Meeting and Dating Norman Bates
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- You and Norman meet when you stop to get a room at the motel. You’d been passing through the area, on your way back home from a bout of house hunting, when you figured that it was best to stop and get some rest instead of driving on for however long it may end up taking.
- You’d almost missed the stop, the lights on the sign were out and the only reason you’d noticed the place was because of the long line of doors in the middle of nowhere. So you’d had to turn around in the middle of the street to loop back around and pull into the parking lot.
- For a few moments, you assumed that you’d just pulled into an abandoned area; there were no other cars in the parking lot and no signs of life in the check in. You were just about to get back into your car when you heard the familiar sound of footsteps approaching.
- And there Norman is, in all of his nervously gorgeous glory, giving you a big, friendly smile and apologizing for the wait as he motions you into the office. The two of you make awkward small talk and he gives you your keys, showing you around your room as he stutters out different comments.
- Just as he’s about to leave, he invites you to have dinner with him and you agree, giving him a warm smile as you momentarily part ways.
- Soon after, you hear him arguing with his mother and feel a tremor of guilt for causing him so much trouble. When he returns with a tray of food, you apologize and he brushes it off, explaining that his mother is always like that and apologizing to you for having to hear her speak that way.
- You tell him that you understand, that you’d dealt with that sort of thing in your own family; or at one of your jobs, and that you admired him for being so dedicated to and willing to help her. That caused him to go quiet, a bashful sort of silence where he smiled at his feet and relished in the warm feeling in his chest.
- The two of you talked for quite some time, much later than you assumed you would and by the time you looked at the clock, you were shocked to see that you’d have only a few hours until you’d planned on getting up.
- When your eyes drifted to the clock, he glanced up as well and with a shy chuckle, he gave an “oh, I’m sorry. I’m really keeping you up late, aren’t I?”. He told you that he’d let you go and get some rest and on the way out, you told him that he didn’t have to worry and that you’d enjoyed speaking with him. The smile you gave him, combined with your sweet words, made his heart race and his knees all but buckle beneath him.
- He can’t stop thinking about you for the rest of the night, about how you’ll be gone in just a few hours, disappearing into the world like you never existed at all. It kills him, for some “unknown reason” it kills him and all he can do is sit there in a depressed puddle, watching the clock surge forward and grow closer to your inevitable departure.
- Anyone would be able to see what was going on, even his mother can’t deny it. He isn’t lustful, he’s in love, and from the words he defended you with after he came back from your dinner, she can tell that you aren’t like all the other girls who stopped at their little motel.
- So she takes matters into her own hands.
- She didn’t do anything too terrible, not when you consider what could have happened that night, she merely …toyed with your car a little. It was just a few minor tweaks, fixable things, but ones that weren’t likely to be fixed in a single day. So when you woke up the next morning, checked yourself out, got into your car, and put your keys into the ignition …nothing happened.
- Frowning, you tried starting it up again and as you did so, Norman made his way outside and stood next to your car door, doing his best not to look too happy and asking a polite “car troubles?”. You sighed but gave him a smile and said that you supposed so, asking if there happened to be a mechanic anywhere nearby.
- He pursed his lips and told you that he was afraid not before offering to take a look himself, telling you that he was used to fixing things up. You asked if he was sure and he gave you an adorable smile, assuring you that he was before opening your door for you and telling you not to worry.
- And just like that, you’re stranded at the motel and left with nothing else to do besides slowly fall for the handsome owner.
- You and Norman wind up spending a lot of time together. You keep him company throughout the day, help him with whatever you can and eat all your meals together. Its not hard to see that he likes you and its certainly not hard to like him back so you’re left waiting and hoping that he’ll make a move.
- During this time, he offers you a room at his place, knowing that you’ve been house hunting in the area and that that's the entire reason you were out there in the first place. It seems like the perfect deal so you ask if he’s sure before happily agreeing.
- It’s a little while after your cars fixed and you move in with him that the two of you share your first kiss.
- You were going up to bed and he’d walked you to your bedroom door, standing next to it with you while you finished your conversation. And he’s sat there, looking at and listening to you and thinking about how beautiful you are, and before you even realize it, he’s pressed his lips to yours.
- He pulls away quickly, stuttering and telling you that he’s terribly sorry while you quietly say that it’s alright. Before you can really assure him that you didn’t mind, he’s already gulping and saying a nervous goodnight, hurrying off to his own room to collapse against the door and curse at himself for being so stupid.
- A bit disappointed, you retreat to your own room and sit on your bed, wondering what the hell just happened but feeling giddy all the same.
- The next morning, as he’s cooking breakfast, you make your way over to his side like usual, waiting for him to turn and give you a beautiful smile and a good morning like he always does. When he does, you take his face in your hands and kiss him again yourself.
- After you pull away, you say a quiet good morning and grab your cup of coffee, leaving him frozen in place, flustered, and absolutely over the moon.
- The two of you don’t see a whole lot of people; given that you spend most of your time at the motel, but whenever you do, he always jumps to hold and touch you. He likes to make sure that people know that you’re together and he’s yearned to have a girl of his own for so long that he relishes doing all of the stereotypical couple things.
- Considering the life that he’s lived so far, he’s definitely pretty touch starved. And as much as he loves your affection, its definitely something that he’ll take a while to get used to before it stops making him nervous.
- His hand on your back/shoulder as he stands beside you, or his hands on your arms as he stands behind you; especially if you’re speaking to a man who’s attempting to get a room or if someone’s asking if you’re together.
- A lot of the time when you cuddle, he likes to lay his head on your chest and let you hold him. As much as he loves taking care of you, he needs a little comfort himself and having you cradle him in your arms is the perfect way to do it.
- Darling and dear are his go-to pet names, he desperately loves using them and hearing you refer to him just as intimately.
- Norman is always looking out for you first. He thinks it’s his job to take care of you: making sure you’ve eaten or drank something, that you get enough sleep and that you’re always as comfortable and as happy as can be.
- He wants to feel wanted, to feel like he’s your everything and that above all, you need him. Ask him to do something, open a jar, put up a shelf, run an errand, what have you. He just likes knowing that you rely on him and that he’s a person you trust and love enough to always turn to.
- And you, you try to take care of him in return, and boy does he love it. Having you dote on him makes him melt. He’s been alone for so long, took care of himself and his mother for so long that having someone take control and show him compassion is like a blessing.
- Trying to make yourself useful. You feel bad when he’s constantly running circles around you and doing everything before you can even notice that it has to be done; even if he insists that he wants to do it and tells you to just relax and enjoy yourself.
- Bringing him drinks when he’s working, usually gardening, and getting flowers in return; though he gifts you bouquets rather frequently for no real reason at all.
- He always tries to do something special for holidays and things like your anniversary or birthday. He just loves making you smile and showing you that he cares and that you’re incredibly important to him. He doesn’t understand why he wouldn’t do it.
- He’s aggressively polite: always trying to be decent, always doing his best to never make you uncomfortable, and always using good manners. They’re traits his mother instilled in him at a young age and they’re hard habits to break.
“Gosh, you look …well, you look amazing.”
- He loves hearing all about you and your life. He’s so happy whenever you share secrets or give him little tidbits of information about you. You could be the most boring person in the world and he’d still act like your stories are the most interesting he’s ever heard.
- He’s adorable witty and though he probably does it rather purposefully, it still makes you smile whenever he drops in humorous little comments here and there.
- Somewhat awkward and shy conversation. He’s not very used to company; especially the company of a pretty lady, so the start of your relationship will be full of it.
- On occasion, he’ll get terribly deep when he speaks with you; to the point where it gets almost frightening. It’s enough to make you wonder what’s going on in his head….
- He’s definitely a bit of a homebody: he doesn’t like going out and prefers staying in so the two of you find things to do to pass the time in the privacy of your own home.
- That being said, him being a homebody isn’t the only reason you don’t go out a lot, he also tries to keep you at home as much as possible for; in your eyes, no real reason at all. In actuality, he’s got a healthy dose of abandonment issues and he’s afraid you’ll run off on him if you get too many tastes of the world.
- Dancing together: whether it’s swaying in the kitchen or trying to learn the intricate steps from your favorite films; even though you’ve both got two left feet.
- Playing board games and doing puzzles.
- Listening to records after dinner.
- Cooking together or keeping him company as he cooks both your meals before the two of you sit and eat together.
- Sitting out on the porch or in the parlor together. Sometimes you talk, sometimes you do things together, and other times you just sit in a comfortable silence and get lost in your own activities and thoughts.
- Him playing the piano for you, or just hearing it from wherever you are in the house. It’s nice to be sitting and doing your own thing, only to hear a soft melody ring out from down the hall.
- Going to the diner in town on occasion.
- Normans got a bit of an oral fixation. It seems like he’s always chewing on something so if you’re ever hungry or want a piece of gum, you can rest assured that he’s got some and is willing to share. You also have a good idea of what to pick up for him if you ever want to surprise him with something from a shop you go to.
- Going to drive-ins and theaters. It’s one of the few things he likes to take you out for.
- Bridal carrying. Oh, you fell asleep in the parlor? He’ll just carry you up to the house. It’s raining and you’re wearing your long coat and good high heels? How could he let you ruin those? He’s terribly considerate.
- Getting gifts of taxidermy or listening to him explain the process and his reasons for wanting to do it.
- He definitely somewhat obsessively collects things from you and your relationship; as though every little thing holds a whole lot of meaning to him.
- He takes notice of every little thing that makes you special. How you eat, the freckles on your face, the ticks you have, the quirks, the way your face scrunches or shifts, and everything similar to that. Sometimes he brings it up, sometimes he doesn’t, sometimes he does purely because he feels like he has to let you know about this precious little thing he’s picked up on.
- Getting a timer camera so the two of you can take photos together. He loves having pictures of the two of you and just you on your own.
- Checking in and visiting each other every now and again throughout the day. He’s quite the busy person so even though you’re usually only a few rooms away or bound to see each other in just a couple of hours anyway, you still like to go and see each other for no other reason besides missing the other persons cute little face.
- If you are living with him, you don’t know how hard it is for him to not stop by your room in the middle of the night; which he refuses to do because he considers it indecent.
- He’d insist on you having your own room; as to not upset mother, and on occasion he’d be absolutely restless while thinking about you and how much he wants to go and see you; sometimes getting as far as your door before he rests his head on the wood in shame and quickly retreats.
- Comforting him after he fights with his mother or confides in you about all that’s happened over the years. You’ve got quite a few secrets that you’ll have to learn to keep if you intend on being with him.
- Dealing with his “mother” on occasion and helping him through an episode. It’s not easy but he’s worth the effort.
- Norman might not realize the extent of his issues but he is definitely afraid to be sexual with or aroused by you. You’ll find yourself in moments of intimacy where he’ll suddenly gulp and go rigid before finding a reason to excuse himself; purely because he doesn’t want anything bad to happen to you.
- For example: when you ask him to help zip up your dress. He’ll stand there stiff as can be as he slowly covers up that sliver of skin, when all he wants to do is tear the flimsy fabric in half, inhibitions and mother be damned.
- Norman is an incredibly jealous person; he always has been. If he isn’t the first priority in your life, he feels like he means nothing so just be mindful of what you’re doing. He’s a very forgiving person so it won’t be a terrible problem but it will be something you’ll probably want to avoid whenever you can.
- I think it’s safe to say that Norman is willing to do just about anything to keep you safe. He’s a reserved person but he isn’t afraid to tell people off for harassing you, or take even more drastic measures. He hates people even implying that you could be unhappy with him so you can imagine how he feels when you’re actually upset over something.
- The two of you rarely fight but when you do, he finds it incredibly difficult to stay mad at you or even argue in the first place. He doesn’t have the heart to yell at or bicker with you so fights usually don’t last very long, you just talk things out until you can settle whatever issue the two of you have.
- He cant stand having you upset with him. He’ll do whatever he can to make things up to you and get you happy again.
- Saying “I love you” verbatim tends to make him nervous so he shows it more than he says it, or he says things that are his own way of telling you that he does.
- Norman fully intends on marrying you. He might think he’s not able to give you much but he knows that he’s got a whole lot of love to give and that he’ll do whatever he can to make you happy. He just hopes that that’s enough and that you’ll choose to stay.
