ꕤ summary: general shy dating hc again!! spoiler; sam is the softest, most patient boyfriend ever. he understands your awkwardness, your shyness, your nervousness, all of it, and he loves you for it.
♯ warnings: lots of cuteness, emotional moments/support, comfort!! soft boy affection overload, sam being the gentlest giant to ever giant, safe relationship energy that might make you cry, pre-established relationship.
♯ notes: on the request of the sweet @everythingisaspectrum!! sorry this took so long (╥﹏╥) for anyone worried on the taglist who signed on just for dean, just hit me up and ill make sure to not tag you on any other characters. plus the taglist got an update!!
HE DOES GROCERY SHOPPING IF YOU’RE TOO STRESSED.. but not in a ‘ugh, fine I’ll go’ way. no, this man is walking out the door with a list you scribbled and texting you stuff like “do you want the strawberry yogurt or the peach? i forgot which one’s your favorite :(“
HAND-HOLDING IS HIS FAVORITE THING EVER.. he knows you’re shy about PDA, so he never forces it, but when you do reach for his hand, oh, he cherishes it. he’ll squeeze your fingers gently, rubbing his thumb over your knuckles, completely focused on you.
LOVES HEARING YOU TALK ABOUT THE THINGS YOU LOVE.. even if you’re shy, when you finally start opening up about something you’re passionate about, sam is so happy. he’ll listen intently, nodding along, asking questions, just completely mesmerized by how cute you look when you get excited.
SAM READS TO YOU.. out loud. you’re laying in bed, curled up under a blanket, and he’s got a book in one hand, your hand in the other. he has the most soothing voice ever and every few lines he’ll glance over at you with the softest smile like, “still with me, sweetheart?”
LOVES IT WHEN YOU GET SLEEPY AND CLINGY.. if you ever get too tired to keep up your usual shyness and just snuggle into him, sam is in heaven. he’ll wrap you up in his arms, stroking your hair, whispering, “you can fall asleep, sweetheart. i’m not going anywhere.”
HE KEEPS A LITTLE MENTAL LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE YOU ANXIOUS.. crowds, loud places, random new people. he notices and makes plans around it. if you’re ever somewhere you don’t like, he’ll quietly lean over and whisper, “want to head out, babe?” and if you nod? he’s already guiding you out like a prince in plaid.
HE LEGIT BRAGS ABOUT YOU IN PRIVATE.. if he’s talking to dean or someone he trusts, he gets this dreamy little smile and is like, “she’s shy, yeah… but she’s got the biggest heart. smartest girl i’ve ever met.” he’s so down BAD.
WHEN YOU’RE OVERWHELMED, HE GIVES YOU HIS HOODIE.. and i mean, immediately. you’re not even asking, he just sees you getting overwhelmed and wordlessly tugs it off, wraps it around you, and kisses your hair. now you smell like him and feel safe.
SAM IS OBSESSED WITH YOUR VOICE WHEN YOU TALK JUST TO HIM.. you might be quiet around others, but when it’s just the two of you? when you’re cuddling and whispering things only he gets to hear? he treasures it. he’ll literally say, “i love your voice. it’s so peaceful.”
HE NOTICES EVERY TINY CHANGE IN YOUR MOOD.. you don’t even have to say anything; he can just tell. he’ll come up behind you, wrap his arms around your waist, rest his chin on your shoulder and softly ask, “what’s going on in that pretty little head of yours?”
HE HAS A BABY VOICE, JUST FOR YOU.. not like silly baby talk, but that extra affectionate tone that only comes out when he’s holding you close or waking you up in the morning. “c’mon, sweetheart… time to get up. i made your tea.” like PLEASE he’s your emotional support giant.
HE’S SO GENTLE WHEN YOU’RE UPSET.. if something’s bothering you, he’ll never push you to talk, but he’ll always make sure you know he’s there. he’ll rub slow circles on your back, murmur soothing words, and just be there until you’re ready to open up.
SAM LOVES WHEN YOU PLAY WITH HIS HAIR.. you’re shy about touching him, but the first time you nervously threaded your fingers through his hair, sam melted. he closed his eyes, leaned into your touch, and let out the softest sigh. now he begs for it. “c’mere, baby. Just for a minute.”
YOU HAVE A SAFE WORD FOR SOCIAL EXITS.. sam came up with it. like if you’re somewhere that’s draining you, all you have to do is say the word (maybe something dumb and cute like ‘moose tracks’) and he’ll immediately get you out, no questions.
HE WRITES YOU NOTES.. little sticky notes with stuff like “drink water today, babe <3” or “i miss you, even if you’re just in the next room” and sticks them where you’ll find them. your journal, your laptop, the fridge, your pillow, everywhere.
HE FINDS YOUR AWKWARDNESS SO HOT.. when you try to be flirty but your voice shakes, or you avoid eye contact after saying something bold? sam is grinning so hard. he’ll bite his lip and softly say, “that was really cute. keep going.” and you’re immediately done for.
IF YOU CRY, HE’S IN FULL ON SOFT MODE.. no panic, no ‘don’t cry’ BS. he just holds you close, rocks you gently, and says stuff like, “let it out, sweetheart. i’m right here. i’m not going anywhere.” literal human comfort blanket.
HE NEEDS A KISS BEFORE BED.. even if it’s just a shy little peck. and if you’re being all bashful and hiding your face under the covers, he’ll laugh softly and coax you out with kisses to your hands. “don’t hide that pretty face, baby.”
HE BUYS YOU BOOKS THAT REMIND HIM OF YOU.. the titles are always something cheesy like “quiet is beautiful” or just some cheesy romance novel with a blushing heroine. he always scribbles a note inside like “saw this and thought of you. you’re my favorite.”
HE LIVES FOR THE LATE NIGHT CONVOS.. you’re in bed, half-asleep, and you whisper something like “do you think the stars look different in heaven?” and this man is suddenly wide awake and in full philosophical mode, holding you and telling you what he thinks while stroking your arm.
HE TOTALLY PICKS UP ON YOUR SOCIAL ANXIETY AND SUBTLY HELPS YOU OUT.. if you’re in a conversation and get flustered, sam will gently step in without making it obvious. he’ll steer the conversation smoothly so you don’t feel pressured to talk too much, all while giving you reassuring little touches, like a hand on your back.
SAM OFFERS YOU HIS JACKET WITHOUT YOU ASKING.. cold? you get the jacket. nervous? you get the jacket. just existing in the world? guess what, you’re getting the damn jacket. it’s like a hug from him, and you know he gets a little weak seeing you wrapped up in it.
HE NEVER LETS YOU DOUBT HOW MUCH HE WANTS YOU.. you’re quiet and might have moments of thinking you’re too awkward or not enough. sam sees it immediately and pulls you into the warmest hug, whispering, “you’re everything i’ve ever wanted, sweetheart. don’t ever think you’re not.”
ADORES THE WAY YOU TUCK YOURSELF INTO HIS SIDE.. like a little shy koala. if you ever burrow into him, face in his chest, holding onto his flannel? he’s DONE. he’ll just wrap you up and murmur, “god, i love you so much.”
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