What do we do now? Well, we escape. I’m not sure how yet, but– No. What do we do now? We’re partners. You’re my best friend. I love you. You were my… I looked up to you. What am I supposed to do now?
They don’t spoon often, but when they do Fry gets to be the big spoon since he’s warm and squishy. Bender likes the feeling of being wrapped up in all that soft goodness.
Most common argument?
They don’t really have a recurring argument, but they do constantly bicker about the smaller things in life.
Favorite non-sexual activity?
Bender’s is pulling scams and/or robberies together (Fry makes for a really good distraction). Fry’s is watching TV and cuddling.
Who is most likely to carry the other?
Bender, because he’s Stronk. He’s also too heavy for Fry to actually be able to hold him up, so there’s that.
What is their favorite feature of their partner’s?
Fry’s is Bender’s fingers(?). He thinks they’re fun to play with. Bender’s is Fry’s hair, mostly because it feels nice and looks kind of pretty, but also because it’s the only part he doesn’t have his own robot version of, which makes it more fun.
What’s the first thing that changes when they realize they have feelings for the other?
Before they realize their feelings are reciprocated, Bender mercilessly bullies Fry (more than he usually would) to escape his feelings, while Fry has a lot of deep emergency talks with Leela. Once they confess their feelings for each other the only big change is that they start making out at inappropriate moments/locations at work.
Nicknames? And if so, how did they originate?
Bender’s got his usual ones for Fry; meatbag, fleshtube, wiggles, etc. Baby, babe and similar terms of affection in Spanish are also recurring themes. Fry usually gets a little creative (and nonsensical) with his endearments, and refers to Bender as everything from “my prince in shining metal” to “my last pizza slice of a boyfriend”
Who worries the most?
Bender. He doesn’t worry much, but Fry worries even less, since he’s used to the robot usually being able to get out of any trouble he might get into just fine on his own.
Who remembers what the other one always orders at a restaurant?
Fry, but that’s only because Bender tends to get the same thing every time, while he likes to switch from time to time.
Who tops?
Fry’s the only one who’s physically capable of bottoming, so… There’s ur answer. He does take charge every once in a while, though.
Who initiates kisses?
Depends. Fry’s one for initiating big, romantic, seductive kisses. Bender’s usually the one who goes in for sweet little pecks.
Who reaches for the other’s hand first?
Both of them.
Who kisses the hardest?
Fry. Bender usually holds back a little, since he worries about accidentally hurting him.
Who wakes up first?
Bender, but only because his alarm is built into his head.
Who wants to stay in bed just a little longer?
Both. They enable each other’s hookey playing tendencies often.
Who says I love you first?
Bender would think it first, but Fry would actually say it first because he’s such a sweetheart.
Who leaves little notes in the other’s one lunch? (Bonus: what does it usually say?)
Well. Fry, but he leaves notes in Bender’s chest compartment, since he doesn’t really eat lunch. They usually just say sweet little nothings, like “coolest robot in the universe” and “pro fry flirter” with little hearts and smileys. Bender loves finding them so much he doesn’t even tease Fry about the spelling errors.
Bender does leave something in Fry’s lunch, but usually it’s just selfies of himself winking “seductively” at the camera, not notes.
Who tells their family/friends about their relationship first?
Neither has much in the way of family, but they tell the rest of the crew (and by extension, Fry’s only family) together. More specifically, they walk in holding hands and Bender announces their new relationship status as loudly and with as much dramatic flare as possible.
What do their family/friends think of their relationship?
Leela’s very happy for them, and overall pretty involved in the relationship, since she’s both of the two’s best friend (after each other). Amy and Zoidberg are both almost as enthusiastic as her. Hermes is happy for them too, but making a big deal out of it is too unprofessional in his opinion. The Professor doesn’t involve himself all that much, but as long as Fry is happy he’s supportive. (Bender teases him a lot about being his new uncle. A lot.)
Who is more likely to start dancing with the other?
It’s a pretty even match, but Fry is a bit more inclined towards spontaneous dance parties.
Who cooks more/who is better at cooking?
Bender cooks more, since he loves it so much, and is technically better at it. Fry’s a little better at getting meals to actually taste right, but he gladly gives up the kitchen to his boyfriend, both because he’s lazy and because he doesn’t mind if the food tastes a little off, because Bender’s just so happy whenever he gets to cook.
Who comes up with cheesy pick up lines?
Both. Fry’s are genuinely dorky and over the top, while Bender resolutely believes that his are smooth.
Who whispers inappropriate things in the other’s ear during inappropriate times?
Bender. If he’s not stealing everything that isn’t bolted down during a social function, he’s trying to fluster Fry into leaving early.
Who needs more assurance?
Bender. Fry has his insecurities, but Bender is the one who tends to go off the emotional deep end when it comes to love and relationships.
What would be their theme song?
Livewire by Oh Wonder
Who would sing their child back to sleep?
While Bender loves to sing, Fry would be the one with the biological clock, who’d get up in the middle of the night to put their kid back to sleep.
What do they do when they’re away from each other?
Literally the only time they’re not together is when one of them wants one on one bonding time with Leela, and that doesn’t happen often. Usually they’re fine with being away from each other; whoever’s left at home or at work usually just sinks into the nearest couch and watches TV until the other returns.
One headcanon about this OTP that breaks your heart:
I don’t have heartbreaking headcanons about them…… Except of course that Fry’s lifespan is much, much shorter than Bender’s, but that’s canon and haha we don’t need to talk about that here.
One headcanon about this OTP that mends it:
They are??? So soft with each other, at least compared to how they treat others. Like, they just melt around each other and they never stop. They keep acting gooey and lovey-dovey and sickeningly sweet around each other literally forever. They’ll be in the middle of an elaborate scam and Bender will break character because Fry stubbed his toe and stomping at the offending patch of pavement is more important. Fry always gets extra beers so he can keep Bender stocked at all times, and he always asks if he wants a slice of pizza despite the fact that he can’t even eat it. Sometimes, they even clean up the apartment for each other. They’ve both got it bad and they soften each other up so much.
