Neutrophil Squad with S/O Headcanons
Warnings: Slight fluff, slight angst, death mentions, etc.
@quinn-marie1213 Request: Do you have any headcanons for the neutrophil squad and their respective S/Os
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U-1146 with an Immune Cell S/O
Like most of his relationships, his relationship with his S/O is going to start out in the most professional way possible. Perhaps they’ll meet during a mission, a break in between killing pathogens, or maybe in the bone marrow as sparring partners. Whatever the case, his falling for his S/O takes an absurdly long time.
Confronting and telling his S/O about his feelings takes even longer.
So, if 1146 wants to have a relationship with his S/O that isn’t professional, he’s either going to take forever to pursue a romantic relationship or maybe his S/O will be far more courageous.
When 1146 actually starts his courtship, he’ll be bashful at first, but then he’ll start to become more outgoing. He’ll make sure to take his S/O out to the most scenic areas within the body and spend calming walks with cups of tea in their hands.
As for missions, he doesn’t mind if their schedules don’t match up. Since his S/O is an immune cell, he knows what hardships they’ll go through and what it takes to survive. That said, he’ll worry after the dust settles, but in the thick of battle, he has faith that his loved one will be okay.
The thought that his S/O may die while defending the body doesn’t cross his mind that often. Trust and loyalty are things that he doesn’t offer freely so to think that he’ll desecrate his S/O’s abilities by thinking that they might fail… It’s in his nature to think the best of others, that they’re always improving.
U-1146 with a Civilian Cell S/O
Let’s face it, 1146 is going to find his S/O when he’s busy defending them. He’s far too serious and too conservative to seek out civilians on his own, so their first meeting is when 1146 is going to be out on the hunt.
Furthermore, his S/O will either have to be persistent in trying to find 1146 just to talk to him or perhaps a series of coincidences and happenstance will have to make sure that he and his S/O will meet up again. Either way, it will be hard to get a hold of 1146 at the very beginning.
However, once he and his S/O establish a friendship, that’s when he’ll start to grow feelings bordering on romance. Since this is a civilian S/O, he’ll naturally feel curious about his S/O’s work.
What do they do? How can they do it with such ease? As an immune cell, he isn’t privy to having a break that isn’t prefaced with looking over his shoulder every couple seconds in case an attack occurs. He’ll find that the more time he spends with his S/O, the more likely it is for him to relax.
He worries over his S/O from time to time, but he manages to train them to always run away and seek cover in the case of an attack. His S/O dying is something that he would rather not entertain, but even he is realistic about this scenario.
General Headcanons with U-1146
Tea. He’ll make his S/O lots of tea. Doesn’t matter if you’re having a great day or a bad day, tea will always be provided.
He doesn’t sing that often, but if his S/O is willing to duet with him or be subjected to a private serenade… Well, he’s not fully enjoying himself because singing isn’t his passion, but he does feel happy when his S/O lights up whenever he sings their favorite song.
He likes to take long walks around the body once he and his S/O’s schedules line up.
U-2001 with an Immune Cell S/O
This man isn’t all too interested in romantic or sexual pursuits. However, if he does try to go through with this endeavor, more likely than not, his reasoning for it will stem from mutual respect. He’s a competent and calm cell by nature—quite like U-1146 in this respect—but he isn’t as foolish or as slow to act like him. If 2001 knows that he has feelings for a potential S/O, he will be rather blunt and quick about it.
If he’s rejected, so be it. If he’s allowed into his S/O’s life, then there’s that.
Once he’s established a relationship, it won’t seem like anything has changed. To anyone observing on the outside, they probably don’t notice that 2001 and his S/O are in a relationship. However, behind the scenes, 2001 seeks out stimulating conversation and even physical affection.
U-2001 with a Civilian Cell S/O
He is one of the most elusive of the WBC squad. Although he works amiably alongside civilian cells in the body, he doesn’t take time out of his day to actually seek out the presence of civilians. He’s just as professional as 1146, but he lacks the endearing cuteness that he has.
However, what 2001 lacks for in warmth, he makes up for in devotion and loyalty.
2001 likes to walk his S/O to and from work, often parting with a quick, but loving farewell. He’ll use this time to pay attention to his S/O’s interests and perhaps suggest an outing after work or surprise them with a gift that they’ve been wanting.
General Headcanons with U-2001
Deep down inside, 2001 is basically an old man. Therefore, if he isn’t on patrols, his S/O can find him reading in cafes around the body or lounging in the marginating pools. This is the time where his S/O can cuddle up to him.
2001 is also fond of ruffling his S/O’s hair. Honestly, he’ll make it a game where he’ll take the cap off their head while they’re not noticing, ruffle it until their hair ends up like a bird’s nest, and then gently slap the hat back on their head. The messier and more ruffled his S/O looks, the brighter his smile.
He prefers comfortable silences with his S/O. He’s a man of few words, so it’s through his actions that he’ll display his love for his S/O. He’ll more than often communicate with gestures like a brush of the shoulder, a kiss on the brow, and the final squeeze of their hands before letting go.
2001 will never admit this, he has a soft spot for sweets. If his S/O should be so inclined, then they can easily have him wrapped around their finger.
U-2048 with an Immune Cell S/O
For the most part, if his S/O is an immune cell, it probably didn’t start out too well. Despite the fact that he has come a long way from his days as a myelocyte, he is still somewhat insecure and anxious about his capabilities to be a great immune cell. Because of that, it only stands to reason that he may posture too much in his S/O’s presence before an established relationship or he may envy his S/O’s abilities if they surpass his own.
However, once there is a breakthrough—perhaps they are sent on a mission together, they save the other’s life time and time again, etc.—they slowly start to warm up to each other. If 2048 can get over his insecurities and if his S/O gives him enough time to make sure that he takes this relationship seriously, then it would work.
In a relationship, 2048 likes to think himself suave and flirtatious. Turns out, one smile or a cheeky little quip from his S/O could turn him into a puddle of cytoplasm. However, that isn’t to say 2048 isn’t capable of both giving and receiving affections.
He’ll bring his S/O gifts. Anything that they’ll like, anything that looks pretty or something that could suit his S/O’s features, he will make sure that his S/O gets it.
He truly believes that his S/O deserves the world.
Out of the rest of the WBC squad, he is one of the most heavily devastated if his S/O dies in the line of duty. Although he may have resolved most of his issues once he established a relationship with his S/O, he may still be reserved when it comes to admitting his affections. If his S/O dies too soon, then he’ll spend countless cycles wondering if he should have said that he cared more, done more, acted like he cared more.
He’s never truly the same if the inevitable happens.
U-2048 with a Civilian Cell S/O
It’s a bit funny, he supposes, that he might find the civilian cells interesting. He’s not too popular with the platelets (or any of the civilians, to be honest), but he does have a duty to the body. In the midst of a battle or during the post recovery efforts after an invasion, perhaps he’ll stay behind and make sure that the victims are taken care of.
Or maybe one of the victims takes care of him.
Either way, 2048 and his S/O meet while he’s on the field and they’re subjected—quite early on—to what it would be like to hang out with 2048. He can be proud, standoffish, possibly overcompensating for something with the way he acts, but he can also be caring and devoted. Even though he may not know how to deal with a civilian’s stress or tears, he will make sure that his charge is well taken care of.
2048 may be rather curious and forthcoming in his efforts to find his S/O again after his initial meeting. After all, he wants to find out if his attempts to make sure that his efforts at comfort were worth something, you know? It’s not like he cares more than that… (Spoiler alert: he slowly becomes more and more caring).
Meetings become more and more frequent, meetings become outings, outings into something more.
A relationship is formed and 2048, for once, seems whole and complete. He doesn’t have to prove something if he doesn’t have to.
But—
If his S/O dies while in battle or during an attack… It’s all over and he just might retreat into himself. What’s the point of becoming secure and more honest with oneself if it’s all taken away because the nature of the body is to be cruel on a whim?
General Headcanons with U-2048
He is a bit of a show off. If his S/O is caught off guard, then it’ll be easy for 2048 to sweep them off his feet. However, his S/O isn’t simply just his S/O because it would be easy. No, 2048 actually likes it when his S/O trips him up from time to time, giving him a taste of his own medicine.
2048 likes to think himself suave and one of the more handsome cells in the body, but he’s quick to worship his S/O. If someone so much as thinks his S/O isn’t that attractive, he’ll definitely get on the offender’s case and will reassure his S/O in the same breath.
Tease him. Keep him humble. His S/O will marvel at how cute he looks when his normally white pallor becomes flush with a bright red hue.
U-2626 with an Immune Cell S/O
If he’s not out fighting, he’s an on-call medic with abilities that rival that of a macrophage. So, if he comes across a particularly attractive immune cell who just so happens to be wounded, he’ll patch them up and see them on their way.
And, perhaps, the story about 2626 and his S/O might end there, but it simply doesn’t.
2626 has a way with words, a presence that most would take for granted, but some would find refreshing like a fresh glass of water. When he treats his patients (aside from scolding 1146), he can be calm and authoritative, always knowing what to say and how to say it.
And perhaps… it’s more than likely that it’s his S/O who seeks him out.
Accidents and injuries aren’t unheard of, but the rate of injury—just for you!—it’s almost remarkable. Pretty soon, 2626 knows to expect you more times than not and because he’s more in tune with your presence, he becomes more and more frantic about your state.
Soon, he basically calls himself your personal medic and gives you advice on how to keep yourself from injury. Eventually, though, 2626 and his S/O start meeting outside of the battlefield and that’s when 2626 starts realizing that maybe… just maybe… his S/O wanted to meet with him because he is genuinely a good person.
It’s a shocking discovery for 2626, but he does end up teasing his S/O for it later on in their relationship.
If his S/O dies while defending the body, he’ll be quiet and withdrawn. He’s not exactly resigned to the idea, but he does know that one day injuries can’t be healed, bodies can’t be so easily restored.
Sometimes, cell bodies will take a hit too deep, scarring is no longer an option… and it’s time to say goodbye.
2626 will move on, but his heart aches a little every time he treats a cell who might share a trait with his S/O.
U-2626 with a Civilian Cell S/O
To be frank, 2626 doesn’t know if he has medical jurisdiction over civilian cells. Well, management hasn’t said anything about it and civilians haven’t complained about his methods, so he’s going to assume that this civilian is more than likely his responsibility for the time being.
Or, perhaps he’ll meet them while he’s out playing with the platelets or hanging around some of the scenic locations in the body.
Whatever the case, 2626, is very kind and caring towards them. He also understands that a lot of civilian cells aren’t too comfortable with the immune system and that it may take time for them to become used to him.
He’s loyal, but he’s also very persistent.
He’ll be good friends with his S/O and make sure that they’re comfortable. After spending so much time with his crew, it’s safe to say that he has a lot of humorous stories to tell, jokes to recount, and a lot of secret passages and forgotten paths to exploit so that he can entertain his S/O.
Like with his immune cell S/O, death is inevitable. However, he also knows that since his S/O isn’t an immune cell, their death should be avoidable at the very least. It’s one thing to know that his S/O will die once they outlive their usefulness to the body, quite another to realize that they died while he was on duty.
General Headcanons with U-2626
He’s a worrier and a mother-er at his core. If he suspects that there is anything wrong with his S/O, he will do anything in his power to provide for them and make sure that they are whole and whole—physically and mentally. (His S/O shouldn’t be surprised if he starts throwing gauze, bandages, and ointments around if there is anything amiss).
He’s also a great shoulder to cry on. Seriously, his shoulder isn’t bony at all and if his S/O rests themself on him, he’ll run his fingers up and down their back, against his scalp, and kiss their brow if need be.
He can be a bit of a prankster. If his S/O thinks that he’s hiding something or it may seem that he’s being too quiet… It's probably because he’s going to surprise them with something romantic or something horribly funny.
Brushing his bangs aside is a special treat because A) his S/O will realize just how fluffy his hair is and B) they will see how wide, expressive, and beautiful his eyes are.
U-4989 with an Immune Cell S/O
4989 may or may not have permanently borrowed his S/O’s standard issue equipment at one point. Or may have interrupted an intense climax during battle only to wave around a tray of steamed buns in front of both ally and enemy eyes.
To put it simply, 4989 makes a name for himself. Management and administration takes notice and so does his S/O. 4989 can be a bit flighty, but that’s all right with his S/O. It’s easy to track down 4989 he has an impressive track record floating the rules concerning weaponry, equipment, and the customization of contraband items.
Once he and his S/O meet, he’s also curious about them as well. What kind of cell would seek him out? That starts a conversation between the two of them and pretty soon, 4989 invites his S/O out on missions so they can see his inventions in action. (And if his S/O wants to start helping or creating their own contraptions then he’s not going to judge. He will, however, smile proudly).
In the end, both his S/O and himself become a bacterium’s worst nightmare.
As the youngest member in the squad, it’s hard for him to truly grasp what death is like. Sure, he’s a killer and he has known many veterans to commit apoptosis when they’re too old or give out in the midst of battle, but he doesn’t know how to describe how he feels when it’s his S/O’s fate to die. Could he have done something to help prevent their death? An invention that could have catapulted that bacterium off their back? A contraption that would have served as a great distraction? It haunts him and if he cuts back on inventing new weapons for a few cycles, no one really questions it.
U-4989 with a Civilian Cell S/O
When the higher ups realized that 4989 had stolen and abused your trays of steamed buns to defend the body, they were more than pissed. They were pissed because 4989 had flouted their orders once again. They were embarrassed because it seemed like they didn’t have the funding to equip their immune cells with the proper weapons and gadgets. And they were determined to get it through his nucleus that he couldn’t simply take and modify any sort of equipment from any cell—especially that of civilian cells.
So when his S/O finds out that an immune cell has been forced into community service for a couple cycles, it’s a bit jarring to say the least. True, it was weird to find out that the reason why they were short on steamed buns was because an immune cell had seen fit to use it for defense. It intrigues his S/O, so while 4989 is enlisted in service, his S/O begins to strike up conversation. First, out of curiosity, but then…
They both want to learn more about each other.
At first, 4989 indulges in his S/O about all of his inventions, ways to get around management, and being an all around fun guy, but then they start to connect on a deeper level. Once his S/O starts rooting underneath the surface, 4989 practically becomes putty for them.
And once he’s become putty… he’s practically head over heels for them.
He’ll sneak them away for different outings around the body and regale them with stories about his squad.
As for death, he simply doesn’t want to think about it. Childishly, he knows that it’s always possible: endothelial cells could crumble, bacteria wilts, and the body is a volatile environment at times. At best, he’ll spend what time he can with his S/O, trying to memorize their laughter, smile, and whatever else he likes most about them.
General Headcanons with U-4989
This man will literally do anything to make his S/O happy. Administration, management, the higher ups? Doesn’t matter. He’s already probably on their blacklist anyways, so what’s more non-issue, non-standard tinkering with a regulation weapon or item? (Yes, he will make stupid inventions just to watch his S/O laugh and smile at the sheer ridiculousness of it all).
He’s a bit of a crybaby underneath his immune cell exterior, so his S/O should always have a couple of handkerchiefs on hand to wipe his tears. His S/O should also be understanding and willing to help him through moments of weakness as well.
Please ruffle his hair. And pat his cheeks. And nuzzle his nose. Physical affection is main love language and he will swear that his S/O giving him love is ten times as healing as 2626’s medical care.
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