hello! these are my little headcanons/imagines about chris redfield that have been shaking around in my head for the past like month! i’ve got fics i’m still working on, but i’ve been laid up with a broken foot and haven’t had any real inspo except my own little musings.
these vary from fluffy, to angsty, to nsfw, etc. they’re in no particular order
(romantic partner will be referred to as you)
part 2
stained glass divider by @uzmacchiato
ꕥ chris, despite his intensity and commanding aura while he’s working, is actually a big softie. when he’s home and with you, he practically turns into a lapdog. he’s affectionate and wanting to touch, and if he could velcro himself to you he probably would.
ꕥ for the longest time, there was no divide between his work and home life. ever since the spencer mansion incident, chris has been consumed by a need for justice to be delivered with a heavy hand against everyone responsible for the deaths of his comrades and all of the innocents that followed. honestly, he barely even had a home life since almost every waking hour of every waking day was spent trying to hunt down the people responsible and stop more incidents from happening. eventually, that took its toll. he had nightmares whenever he could manage a wink of sleep, remembering the faces of those he lost. remembering the face of a man he once looked up to—a man that betrayed him and everyone else who trusted him to be their leader. remembering those who looked up to him as a leader only to let them down. ultimately, chris made the choice to separate himself from his work and leave it at the door. it was hard at first, but it’s become a routine now. once he finally comes home, the first thing he does is drop his bag, kick off his boots, and take a long deep breath while feeling his feet against the floor. he takes the time to feel from his toes, up his legs, through his torso, down his arms from his shoulders, all the way to the top of his head and the tips of his fingers. he grounds himself and lets the stress of it all wash off of him before he goes inside. it’s not a perfect solution, but it makes for a better night’s sleep.
ꕥ when chris is home, he tries to avoid alcohol or cigarettes. every man needs his vices, that’s for sure, but he tries to save them for when he’s out in the field as a means to regulate his stress. it gives him an outlet that doesn’t beget violence. ever since the loss of piers, he smokes a lot more than he drinks. he doesn’t want to become the man he was when piers found him in that bar again. he can’t fully quit tobacco, but he has found himself able to put it down when he’s not working. besides, when he’s with you, he doesn’t need anything else.
ꕥ unfortunately, chris is gone for long periods of time, which keeps him away from you a lot longer than he wants to be. to make up for it, he always brings home a souvenir from wherever he was for you. sometimes, it’s something simple like a nice rock or seashell. other times, it’s something like a dorky shirt from a tourist shop or a piece of artwork that reminded him of you. wherever he goes, no matter how long he’s gone for, he will never forget your gift.
ꕥ when he heard someone refer to him as a “boulder punching asshole,” the first thing he did was call up sheva and ask her how many people she told about that. all in all, he thinks it’s funny, but if you bring it up to him, you’re probably just going to get a very dry ha ha (and a twinkle of humor in his eyes as he fights back a doofy smile).
ꕥ chris is actually very sentimental and holds onto things from the people he holds dear. any letter or card that you wrote for him, any gift that you got him, or even the ticket stub to a movie you saw together—he keeps them. they’re stored safely in a box and tucked away for only his eyes and maybe yours when you occasionally catch him looking through it.
ꕥ chris redfield was not a man for hook ups. he has a hard time being with someone who he doesn’t have an emotional attachment to. that’s not to say he hasn’t had any one night stands, but it’s just too vulnerable for him. more than anything, he craves comfort and connection, and that’s a hard thing to get from a stranger (though, not impossible).
ꕥ he does not appreciate questions about his personal life from those outside of it. with his line of work, that should be obvious, but it’s only natural for people to get curious. if he’s asked, that intensity he’s known for tends to shine through. even if it was someone he trusted, he is not willing to give that information out lest someone with unsavory intentions gets their hands on it. aside from the safety concerns, it violates his “leave it at the door” rule. that and he would much rather keep you to himself (only a select few know about you).
ꕥ anytime you’re in pain, he will coax you through it. whether it’s a little scratch, a time of the month thing, sickness, or an injury (like breaking your foot) chris will be a great comfort. he’ll reassure you that you’re alright without making you feel weak or wrong for crying or showing pain. he hates to see it, but he also will never tell you to hide anything from him or belittle you for it. his main concern is making sure that you’re okay. if he’s bandaging you, he’ll tell you funny stories to help distract you until he’s all done.
ꕥ he does not like horror movies whatsoever. strangely enough, he loves documentaries and romances. he absolutely has and will continue to watch hallmark or lifetime movies. he doesn’t necessarily think they’re good, but they’re definitely addicting. he loves to just snuggle up on the couch with you with the big lights off, a bowl of popcorn, and a cozy movie or something interesting to learn about. he can’t say that he’ll always retain the information, but a factoid or two might pop up during a trivia night
ꕥ speaking of trivia nights, chris is very competitive. he’s even competitive at games you quite literally can’t compete at—like bingo (don’t let him and leon play together). he absolutely will dedicate himself to the hours it seems to take to play a game of monopoly, and he absolutely will shit talk the entire time. even if he’s practically bankrupt, he will bounce back and win.
ꕥ in the same vein, he loves to bet and raise stakes. in another life, he was probably a card or pool shark. he knows how to give someone the illusion of winning so that they get cocky and bet more only for him to come out on top at the end. the only people who can beat him in a game are claire sometimes and jill almost always. with you, however, any game always seems to end up being the “strip” version. and, somehow, he always manages to get you naked even if you had him down to one sock. chris redfield always wins.
ꕥ when it comes to sex, chris is honestly a huge fan of missionary. it all comes back to the desire for comfort and closeness. he wants to see you, feel you, and hold you in his arms. he’s all about the eye contact. despite what one might think, he’s a very gentle lover. he definitely can spice things up and be rough, but he prefers the softness of romantic intimacy and love making. however, he does also love to see you on top so he can really get a full view of you. he might lay back while you ride him, but he ultimately prefers to be sitting up with you straddled in his lap so you can be fully pressed together.
ꕥ cumming is actually not a huge priority for chris when it comes to sex. he wants you to finish and will certainly get you there more than once, but he could never cum and be fine with it. what he wants though is to be nestled inside you. cockwarming is one of his favorite things. even if you’re just going to sleep, his preferred way is to spoon up behind you and slip it in. it all comes back to the velcro tendency.
ꕥ if you are out and about, chris does get a teeny bit jealous of anyone else taking your attention—even if it’s just the cashier. he’s always right behind you, touching you in some way, and watching whoever it is like a hawk until they either cut the interaction off or it’s done. it’s not a toxic jealousy. honestly, it comes off more as a dog that wants you to only pay attention to him, and, if you scold him for it, you can practically see his tail tuck between his legs. unfortunately for everyone else, he’s a pretty scary dog.
ꕥ if he can, chris will want to spend christmas with you. he has a lot of nostalgia for christmas growing up, and it was a holiday that he tried to make special for him and claire when they didn’t have much. he tries to do the same for you. to him, it’s not about the gifts. it’s about being with those you love. he wants to do christmas crafts with you and make paper chains to decorate with. this is actually a holiday that he likes to spend with you and claire if possible. having his little family together is just the gift that keeps on giving.
let me know what you think of these!! i think this might be a part one because the more i wrote, the more ideas that i had! this post is long enough as it is though lmfao. just a reminder that these are all just personal headcanons and imagines!
