Mantis Headcanons
Mantis x GN! Reader
Meeting, confession, and relationship headcanons
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When people think about the time stream entanglement collapsing, most don't also think about meeting a new romantic partner alongside it. You guys just got lucky.
There are many chances within the lore for the two of you to have met. Within the Collectors museum, Klyntar, K'un-Lun, Wakanda, take your pick. Either way, she's more than head over heels for you.
For an empath, she's very trusting, and her gorgeous face and the way she smiles at you doesn't help. It's easy to feel comfortable around her, and she could say the same for you.
A rhythm develops quickly between the two of you, one where you both watch and take care of the other. No matter what your role would be in the fight, she's by your side to help, and she doesn't need to look to know you're doing the same.
That being said, it's very obvious she has a crush on you. Her boosts always go towards you first in battle, she's always checking on you afterwards for injury, during resting periods she's resting herself against your side as an impromptu pillow.
The way she allows herself to be vulnerable with you in a way she doesn't even show the Guardian's very often. It almost makes them jealous.
Poking around feelings is not what she does, and she's always in tune with how she's feeling. She knows she loves you, and she hopes you return the feelings.
Confession is the next step after acknowledging her feelings, obviously. So here she is, with you, wherever in the universe you find yourselves next. Her hand tenderly on yours, a blush in her face as she tries to find the right words.
Man, talking about her feelings has never been so difficult before. Why do you make her so nervous? Her heart feels like it's about to jump right out of her and fall onto your lap.
Eventually, she word vomits it all out, and she's never been so nervous in her life. She's always been so sure of things.
Luckily, she doesn't have to feel anxious for long, because you're taking her hands in yours and reciprocating the feelings. It's a moment that will stay in her memory forever. Everything you said, the way you looked, even the smells of the surrounding area. If it were a scene in a show, flowers would be blooming behind you from her point of view.
And thus starts a romantic relationship with Mantis. She does her best to make the most of the situation, so what if the universe is collapsing? Let's go on a picnic, okay?
She loves taking you out, showing you things. Especially if it's nature. She always picks a flower or leaf up from off the ground and offers it to you as a token of her affections, it's adorable. And yes, you will be keeping every one and hanging them to dry and preserve.
It's a nice relationship, a good relationship. Communication is easy, even without her empathic powers. Issues that may arise are taken care of, and even if that wasn't the case both of you know a fight won't be what breaks you up.
And of course, the Guardians welcome you into their team as an honorary member- after Rocket interrogates and threatens you a little, it's his way of caring for Mantis. You get a cute little patch that probably matches everyone else somewhere, and Mantis lets you crash in her bunk on the Milano.