Headcanons for how the Peaky blinders (tommy john arthur and michael and anyone else you want) react to seeing a man annoying their girlfriend? maybe even getting handsy after she told him no? i neeeed some protectivenessđ
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âžâ§âË â â female reader. no description of features. no mentions of size, race or age
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You're nestled in the dimly lit corner of the Garrison Pub, the air thick with cigarette smoke and the low hum of conversations. Tommy's arm is draped casually over the back of your chair, his fingers occasionally brushing your shoulder in that possessive yet subtle way he has. The evening has been pleasantâsipping whiskey, sharing quiet words amid the chaos of Birmingham's underbellyâuntil this stranger saunters over, reeking of cheap ale and overconfidence. He leans too close to you, ignoring Tommy entirely, and starts with a slurred compliment that quickly turns into persistent chatter. "Come on, love, just one dance," he insists, his eyes lingering too long on your form.
You politely decline, your voice firm but measured, not wanting to escalate things in Tommy's presence. But he doesn't take the hint. His hand reaches out, grazing your arm in a way that's far too familiar, his fingers lingering despite your clear "no" and the way you pull back. The touch sends a shiver of discomfort through you, and you glance at Tommy, whose blue eyes have already darkened like storm clouds rolling in.
Tommy doesn't react immediately. That's not his style. He takes a slow drag from his cigarette, exhaling a plume of smoke that curls lazily into the air. "Oi," he says, low and even, but with an edge that could slice glass. The man turns, finally noticing Tommy, and his bravado falters under that piercing gaze.
"You've got two choices here," Tommy continues, his Birmingham accent thick and unyielding. "You can apologize to the lady and walk away with all your teeth intact. Or you can keep pushing your luck, and I'll make sure you regret every second of it." He doesn't raise his voice; he doesn't need to. The threat hangs in the air, backed by the weight of the Shelby name and the legends that surround it. The man's hand drops from your arm as if burned, his face paling. He mumbles something incoherentâan apology, perhapsâand stumbles back, disappearing into the crowd like a rat fleeing the light.
Tommy turns back to you then, his expression softening just a fraction as he slides his hand to yours under the table, squeezing gently. "You alright?" he asks, his voice quieter now, meant only for you. You nod, and he pulls you closer, his arm wrapping around your shoulders protectively. For the rest of the night, no one else dares approach. Tommy's presence is a shield, his love a quiet fortress. Later, as you leave the pub together, he murmurs in your ear, "No one touches what's mine," and you know he means itânot just as possession, but as a vow to keep you safe in this brutal world he navigates.
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Arthurâs laugh is booming across the pub when the creep sidles up, slurring compliments that turn sour when you brush him off. You step back, firm: âBack off.â He doesnât. His hand grabs your arm, fingers digging in like heâs testing how far he can push.
Arthurâs on him before the man finishes his next breath. One second heâs halfway across the room, the next heâs got the bastard by the throat, slamming him into the bar so hard the bottles rattle. âYou put hands on her?â Arthurâs voice is a growl, all gravel and fury. His fist cocks back, then stopsâinches from the manâs face. Not because heâs calm. Because heâs deciding how much to break.
He leans in, nose to nose. âYou ever touch a woman who says no again, Iâll feed you your own teeth.â Then he lets goâjust long enough for the man to think itâs overâbefore driving a fist into his gut. The stranger doubles over, wheezing. Arthur hauls him up by the collar, dragging him toward the door. âOut. Before I decide you donât need legs.â
He kicks the man into the street, then turns back to you, chest heaving. The rage drains from his eyes the second they land on you. He cups your face, gentle despite the blood on his knuckles. âDid he hurt you?â His voice cracks, raw. You shake your head. He pulls you into his chest, arms like iron bands, muttering into your hair, âNo one touches you. No one.â Later, heâll pace, restless, until you pull him down beside you and trace the scars on his hands. Only then does he still.
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Johnâs halfway through a story, gesturing wildly with a pint in hand, when the idiot leans over you at the bar, his hand sliding down your back like heâs got a right. âPiss off,â you snap, shoving his arm away. He grins, drunk and stupid, and grabs your wrist.
Johnâs there in a heartbeat, pint abandoned, chair clattering. He doesnât grab the manâhe moves him. One hand on the back of the neck, the other twisting the offending arm until the manâs on his knees, face pressed to the sticky floor. âYou deaf, mate?â Johnâs voice is light, almost cheerful, but his eyes are cold. âShe said no. Thatâs a full sentence.â
The man whimpers. John leans down, mock-whispering, "Touch my girl again, and it'll be your last mistake," he hisses, his voice low and dangerous, the Shelby edge cutting through. He releases the man, who gasps and retreats, muttering curses as he flees.
John turns to you, his expression shifting to concern as he checks you over. "You okay, darlin'? He didn'tâ" You shake your head, and he pulls you into a hug, his hands rubbing your back soothingly. "Good. No one messes with you."
The playfulness returns soon after; he drags you for a dance, spinning you until you're laughing, but his grip is a tad tighter, his eyes watchful. It's John's wayâprotecting you with a mix of charm and ferocity, ensuring the night ends on a high note, just the two of you against the world.
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Finn's holding your hand as you weave through market stalls, his youthful energy infectious as he points out trinkets and steals kisses when no one's looking. He's grown into his role in the family, but with you, he's still that sweet, eager boy trying to prove himself.
You've been steady for a while now, and he treats you like you're the center of his universe. But then this older chap, clearly a few pints in even at midday, spots you browsing fabrics and decides to make his move. "Pretty thing like you shouldn't be alone," he slurs, stepping too close.
"I'm not alone," you reply coolly, gesturing to Finn who's just a few steps away haggling over apples. But the man persists, his hand brushing your shoulder as he leans in. "Just a chat, love." You pull away sharply. "No, thank you."
Finn hears the edge in your voice and turns, his face hardening as he sees the man's hand hovering near you. He's not as seasoned as his brothers, but the Shelby blood runs hot in him. "Hey! Back off," Finn shouts, pushing through the crowd to stand between you and the man. His fists clench at his sides, his stance protective despite his slighter build. The man laughs dismissively, "Run along, kid", and reaches past Finn toward you again.
That's when Finn snaps. He grabs the man's arm, twisting it back with surprising strength honed from years of family scraps. "She said no, you prick!" Finn growls, his voice deeper than usual, echoing his brothers' intimidation. The man winces, trying to pull free, but Finn holds firm, his free hand balling into a fist. "Touch her again, and I'll make you wish you hadn't." There's a fire in his eyes, a determination to protect what's his, even if it means escalating.
The man backs down, yanking his arm away and slinking off with a glare. Finn exhales shakily, turning to you with wide eyes. "Are you alright? Did he hurt you?" His hands hover over you, checking without touching until you nod. Then he pulls you into a tight embrace, his heart pounding against yours. "I won't let anyone do that to you," he promises, his voice earnest.
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Michaelâs playing cards, cool and collected, when the man leans over you at the bar, his hand sliding up your thigh under the pretence of reaching for a drink. âNo,â you say, loud and clear, slapping his hand away. He smirks, persisting.
Michael doesnât stand. He unfurls. One moment heâs dealing cards, the next heâs beside the man, hand clamped on his shoulder with a grip like a vice. âYouâre done,â he says, voice silk over steel. He doesnât raise it. He doesnât need to. The man tries to shrug him off; Michaelâs fingers dig in until the stranger winces.
He leans in, close enough to whisper. âYou see that ring on her finger? Thatâs mine. You see the way sheâs looking at you? Thatâs disgust. Learn the difference.â Then, with a smile that doesnât reach his eyes, he shoves the man back, hard enough to send him sprawling into a table. Glasses shatter but Michael doesnât flinch.
He turns to you, expression softening. âYou alright, darling?â His hand cups your cheek, thumb brushing your lip. He kisses you slow, deliberate, right there in front of everyoneâlike heâs erasing the manâs touch with his own. Later, heâll make sure the bastardâs banned from every Shelby establishment in Birmingham. Quietly. Efficiently.
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The bakery in Camden Town is quieter than usual, the scent of fresh bread mingling with the faint tang of rum from Alfie's office. You're perched on a stool, watching him bark orders at his men with that gruff charm.
But one of his newer workers, bold or stupid, doesn't know the boundaries. He approaches you while Alfie's distracted, his flirtations crude. "Fancy a walk, pet?" he says, and when you refuse, his hand lands on your knee, squeezing despite your sharp rebuke.
Alfie's head whips around like a bull sensing danger. He lumbers over, his cane thumping against the floor, his beard twitching with barely contained rage. "Right, what's this then?" he rumbles, his voice a gravelly mix of Cockney and menace. The man straightens, but Alfie's already towering over him, eyes wild. "You think you can put your filthy mitts on my woman? After she told you no? Nah, mate, that ain't how it works 'round 'ere."
He doesn't touch the man at first; instead, he launches into a tirade, words tumbling out in a chaotic stream. "See, in my bakery, we got rules, yeah? Bread rises, dough kneads, and no oneâno oneâlays a finger on what's mine without losin' said finger. Or maybe more, dependin' on me mood."
The man backs up, stammering, but Alfie grabs his collar with one massive hand, lifting him slightly. "Apologize, yeah? Proper like, or I'll bake you into the next loaf and feed you to the ducks. Slowly."
The apology spills out, terrified, and Alfie shoves him toward the door. "Out! And don't come back unless you fancy a swim in the river." Turning to you, his ferocity melts into concern. "You alright, treacle? That wanker didn'tâ"
You reassure him, and he pulls you into a rough hug, his beard scratching your cheek. "Good. No one touches my girl." The afternoon shifts to him fussing over you with tea and stories, his protection a whirlwind of bluster and deep affection, ensuring you're safe in his unpredictable realm.














