WOY X READER IN THE BIG 25?? oh my goshh!! can i request hater x gn!reader hcs like them catching feelings/mutual pining (CAUSE I THINK I CAN FIX HIM I LOVE A BOY FAILURE 😭)
Lord Hater crush headcanons (+ mutual feelings)
(Romantic, GN!reader)
YESS I LOVE THIS LOVERBOY <333 he’s the one of my most favourite characters in the show 💔also sorry it took so long, I really enjoyed doing your request,, it was a little harder to write than i thought
It starts with you as an obstacle. Maybe a rival villain, a hero like Wander, or just a chaotic wildcard who keeps ruining Hater’s plans to conquer planets. He hates you at first, ranting to Peepers about you as an infuriating pest who dares upstage him
Hater’s admiration kicks off when you challenge him, in a way that’s both infuriating and intriguing. Maybe you interrupted his galactic takeover, or otherwise did something better than him
(Idk why I imagine it somewhere in big chaos like in “The Battle Royal” where you outwit him in front of Dominator. He’d roar “Nobody upstages LORD HATER!” but secretly replay your smirk or clever quip, thinking ‘They’re NOT that cool…’)
He starts obsessing over beating you, only to realise one day that it’s not just about winning anymore—it’s about you.
“They’re NOTHING compared to me! So why I can’t just destroy them?! UGHH, STUPID—“
His ego driven heart latches onto you as a rival he needs to impress at first, and soon he’s daydreaming about you cheering his conquests instead of fighting him
Outside you’re still rivals, but if you’re in danger during a galactic brawl, surprisingly he’d blast enemies away with a roar “I’m only saving you so I can destroy you MYSELF later!” Or “I just didn’t want it stealing my kill!” Hater has a soft spot for those he cares about (like Captain Tim or Peepers), so his first warm feelings shows in subtle, grumpy ways.
Hater’s real, still raw feelings slips out during high-stakes moments, like when you’re forced to team up against a bigger threat (think Dominator-level chaos or something worse)
Maybe you saved him from a collapsing space station, or praised his skills, or even let him save you and thanked him later, and suddenly, instead of his usual bravado he feels something…different.
He’d act annoyed, but his lightning sparks fizzle and he avoids eye contact, a crack in his tough-guy act. Something strange shifted in his chest, and later, alone in his quarters, he’d pace remembering your bold move and muttering:
“They’re just a nobody! A nobody who’s…kind of awesome. NO WAIT, IM AWSOME! But, they’re not too bad either…WAIT, NOO—“
After that, very slowly his feelings will migrate from enmity to some kind of formed crush. It’ll take some time, but when it’ll happen, everyone will see it, and especially you. Because Hater’s crush is anything but subtle
Hater’s attempts at impressing you are big failure. He’d flex his lightning powers or show off his skullship to prove he’s the greatest, expecting you to swoon. When you don’t, or worse, tease him, he’d throw a tantrum, blasting asteroids to bits while shouting “Why aren’t they IMPRESSED?!”
Somehow, your defiance fuels his feelings, turning his attention into a weird, romantic fixation.
He starts staging bigger, flashier schemes and moves just to get your attention, all while denying it’s personal. Peepers notices it and sighs “Sir, are you trying to… flirt?”
His crush mirrors his insecurity. He craves your validation, so if you’ll give even a hint of respect (like praising his evil laugh) he’d puff up with pride. His sparks flare brighter when you’re around betraying his feelings, and he’d use his powers more that needed mid-battle to catch your eye, only to trip over his cape if you’ll look back
If you’ll destroy or stop his current rival like Emperor Awsome or the Evil Sandwich he’d yell “That was MY move!” but grin like an idiot. His crush makes him both competitive and smitten, much like his obsession with being ‘the greatest’
Hater’s possessive streak goes WILD. If you interact with someone too close or too friendly, especially with Wander or Sylvia, he’d go livid. Not just because you’re thwarting him, but because he wants your focus on him. In a fit of rage, he’d yell:
“You think that banjo-playing weirdo’s better than ME? I’m LORD HATER!”
His feelings makes him desperate for your attention, and he hates when your attention is somewhere… not on him. So when you’ll talk about other villain he’d interrupt your conversations with loud boasts:
“Bet they can’t conquer planets like ME!”
…If you roll your eyes at this but smirk, he’d take it as a win. His heart will thumping and he’ll mutter “They totally like me…”
Hater can’t just accept mutual feelings, he needs to make sure. He’d stage a ridiculous display to see your reaction, like blasting:
“HATER + [YOUR NAME]”
into a planet’s surface with lightning, then casually asking “So, uh, seen anything cool lately?” while leaning against a wall. If you blush or return a flirty quip, his sparks go haywire, lighting up the room, and he’d yell “HA! I KNEW it! I’m the GREATEST at romance!”
…But he’d immediately backtrack, hoarse voice dropping “I mean… you’re sure, right? You’re not just… saying that?” His skeleton frame hunches slightly, hood shadowing his nervous eyes as he craves reassurance
Realizing the feelings are mutual makes Hater bold but clumsy. He’d try to flirt, his deep voice dropping to a gravelly whisper as he says “So, you’re into the greatest villain ever, huh? Can’t blame you.” But his delivery’s off. He’d trip over his cloak mid-line or accidentally zap a nearby lamp or knock something over, and then yelping “WAIT, NEVERMIND—“
If you’ll laughs or return a playful nudge and say that he’s the greatest for sure, suddenly he’s a big mess. Hater becomes all awkward, his massive hands fidgeting as he tries to play it cool, muttering “Uh, I mean, yeah, of course I am! And you’re… erm, not terrible either.”
…Later you’d find a badly written letter slipped from the scullship’s trash compartment with one single question and two possible answers:
“Do you like me?”
Chek 1:
⬂ ⬃
□ Yes! □ no.
⬀ ⬁
…If you’ll ask him about it he’ll furiously deny writing it, blaming Peepers or “space gremlins” but his pure panic gives him away
So, what’s your answer, hm?
