A/N: This one took my a couple years to write even though it's short idk why, but my boy Nuada deserves all the affection the world has to offer. For the people who love him as much as I do, here you go and I hope you enjoy. (please reblog and comment)
You weren’t quite sure when your relationship with Nuada had shifted from acquaintances to friends and you were even more unsure when it had started teetering into something more than that. There were times in the past, over a year or so ago, that if you had gotten in the prince’s way he would have sneered or shoved past at just the mere sight of you. After all he hated humans, but you hadn’t done anything to personally offend him, so you couldn’t help but feel hurt.
Over time, you had become friends with his sister Nuala, they were complete polar opposites, she was so welcoming to the idea of friendship between an elf and a human. She couldn’t help reassuring you about her brother’s behavior. Ever since he had been arrested by the BPRD, thwarted in his plans to take the Earth back from the humans, he had been angry. Not just at himself but everyone around him, calling his own sister a traitor to her kind, attempting to fight the people who fed him and he would refuse even the littlest of comforts he received in his cell.
You couldn’t help feeling sorry for him. Yet, he relented and with some good behavior on his end, he was allowed to wander the grounds of the BPRD. Although this did include putting an ankle monitor on him in case of any attempts of escape. Which, you suppose, is why they assigned his bedroom right next to yours.
Months had passed, trust had been gained, missions had been successful and a sort of bond had formed. You dared to think he would call you his friend. Sometimes you even spent time together casually but you blamed it on boredom and the fact that his sister spent most of her time with her boyfriend, Abe.
But there were moments when you would wonder, if he felt any sort of affection towards you, platonic or otherwise. At the time it didn’t really matter which, as long as Nuada saw you as a friend and never again as an enemy. It would mean all the world (and more) to you if he did.
What plagued you day in and day out was the fact that you were absolutely smitten with him. Yet he was practically immortal. You were a mere speck in comparison to the nebula of possibility that was, and is, him.
The future was an endless sea.
It’s why it’s so goddamn unpredictable.
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Being a water witch, you had no idea what the future had in store for you.
It’s why battles were so scary...why you tried so hard.
Why you fought for the people you loved.
So when Nuada and Nuala joined your small and disjointed family you learnt one thing. Protect both of them at all costs.
That night you had a nightmare, a horrifying yet somehow true one.
Nuala took her life just to save the rest of the world from Nuada’s tyranny.
It was poetic.
But it scared the ever living shit out of you.
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“Y/N PLEASE WAKE UP!”
So when you awoke to Nuada practically shouting your name...you didn’t know what to think.
“...are you alright?” Maybe it was the way he phrased it or how much you wanted to hear his voice. But you were in pieces the moment you opened your eyes.
As you cried yourself to sleep all you could hear were his kind words as he wrapped around you in the softest kind of way. Despite what everyone believed, when he wanted to be...he was a total softy
Especially for you…
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You weren’t entirely sure what the dream was about now.
Yet somehow...all of that had led to this.
“You really stayed with me all night?” Confusion laced your tone.
“Of course.” his eyebrows scrunched together like it was the most simple answer in the world. As if he would ever choose to do the opposite. The notion caused your chest to fill with a warmth you had never known before. You were acutely aware of the feelings that had been bubbling to the surface, whether they were mutual was a whole other thing.
Although a friend would stay until you fell asleep. Nuada had stayed with you all night, even when you were asleep, protecting you from the constant fear of nightmares that plagued your psyche.
He was something you had never known. Eyes fluttering shut, you savored the feeling that crept into your heart. The prince must have assumed you had fallen back asleep because soon afterwards he placed a chaste kiss upon your brow. You couldn’t help the soft gasp that escaped your lips. He stilled beside you, tense and dare you say, afraid?
It felt like the atmosphere had drastically changed from soft and comforting to something charged with unknown answers. A question pressed into your tongue, begging to be asked.
“Nuada...do you care about me?” It wasn’t what you wanted to say but it was the closest you were going to get.
“...yes.” His hesitance was obvious but you weren’t going to point it out.
“Good...I care about you too.” You had to see the look on his face, but nuzzling into his neck just made the whole scenario more warm. Everything just felt right.
“Y/N?” A moment of silence passed before you hummed against his throat. “I think...I think I’m falling in love with you.”
It was your turn to still, your breathing ceased at the confession. Was this real? Maybe last night you had been killed in your sleep and this was some form of heaven. This was so unexpected...gods above, you haven’t said anything!!!
“Nuada-” you started, raising yourself onto your forearms, glancing into his eyes before he turned away from you.
“It’s alright if you don’t feel the same. I just- wanted you to know. It’s been weighing on me...I’ve never felt so deeply for someone before and it...it scared me.” Another confession, although this one made your heart still with empathy. You knew what he had been feeling because you had been going through the same thing all this time!
You knew you had to say something before he retreated to his quarters. Lifting a hand, you rested it against his back, only barely feeling the jittery heartbeat through his undershirt.
“Nuada...I’m falling in love with you too.” You breathed. So certain and yet so fearful.
It was a fragile walk over a tightrope. You were on the verge of steadiness or falling.
But falling into what exactly?
Nuada moved, your eyes fluttered as you met his gaze. He was staring right into your soul, you felt him looking at every single part of yourself. The warmth spread from your chest, down through your arms and legs. You felt like you’d just drank hot chocolate. Was he really capable of making you feel all this with one look?
Yes.
This time, it was you who moved closer, hoping he understood your intentions. Your gaze formed a question. His brow softened and his breath stuttered in his chest. Was Nuada…nervous?
Your hand fell to rest against his heart, it was thundering away. He was a nebula alright, but even that nebula held its own astrology of emotion. It went without saying that you had to be gentle with one another.
“Nuada?” Breaking the silence felt so right…you wanted to hear his voice.
“Yes, my starlight?”
Starlight.
“Can I-” the sentence died in your throat.
His expression gave away that he was on the edge of his seat, eagerly awaiting your question.
“Can I kiss you?”
There. You asked him.
“I…I would be honored. Yes.” You beamed, Nuada smiled in response. His smile was so beautiful. You yearned to cause every different kind of smile upon his face.
Leaning in, you let out an airy laugh as his grin matched your own. You had never seen him smile so widely and freely before.
It was the most beautiful thing you had ever seen.
Taking the final leap, your lips met his and you melted into his embrace. His lips glided against yours, shy as he pressed into you. Being bold you decided to open your mouth slightly and let his bottom lip fall between yours, gently sucking it into your mouth.
He groaned in response.
Your heart practically stopped at the sound.
Quickly, you climbed on top of him, invested in giving him all of your attention and affection.
He broke the kiss for a split second as he took in your position on his lap. He seemed startled before he reached out for your lips once more.
The kiss grew heated as you practically devoured him. He had become your oxygen, he was far more addictive than oxygen anyway.
“I love you.”
Even though Nuada had confessed his affections for you, your heart stilled again as you awaited his response. It had slipped out in the heat of the moment and you felt regret for not waiting longer…but then
“I love you too Starlight.”
Tears filled your eyes at the sight of his honest smile, he was the happiest you had ever seen him. Because of you.
“Nuada…you’re killing me.” you laughed, pressing your lips to his once more.
“My love, I need you to know right now…if I begin courting you I have every intention of spending the rest of my life with you.”
You pulled away from him.
“Nuada…you can’t spend the rest of your life with me.” Your heart practically broke as you said this.
“Why not?” His brow scrunched.
Did he…did he honestly forget?
“Nuada…I’m mortal, remember?” The tears began to spill from your eyes for a completely different reason now.
His face fell as his heart caught up with his mind…the reality of what you two had fallen into.
Nuada had fallen in love with a human. One who could easily spend the rest of her life with him, but he could not do the same.
“Nuada…I would be honored to become your spouse one day, don’t get me wrong. I understand if this puts you off being with me…the fact that I will die one day and you will just keep going. But if I’m being completely honest, I want you to keep going.” You smiled softly, placing a hand on his cheek.
Your heart broke when you saw the tears filling his eyes.
“Why?”
You gave him an honest yet pained smile in return.
“Because if we had children you’d be able to stick around for them when I can’t.”
You watched in awe as hope filled his eyes once more.
“You…would wish to have children with me?” He asked tentatively, unsure of your answer.
“Of course…I love you Nuada, I want to be with you always and raise a family with you if you are willing?”
The smile on his face was all the answer you needed as he spun you back onto the bed, covering your face and neck in feather-light kisses.
“Y/N, I would be honored not only to become your spouse but also the father of your children…I wish for nothing less.”
Your heart mended itself before it burst. You couldn’t remember if you had ever been this happy.
“Nuada, my heart is yours. Forever.” You declared.
“Forever? Forever is a mighty long time my love.” He advised, clearly well versed in how long ‘forever’ felt.
“My heart is yours for as long as you shall live…and forever after that.” You sighed, skimming your hand down his face.
“...my heart will always be with you Y/N.” Nuada confessed before leaning down, sealing his promise with a soul melting kiss.
You couldn’t wait to start the rest of your life with him.
Author’s Note: Finally writing for my absolute favorite of all time. I apologize if this is short but at least it’s something. If you want me to expand on any of these headcanons and turn them into oneshots, my inbox is open for suggestions.
Warnings/tags: 18+ MDNI, fem! reader is implied but no description of reader, very brief mention of pregnancy (nobody is getting pregnant, don’t worry), teretophillia (not sure if it actually applies but I’m tagging just in case), based on movie Abe, brief reference to The Shape of Water because why not?, not beta read
Word count: 1.7k
A = Aftercare (what they're like after sex)
Abe is the sweetest. He won’t leave your side unless it’s to get you something, whether it be water or maybe a rag to clean you off. He’s very adamant about checking in on you, making sure you’re okay.
B = Body Part (what's their favorite body part of yours)
He loves your hands. He loves to feel them on his skin, loves to hold them, and thanks to his powers it’s a way for the two of you to connect not just physically, but mentally as well.
C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)
For the longest time, Abe wouldn’t cum inside of you. Usually, he would pull out and cum on your stomach. But if you ask him to cum anywhere else, he’s happy to oblige. However, he can be reluctant about cumming inside you if you have the ability to become pregnant. It’s not that he wouldn’t enjoy finishing inside (he absolutely would), he’s a bit apprehensive about the idea of being a father. But that’s a different conversation for a different day.
D = Dirty Secret (a dirty secret of theirs)
Although exhibition is not really his thing, he has an ongoing fantasy about eating you out in the B.P.R.D. library, right on the steps beside his tank. Unfortunately, that’s most likely not happening. The library/office is a room with heavy foot traffic and the risk of getting caught is far too high, and Abe isn’t keen on the idea of either of you being walked in on during a moment like that, but he still thinks about it.
E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they're doing)
Abe had basically no sexual experience when he met you, but he’s an incredibly fast learner. He was extremely shy in the beginning (he still is somewhat) but he very quickly got the hang of what he was doing.
F = Favorite Position (this goes without saying)
Missionary: A classic by all means and one of Abe’s favorites. He simply enjoys seeing you and this is one of the best positions to do just that.
Cowgirl: He loves having you on top. He enjoys watching you, enjoys how deep he is and good it feels.
The Lotus: Another variation of having you on top. He prefers this position over all. He loves being so close to you, holding you tight as you sit on cock, legs wrapped around him. There’s something so intimate about it and it’s truly one of his favorites
Spooning: After long missions where you both are tired but still need each other, this is usually the go to. He loves being pressed against you, holding up your leg so he can push inside of you.
G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)
Abe is usually more on the serious side. He can be humorous but in the moment he isn’t too often.
H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)
Abe doesn’t have any hair on any part of his body. He’s smooth over his entire body.
I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment, intimately/romantically speaking?)
Abe is incredibly romantic. Sex is very intimate for him, there’s nothing casual about it. Abe will worship you from head to toe and praise you the entire time. He’s constantly whispering, mumbling about how much he loves you. He’s meticulous and caring and he’s not afraid to show it.
J = Jack Off (masturbation headcanon)
Abe doesn’t masturbate often, the main reason being that he doesn’t often have the urge to, especially when he has you. That’s not to say he hasn’t. There have been moments when you would be on a mission for days or weeks with Liz, and he would find his hand drifting at the thought of you while you were gone.
K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)
Abe is on the more vanilla side but there are a couple that really get him going:
Praise: Praise drives Abe crazy. It truly gets him going. He loves giving it and he loves receiving it even more. Hearing you moan his name, telling him what a good job he’s doing, etc. is a guarantee way to make him melt.
Shower sex: I feel like this goes without saying. Being in water feels natural to Abe and he quite enjoys being with you like that. Alternatives include baths, pools, larger bodies of water, etc.
L = Location (favorite places to do it)
Abe’s two favorite places are the bedroom (more specifically your bedroom) or in water. He enjoys the bedroom because it’s private. Although he has a few fleeting exhibitionist fantasies, he prefers privacy. And he enjoys places with water because he feels in his element. Pools, bathtubs, showers…all fun options. If he can entice you into the water he would be very happy.
M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)
Sometimes the smallest things can get him going. Something as simple as seeing you reading, deep in focus makes him want to tilt your head up and kiss you. Sometimes your own feelings get him going by accident when you hold his hand or touch him, forgetting momentarily that he can read you.
N = No (something they won't do)
He absolutely won’t hurt you. He’s not into it and can’t stand to cause you any pain. As mentioned before, he’s also not into anything that can potentially be public (minus the occasional fantasy here and there).
O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)
Although he enjoys receiving, he definitely has a preference for giving. He quite enjoys it actually. He finds it extremely intimate and he would stay between your legs for hours if you let him.
P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)
Abe likes to take things slow for the most part. He loves to take his time. But sometimes, on the extremely rare occasion, the two of you have a quickie, he can be both fast and rough.
Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)
He’s not against quickies, but they’re not his favorite thing. He’d rather not to be completely honest. Sure, it can be enjoyable but he likes to take his time and enjoy you.
R = Risk (are they up to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)
Abe is not usually a big risk taker, not when it comes to sex at least. But he is open to trying new things, especially if you ask.
S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)
Abe has great stamina, especially if he’s fresh out of his tank or better yet, having sex in water. He can usually go for multiple rounds. But if he’s been out of water for a long time his stamina isn’t as good. As for how long he can last, it’s a decent amount of time unless it’s been a while since the last time the two of you had sex. If it’s been a while he tends to be more sensitive.
T = Toy (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)
Abe doesn’t own toys but he’s not against them. He understands why they can be useful and he’s even open to using them on you if you want. He’s not too open to the idea of them being used on him but he might be if he’s introduced to them slowly.
U = Unfair (how much do they like to tease?)
Teasing isn’t something he does often. There have been moments where he would make some sly comments when the two of you are on long missions together (earpieces disconnected obviously) but besides that, he doesn’t tease often.
V = Volume (how loud are they, what sounds do they make, etc.?)
Overall, Abe isn’t very loud when having sex. And his volume fully depends on where and when you’re having sex. Your bedroom at the B.P.R.D. is mostly soundproofed, so Abe makes more noise in there. Moaning, soft whispers, a couple of grunts here and there. But there have been times when the two of you had to be quiet, like when the two of you found yourself having sex in the shower of a hotel room on a mission. Nobody was going to come in, but there was a possibility of other agents hearing. In moments like that, Abe has a lot of self-control and can be nearly silent if needed.
W = Wild Card (a random headcanon for the character)
Although he doesn’t masturbate often, when he does he can be extremely needy, especially if he’s been away from you for an extended period of time. He’ll whine and whimper as he thrusts into his hand, imagining how good it would feel with you on top of him.
X = X-Ray (what's going on under those clothes)
I imagine Abe Sapien’s anatomy being a lot like the Creature from the Shape of Water. Upon first glance, there appears to be nothing there, just a mound of skin. But when aroused, the area (a slit) opens up and a cock comes out. It’s smooth, average girth, somewhat naturally lubricated, and matches the blue tones of his skin, getting darker the closer to the tip. It’s larger than you expected it to be the first time, around 8 inches give or take when fully erect.
Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive)
It’s what he would consider average, sometimes teetering towards the lower side. Abe has moments of high and low libido. Although he does enjoy sex, it’s not often on his mind. But when it is on his mind he’s guaranteed to make you feel good.
Z = Zzzzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)
Not quickly at all. Abe doesn’t fall asleep easily outside of his tank. But he does love to cuddle with you afterwards, loves having you fall asleep on his chest. But he’s often wide awake, watching over you and holding you close as you sleep.
