
He’s had years of hiding and bottling up his own emotions
So understands that it can take time to express yourself
Will offer a warm embrace
Gently pulling you into him, hushed whispers of encouragement
If you decide to explain what’s bothering you
Will listen to every inflection of your voice so he can understand exactly what’s going on
Will of course offer you words of wisdom if he can
Or just soft loving notions if it’s something he cannot prevent
You’ll lean against him
Comforted by the vibrations of his soothing voice
Will eventually softly say that he wants you more comfortable
Will offer to take you to your shared bed
He may even carry you there if it’s something you agree to
The man will be so soft with you, helping you slip into bed
Before sliding in beside you
You will whisper long into the night
Hands entwined lovingly
Swapping thoughts and worries
Things feel clearer when you’re by each other’s side
Willow:
she would have a deep set furrow on her brow
And a little pout
As soon as she sees you’re not feeling great
Would immediately rush to you
Soft, loving and tiny kisses pressed to your face
As she asked what’s up
Would totally give you space if you said you weren’t up to talking about it
Would lead you to the sofa and sit beside you
Gesturing for you to lay in her lap
Would weave such intricate patterns into your scalp
Play with your hair (if it’s long enough)
You may feel up to opening up after this
Explain what happened or why you don’t feel good
She would lay such affection on you
Dipping every now and again as you spoke
To press a kiss to your temple
She’s really good with advice so after listening carefully
Would have some gem of wisdom to tell you
Would always offer several solutions
Even if it was something not easily changed
You knew she would always be by your side
No matter what
She would whisper her love for you
The physical contact would never cease
Even for a second through the day
She would want you to lean on her
Angel:
first instinct would be to comfort you
Before broaching the subject
Because he knows how hard picking apart your feelings can be
Especially if they’ve only just happened
He’s had a long time with his own and still struggles
So would be the most understanding with you
He might sit you on his lap
His hands wrapping around you
So protectively
Allowing you to lean into him
You could be in silence
Or he would talk about his day, some demon
Knows distraction can help
Will wait for you to tell him what’s eating you
If you want to talk to him about it he will listen for hours
Such an amazing listener
Will rub your back soothingly as you speak
Hands so gentle he would make sure every contact you had made you feel loved
He would definitely press the softest kisses to your face
Small but so meaningful
Before pressing his forehead to yours
So you knew he was there
Mind and soul by your side
That you would never be alone in anything
Cordelia:
she would probably be mid-sentence
Pause
And realise you’re upset
Like esp or something
Even if it wasn’t visible on your face
She would just know
She would ask directly but her tone would be comforting
Soft graze of your hand as she scrunched her nose and forehead
In that concerned way
Would want to know every single tiny detail of what was bothering you
Would ask you follow up questions as you spoke it through
Not pressing, just encouraging
She would move to stand closer to you
More intimately
Her hands cupping both of your cheeks
Would whisper how much she loved you
How she would always be here for you
You could always come home to her
Between these affirmations
Would punctuate them with the softest kisses on your lips
Would lean in, stroke your head with one hand
Before embracing you
The tightest most meaningful hug anyone had ever shared
She would give the best advice if you needed it
She could talk through it all with you
Would probably wake up suddenly in the middle of the night
She had forgotten something soothing she needed to add
You would never question her love
Buffy:
she is a busy person
But never ever too busy for you
She would sit you down
Recognising your low mood easily
Would reach to hold your hands in both of hers
Rubbing her thumb soothingly as she spoke
Would ask you directly what was upsetting you
But her tone would be so gentle
Almost a whisper
She would listen as you explained
One hand on yours still and the other moving up your arm to stroke you softly
If you were particularly upset
Her eyes would water as yours did
Feels your emotions as her own sometimes
She cares so deeply for you
Eventually as you finish speaking she would pull you into a hug
The way her arms envelope you
Makes you feel so safe
She would offer you such sweet words
Advice and her affection
Gentle reassurance
Anything she could think of
It’s yours
Right there she would never let anything harm you
Never let your day or others upset you
You had her, always
Xander:
he would be joking about something he knew made you laugh
He often did that cos he loved your smile
But he soon noticed it wasn’t as wide as normal
And he was immediately concerned
He would stop what he was doing and move closer
A comforting arm on your shoulder
He always did that but more so when he was being serious
Wanted to show he cared
Would ask what was plaguing you
He would lead you to the sofa calmly
If you don’t want to discuss it, he would nod
With a plan of action
Immediately find all of your favourite videos and stack them in front of the tv
Would press a kiss to your lips and rub to the kitchen
Doesn’t really want to be away from you for even a moment
But will grab all of your favourite snacks
Set them out for you and then drape you in a soft blanket
That you will always insist he shares
His hand will snake around your shoulder
Gentle and comforting
He makes you feel safe when he’s by your side
You will watch the films for distraction
He’ll bring you closer and closer as they play
Allowing you to get comfortable against his side
Will kiss the top of your head every so often
So that you know he’s still there
Eventually you might explain what’s wrong
And he would listen, nodding so you knew he was
He would offer advice, his hand taking yours and squeezing comfortingly
You would feel so relieved being able to speak about it with him
He would wrap his arms around you
And promise that he would do everything he could to make you feel better
Headcanons for Angel visiting his s/o’s hometown for the holidays:
12 Days of Christmas: Day 10
Request: Hi, Im not sure if holiday requests close on the 10th or if the 10th is the last day you can request so its the former sorry please ignore this but if not could you do hc's for a reader dating Angel and going home for the holidays with him so he can meet their family and see their hometown?
Requested by: Anon
- You suggested leaving to visit your hometown
- He surprisingly was very enthusiastic
- You were ridiculously excited
- And he adored how happy about it you were
- You planned out your trip
- And booked a ticket to get there
- He’s relieved to get away
- You can see relief rolling off him the further away from LA you get
- Until you got close to your hometown
- His leg started to bounce as he started to think
- What if your parents didn’t like him?
- What if they didn’t understand?
- He loved you and he didn’t want to be without you
- But not having your parents blessing wouldn’t quite sit right with him
- You notice this and whisper reassuring things in his ear
- He nods, closing his eyes
- You hold hands and smile taking him to the place you called home in your formative years
- It was exciting and your parents were so pleased to see you
- And confirm that this Angel you always spoke about wasn’t made up
- He was a perfect gentleman
- A little quiet
- But almost painfully polite
- They adored him and your mother kept bringing him with her when she did little jobs around the house
- Your father spoke with him at length and found they had plenty to discuss
- All around both told you privately that they approved
- You and Angel took an evening walk around town
- You pointed landmarks out
- Explaining little stories and memories
- Which he loved hearing
- When you returned your parents spent time with you and you played some festive games
- You had some warm drinks before bed
- Even Angel joined in
- He felt like one of the family
- And they confirmed this to him
- One or both probably called him ‘son’ without thinking about it
- Practically glowed for the rest of the evening
- You showed plenty of affection and he was convinced your parents would throw him out
- It was a peck here or a cuddle there
- And he worried
- But they just smiled and thought it was sweet
- He understood that they accepted him after a few days
- You smiled as he looked at your old stuff, he loved staying in your childhood room
- He felt like he knew you on another level now
- He especially loved the sweet little decorations all around your room
- You did all the traditional activities
- Lots of Christmas shopping
- Plus traditions that even Angel had never heard of
- But he now adopted as his own
- There had been a few demon sightings here and there
- But you insisted there had never been anything as exciting as an apocalypse in your hometown
- And so the demons were probably just trying to survive (or even move away) like everyone else
- Besides, you were both supposed to be having a break
- So you did
- You were rested and in such an amazing room
- It was one of the best recent memories you had
- He brought little gifts for your parents and they liked them
- By the end of the trip he was chatty and relaxed within himself
- In a way he only usually was with you
- You cuddled up close on the sofa and both wished you could stay there
- But you had to return to your lives in LA
- But you knew where you would be spending Christmas next year
How the women of the Buffyverse would care for a s/o with ptsd:
Request: Your depression hc's were so nice and comforting. If you’re willing to write it could you do similar hc's for a s/o with PTSD with the girls of the buffyverse (and optionally any guys you'd personally like to add)?
Warning: Discussion of ptsd (but mostly its about how the characters would support you). Mention of medication. Mention/implication of destructive coping methods. (You can ignore the parts that do not apply to you)
A/N: Female buffyverse characters were requested, if you would like male readers you can drop a request when they are open again.
I’m so so sorry this took so long to do, I lost my motivation after I lost the first draft but I hope these are okay !! I made this as generic as I could so that it could be accessible.💖🖤
Buffy summers:
She will always be there
Even if you try and keep a distance, isolate yourself
She won’t let you cut yourself off
Will suggest activities if you’re feeling particularly low or alternatively just cuddle up to you if things really aren’t going well
However will always have a suggestion that gives you something constructive to do
Patrolling, walking around the mall, maybe even helping her train
If you’re struggling with sleeping she will stay up with you
Or at least always be on hand if oh need her
If you see something that triggers you she would know exactly what was going on
Knows about painful experiences (she’s died twice she has buckets of trauma)
You would feel less lost, less alone whenever she was around
Lots of physical affection and cuddling as long as you were comfortable
Her number one priority is you being as comfortable as possible
If you really struggle leaving the house/staying in rather than doing things you might usually
she will encourage you slowly but will never push it
will ride out any periods of depression with you, you are not alone
always presses the softest kiss to your cheek whenever she has to go anywhere, always lingers, you know she never wants to leave your side
Cordelia Chase:
Cordelia will always encourage you to see a therapist/doctor
but will always be there herself to listen if you want to talk over the painful stuff
She has a reputation for non-stop talking
But she is a really intuitive person
Will listen for hours if it’s something that would help you
Also would understand if you just needed time or not to have to relive anything
This is where her talking comes in
Has so many ideas up her sleeve for distractions it’s unreal
Will always speak sense, the way you feel is not your fault
It’s a mantra she’s always repeating
if you have a period of particularly bad feelings (whether its flashbacks, anxiety attacks, anything)
she will help you in her own way.
Looking up techniques to combat it, riding it out with you
will insist you try meditation, she’s seen on some talk show that it helps with relaxation and clearing the mind
she wants to cover all bases, anything that has the ability to alleviate the way things can get even a little she’s all over it
she’s not often seen as the most practical, but she really can be. She knows when she should ‘step up’ for someone she loves
and has absolute faith and knowledge that if the roles were reversed you would be there for her in the same way
will hold you to her at night, hoping you felt safe in her arms
Willow Rosenberg:
caring is in her nature
You would never ever feel a burden with willow
She loves nurturing and caring so you don’t feel that you’re taking from her in a way you might with anyone else
She would have little reminders for taking meds or doctors appointments
She would make teas and warm drinks for you before bed
always looking up ways to improve your sleep or thinks up dorky (and incredibly cute) activities to see your smile
loves it when you smile so much
if she can get even a half smile out of you she will glow for the entire day
your happiness means so much to her
she will do little sleepy/sweet dream spells for you if you’re having trouble sleeping
Doesn’t always work, but it’s the thought that counts
if you have bad dreams she will pull you into her, stroking you softly until one of you falls back into sleep
If you’re slipping into destructive coping methods she will understand
She has felt the same but she will never make you feel ashamed or leave you when you most need her
She may be firm because she knows you need it
But will never ever deny you comfort if it’s something you need
Anya Jenkins:
If you’re avoiding leaving the house or going certain places she might not understand at first
But catch her in the magic box with every known book on ptsd
Telling customers to go away because she’s reading something important
That’s how much you mean to her
She’s turning away customers trying to understand
Will come home to you and not so subtly hint that she thinks there’s something wrong
Will talk over, very practically all of your options
therapy, meds, the works
don’t get her started on all of the alternative medicine she stumbled into on her search for information
Try not to roll your eyes at her being so by the book she is really trying
Will open her arms looking at you, nodding and smiling
Will give the most loving and comforting parts of her for as long as you need
she will take days off with you if you need to take time out of work/education
will rush around and tidy things up, offer to make snacks or petition to get that show you really loved back on air after they cut it
literally nothing is too big an ask for her
when she loves, she really loves
literally only wants the best for you
if you’re struggling to get out of bed
will make your favourite breakfast and be really excited about it
brings it to you on a tray
the best part would be sitting with you in bed and sharing it with you while she dotes on you
Tara Maclay:
would have a tea to brew for any mood or situation
sleepy teas, calming ones, etc
she keeps you grounded
the woman is so empathetic, so in tune with your mental state
its as if she shares your brain sometimes
its spooky
If you’re feeling on edge
she would know about it
has the most sweet and honest approach to your mental health
She will always encourage you to open up to her
But won’t ever be annoyed if you don’t
She’s quiet so will understand when words just won’t cover how you’re feeling
Would never judge you no matter how graphic or shameful you believe your thoughts are
Would never pressure you to share anything
but it is in her nature to do small things to make your life easier
incredibly selfless love
would tidy up around your shared space if you haven’t had any motivation to do so
would stop every so often, probably kiss the tip of your nose soflty or something
would gently bundle you up in blankets and make sure she had your favourite movies or a show on hand
plenty of comfort as well as practicality
Faith Lehane:
when you first tell her she listens, wrapping her head around everything
she loves you and nothing like that would ever change the way she felt
in fact she loved you more for baring yourself to her in such a raw way
some days she just wants to fight your trauma
Wants to literally fist fight your brain sometimes for doing this to you
If you’re cutting yourself off she will very subtly (yes she can do subtlety) make suggestions or invite your friends over
even if she doesn’t like your friends
will endure events and hanging out with them even if she doesn’t care for them
Chaotic in her methods but never fails to make you feel supported
will be very secretly soft for you
especially in periods where you’re suffering particularly badly
would do anything to show you she was there
incredibly protective
if anyone blames you for the way you feel or is wilfully ignorant about mental health she will shout at them
(she will probably make sure you’re out of earshot though)
wouldn’t baby you (unless you asked lol), or treat you different
would be firm with you, making sure you took meds and went to the doctors if you needed to
no wouldn’t be an answer
but you always know its because she cares
becasue she only ever wants the best for you
Drusilla:
would probably relive any flashbacks with you
So would 100% understand
she would know exactly what you needed and when you needed it
Would never let you face anything alone (unless you told her you needed space)
Such soothing, calming touches
Wants you to feel she’s always there
Maybe it will help ground you too
she has her own pain and trauma and would definitely share with you equally to what you would tell her
you would bond so intimately
you would never feel alone
she would recite such sweet prose
such beautiful stories that she may have written herself or have been picked up from long ago
would distract you from your low moods
if you were in a period of depression, she might begin to plan lavish events
(ensuring you agreed to them of course)
each would be more ridiculous than the last
she would decorate accordingly too
and have a fit at anyone that got anything wrong
(never directed at you, ofc and would quieten down immediately if she sensed the noise disturbed you)
you would celebrate a holiday every night
St Patrick’s day, St Vigeous, World recycling day
demon and human holidays alike
all in your honour. all to try to cheer you up
Darla:
would have picked you out of a crowd
and just known
you were the one
she adapted very quickly to you, wanting you with her as much as possible
by her side
wouldn’t be used to taking a caring role, but would definitely do so for you if you needed it
if you have a period of particularly bad nightmares
She would be there
For anything you needed
She sleeps in the day so would literally stay awake all night laying beside you
would stay holding you as you slept
Stroking you, comforting you if it was so bad you woke up
if you could not get your mind to relax and images or thoughts kept replaying in your mind
she would talk, tell you stories
she has hours worth of stories
she would try to keep it light, but may get carried away if she remembered a particularly gruesome story from her past
would embellish or change the story if she saw your look becoming more and more spooked
Since media gives me no good ocd characters or gives characters any behavior I can relate to my OCD as easily I could my ADHD, I give you Buffy Summers OCD headcanons that have no root in canon or within the storyline at all and are just my habits. I'm tired which is why this is so disjointed xoxo:
1. I doubt she openly accepted it. She was popular and I've had more than enough popular people point my habits out to know she would probably think it's "weird" and learn to hide it, with a lot of discomfort. It gets even worse when she moves to Sunnydale.
2. At some point in the library when she thinks she's alone, she does her two hand ritual. When she walks in she uses her left hand to touch the door and then pauses and touches it with her right. Idk if I'm explaining that right but basically if you touch something with one hand, you need to touch it with the other. Giles walks out and sees her do this, he also sees the time she holds herself back from touching Xander's shoulder again after she accidentally brushes it because it's the worst when you feel the compulsion with actual people. He talks to her and it's really sweet and nice and ow, crying.
3.Cordelia surprisingly is very understanding because guess what, she also has ocd. She's either able to play it off in public or is complete control over it, but at home that morning she flipped her lightswitch on and off 30 times. Xander made a joke about ocd and faced the wrath of God that day.
Now for small ones:
Gets frustrated trying to carve stakes because if she can't get the proper amount of cuts/whittles in before it gets too thin she'll cry, *gets up to wash hands* *touches something she doesn't like* *gets up-* *repeat* constantly, Willow picked up on her number patterns with food and always brings her two cookies/fruit snacks/ etc. instead of one from the vending machine because Buffy needs to eat small things in pairs to be comfortable, her bad thoughts are elevated because she obsesses over them much more and she gets a lot more dark unwanted thoughts just from her own mind to add to it, if she takes certain objects outside her house/out of rooms, she wipes them down, probably also has wet wipes in her purse. She did the double hand thing on Oz and he was like "K", didn't give a fuck and always held out his opposing body part for her to touch if she ever touched him. Tara also picked up on it quickly and did the same thing except it was when Buffy needed to touch one of her (Tara's) hands with both of her (Buffy's) hands instead (dedicated to the guy I was acquainted with who always let me high five him twice), dies inside when someone is so careless with what they touch.
I made myself cry 🤡 - 🏜
I love that these include a strong support structure around Buffy! Thank you for sharing them love 💜💜💜
