You wake up to rose petals leading from your bedroom to the living room, where a massive Christmas tree stands decorated in gold, red, and white. He’s already dressed impeccably, leaning casually against the doorway like this is just another day.
He gifts you something elegant, jewelry, wrapped perfectly, but the real gift is the way he pulls you into a slow dance right there, soft music playing. Outside, snow falls gently.
“You deserve a Christmas as magnificent as you are,” he murmurs, forehead resting against yours.
Shakes
Christmas with Shakes feels like home.
You’re both in ugly Christmas sweaters, laughing as you attempt (and fail) to decorate cookies. Flour is everywhere, including his face, and when you laugh too hard, he pretends to be offended before pulling you into a hug.
He gives you a modest gift, wrapped unevenly. Inside is something deeply personal, a photo, a bracelet, something tied to a memory you share.
“I just… wanted it to mean something,” he says quietly.
You end the night curled up together on the couch, his arm around you, Christmas lights glowing softly.
Klaus
Christmas with Klaus is peaceful.
Snow falls outside as the fireplace crackles softly. He’s wearing a thick sweater, sleeves rolled up as he finishes cooking dinner. Everything smells warm, cinnamon, spice, something sweet.
He hands you a mug of hot chocolate and pulls you close, resting his chin atop your head.
“I don’t need much,” he says quietly. “Just you. That’s enough.”
His gift is simple but thoughtful, something warm, something useful, and the way he watches you open it tells you everything.
North Shaw
North isn’t big on festivities.
But he shows up anyway, hands slightly stiff as he hands you a small gift. Inside is something carefully chosen, something that tells you he paid attention.
You walk together through quiet streets lit by Christmas lights. No rush. No pressure.
At some point, his gloved hand brushes yours, then stays there.
“Merry Christmas,” he says, voice low but sincere.
Rasta
Christmas with Rasta is loud in the best way.
Music fills the room, lights are everywhere, and he’s already dancing before you’ve even sat down. He pulls you into the rhythm, laughing freely.
His gift is colorful and heartfelt, handmade, maybe, and he hugs you tightly when you thank him.
“Christmas is about love, yeah?” he grins. “And I got plenty of that for you.”
You dance until your feet hurt and your heart feels full.
Twisting Tiger
Twisting Tiger’s Christmas is surprisingly gentle.
You sit together on the floor, quietly wrapping gifts, soft instrumental music playing. He listens more than he speaks, but when he looks at you, it’s steady and warm.
His gift is meaningful, protective, symbolic.
“I may not say much,” he tells you, “but you matter.”
Later, he rests his forehead against yours, calm and grounding.
Cool Joe
Cool Joe makes Christmas look easy.
He cooks, jokes, and flirts effortlessly, leaning against the counter as he hands you your gift with a playful grin.
“Careful,” he teases. “Might steal the spotlight.”
But when the night winds down, his tone softens. He pulls you into a slow dance, one hand resting securely at your waist.
“Best part of Christmas?” he murmurs. “Sharing it with you.”
Big Bo
Christmas with Big Bo is full of food and laughter.
He cooks WAY too much, insisting you eat more, always checking if you’re warm enough. His gift is big, literally, but his smile when you hug him is even bigger.
He laughs shyly when you thank him.
“Just wanted you to feel happy,” he says simply.
You fall asleep on the couch with his arm carefully wrapped around you, like he’s afraid to disturb you.
Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye plans Christmas perfectly.
Every detail is intentional, lights, timing, gifts. He watches closely as you open what he got you, observing your reaction with quiet satisfaction.
“You like it?” he asks, already knowing the answer.
Later, you sit together in silence, watching snow fall outside.
“I see everything,” he says softly. “Especially you.”
Skarra
Christmas with Skarra surprises you.
He pretends not to care, scoffing at decorations, but somehow there are decorations. He hands you a gift with a casual shrug.
“Don’t read into it.”
Inside is something incredibly thoughtful.
When you look up, his expression softens, just slightly.
“Merry Christmas,” he mutters.
Later, he lets you lean against him, arm loosely around your shoulders.
Dooma
Christmas with Dooma is calm and understated.
There’s no grand decorating, just soft lights and the gentle hum of the heater. You sit beside him, sharing a blanket as snow taps lightly against the window.
He hands you a small gift, wrapped neatly. It’s practical, something you’ll use often.
“I noticed you needed one,” he says simply.
The way he lets you lean into him, his arm solid around your shoulders, says more than words ever could.
Ja Nein
Ja Nein approaches Christmas with military-level precision.
The tree is perfectly decorated. Dinner is exactly on time. Gifts are stacked in a neat line.
But when it’s your turn, his composure softens.
“I… hope this is acceptable,” he says, handing you your gift.
It’s thoughtful, something that shows he listened, even if he never said much. When you smile, relief flickers across his face.
“Merry Christmas,” he says quietly, meaning it with his whole heart.
Uber
Christmas with Uber feels steady.
You cook together, moving easily around one another, no words needed. He hums softly while preparing food, occasionally glancing your way just to check you’re smiling.
His gift is understated but meaningful, something meant to last.
“Christmas doesn’t need to be loud,” he says.
You spend the evening talking quietly, sharing warmth and peace... And maybe doing some pranks to Ja Nein.
Liquido
Liquido’s Christmas is slow and indulgent.
Dim lights, soft music, good food, everything is curated for comfort. He hands you a glass, clinking it gently against yours.
“To us,” he smiles.
His gift is elegant and personal, and when you thank him, he brushes his thumb against your hand, lingering.
The night ends with you curled together on the couch, warmth shared easily.
Ninja
Ninja isn’t great with words.
He watches quietly as you decorate, occasionally stepping in to fix something when you struggle. When it’s time for gifts, he hesitates before handing you yours.
“I thought… you’d like this.”
It’s handmade. Something he clearly spent time on.
He looks away when you hug him, but his arms tighten just a little.
Thor
Thor brings energy to Christmas.
There’s laughter, noise, and a little bit of chaos. He’s constantly pulling you into conversations, games, and playful teasing.
His gift is big, flashy, and enthusiastic, very on brand.
“Merry Christmas!” he laughs, wrapping you in a warm hug.
By the end of the night, you’re exhausted in the best way, leaning against him as the celebration winds down.
Supa Fran
Christmas with Supa Fran is unpredictable.
Half the decorations don’t match. Cookies are slightly burnt. Someone definitely forgot the wrapping paper.
But it’s fun.
She hands you your gift with a sheepish grin.
“I tried.”
It’s heartfelt, and when you laugh and hug her, she relaxes immediately.
You spend the night talking, laughing, and enjoying the imperfect joy of it all.
Bone Jones x Reader x Rip Staples
Christmas with Bone Jones and Rip Staples is chaotic affection.
Bone Jones is loud, teasing, and constantly trying to get your attention, while Rip plays the calmer role, keeping things steady.
They surprise you with a shared gift, something meaningful, chosen together.
Bone throws an arm around you. Rip rests a hand on your back.
“Guess you’re stuck with us,” Bone grins.
You spend the night sandwiched between them on the couch, warmth on both sides, laughter filling the room.
Riano
Christmas with Riano is tender.
He lights candles, plays soft music, and speaks in gentle tones. His gift is carefully chosen, something personal that shows how much he notices you.
“I wanted this to feel special,” he says.
You sit close, sharing quiet conversation and warmth, the world feeling smaller and softer.
When midnight comes, he presses a kiss to your hand.
HI. Not to overwhelm you, but I am low-key desperate, dawg. I can’t find any head canons or writing about shakes and I’m low-key obsessed with him so please, please, PLEASE help. I was hoping I could get head canons about a shakes dating a reader that is also in competitive sports. gymnastics or F1 driving or both please.
Hi!! I have a lot of Shakes hcs here. I hope you enjoy them!! And let me know if you want more!!
Shakes x sporty reader headcanons
God, he'd have so many questions.
"How did you get into the sport?" "Is it dangerous?" "Can you teach me stuff?"
But if you play sports like race car driving, then he'd be in awe. F1 is beyond dangerous, and he'd only dream of being able to do that stuff.
But you could JUST let him sit in the seat once to check it out. He'd immediately cheer and jump in.
Imagine him flexing to El Matador: "You have Bruno. Pft- My gf/bf drives a race car. You can't ever outshine that😌 "
He'd ask questions about how you train your neck and other stuff.
The press would love it too. A sporty couple? HELL YA
I feel like if you did sports like rock climbing, volleyball, or skiing, he would be able to join you (he has done those things in the show)
He has played beach volleyball before, so you guys can have some friendly passes.
He'd lowkey force you to work out with you. Maybe even try to convince you to join his early morning run. (You never did)
I am just dumping different sports in here😭
I think gymnastics would be a lot more interesting since men's gymnastics and women's gymnastics have different stuff, right? There are aerial gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics, as well.
He'd know stuff like handstands and cartwheels, but nothing beats watching you compete/ practice for the first time!
He'd look up at you on the bars and rings, or watch you land perfectly on the beam in awe.
Honestly, I think Shakes would act like a child in both settings (f1 and gymnastics). He'd run off to see the track and mechanics or even start jumping around the gym. I feel like he'd attempt to breakdance on the pommel hourse.
No matter what sport you do, Shakes would attempt it and try his best to learn stuff. (Apart from F1...I don't think it's a good idea for him to try that)
.
.
.
I hope you liked this! Let me know if you want more stuff like this! I really enjoy writing these types of hcs so PLEASE let me know.!!
Synopsis: The Assistant Coach of each team is quite literally confronting their adopted dads and/or teams about all the times they’ve nearly attempted to murder other players or nearly died due to unethical coaching practices.
Author’s Note: NO BECAUSE I GET IT’S A CARTOON BUT WHY ARE MURDER ATTEMPTS JUST SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS? WHY DO NONE OF THESE TEAMS HAVE A HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT? THEY CLEARLY NEED ONE. But also, be prepared for the whiplash difference between Supa Strikas and Invincible United, I'm afraid I cooked a bit too hard with the Invincible United (my favoritism is showing), but IMO, Vince would be so offended that you'd ask him not to commit attempted murder. Also, I didn't add Dingaan because the writer's block was settling in.
Teams: Supa Strikas (here), Invincible United (here), Technicali (Upcoming), Iron Tank (Upcoming), Hydra FC (Upcoming), Nakama FC (Upcoming)
Assistant Coach Masterlist
“THIS IS RIDICULOUS!” Your voice reverberates around the room.
Depending on which team, either the players or your coach/adopted father (or BOTH) shrink in fear as your tone is raised to levels they had never heard before. The work that you had done at the Assistant Coaches’ Retreat, a retreat that you and the other assistant coaches from the other team had planned at a nice secluded island spa to get away and de-stress from their teams, had all been undone in a matter of minutes upon your return. When you arrived, you demanded an explanation as to why the press were all clamoring in front of the building…what no one expected was for intense meltdown you were having, but you were sick of it. You were sick of your players putting other people’s lives on the line, you were sick of your players putting their own lives on the line, and you were sick of your father for encouraging it or even helping it. All to kick points into a goal at the end of the day. You’ve heard of playing stupid games and winning stupid prizes, but where can the line be drawn between stupidity and danger?
“(Y/n), you will NOT speak to your father that way!” Your adopted father retorts.
“I WILL TALK TO YOU THIS WAY BECAUSE THIS IS ABSURD AND YOU CLEARLY WON’T STOP UNTIL SOMEONE CALLS YOU OUT! HONESTLY, HOW CAN YOU CALL THEM YOUR “TEAM” AND PUSH THEM TO DO STUFF LIKE THIS!?
SUPA STRIKAS
Everyone is taken aback by your outburst, especially Coach himself. After all, you’ve looked up to your dad ever since he adopted you all those years ago, but every dangerous “character-building” training attempt seems to have shattered the rose-colored glasses you saw him through. Once you compose yourself, you sound even-toned and professional. Matching the eerie calm stoicism of your father, you narrow your eyes at him and speak again, “This isn’t normal. You shouldn’t be putting me or your players through this. I’ll give it to you, the other coaches are insane, but that doesn’t give you a pass to push them as hard as you do. I mean, what were you thinking? El Matador can’t even survive one day without his hair care product and blow dryer !... No offense.”
“None taken, mi amour.” The pony-tailed forward assures, sashaying his fabulous hair to demonstrate. You turn back to your father, “I understand not wanting to baby them and that ‘tough love’ has always been your thing, but you seem to focus on the ‘tough’ part rather than the ‘love’.”
When you finish, Coach continues to stare at you. Shock was evident from behind his shades, but he then cleared his throat and adjusted his tie, “Well, this is the first I’m hearing such accusations. What do you think, boys? Do you agree with (Y/n)?”
They all exchange uncertain looks with one another before staring at the two of you. While Coach is doing his best to compose himself, it’s clear that he’s radiating with anger at your accusation, but you don’t bother trying to hold back how upset you are. Upset at your father for his unethical practices, but more importantly, you were upset on their behalf.
“In what world would they speak up against you, Dad? If you don’t have the common sense to see what you’re doing is wrong, then maybe you shouldn’t be coaching anymore.” You scoff, your voice breaking as you hold back frustrated tears and push past your father. Leaving them all in stunned silence.
Shakes:
Shakes would be the first one to agree with you, just given his dad’s past with soccer. Your words really resonated with him because his mom barely let him play soccer because of how dangerous it could be, but he’s been treating it like a game until now.
“(Y/n) has a point, guys. I mean, maybe we just haven’t noticed because we’ve gotten so used to it…but it doesn’t mean it’s okay.”
Out of everyone on the team, Shakes has it REALLY bad for you, and seeing you upset like this makes him feel bad. It also makes him feel ashamed that he never said anything before. He’ll chase after you to make sure that you’re okay and to thank you for sticking up for all of them. When you hug him and tell him that you just want to keep him and the others safe, he hugs you back as well. The admiration that he has for you grows even bigger since then.
El Matador:
Shortly follows after Shakes with his usual dramatics, but he does genuinely agree with your argument. He also feels a bit guilty and complicit since he’s very unserious about such things and always laughed it off.
“I also agree with (Y/n), do you know how many times my beautiful face could’ve been injured!? PERMANENTLY?!...But also, I don’t want anyone to get hurt, and (Y/n) shouldn’t have to bear the emotional labor of looking out for our well-being-”
If you’re bummed out for a bit and he happens to run into you, he will applaud you to standing up to Coach and that he may be the “brave El Matador” but you’re truly the bravest one on the team. Might even offer to go on a spa day with you to try and destress from the argument with your father.
Dancing Rasta:
He would feel so responsible because, as the Captain, he feels as though he should’ve called Coach out for this behavior a long time ago. He will agree that you were right to call your dad out, but apologizes because he knows how hard it must’ve been for you to do that, given how much you admire your father and that he should’ve sided with you right away.
“I hope you know, (Y/n), you’re not just our assistant coach. You’re our moral compass.”
As a father himself, he would also try to be the middleman in getting you and Coach to talk to one another again. He hates seeing how miserable you two are without each other, but understands that it might be hard for you two to face each other again after that.
North Shaw:
I’m not gonna lie, North Shaw would be kind of tied since he LOVES himself some extreme sports, but he also definitely sees your point too. While he doesn’t outright say his exact thoughts, but he does cross his arms and nod in agreement with you because you brought up some pretty solid points.
“I mean, like, (Y/n) has a point about things being a bit too extreme. And that’s saying a lot coming from me, Coach.”
Would definitely defend you if Coach struggled to understand your point, but would focus on helping you get your mind off the argument through something relaxing but still athletic enough to take your mind off of it. But also, he definitely thinks you’re the coolest person alive now.
Blok:
Tbh, he also crosses his arms and silently nods in agreement with every word that you say because you are speaking facts. While he’s a big and resilient guy, there have been some situations where he and his poor bears have suffered at the intense training Coach pushes on them.
*Brislovian grunts of agreement*
Would help North Shaw think of ways to comfort you but I think during the aftermath, he’d hand you one of his bears to hug and cry into. If you do take the bear and shed a few tears, Blok will be your shoulder to cry on as he pats your back and comfortingly grunts to let you know how thankful he is for you and to praise you for standing up to your father.
Twisting Tiger:
Bless his heart, Twisting Tiger always wants to try and ease the tension. So he might make a joke about how there’s no gain if there’s no pain but a silent glare from you and your father quickly make him realize that this is no time for joking.
“I suppose we have been treating our safety very lightly…and that’s not fair to you. Coach, (Y/n) is right, I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself if something happened to us…or them.”
He gets nervous that you might want to quit Supa Strikas after this, but he also worries about the emotional turmoil you’ve put yourself through for their sakes. He’d eventually find you on his own and give you a proper apology. When you hug him and tell him that it isn’t his fault, then he feels his fear of losing you lessens a bit more.
Cool Joe:
He’s, per usual, very cool and calm about the situation. Much like everyone else, he’s realizing just how serious the training has gotten and that you DO have a really good point. Also, he knows this is so unrelated, but it makes him a little giddy to see you so protective of them as well.
“I’ve always kept my cool, but (Y/n) has a point, sometimes goin’ with the flow isn’t always the groovy option, and someone’s gotta speak up.”
It gets harder for him to hide his affection for you, just seeing you so passionate about them has him feeling some kind of way, but now obviously isn’t the time. He has tons of good heartbreak records, so if you need to listen to your feelings, he’s got you.
Klaus:
This poor, sweet man would try to say something to back you up, but then he would get HORRIBLY off track. Either way, his point still stands that you’re right in being upset and that he does agree with you.
“I have always felt safe with, (Y/n), but seeing them be mad like this makes me realize we haven’t been fair to her by making her worry about us all the time.”
Shocks everyone with how profound he is in that moment, but they can’t deny that he is absolutely speaking facts.
Coach:
In the aftermath, Coach is actually pretty shaken up because, despite his chaotic and zany methods of training, he is very protective of those that he loves. This would especially hurt coming from you that at first, he wouldn’t know how to respond and might not be proud of his initial reaction…but he slowly comes to see that you’re right.
“You know, I made you my assistant coach for a reason. And you proved me right when you had the guts to call foul on your old man.”
He’ll take into account of having safer but still effective methods of training. While he will consult this new training regimen with you, he understands that you’ve been bearing the emotional labour for way too long and that it’s his responsibility to see these changes through.
INVINCIBLE UNITED
Vince would immediately mock your concerns and not take them seriously in the slightest. He wants to belittle you, try to make you shrink, and everyone else on Invincible United just watches. Too under his thumb to step in, even though you could sense that they wanted to, but that’s fine. You’ve observed how Vince operates from a young age, you knew every single dirty cheat or sabotage he would pull out from his bag of tricks, and you learned to keep some of your own.
“It’s just strategy, (Y/n). You should know that out of all people.” Vince smirks, standing up from his spot as a way to intimidate you. You, however, don’t even react in the slightest as you glare into his dark eyes, “There’s a difference between strategy and attempted murder, Vince. We’re running a soccer team, NOT A CRIMINAL EMPIRE IN CLEATS!”
He eyes you up and down, searching for a weakness. You straighten your back and lift your chin, inviting him to look all he wants, but you’ve been preparing for this moment for a while now. No one has ever yelled at Vince like this before, and he doesn’t like it. Especially when it was you who was doing the yelling, the adopted child he raised to win by any means necessary.
“Do you know how UNGRATEFUL YOU SOUND, YOU BRAT? I taught you that you have to do WHATEVER it takes to win. But if you’ve gone soft on me, maybe you’re not cut out to be on this team.” Vince threatened. Skarra and the rest of the team all tensed, the thought of you being fired…or worse, now causing them to look at you and hope that you regain enough of your sanity to apologize while you still could. You do the opposite, “It’s not that I’ve gotten soft, Vince. You’ve just gotten sloppy.”
As you say that, you hold up your phone to reveal damning evidence of every single underhanded and dirty attempted at sabotage that Vince had ever been behind. Each one holds undeniable evidence of his connection and involvement. When the realization and horror dawns on Vince’s face, your own smirk that mirrors his grows on your lips as you pull your phone away, “If you kick me off the team, I'll send this to the Super League. And if anything happens to me or my phone, I have plenty of hidden backups.”
The shift of power is prevalent in the room as Vince stares from you to the rest of the team. Embarrassment, rage, and anger…and maybe even a bit of pride are all emotions that he’s feeling.
“You think I’m not cut out to be on the team, Vince? That’s funny, because I think that you’re not cut out to lead it.” You grin, walking away and leaving the room of men to stand in shock and with the weight of your words.
Skarra:
Skarra is in a very awkward place in this conflict, as he’s always been Vince’s right-hand man. Even when he gave his spot as Captain to Dooma, Skarra still remained pretty loyal to Vince. However, he feels as though both you and he have formed a deep bond after putting up with your father’s antics for so long, and he knows that somewhere along the line that he fell for you.
Like Vince, he would immediately downplay your concerns and try to dismiss them, all while keeping up his cocky persona. Telling you that it’s just mind games and that all the teams do it to some degree, but he becomes nervous when faced with your steely glare.
“Cute speech, (Y/n). Really dramatic. You should’ve coached for theater instead of football.”
“Skarra, I believe that you have the potential to be the best player in the league. But if you need to rely on trapdoors, magicians, and damn near attempted murder then I guess I was wrong.”
“...”
He hates the way you can make him feel so guilty because when he looks back on it, you’ve never taken anything away from him (unlike Vince). Instead, you’ve always reminded him that he could be more than what Vince offered him. Torn between loyalty to Vince and his affection from you, Skarra will be in turmoil after the whole thing and try to talk you back into apologizing to Vince and trying to make up as soon as possible.
His biggest concern is that by standing up to Vince this way, you’re going to get hurt, and he’ll tell you that. In his own way, obviously.
“Don’t get in his way, (Y/n). It’s not going to end well for you.”
“Are you warning me or threatening me, Skarra?”
“...I don’t even know anymore.” Just be careful, (Y/n).
Dooma:
His initial reaction is that he becomes incredibly miffed, thinking that you’ve now magically grown a conscience, and think that you’re too good for them now. However, when he finally confronts you for it, he realizes that it’s more than just you randomly getting on a high horse.
“Haven’t you ever thought we could be? Without Vince holding us back with his scams and lies all the time?”
“And what exactly could we be, (Y/n)?”
“An actual team. No puppets. And no pupeteers.”
-Dooma doesn’t respect people easily, but he respects you. If Skarra is Vince’s right-hand, then you can consider Dooma to be yours. It doesn’t really matter if you ask him to or not, because he’s assigning that position to himself (much to Skarra’s jealousy). He respects strength, and you’ve got the kind of strength you don’t train for. While he was a bit flirtatious with you before the confrontation, he would be more of a silent protector afterwards. While he understands your initial distrust of him, that wouldn’t stop him from being there to support you.
- When Vince tries to tear you down or embarrass you in meetings to put you in your place, Dooma will be there to agree with you and defend you. Hell, even during matches, he’ll outright walk past Vince and ignore his advice. Heading straight towards you and asking you what you think their next steps should be, even calling you “Coach” just to mess with Vince a little.
- Dooma is far from being the most honorable guy in Invincible United, but considering that Vince only treats him like a weapon to be used on the field, while you’ve always had the decency to treat him like a human being. A low bar, for sure, but it is Invincible United.
- “If you’re trying to build something different, I guess I’m in. Just don’t make me regret it.”
Vince:
After the confrontation, he can sense the uncertainty of his pawns- I mean, players. He doesn’t like that, he doesn’t like that you openly challenged him right in front of everyone on the team but he also feels an odd sense of pride as well. You’re sharp, resourceful, and the players all seem to respect you in their own ways.
But that respect is calling his authority into question and he simply can’t have that. So instead, he’ll come to a “compromise” where he’ll agree to your terms of not having such borderline murderous ploys that will make Invincible United look bad or possibly endanger the team. In reality, he’s just going to make sure not involve you in his schemes going forward and he’ll have the rest of the team help keep it from you. He’ll play the part of the patient father, but you know that it’s a surface-level ploy and that your guard should be up from here on out.
Vince is facing a raging storm of emotions and while pride is one of them, he also feels a bit of anxiety. When he took you in, he took you in with the sole vision of having you be the successor to his empire that he made. You’re supposed to be the heir to what he’s built, not his critic.
When you two finally come to a “compromise”, aka, Vince’s attempt to try and placate you rather than actually trying to change, then it would be the perfect opportunity to casually drop the “Dad”-word on him. You’ve never seen that man’s smirk drop faster, nor have you seen his eyes look at you with such raging emotions.
Regardless, Vince wants you to think that you’re getting what you want but you know better than to blindly take his word for it.
For the special Christmas could you write, Shakes, Cool Joe, North shaw, Klaus, Twisting tiger (most of Supa Strikas tbh) and like Skarra (all separately) x Reader like giving gifts or spending Christmas together? Idk if that makes sense 😭😭
(Y/N) nervously shifted, a very calm and neutral look on her face, but that was just a cover up. She tried distracting herself by looking around at anything that would catch her eyes. These attempts were ultimately in vain as her thoughts drifted back to what El Matedor had discussed with her.
__________
"You have to try and give him gifts," he spoke. "Not small things but maybe a grand gift." he said with an odd expression on his face.
"Like flowers?" she asked, glancing at him. "Yes!" he replied with a dramatic tone. "Go pick out a bouquet of roses and give it to him later." he said shooing the girl off in the direction of a flower shop.
__________
Sighing she stood up and walked into the house where her boyfriend was. Walking up the stairs into his bedroom. The sound effects of some video game he was probably playing reaching her ears. Balling her hand into a fist she was about to knock but she hesitated.
Remembering El Matedor's words, she knocked on the door as shuffling was heard before the door opened. After about a minute, the girl knocked again, this time the door opened.
"Shakes?" she spoke. He glanced towards her. "I have some thing for you." she sighed avoiding all eye contact. A rosy blush on her face and a look of annoyance on her face. She held out the bouquet for Shakes, turning her face to the side.
He grinned. Throughout the coarse of their relationship, she had often given him flowers of may different kinds and colors but never given him roses. Seeing as he was taking a while to take the bouquet, she swiftly handed him the bouquet of...yellow roses?
Shakes forced a smile on his face and took the bouquet. "Thanks so much for the...um....roses!" he said, his forced tone of happiness going undetected by the girl. "You like them?" She spoke sounding unsure of her choice herself.
"I do, I'm going to find a vase to put these in so they don't dry out." he said, beckoning her to come inside. "You come in an-" he was cut off by her. "Actually Shakes, I need to go do something. I'll see you later!" She apologized before going off in another direction.
Sighing to himself, Shakes filled a vase with water, placing the roses inside of it. Then placing it on a shelf, he walked back to his bed, throwing himself on the soft mattress, his video game long forgotten by now.
His thoughts soon drifting back to the bouquet of yellow roses. He sighed. Didn't (Y/n) know that yellow roses were used as a sign of friend ship? Then again, (Y/N) wasn't the most romantic, but she did try for Shakes.
A small smile graced his features as Shakes thought about it. She of course wasn't the best at being romantic but she would give him lots of flowers. She wasn't an expert with these kinds of things, so he gave her the benefit of the doubt.
Sitting up now in a much better mood, Shakes resumed playing his game. Much happier than he had been earlier. The flowers probably were given to him because she thought that they were pretty.
He had once asked her why she gave him so many different flowers and she responded with, "They remind me of you, Idiot. Especially that ugly one over there." she smirked as he let out an offended scoff. He had full faith in her that the yellow flowers didn't mean she was breaking up with him.
Can I request a Shakes x reader who works as a Coach's right hand. Like how would he first fall in love. Reader can female
Shakes initially notices you during team meetings or training sessions. Your confident demeanor and ability to keep the team organized immediately catch his attention.
As Coach’s right hand, you’re instrumental in planning strategies, coordinating schedules, and analyzing opponents. Shakes finds himself impressed by your knowledge of the game and the way you explain tactics to the players, including him.
At first, his interactions with you are casual and professional. However, he starts looking forward to those moments when you walk over to discuss a play or give feedback. There’s something about the way you speak—calm, confident, and encouraging—that makes his heart skip a beat.
Shakes begins noticing the little things about you—how you always have a kind word for everyone, the way you scrunch your nose when thinking deeply, or how you always stay late to ensure everything runs smoothly. It’s these small moments that make him realize you’re different.
One day, you casually check in on him after a tough practice session, offering words of encouragement and a snack to boost his energy. It’s such a simple act, but it warms his heart and makes him see you in a new light.
While playing a crucial match, Shakes hears your voice from the sidelines, cheering him on and giving him tactical advice. He feels an extra surge of confidence, realizing that your belief in him means more than he thought.
Shakes starts putting in extra effort during training and games, hoping to impress you with his skills. He’s not overly showy but subtly tries to stand out when you’re around.
He begins asking for your input more often, whether it’s about a new move he’s trying or how he performed in a match. He values your perspective and loves the one-on-one conversations that come with it.
After a particularly big win, Shakes finds you alone, reviewing some notes on the sidelines. The adrenaline from the game gives him the courage to finally speak up.
He’s slightly nervous but earnest in his confession, telling you how much he admires you—not just for your skills, but for the person you are.
“Uh… hey! Y/N!” he called out, his voice cracking slightly. He cleared his throat as he jogged over, his hands shoved awkwardly into his pockets.
You looked up, a small smile tugging at your lips. “Hey, Shakes. Great game today. That last goal was incredible.”
He rubbed the back of his neck, suddenly feeling like a rookie instead of one of the team’s star players. “Thanks. Uh, yeah, about that… Well, not just that! I mean, um…” He let out a nervous laugh, running a hand through his hair.
You raised an eyebrow, tilting your head in amusement. “Is everything okay?”
“Yeah, totally! Everything’s great. Amazing, actually,” he blurted, shifting from one foot to the other. “I just, uh, I wanted to say something. Something important. Well, maybe not that important. No, wait—it is important. Definitely important.”
Your curiosity piqued, you set your clipboard down. “Alright, Shakes. What’s on your mind?”
He took a deep breath, his words tumbling out in a rush. “So, like, you’re just… really amazing, you know? Not just at, like, being Coach’s right hand or keeping the team organized or, um, yelling strategies at us—but also, like, you as a person. You’re kind, and smart, and—you always bring snacks! Not that I’m into you just because of snacks, that’d be weird—oh man, I’m totally messing this up.”
You couldn’t help but laugh softly, your heart warming at his obvious nerves. “Shakes, take a breath.”
He stopped, looking at you sheepishly. “Right. A breath. Okay.” He inhaled deeply and exhaled before meeting your gaze, his brown eyes earnest despite the blush creeping up his face.
“What I’m trying to say is… I like you. Like, really like you. And I’ve probably liked you for a while, but I’m just now realizing it because, well, I’m kinda slow sometimes when it comes to stuff like this. But, uh… yeah. That’s it. I like you.”
Whether you’re surprised or had a feeling about his feelings, your response will be met with his signature Shakes grin, the weight of his emotions finally lifted.
Hey everyone! 🎁✨ This year I’ll be doing Christmas Special Headcanons for Supa Strikas.
Here’s the lineup so far (you can still request more!):
El Matador, Shakes, Klaus, North Shaw, Rasta, Twisting Tiger, Cool Joe, Big Bo, Eagle Eye, Skarra, Dooma, Ja Nein, Uber, Liquido, Ninja, Thor, Supa Fran, Bone Jones/Rip Staples, Riano
You can request:
🎀 Specific characters or pairings (x Reader / x S/O)
🎀 Scenarios or themes
🎀 Other characters if I missed your fave!
