Summary; Dante comforts you when you just can't get out of bed.
Word Count; 207
Warning; Hinted at mental illness (nothing too explicit though)
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"You know you need to get up eventually, babe?"Â
Dante is cuddled into your back, his face buried into your hair and one of his strong arms draped over your waist. He always knows when you need that extra reassurance and comfort, wrapping himself around you like a weighted blanket.Â
"I knowâŠ" You mumble into the pillow, sighing deeply. Oh what you'd give just to sleep the day away, and then some. "I just really don't want to face today."
The thought of getting out of bed and⊠living? Going through with your daily routine and running errands and having to use your phone voice if/when you get a call... It's so overwhelming, paralysingly so.
Dante nuzzles his face into your neck, his stubble rough against your skin as his lips carefully press against your jaw. "And that's okay," he says, his eyes full of hearts and stars and adoration. You often wonder what you ever did to deserve those blue eyes to look at you like you yourself placed the sun in the sky.Â
"We can lay here for as long as you need. And when you feel ready to get up and face the dayâ I'll still be here to face it with you."
Summary; How the RE boys (Chris and Leon) and girls (Jill and Claire) hold your hand.
Warnings; None
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Jill Valentine
Jill is very loving and tentative to her partner, she wont smother you in affection but seems to always know when you need it. Her hands are small but calloused, gently interlocking her fingers with yours without drawing too much attention to it or making it a big deal. It's a casual gesture that holds a lot of meaning for her-- she doesn't show affection like that to just anyone.
Chris Redfield
Chris will never be the first to initiate any kind of affection, at least in the beginning. He's absolutely smitten with you but he overthinks it-- he doesn't want to overstep your boundaries or make you uncomfortable. You're too precious to him, and he's a big guy so he worries him trying to be affectionate with you could come across as intimidating. The first time you grab onto his hand, something startled you and you instinctively clung to him, he tenses up. For a moment you think you've upset him and start to apologise, but he awkwardly reassures you that it's alright and he doesn't mind. His hands are huge and warm, covered in callouses and scars, and he tentatively squeezes your much smaller one in a small and shy moment of affection.
Claire Redfield
Claire does not know the meaning of the word 'shy', so if she feels comfortable with you she wont hold back on any casual or romantic touches. Hand on your shoulder, hugs, kisses, reassuringly squeezing your arm when you're scared. She'll easily grab your hand in hers and start playfully swinging your arms to make you smile, her touch warm and sweet.
Leon Kennedy
Leon isn't the most touchy person, even though he's definitely touch starved, but he wont shy away from affection either. His hand often hovers over the small of your back when you're walking together, not touching you but still letting you know he's here and keeping you safe. He's much more comfortable with touch when it's spur of the moment and he doesn't have time to overthink it. Quickly grabbing your hand to guide you away from danger, lacing your fingers together and not letting go until he knows you're safe-- at which point he'll be more flustered than you are.
Iâve just come across your acc for the first time and read your DMC headcanons abt them watching a horror movie
I really like your take on Neroâs guilty pleasure of loving gothic romance so in my personal opinion, Nero wouldâve grown fond of, if not, love âCrimson Peakâ, it has horror elements but not full on horror as itâs more (toxic) romance leaning (Spoilers: He wouldâve not liked the incest in the film tho)
Itâs also one of my favorite underrated gothic horror from Guillermo del Toro as well
Ooh I need to watch that one! đ thnx for the rec! xo
Ethan always puts your needs before his own, even to his own detriment and your protests. Itâs not that he doesnât value his own life, itâs just that he values yours moreâ and itâs just in his nature to support and be there for the people he cares about.Â
Sadly, heâs not always the most perceptive person so youâll probably have to tell him about your mental illness. But on the off chance that he does figure it out himself, he wonât actually tell you that he knows at first. Heâll just subtly help you from the sidelines, small things that will make your day smoother and brighter. When youâre feeling down, heâll bring you your favourite snack and when you look upset heâll do his best to take you out of the situation to calm down. Heâs just a constant, calming presence in your life.
He wonât wait too long before talking things out with you though. After the nightmare that was his relationship with Mia, he values transparency above all else. He wants to know what he can do to support you more effectively, he truly wants what is best for you.
Heâs a one man support system, for real. Heâll walk you to any appointment you may have, heâll keep an eye out to make sure youâre taking your medications, and he makes sure to absolutely smother you in love at every turn. You never have to doubt his devotion for you.
On those dark days, where everything seems hopeless and you just want to give up; Ethan will always be right there to keep you grounded. He knows he canât heal you of your mental pain, but that wonât stop him from trying! Heâs quite practical in his methodsâ routine and stability being his biggest concern, and you may as well be a little houseplant with the way he insists you drink water and go outside for sunshine. Youâre his little houseplant!
Summary; How the RE boys (Chris and Leon) and girls (Jill and Claire) sleep with their s/o.
Warnings; nightmares, insomnia, sleeping issues
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Jill Valentine
Jill hides how sleep deprived she really is well, she hasn't had a genuine good nights sleep since before that night in the Spencer mansion. More often than not you'll be gently shaking her awake at her desk to guide her into bed for the night. Her sleep is plagued with nightmares and she clings to you tightly through the night, seeking you out both for comfort and to reassure herself that your still with her. Sometimes her whimpering and crying in her sleep will wake you up, but you never tell her when it happens-- you simply wrap your arms around her and run your fingers through her hair, whispering comforting words into her ear until she settles down for the night.
Chris Redfield
Chris has a rigid sleep schedule that he follows religiously and never strays from, no excuses. Shower at 9pm, in bed by 9:30pm and asleep for 10pm-- wake up at 5am the next morning. During the night his burly arms will slowly creep around you, pulling you into his chest and burying his face into the back of your neck. He doesn't snore but you can feel a deep rumbling in his chest as he softly murmurs in his sleep. He's like a bear, holding you and keeping you warm and safe through the night. He has nightmares occasionally but tends to sleep through them, his grip around you tightening, like he's protecting you from the monsters in his dreams.
Claire Redfield
Claire is a cuddlebug and practically koala-bears herself to you at bedtime, watching a TV show or scrolling through yours phone and talking until sleep takes you both. She snores, and will deny it vehemently, and tends to toss and turn-- whining and grumbling to herself as she twists herself into a pretzel, getting tangled in the bedding as she cuddles into you. Sometimes she sleepwalks, usually only when she's stressed though, and will lumber around the apartment until she either comes back to bed on her own or crashes on the couch. If you wake up to her sleepwalking, she'll ramble incoherently to you as you gently coax her back into bed.
Leon Kennedy
Leon has to be exhausted to get a decent nights sleep so he usually goes for a late night run to clear his mind and tire himself out. By the time he's back and showered you are already half asleep in bed. He's a big guy but he's easily able to slip into bed beside you without jostling you too much and drapes one of his muscular arms over your waist and presses a kiss to your shoulder. It's late and he's tired, he has work early in the morning, but it'll still take him a while to fall asleep-- and when he does he's restless, nuzzling into you and loosening and tightening his arms around you, furrowing his brow as his dreams are infested by horrible memories. He talks in his sleep, usually quite clearly too, and you have sworn yourself to secrecy that you'll never repeat any of it. Sometimes he repeats past conversations, or say your name and tell you he loves you, or he'll just quietly ramble about whatever has been on his mind lately. He rarely wakes up during the night but when he does he's careful not to wake you as well.
I loved the "Can I spend my life with you?" fic and it got me thinking... Nero would be so soft around little kids! đ€§ Chaotic but soft! Like playful and fully engaged with whatever they are doing and 1000% down to play with dolls or putting on makeup or a full on nerf war or a foam sword fight or even just chasing the kid around, cackling like a gremlin while the kid screams and giggles! đ
It would be so precious to watch and my heart can't handle how cute it is!!!
Playtime (Nero x Reader & Their Child)â„
(Dad Nero has my heartđđđ Both baby and Reader are gender neutral for maximum self insertion haha~ I based this on my younger family members and how I mess around with them! (â âżâ âż) Thank you for the request!! xo)
Summary; Nero playing with your toddler!
Word Count; 575
Warnings; None! :)
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From the second your child was born, Neroâs âdad modeâ was unlocked and he hasn't looked back since. Dad jokes, tea parties and telling stories with dramatic voices to make an actor jealousâ Nero gladly let go of any pride he had before in order to see his baby smile. That gummy smile and the tiny, cooing giggles when he would make faces and animatedly speak to the tiny baby in his arms⊠It just made everything worth it.Â
âIâm gonna get youuuâŒ!âÂ
âNo you wonâtâ!â
You watch on as the two most important people in your life cause absolute chaos in your living room, couch cushions and toys strewn over the floor and the sound of delighted squealing and giggling warming your heart. Nero is pretending to chase after your toddler, dramatically parkouring over furniture, pretending to be some kind of monster⊠or maybe a dinosaur? You canât really be sure, the game changes every few minutes and youâve given up trying to keep up with the switch ups. He always makes sure to be just unable to reach your child, who squeals and yells for the monster to go away as they run a few feet awayâ but you know Nero is as eagle eyed as ever, subtly herding them away from potential dangers without pausing the game.
Nero takes playtime very seriously. Sometimes you have to ask yourself whether you have one baby or twoâ because father and child are on the exact same wavelength when it comes to playing. This is a game of life or death!
âIâm gonna steal all your hugsâ give them to meeeeâŒ!â Nero rushes towards your child, hands outstretched in a tickling motion. They scream and run behind the couch, peeking over it with sparkling eyes.
âNuh-uh! None for youuuuâ!â They declare, giggling and waiting for their daddyâs next move. âMonsters donât get hugs!â
Nero gasps in offence, âWhat do you mean monsters donât get hugs?â
âNo hugs for monsters!â The child doubles down, grinning as Nero puts a hand to his chest and puts on an indignant expression.
âBut what if Iâm a nice monster?â Nero challenges, creeping closer to the couch.
âNope, nuh-uhâ no hugs for you!â They see Neroâs approach and starts mirroring his actions so that the two of them are circling the couch.Â
âIs that so?â Nero grins mischievously.
They giggle, âMm-hmm! My hugs, you canât have them!âÂ
You already know what's coming before it even happens, having seen this scenario play out many times before. Nero nods sadly, looking thoughtful. âHmm, okay⊠I guess Iâll just have to go without thenâŠ.âÂ
And then he lungesâ vaulting over the couch and capturing the toddler in his arms, lifting them into the air like a trophy. They squeal and kick their arms and legs out in an attempt to âfree themselfâ, their cheeks flushed and white hair a mess.Â
âGotchaâ!â He tosses them into the air before hugging them tightly to his chest. His arms are strong and protective around your child, and they lean into his embrace despite still screaming out in defeat at having been caught by the monster. âAll your hugs are mine!â
That's when you decide to make your presence known, wrapping your arms around the two of them and nuzzling your cheek against the soft white hair of your babyâs head. A sneak attack to win you the game!
Is there even such a thing as 'acting your age'? When I was 10, I was told I was acting too mature, when I was 15 I was immature. Now that I'm 19 people like to bounce back and forth whether I'm an adult or not depending on how my mental health is doing at the time. It's almost like people just use the term 'act your age' to justify their own stuck up and rude behaviour, because being boring and hating anything cute is just soooo mature lol
Summary; After Reader dies while being possessed and trying to kill Nero, he is consumed with guilt and unable to cope. He refuses to let go of you.
Word Count; 518
Warnings; Death, loss, grief and allusions to mental illness
A sequel to (DMC boys being forced to mercy kill Reader) but can be read as a standalone.
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Sometimes Nero could pretend everything was normal. Everything was fine, you were sitting on the couch, safe and sound, watching your favourite show.Â
But you never looked comfortable. No matter how hard he tried, or where in the room you rested. Your posture remained as stiff as ever, your expression blank and pained. Like you were struggling to hold onto your soul. You were still wearing the same clothes as that day, decked out in weapon harnesses and protective gear (it didn't protect you, he didn't protect you). Minus the blood and guts thankfully.Â
Most days he was able to ignore the reality of your situation, even when you made it difficult.Â
"Nero, please," You said, in a lifeless tone. "You need to let me go."Â
No. He wouldn'tâ he couldn't. Why couldn't you just let him pretend? Sitting on the couch right beside you, so close yet so far, he realised for the first time (once again) that you hadn't actually looked at him for weeks.Â
"Are you cold again, Angel?" He moved to grab another blanket for you, blind to the growing pile already surrounding you, but stayed put when you shook your head and extended a hand to block his path.Â
"Nero," you said. "You need to accept what happened."Â
Accept what? You said the strangest things these daysâŠÂ
"It hurts," You continued. "This is no way to exist. You're living in a fantasy⊠All you do is eat and sleep, and ignore everything around you. Dante and Vergil try their best to help you but you don't even answer the door anymore."
"Why are you doing this?" Nero's chest hurt so bad, he didn't want to listen anymore.Â
"It's so cold here, Nero," A single tear fell down your cheek, your expression as empty as ever. "You need to let me go. It's okay."Â
Nero, in an increasingly rare moment of lucidity, shook his head, unable to fight off his own tears. "I can't," He choked out through the lump in his throat. "I need youâ please, angel, don't leave me!"Â
"This guilt you're holding on to, it's killing you!" you said. "How many times do I have to tell you before you accept it? It wasn't your fault! I made a choice to take myself out so I wouldnât kill you⊠But nowâ You're hurting me."Â
All the pain, guilt and grief was tearing him apart on the inside. The tears wouldn't stop, the last of his facade crumbling as he cried. You were suffering, being forced to remain in the realm of the living, desperately trying to hold onto your humanity. It was Nero's fault. All his fault.Â
He could still feel your blood under his fingernails and drying on his skin. He could never rid himself of the feeling. You were gone, Dante buried you and Nero had sobbed over your grave for hours.Â
But it hurt too much to accept that you died months agoâ so he didn't.Â
Mind going blissfully numb, Nero smiled lovingly at you. "Don't worry, Angel, I'll take care of you. I love you so much."
instead of arguing about the no-fly list and the memes it spawned, please consider donating to CAIR (Center for American Islamic Relations) or the CCR (Center for Constitutional Rights)
CAIR, specifically, is group of muslim lawyers who routinely represent muslim americans fighting for their legal rights - all for free
both groups have already won multiple cases for muslim americans who have been wrongfully profiled and surveilled by the government, and theyâve announced plans to take even broader legal initiative to protect our rights. itâs because of their work thus far that the supreme court recently ruled that muslims who have been wrongfully placed on no-fly lists are now allowed to sue the government for damages
we still have a long way to go, but organizations like these are doing so much work to make sure we get there
