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Basically an enemies to lover situation. After a while of having to deal with a lot of static in their lives already, decide to try to give each other a little less fuel to the fire, eventually getting to know each other better and falling for each other.
Don't really show alot of their affection in front of the other Clan members and prefer to keep their closer moments to themselves. Though overtime a lot of them began to see something, when they've been less wanting the bite the other’s head off.
They do though act more lovey dovey around Karai to annoy her.
Realized they were getting close when they tried to cover up for each other, even trying to take the blame for a failed mission.
Bradford has a lot of regrets on how he used to be towards Xever. He used to hate his mutation, but at the same time in a way, grateful for the change, as it helped take his ego down and reflect, getting closer to Xever. Overall becoming a mutant brought them together and became a better guy for him.
Bradford REALLY regrets causing Xever's mutation. I can see Brad one night just unable to sleep and just apologizes right on the spot. Xever hold him saying if he can forgive him for almost letting him die(Never Say Xever), he can forgive him too.
Bradford eventually became pretty protective of Xever. A lot of the time for high risk missions, he’d offer to go in place of Xever or atleast go with him. Xever gets annoyed as he doesn’t feel he needs to be protected(but honestly just as worried for Bradford too).
Xever calls Bradford Brad for short or just Chris sometimes and Bradford calls Xever, Xev.
Have to be careful when kissing(u know, poisonous venom).
Sometimes dance together. Xever tends to accidentally step on Brad’s feet, they’re pretty big.
Xever usually does the cooking. Bradford usually has trouble due to his size(and tail hitting or catching unto things). He’s at one point had it set on fire🔥
For winter, Bradford gave Xever a scarf from his own fur to keep him warm. Xever got him a Chris Bradford dog collar. The one time where someone’s happy to wear a dog collar, lol.
Taught each other some of their fighting moves. Train and practice together a lot.
Bradford likes to lick Xever. He's Very ticklish.
Bradford took up Portuguese to impress Xever.
Bradford’s big spoon and Xever little spoon. Basically sleeps on Bradford like a pillow. Bradford’s more than happy to let him rest on him.
When Bradford feels down, Xever let’s him lay on his lap and rubs his head.
Xever's pretty touch starved but at the same time doesn’t like being vulenerable. Bradford usually just waits things out for Xever until he’s done acting tough and let’s him comfort him. The lap lay works for Fish guys too.
One time Xevers robot legs were damaged during a mission and he couldn't walk so Bradford ended up carrying him back. Xever was pretty flustered to say the least.
When they can enjoy taking naps together. On stakeouts take turn shifts. Bradford usually let's Xever sleep a little longer.
Bicker a lot. Usually at the end r just tired and forget what they were even bickering about.
Enjoy soaking together in the tank, especially on hot days.
If they ended up actually hurt each other, usually have trouble(Bradford) saying sorry. Usually just keep some space until they feel like talking again. Bradfird def used the puppy eyes.
Help clean and patch each other up from missions and Shredder's more violent punishments.
With all the absolute madness going on, they prefer to just keep things simple. Between fighting turtles, evading Master Shredders wrath and everything else the city dumps on them, they just want a few minutes to not have to worry about being killed, mutated again or worse. Plus working in the foot you don't get a lot of time for fancy dates.
They tend to hang out on the rooftop to relax together.
Tend to have a lot of movie nights. Brad almost always picks a movie he was in and he's been in quite a bit. He always gets excited when he sees his debut.
They also enjoy just talking. About their past, now, what could happen. I can see Bradford tell Xever about the Lore of the Footclan and Xever perhaps some interesting stuff about Brazil.
They also watch Bradford’s cartoon series together. Xever laughs at the crazy absurdity of it all.
Likes to cuddle Bradford for warmth, considering all the fur he has. Def misses his first and fluffier mutant form but at least it's easier held hands with.
Xever brushes bradford’s hair to make him feel better.
Xever would've taken Bradford’s death more harshly.
They'd both be conflicted when he's revived. Like yay, they're together again but also his soul was revived by a demon.
Xever would be devastated about Rahzar becoming Kavaxas puppet, losing him again. Perhaps after the incident when Xever renounced the foot for good, maybe he sees Rahzar who somehow crawled back up and decide to leave together. Perhaps eventually they get turned back human