Dating Carol Danvers would include...
Carol did not want a relationship
She’s got shit to do, damn it! The last thing she needs distracting her is some person that she can’t help but pay attention to a little too much
But it’s been so long since she’s had the freedom to do so - to be with someone she likes, and the little rebel inside her is telling her to just go for it
It’s not like she was oblivious to your glances, how you instantly perked up anytime she was around or she was mentioned. She was a bit surprised one of these other guys hadn’t tried forcing you two together
Ugh, she did not need this!
“You look really pissed, and I’m guessing it’s not just because the end of the universe happened and everything,” Natasha said one day, smirking slightly over at Carol. Nat wasn’t blind
Carol gave her a look before sighing, running a hand through her hair and biting the inside of her cheek
Screw it - on the off chance she did die soon, better to go out with a bang, right?
“Can I talk to you?” Carol asked you, bluntly, and leaving no room for question. She always did that - a natural born hero who didn’t take anyone’s shit
“It really doesn’t look like I have much of a choice,” you joked, following her as she led you somewhere more private. Privacy wasn’t usually her style, not unless absolutely necessary, so you were a bit concerned
“I’m just gonna put it out there - mainly because I hate dancing around and I also hate being deceived, so I’m assuming you hate it, too, so - I like you. More than another hero should but I don’t think I can really help it these days”
Carol is a woman who is always sure of herself, never caring for anyone’s opinion of her, but this was different, and she was vulnerable for once in her life...could she use her photon blasts on herself to disappear right now?
“You do?” you finally asked, and she nodded, and you grinned. “Yes! Nat told me you were giving me these signals but I wasn’t a hundred percent sure, and you’ve got enough shit to deal with, so I thought I’d leave it alone or wait until after we sort this mess out but - wow. Oh, and I like you, too - more than another hero should.”
After that, the two of you were sort of inseparable. Not in a clingy way, more in a way that let each other know you were there for the other
Carol was fiercely independent, and needed her space
You never argued with her on that; you needed your space, too
It made things easier between you two, and always left room for learning new things about one another
Carol was still hesitant about her past, and was still remembering new things about herself all the time. She wasn’t too keen on sharing them with you at first, and was grateful that you didn’t press her on the matter
You always let her come to you first with things that were on her mind, and you’d always provide insight if you had any. It’s one of the things she realized she loves about you
Carol was always up at the crack of dawn; it’d been drilled into her in the Air Force, and you usually got up with her. There were some days that you just refused to get out of bed, no matter how hard Carol tried to get you up
“(Y/N), I swear, if you don’t get up right now I will blast you out of this bed!”
“That would be so cool. I’ll wake up if you do it!”
That was another thing she loved about you. She learned the hard way that some people were terrified of her abilities, of what she could do with them if something happened and she couldn’t stop herself, but you? You never even remotely flinched when she blasted something (or someone)
“Why aren’t you scared of them? I mean, they could kill you, you know,” she said one day, and you just shrugged
“Eh, I would not put it past you to kill me one day because I am hella annoying at times, but it’s just another part of you, and if it’s a part of you, I love it. They’re also really pretty and make this really awesome sound - I love them! Also, you look so badass when you fly”
You have a bad habit of telling strangers that you’re her girlfriend
Whenever there’s something happening and you’re down on the ground protecting civilians and she’s up in the air, you never hesitate to tell completely strangers that you’re together
“Yeah, she’s my girlfriend. Isn’t she just so...awesome? And dreamy? I mean, you guys can’t see her face, but man - she’s a beaut”
Carol refuses to train with you. She really only lights sparring with Steve or Thor, someone who can handle her photon blasts without getting incredibly hurt by them
Occasionally, you convince her to spar with you
You know she’d never intentionally hurt you, so you’re never worried when you spar with her
You’re a ground fighter, and completely human, so you’re always vulnerable to everything the universe has to offer, and you find that training with Carol gives you some more tolerance and an extra edge in fighting
Not that she’ll let you do much fighting. Carol is very protective of you, and the one time that you came down with the cold, she wouldn’t leave your side
She can become a bit paranoid when it comes to you, and a simple sniffle to you and everyone else suddenly becomes your death bed
In a way, it’s sweet that she cares so much. It’s one of the few ways she shows how she feels about you
Carol is not a huge fan of PDA - the most she’ll do is a five-second hand-hold, but other than that she hovers. It could be annoying to others, but you’ve known her for so long now it’s an endearing gesture to you
When Carol does decides to act on her affections, it’s always in private, or around close friends, usually only around Maria and Monica
That was the most important thing for Carol - that you got along well with her best friend and her best friend’s daughter
She had nothing to worry about, naturally
You fit right on in with Maria and Monica, and even spend time with them when Carol isn’t around
“They’re good people, Carol, and part of your past. I also know you worry about them when you’re not around, so consider me extra security. Also, Monica plays a mean game of Uno and I’m still trying to figure out how to beat that kid. Seriously, do you have any ideas on how to do that?”
At times, Carol doesn’t think she deserves you, but she quickly shakes that thought away, because you’re still at her side
You’re always there for her. Even when you’re galaxies a part, you’re chatting away in her ear about some new TV show or rambling about how Thor ate all the damn pop-tarts again
It’s a nice change of pace from her action-packed life, and you’re always a breath of fresh air for her
It’s why when she realized that she loves you, she doesn’t hesitate to tell you
“You know I love you, right?” She’s getting ready to leave, her helmet already on and destination set in her suit
“Danvers, of course I know, you dork. I love you, too. Now go before I drag you back to bed”
Carol wasn’t one to believe in luck much, but with one last look at your smiling face, there was no denying it - she had to be the luckiest woman in the universe