Heya, uh... can I request some Shane (sorry) headcanons about an anxious farmer who ends up being his S/O? (again, sorry)
I had some difficulties with making this one flow properly, but I hope you like it! It was a lot of fun to explore Shane's softer side! Shane is my favorite bachelor so you don't ever have to feel bad for requesting him <3 (if you like shane you should read my Good Guy Shane ficlet ;) )
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The new farmer in town never really talks to Shane after he coldly shrugs off their introduction, scared of what he may say to her if they continues to bother him.
They cross paths for the second time when the farmer goes to Marnie’s ranch to ask about raising her own farm animals
Shane is subbing in for Marnie for the day, and before the farmer can leave unnoticed, not ready to speak to him, he acknowledges them so they are forced to stay.
Shane quickly catches on the farmer is a little anxious and lets out a big sigh, putting on a friendlier smile and tone to make them feel more comfortable and answering any questions the farmer may have the best he can
They continue to avoid each other after that interaction- the farmer too scared to bother him again and Shane likes to be left alone.
The farmer sees Shane drinking at the dock late at night one day and tries to ignore it but Shane sees them and calls them over
Shane rips opens his heart to them and explains his view on life, giving the farmer a whole new view of him, giving the farmer the courage to admit they can relate in some ways
After that night they often smile at each other in the saloon but continue to keep their distance
The farmer gains more confidence as time goes on when it comes to interacting with Shane, finding that he is easier to talk to than anyone else in town
The farmer realizes their feelings for Shane when they are having an especially bad day: all their crops died right after planting them, their pet is sick, they missed Evelyn’s birthday, and now Alex is hitting on them~ but Shane comes to the farmer’s rescue, using his cold demeanor to make Alex go away and take the farmer somewhere quieter to calm down and talk about their day. He even offers to help them out.
Shane brings the farmer a bouquet at their house early one morning, his own hands shaking from how nervous he is. Of course the farmer says yes!
Shane does his best not to do anything to worry the farmer- after realizing how badly he scared the farmer the night he almost dies he does his best to show the farmer he is giving up drinking forever
Whenever the farmer is feeling anxious he intertwines their fingers and kisses the back of their palm as silent support
Shane often pushes himself out of his own comfort zone to show the farmer certain things are safe and that everything is okay, being the one to ask them to the flower dance and accompanying them through the haunted maze.
Shane is always there for hugs and back rubs to calm the farmer down and support them
Regular symbols of affection from Shane! He always makes sure to tell the farmer that he loves them and to show it properly, even when he is moody.