Date Everything Headcanons with a MC/Reader that dislikes being picked up
Making this for self indulgent reasons, lol. And kind of as a writing exercise... I really want to get back into writing fanfic 😮💨 you can find me on AO3 as DescendingDreams if you'd like :) This was also inspired by some characters that are mentioned as having picked up the MC either pre/post realization in game.
Characters: Shelley, Abel, Daisuke, Dasha, Kristof, Tydus, Tony, Freddy
Warnings: Suggestive in Dasha's, but it's hurt/comfort fluff otherwise :), established relationship, not proofread
Shelley: The second you let out a screech after she scoops you up, she stumbles in shock. Will likely release you the second you beg for her to put you down, leaving you flat on your ass. Apologizes profusely and once you explain that you’re uncomfortable with it, she promises she won’t do it again without asking first. She’ll still lift you a few inches off the ground when hugging you on occasion. She can’t help it, she’s just so excited to see you!
Abel: Was honestly trying to be romantic when he sweeps you up in his arms the first time, but when you tense up and yelp moments later, he’s locating the nearest couch, chair, or other comfy place to put you down. Asks what’s wrong and when you explain he becomes a bit sheepish, explaining that he wanted to sweep you off your feet (no pun intended), not scare you. He apologizes and says that he’ll let you stand on your own legs from now on (pun intended).
Daisuke: Was also attempting to be romantic. When you let out a scream he immediately and gently puts you back down exactly the way you’d been before. You admit you don’t like being picked up, and he apologizes for not asking first. He might beat himself up about it a little, honestly; now believing it to have been exceptionally rude of him to do that without warning. Just reassure him that you know he was trying to do something charming- not something to scare you, and he’ll be alright. Will be extra gentle with you for a few days after that.
Dasha: Was trying to give you a sexy surprise, but is instead met with a shriek from you. Like Daisuke, she will put you down exactly in the place you were before. “My beloved, have I done something wrong…? That scream was not the kind I like to hear from your lips!” You explain your dislike of being picked up and she nods, completely understanding. “I see. I also prefer keeping two feet on the ground, except in bed, of course. It’d be hard to sleep with half of me hanging off the mattress!” She gives you a firm pat on the back instead, then wraps an arm around your shoulder. “This is enough for me. Let’s get back to our date, yes?”
Kristof: Oh boy… he’s the hardest to explain it to. He thinks it’s just your usual play-wrestling at first, taking your scream as you just getting really into your ‘violence’ session, but will release you when he realizes that “Put me down, Kristof” and its variations are the only thing coming out of your mouth. “What is the problem, lover? Did you get a cramp?” He scrutinizes your face for any signal of pain, but comes up with nothing. When you confess you hate being picked up and that it scares you, the blonde viking is confused. “Scary? There are far scarier things in the world. Like the violence I did during the battle with Friar Bjartur!” He questions you a bit further, and eventually you admit it’s the fear of being dropped/falling that makes you hate being picked up. “Ha! You think I would drop you, lover? You insult me and all of the violence I’ve ever done!” While he insists that he would never, ever, drop you- even if someone took an axe to his ankles while holding you; eventually he agrees to not do it again without asking first.
Tydus: Would never pick you up without first asking your permission. Ever. She’s definitely strong enough to do so, more than enough, in fact- but does not feel the need to show off to you in that way. If you happened to bring up your dislike of being lifted in casual conversation, she’d be supportive and reassure you she wouldn’t do it unless dire circumstances came up somehow. “My love, let it be known that come the flames of defeat or the light of victory, I shall never act upon anything that frightens you so.”
Tony: He was trying to be smooth, let’s be real. He loves to impress you, so he thought a show of strength like picking you up would make you swoon and fawn over him. He was in for quite the opposite reaction however, as you were squirming and yelling for him to put you down only milliseconds later. “Whoa, hey, easy there! You’re gonna give me a dent with all that flailing around!” He eventually puts you back right where you were, and as you’re catching your breath you tell him you loathe being picked up and to never scare you like that again. Tony laughs awkwardly, scratching his nape while doing so. He feels bad for scaring you, honestly; he did run up behind you for it, so you hadn’t even seen him coming. “Sorry babe, I uh… didn’t know that was a thing you… didn’t like.” He avoids eye contact for a few moments, but eventually manages. “Can ya forgive ol’ Ton’ for uh… bein’ a little too rough?” Of course you can, you tell him; as long as he doesn’t try anything like that a second time. Tony agrees without a second thought. “You’re the best, babe! ‘Lemme give you a smooch in apology, yeah?”
Freddy: Honestly, it’s unlikely he’d attempt it unless he thought you might like it. He does not want to come off as scary, and he takes protecting you very seriously- mostly from food poisoning, but in other ways as well. If you happen to tell him that you don’t like being picked up, he’ll definitely remember it. The last thing he wants is to cause you distress because of something he did. He’ll be a bit more cautious when hugging you; the exact opposite of Shelley basically, lol. He knows his own strength and size, but will still happily hold you close to him while cuddling!