pairing : thragg x wife!reader
synopsis : in which thragg wants to show you affection but he’s always awkward when doing so
word count : 932
Thragg was never known as 'gentle', he never thought he would need to be. But since he got married to you, his human wife, he knew he had to be gentle with you. Thragg couldn't accept his feelings the first time he realized he fell for you, knowing he should be with someone of his kind, but he couldn't help but want to marry you.
Since your marriage, he has accidentally given you a few bruises here and there due to the fact that you bruise easily. He realized this when he had held your hand a little too tight, leaving your wrist lightly bruised. He had spent the rest of that day apologizing and spoiling you, in hopes that you'd forgive him.
Thragg didn't know how to properly show any sort of affection, due to his only teaching being training to become the strongest Viltrumite there is, so he made his attempts to learn how to be affectionate toward his wife. I mean, it wouldn't be that difficult right? If he could learn to become as strong as he is now, he could learn to become affectionate.
It began with simple gestures; once you arrived home from your job, he had greeted you with a small peck on the lips, doing his best to be gentle toward you. You wrapped your arms around him, feeling him close to you as his hands went to your hips, holding them under his palm. "You're…being gentle. Very." You chuckled.
"Does it please you, wife?" He asked, his eyes darting away from yours.
"It does." You mumbled before pressing a kiss to his cheek, walking away from him to get to the master bedroom.
His hand went to his pocket, taking out his device which you had taught him to be a phone, going to his browser before searching up the words;
What affectionate gestures should I do for my wife?
Few days later, you were cleaning up the kitchen after baking once you felt your phone vibrate in your pocket. Your hand reached into your pocket, taking your phone out and seeing the notification on your screen.
Your husband had sent you a text message, asking for you to meet him outside the house, and per usual, he sounded ominous even when he wasn't trying to be:
"Meet me outside. Now."
You sighed and placed your phone on the kitchen island, wondering what your husband had planned now. You shuffled to the front door, putting your shoes on before walking outside, seeing your husband holding a fully grown tree in his hand.
"Thragg what the fuck?"
"It's a gift to you, my love. Why should a woman receive flowers when she can receive trees? Aren't they superior? My trainers said so." He uttered, holding the tree out to you. "Weeping Willow. Your favorite."
"This is really nice, but how am I supposed to receive that?"
His mind blanked.
"I'll put it in the backyard for you…?" You sighed, pressing a kiss to his cheek.
"You do that."
You began to walk back inside the house until Thragg called out your name, making you turn your head. "I—I know I don't say it often but I," He paused, taking a breath before continuing. "I love you."
You shuffled over to him before pressing a kiss to his lips, your arms wrapping around his neck. His hands gently were placed onto your hips, letting the kiss deepen. You muttered between kisses; "I love you too." Your hand cupped his face before pressing a light kiss to his nose. "Go put that tree somewhere then come upstairs. I haven't seen you that much today."
"Well your favorite type of tree was difficult to find."
"I didn't think you'd bring me a tree?!"
"My wife deserves the best I can give her. Why would I give you flowers when I can bring you a tree?"
"Just get in the house."
He flew quickly to the backyard, forced the tree into the ground before making his way inside, standing before you.
"Did you take a liking to my gift?" He asked, feeling a slight bit of nervousness go over him.
"Not what I would ever expect but I will admit, it was cute. I did." You felt his arms wrap around you, picking you up and lifting you close to his chest.
"Do you want your very own planet too? Although, it may take some time if there's individuals living on it." Your face lifted away from his chest, giving him a confused look.
"That's a little much."
"Thought so."
A week later, he wanted to try more ways to show his love for you; which he decided to take you out on a date.
He had asked you if there was anywhere you wanted to go, which you had picked the aquarium. Thragg agreed and found one nearby.
The night before, Thragg had kept his arm wrapped around you while you made an attempt to sleep, his chest pressed against your smaller back.
"I love you." He mumbled, his lips pressing against your neck. "When I first saw you, a week after I came to Earth, I knew I wanted to make you my wife."
"Mm…yeah?"
"Yes my love, you've taught me everything about Earth. If you wanted my heart, I'd give it to you."
You laughed and hugged him, his hand moving to pull the blanket up and over the two of you. His lips pecked your forehead. "You are the best thing that has happened to me. I owe you the world, sweetheart."