Hunter - SFW Alphabet
prompt: sfw alphabet featuring the reader dating Hunter from The Bad Batch :] list by @.the-coldest-goodbye here! pairing: Hunter x Reader Words: 2k requested: no
A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
Hugs and kisses. It sounds simple but then, he can be a simple man. He especially loves to hold you from behind and press his face to your head, or brush his lips down your shoulder.
B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)
Oh, he’s a parent friend, all the way. He’s got the most common sense between you two and may stare at you frustratedly if you ask for his advice and then immediately go and ignore it. He doesn’t like seeing you put yourself in danger for him, but naturally that rule doesn’t apply to himself when it comes to you. You’d become friends after being paired up on several missions together; it’s hard for him to let others come close after years of bullying, but for you, he’s willing to risk it.
C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)
Cuddling is his favorite activity by far. Being pressed against you lets him drown out the noise of his nightmares and ground himself in the present. With you, he’s loved, he’s safe, he’s cared for. It’s a feeling he’ll always cherish and be grateful for when you two get a chance to cuddle.
D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)
At first he doesn’t; he’s a soldier, through and through. The destruction of the Republic forces him to confront his new reality however, and through the months, he grows weary and longs for a life of his own without the threat of further pain and misery. Pabu showed him what life could be, and he hasn’t stopped thinking about it since. He’s fine enough at cleaning and absolutely terrible at cooking, but he’s willing to put in the effort for you.
E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)
He’d take them to a secluded spot away from prying eyes and be gentle but honest. No matter the reason for the breakup, he would always hold a soft spot in his heart for the time you spent together. Things may get awkward on missions, but he’d do his best to be impartial in his decisions.
F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)
At first he’s scared; every day he chances death, why would anyone want to tie themselves to that? It isn’t until you remind him that tomorrow is promised to none that he changes his mind on the matter. He’ll even get Tech or Echo to help him figure out your ring size so he can start shopping around shortly after your conversation.
G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
Very, in both ways. Omega dulled his harsh edges and helped him learn how to be more emotionally intelligent and available, traits he quickly comes to realize are valuable in a life partner.
H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)
Any physical contact is a win in his book. He’s constantly pulling you into his side with an arm around your lower back, or resting with it across your shoulders, or putting his chin on your head. Hunter tries his hardest to memorize all the little moments where you instigated a hug. His hugs are tight and unyielding, but not in an overbearing way. You feel perfectly protected from anything and everything when he holds you.
I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)
Not until after a mission where you almost died. You ran upstairs in pursuit of a target, only to get shot in your armor and knocked down by a couple of assailants hiding in the room. The target got away, but not before setting the building on fire with you trapped inside. Hunter was able to get you out, but only just barely in time, and you had to spend weeks recovering at a Republic base from the physical and mental trauma. That experience made something finally click in his head, and those three words were the first thing you heard when you woke up.
J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)
He doesn’t really get jealous easily; he feels very secure in your guys’ relationship. He’ll absolutely be overbearingly protective at times, especially in unfamiliar cities or bars, but he trusts you to be faithful just as he will.
K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
His lips are always a little rough and chapped, no matter how many times you slip lip balm into his pockets or put it on your own mouth in hopes of transferring the product. There are small grooves and indents from the countless times an explosion has sent him skidding across the ground, and eventually you’ve memorized the placement and details of each one. He loves kissing your eyes, the space between your brows, your nose, the corner of your mouth. And god, he loves when you kiss the edge of his jaw, the buried mark of his inhibitor chip, the pulsepoint of his neck, his chest.
L = Little ones (How are they around children?)
We’ve all seen The Bad Batch. He loves children, and it grows each day he has Omega. Though between you and him, if you’re happy with a few extra underfoot, he is more than willing to oblige. He’s happy living without though, if that isn’t in your cards for whatever reason.
M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)
Lazy when he doesn’t have work. He takes his time watching you wake up, sometimes opting for a peck or a tickle if you’re taking too long for him. He’ll make you some coffee and the two of you can sit and read together in bed.
N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)
He’s usually pretty exhausted by the time night rolls around, but he always gets a second wind when he sees you. He loves being able to steal quiet moments away with you, and he’s not terribly picky about how you two spend them, though he certainly has a few ideas on what could be done.
O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)
You take a shot for him in the heat of battle. That was the moment that he could recognize being the reason behind his guarded nature dropping around you, the moment you showed him with action rather than words that you were serious about seeing him as an equal and being there to cover his back. You two have shared many hushed conversations late at night in a cockpit while traveling through hyperspace.
P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)
Depends. With you? Very rarely. He trusts you wholly, but that doesn’t mean he won’t get upset if you do something stupid and put yourself at risk. When it comes to others outside of his squad? Pretty quickly. He doesn’t have a lot of tolerance for “regs” beyond the ones he’s worked with such as Rex and Cody, and that distaste usually extends out to other species who come off as hostile or abrasive from the start.
Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)
Hunter knows that every battle, every trip, may very well be his last, so he works hard to commit every part of you to memory. Your smile, the way you smell, how your eyes light up at seeing your favorite meal after waking up. He’s a bit obsessed with it actually, to the point where he panics if he realizes he forgot some small detail. He’s started writing them down now to prevent it from happening again.
R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
Your first kiss. Cheesy, sure, but everything about the moment felt so right in a way that nothing else before ever had. His sharpened senses were focused solely on you, to the point where he didn’t hear the whooping of Wrecker in the background or the begrudging exchange of credits between Crosshair and Echo. For that moment, nothing in the world existed except the two of you.
S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
Does it even need to be asked? He watches over you like a hawk. Sometimes you have to fight to get out from under him when he rolls on top of you in his sleep. You’re well trained for sure, but somehow that just isn’t enough for him. He trusts you to cover him and be a strong partner in all walks of life, though, so at least you have that going for you. He knows that you’ll keep watch when he needs to focus on something and can hold your own when he’s down.
T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)
Nothing much at first, maybe a small gift that can fit in your palm or an extra kiss for a special date on the calendar. It isn’t until Suu and Cut politely inform him that this won’t be enough for long that he realizes he should do more, and that he actually wants to do more. Hunter spirals rapidly down the affection-showing-hole, ensuring that each gift and date is better than the last.
U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
He can dog on during missions and get tunnel-visioned on his objective despite his body burning to rest and recover. He practically has to be wrestled down each time, and now the whole squad keeps a closer eye on him after that one time where he tried to run with a broken kneecap. His stubbornness triumphs the overwhelming pain each time.
V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)
Not terribly. He is quite fond of his hair though, which he will never admit to anyone but you has been styled after a character in an action movie he saw once. The bald spot where his inhibitor chip was removed was extremely embarrassing for him, opting to keep the bandana on at all times when anyone was around. It took a lot of convincing and waiting for some hair to grow back for him to be comfortable letting you see him like that.
W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
One hundred percent. He’s hollowed out without you, an aching void yearning for your touch and warmth. If he could, he’d stay in bed all day mourning your loss.
X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
He has a very serious and strict hair care routine that he does his best to stick to even when out in the wilderness. How else do you think his hair stays so shiny and strong?
Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)
Someone who doesn’t see the value in teammates and believes themself to be a “lone wolf” of sorts. Everyone on his squad has skills spanning multiple subjects, yes, but they also have something they specialize in. No one person can do it all alone, and someone so cocky as to claim that they’re the one who can isn’t very appealing to him.
Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)
He complains about how dry his mouth can be in the mornings and how Wrecker’s snoring occasionally wakes him up. You don’t have the heart to tell him that he’s hearing his own snoring and should probably invest in a CPAP machine or something similar.