Chris Smith as your Boyfriend Headcanons: Love Languages
Author's Note: These headcanons were very cute to write for our sweet Economos, so from one large man to another it's time to daydream about the Peacemaker himself 💓 If you've been enjoying my Peacemaker content this season, please consider buying my book as a way to support me and my writing! It's only $3 for the e-book or $9 for the paperback!
Acts of Service:
Receiving Love - It doesn't take much of an insight into Chris's childhood to know he didn't exactly get well taken care of growing up. So all the little ways you look out for him, and care for him, would mean the absolute world to this sensitive hunk of a man. Carry a spare protein bar around for when he inevitably gets a bit hungry and cranky, or remind him about some meeting he has next week and offer to come along for the drive, and suddenly Peacemaker will start to feel like maybe he's not as destined to be alone as he always feared. Sure he's always done well at picking up strangers, but he's never had the kind of partner in life that you step up and be for him, and it makes him want to be a better boyfriend and a better man all at once.
Giving Love - Chris takes every opportunity to stick by your side just in case there's absolutely anything he can do to make your life that bit better, the way having you in his life has changed it completely. He loves to drive you places when he can, letting you pick the music and praising your choice every time because he loves the way you smile when he starts to sing along. He also never misses a chance to carry or reach things for you, whether it's helping around the house or just carrying all your bags when the two of you hit the grocery store. Deep inside he feels like you'll inevitably realise your life is actually worse for him being in it, so every small, positive, tangible favour he can provide helps his confidence that he'll be able to hold onto you for another day.
Gifts:
Receiving - Peacemaker isn't one for trinkets or impersonal gifts, but get him something that shows that you've been thinking about him and he'll quickly be kicking his feet like a loved up teenager. Gift him a record he's been trying to find for his collection, or something he can use to work out, or anything that has an eagle printed on it. It's not so much about the gift itself but just the simple reminder that you go through life thinking about him almost as much as he finds himself constantly thinking about you.
Giving - Peacemaker doesn't have much to give, but you can guarantee that he would give you the shirt off his back if it would make you smile for even a second. He likes to give you things that feel like giving you a piece of himself. Dog tags with his details on, or anything with a dove of peace carved on that you can keep on you, just something to keep him close even when he's away. Chris feels like he needs to constantly remind you that he's there for you, in case you ever need him, and a little bit because he's terrified that you'll forget about him and the good you see in him when he's not there to remind you that he's worthy of your love, or at least hopes to be.
Words of Affirmation:
Receiving - Chris has heard more insults and degradation in his unfortunate life than anyone should have to endure, so the kind words that effortlessly fall from your lips are always as precious to him as the kisses they provide. It's one thing to call him handsome, or strong, or fit, or any other thing else that he can see in the mirror, spreading a proud smile over his face every time. But compliment his soul, his character, the kind of man he's growing into; tell him that you're proud of him, that you love how good of a friend he is, that you're always happier when you've spent some time with him, and then he'll really melt. Hearing you recognise the effort he's putting in to try and be better, and tell him that he's the sort of man you want to give your time to, well that just means more to him than the usual surface level flirting. Not that he doesn't love that too, and will occasionally fish for a compliment about how jacked he is.
Giving - Chris is always quick to throw out a cheesy compliment about how beautiful you are, and how smart, and funny, really just everything he can't get enough of about you. But he'll also be sure to use his words to remind you of his place in your life. He'll tell you how much he cares about you every time you say goodbye, and to keep safe, and to call him if you need anything because he'd do anything for you and you are his number one priority. He'll reassure you that you can tell him anything, that he'll never judge you, and he'll always give you the benefit of the doubt and help you however he can. He wants you to know his words are more than flattery. They are a promise, a vow, a lifetime of love and trust laid out bare before you. And he means every word.
Physical Touch:
Receiving - After a lifetime of being on the receiving end of heavy handed violence and meaningless sex, it's the softest touches that mean the most to sweet Chris. The way you brush your thumb so lightly over his cheek as you lean in to kiss him, the first brush of your nose against his when your eyes flutter open of a morning, the light rest of your head on his chest when the two of you are dancing around his little kitchen to a record spinning behind you. He wants to be at the edge of your featherlight fingertips at all times and is helpless to orbit by your side as much as he can waiting for the next opportunity to be graced by your wondrous desire.
Giving - Peacemaker is a little firmer when it comes to sharing his affections. A hand firmly encasing yours when the two of walk anywhere, an arm snuggly wrapped around your waist whenever you are seated by his side or curled up with him in bed, a firm kiss every time he has to step out the door. He wants there to be no question about how he feels about you, and no doubt in your mind that he'd do anything to get back to you safely.
Quality Time:
Receiving - Chris loves being able to spend any time with you where he can have his music playing. Whether that's taking long impromptu road trips to find a new stretch of forest for Eagly to explore, making breakfast together and getting distracted when he inevitably lifts you on the counter so you're an easier height to kiss with his torso slotted between your legs, or just hitting up a bar that's playing all the hits tonight so you two can curl up in a secluded booth and get lost in each other. It's easy for hours to pass when he can feel you sway in his arms and his heartbeat can fall in time with yours and the gentle melody drifting through the air around you.
Giving - It takes almost nothing to get Peacemaker excited to spend time with, even if you just want to spend the day curled up on the couch in a blanket. Every day trip is the adventure of a lifetime to Chris, every night in is the cosiest and sweetest that he can remember. As long as it's by your side, Chris cannot think of a better way to pass the time or a more wonderful use of his day.
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