With how energetic and extrovert Barley is there is no doubt that you two never get bored, he always has something to say, something silly to make you laugh or finding a way to relate whatever you were talking about/what was happening with something in his favorite game or even with mages
Of course, Barley never does it with bad intention and if he ends up talking so much at your side it is because you are willing to listen, he has always been someone talkative but the fact that you don't make faces or try to cut the conversation always encourages him to continue talking, even if he doesn't realize it he feels more and more attracted by you, becoming used to always think on you whenever he learns something new or has something to share and not only because you are his beloved partner
Bit by bit Barley starts to become more aware of the fact that you actually listen, you not just let him rant, you pay attention, you ask for him to clarify something you didn't fully understood and ask him to tell you more when something caught your attention, you even bring up a fact he told you once randomly in your conversation or with others like he normally does
It takes time but eventually he gets to realize how much attention you actually pay to him, he becomes more aware and start paying attention to those little hints you give that you are actually paying attention, getting stuck in his mind for a long time, replaying over and over again in his mind until he ask his mother if it isn't too strange for him to feel like you are the only one he could ever love like this and to wish to spend the rest of his days with
🗡️ So we all know how Barley is typically a bit of a reckless driver, right? Well, when it comes to you, he’s noticeably more cautious. Once he had to slam on the brakes and threw his arm out in front of you, despite the fact you had a seatbelt on.
🗡️ He is always so encouraging, but also knows when sometimes you may be better off backing out. Sometimes you can’t make a bad day good and just need to quit. Either way, he’ll be there for you.
🗡️ Will sometimes make a scene if someone were to disrespect you, whether it be just calmly calling them out or chewing them out. He knows how it feels when those around you make you feel lesser, and he won’t stand for anyone giving you that kind of grief.
🗡️ The way he stares at you while you’re not looking. Just because you two are in an established relationship doesn’t mean he’ll stop doing it. On the contrary, in fact.
🗡️ Anxiety giving you a hard time? Never fear, your boyfriend (aka the optimistic voice of reason) is here to keep you grounded. (remember that scene where Ian almost fell into the bottomless pit and Barley helped him calm down? yeah, like that)
🗡️ He worries sometimes because he knows you’ve gotten way too good at keeping your issues locked up and hidden, but he won’t press because he wants you to talk about it on your own terms.
🗡️ This may sound cliche but idc at this point, Barley is the best hugger. We’ve seen how he uses his forearm musculature to restrain his mom and pick up his brother, so imagine how it would feel to have his arms wrapped around your middle, holding you close. One time he hugged you and your back popped.
🗡️ And speaking of his brother, it would mean so much to him if you made an effort to look out for Ian.
🗡️ Because he’s always so outspoken and lively, it hits a bit different when he talks soft and sweet to you.
🗡️ More than anything, Barley makes you feel seen and heard and never lets you forget your value. You’re never too much for him.
🗡️ Yes of course roughhousing is a regular thing. If he were being honest, he sometimes uses it as an excuse to hold you close. (despite not needing one)
🗡️ The first time you actually knocked him over, he felt himself fall even harder in love with you than he fell to the ground.
🗡️ According to Laurel, Barley has been known to run off sometimes, so I imagine that he’ll occasionally invite you out on little spontaneous roadtrips with him. Even if they’re just for the day.
🗡️ On said roadtrips, sometimes he’ll have you talk his ear off about whatever it is that you’re interested in to keep him from zoning out while driving. He likes hearing you yap.
🗡️ Sometimes he does need someone to lean on, especially when he opened up to you about his dad (especially his last memory of him) You needn’t really say very much, just hold him and be present.
🗡️ Barley is the boy who knows your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet, and even if he can’t give them all to you, it doesn’t matter because he took the time to get to know you as no one else does.
🗡️ One of, if not his favorite thing about you, if how brightly your heart’s fire burns when you get excited about something. He can see it behind your eyes. It’s funny how the fire in your heart wound up stealing his.
🗡️ He’s holding that line in his back pocket for when he eventually pops the question.
Onward: Imagine playing a board game with your boyfriend Barley Lightfoot, and getting competitive at it.
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A SNAKE AND A KNIGHT
Barley takes board games very seriously. That was one of the first things you learned when you began dating him.
He actually has a tall closet in his garage just for board games — most of them very Dungeons and Dragons-esque but he does own some others too, games that are supposed to be just about fun. And at first you played mainly those, because he didn’t immediately want to demolish you with his collection of strategy games.
But what he didn’t know was that you read a dozen rule books and studied strategies, so when he’d finally agree to take you as his opponent in one of his strategy games, you’d be ready to show your claws and take him down before he’d even properly settle his characters on the board.
His confidence was almost adorable that night. “Okay, remember that this game is not about luck. This is about strategy and respecting—”
You interrupted him. “The rulebook, yeah. I know. I read it a little last night.”
He was briefly surprised, but then nodded contently. “Good, then we won’t have to waste time on that.”
The game began, and not even ten turns later, you already stole one of his resources. He blinked, but then smiled. “Oh, that was good. Seems like you’re a natural, but you still made one mistake.”
You cocked your head. “And what was the mistake?”
He slid the resource back to his side of the board before he took a look at your character sheet with a smug grin, ready to point out the mistake you did, but ended up frowning. “Wait, you can’t have that much influence yet.”
“Well, I took the mountain path so yes, I can,” you corrected with a sweet smile. “I stole the troll’s key to the Halquet Cavern vault, which means the King gave me influence.” You slid the resource back to your side. “So I’ll take this back, thank you.”
Barley’s eyes switched between you and the board. “You’ve researched a bit more than just last night.”
You shrugged with a mocking pout. “Might have.”
He scoffed. “Oh, you’re a snake. Fine, I won’t play nice anymore.”
He cracked his knuckles and crouched, rolling the dice across the board and you smirked — this was exactly what you were waiting for.
Six turns later, his mouth dropped open as you rolled the dice and cast a spell on his knight, stunning him to stay in place for next two turns. “You can’t do that!”
“I can,” you snickered while moving your mage towards the inner corridors of the castle.
“Well, by rules you can, but what about your morals?” he grumbled.
“I have no morals if having them means I can lose,” you replied. “Your turn.”
He scowled, looking at the board. “You took over my tavern, you succeeded in turning the elves against me, and on top of it you have tamed Grimquills, the most feared griffin in the whole realm, that was supposed to be untameable. Whatever I will do, I will just drag myself deeper in trouble.”
You narrowed your eyes at him. “So… does that mean…?”
He nodded, slumping into his chair. “I will yield, abdicate and give you the throne to rule over the realm. Which means… you won.”
You blinked before throwing your arms up. “Yes!”
He pouted, crossing his arms. “Don’t think this is over, one day I will come back and reclaim the throne.”
You grinned at him. “Aw, Barley, don’t be such a sore loser.”
He shot you a look. “I’m not, I’ve just… never lost before.”
You cocked your head. “Well, I look forward to you trying to win again. But now, should we order some food and watch some good movie?”
He sighed. “Yeah. Whatever.”
You held yourself back from hopping to the living room. Sure, you knew you’d be a tough opponent to him, but you never once actually believed you’d win. But that just made it taste sweeter.
And Barley would get over it soon enough, when you were snuggled together on his couch at the latest.
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Can you do yandere Headcannons for Ian ligtfoot? Pls
Of course!
He's obsessive to a fault
He's not very good in the romance department, so he comes off awkward and nervous
He tries really hard to be normal, but he can't help it
Watches you from a distance. Sighs in bliss and draws hearts with your initials with his
Tries to approach you, but each time he always either backs out or he can't get his words out
You'll look over and see a classmate approach you. You recognize him, but you don't recall his name. He stops a few feet from you and you watch him expectedly. He opens his mouth to speak, but nothing comes out
"Uh- I... Hi," He awkwardly waves and you look at your friends. You look back at him and wave back
Before he can get a word out, someone calls your name and you have to leave. You apologize to the guy and tell him goodbye
He's disappointed, but it's the most you've spoken to him, so his disappointment is short lived
He approached you the next day, trying to conversate a little more, but he's still a little shy
100% a stalker, though he is nonchalant about it [Or at least he tries too]
Ian Lightfoot having a crush on you would include...
PAIRING: Ian Lightfoot x fem!reader
WARNINGS: bad grammar
CONTAINS: fluff
SONG: Out of My League - Fitz and The Tantrums
gif is not mine
-Daydreaming about you all the time!
-He is always so sweaty, shy and nervous when you get close to him, like hug him or when you put your hand on his shoulder/knee, but he loves it tho. He loves the feeling of warm you give him.
-He's always watching you, like stealing little glances at you or if someone making you uncomfortable.
-If he sees you're uncomfortable with anything or anyone he step right into it. -He tell the person to back off and after the person leave he realized what he did. -But when it comes to your protection, he doesn't hesitate even a second.
-He is also very insecure and jealous. Like he is jealous of other guys/girls because you are so beautiful and everyone wants to be with you. -Or most of people want you. You give some warm energy that everyone likes it.
-He's insecure because he feels like he's not good enough and that you deserve someone more confident, funny, popular, you know just the exact opposite of him.
-He is also little jealous of Barley even he knows Barley would never steal you away from him.
-He likes reading with you or to you. He likes studying with you, even though he doesn't pay attention to studying . His all attention is on you.
-He is always watching you with hearts in his eyes. When Barley sees him looking at you, he oats that Ian look like some cartoon character who is in love.
-Laurel sees that too. Even Bronco sees it. Everyone knows how much Ian loves you and you know it too. -But Ian still thinks you don't like him.
-He likes having movie nights with you.
-You find it cute when he stutter or when he blush.
-He loves you so so much and he doesn't know how to deal with those feeling because he never felt like this to anyone.
-He will stutter when he ask you to be his girlfriend. He is trying so hard to tell you, but we all know how awkward he is when he asks someone on something.
-He also stutter when he tells you 'I love you'. He knows it's normal but he really loves you A LOT and he wants to prove it to you no matter what.
Sorry guys for not posting, I'm kinda busy! I hope you like it.
Genre: fluff
Warnings: Ian is jealous
Summary: Ian is jealous, because you spend to much time with Barley.
Paring: Ian Lightfoot x magic fan! reader
Jealousy
Pov. Y/n
Me and Barley were playing this cool game that he have.
- HA! I'm going to win this again!
I did a little victory dance.
- I wouldn't be so sure Y/n..
He said with mischievous grin. Then he throw a spell at me.
- Ugh.. Come on! It was really close!
We laughed and continued the game.
Pov. Ian
I heard them laughing again. I was sitting on a sofa reading a book and trying to ignore this strange feeling I have in my chest. But it didn't work. I was reading the same page over and over again trying to understand what is writed there. After a while I just gave up and went to the bathroom to clean my mind. I was thinking about this for a while and then it hit me. I'm jealous.
- Okey Ian, just calm yourself. Everything is fine...
I said to myself and went back to the living room. I saw Y/n and Barley talking and laughing again.
- Hey! Umm... Y/n! Can we talk for a bit?
- Yes. What's up?
She said and ran up to me. We walked to my room and I closed the door behind us.
- Soo... What did you wanted to talk about-
I kissed her not wanting her to finish, but to feel her lips on my mines. She kissed back and put her hands on my shoulders playing with my hair. I was breathing heavily. She pulled away.
@itsme-starmunch its a bit short but i hope you like it! :-) -newty
insouciant (adj); free from worry, concern or anxiety
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Barley walks into your shared room where you'd been laying in bed on your phone, he sighs, slumping his shoulders. His eyes looked so tired.
"Hi," you say softly, looking at him from over your phone. "Hi," he replies in a grumble.
"You okay?" You ask in a gentle voice. He shakes his head, defeated.
"Work was rough?" You speak tenderly. He exhales deeply, nodding solemnly.
You pout slightly, placing your phone down onto the blanket beside you. You open your arms, doing a grabby motion to him, "C'mere."
He gives you a small smile, crawling onto the bed and flopping down on top of you. You let out a huff, smiling as you hear him giggle. He relaxes, resting his head on your chest.
You carefully take his beanie off and place it on your nightstand, then moving your hand to massage his scalp. Your other hand then moves to gently scratching his upper back, just barely touching.
You feel him physically deflate, like all of his pent up frustration just disappeared as he sighs. You smile down at him as his fingers wander tiredly along your outer thigh.
"Hey, how about we order in some takeaway? Pizza, chinese, your choice," He chuckles, humming positively in response.
"We can also watch a movie, I can run down to the store and buy some snacks. And this time, you can choose what we watch, yah?" You speak somberly.
Barley nods his head, "Yes to all of that, but can we just stay like this for now?" He looks up at you tiredly.
You nod your head gently, "Of course we can, teddy," you pet his hair, lovingly kissing the top of his head.
"Thank you, sweetness," he says gratefully, snuggling into you.
