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A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
He’s like a cat that you need to gain the trust of. He’s going to be standoffish, even when your relationship becomes romantic. He won’t be the most public about wanting to be near you, to hold you, to kiss you.
Like a cat, however, he will always find a reason to be close by. He just happens to need a drink from the kitchen while you’re setting up dinner. The light is just better in the office to read, that’s why he’s suddenly in there with you, and the shower? Well, it’s important to save water.
B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)
Simple puts; you started off as friends because you were there. A commonly seen person outside of special forces. It’s comforting to have someone like that, although he would never admit it. Not even Soap could be counted on the same way.
C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)
Most of the time you’re going to be the one initiating it. Leaning against him on the couch, taking his hand when he gets near, or rolling over into his arms while in bed.
Don’t think that being subtle or trying to drop hints will work. He’s not going to be willing to just assume you want something. It’s safer to wait for you to verbally ask for him to hold you instead.
There are times when it’s all just too much. When he’s weighed down and need someone to help him with the load. These moments usually happen at night; when he stares up at the ceiling and can’t stop some of the thoughts.
He’ll look towards you moves without thinking. Grabbing your shoulder and roll you over until you’re face to face. He’ll sink into you then. Pressing his face into your shoulder and sighing deeply.
D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)
Settling down is a fantasy that he rarely divulges in. He wants to a homebody; put in his papers for the 141 and become some desk jockey in an office. Price wouldn’t blink at him. Hell, he’d probably break out those good cigars he keeps hidden away.
Ghost wouldn’t even need to choose a post-141 job either. He has enough money; he could be the house spouse while you work out in the world. Maybe not with the apron, though.
Being all domestic; making the bed, mowing the lawn, making sure a hot dinner is waiting when you get off of work? That sounds pretty nice, actually.
E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)
Quick and somewhat harsh. If he can make it a phone call he will. If he can get someone else to do it, it would be even better.
He’d never break up with you if wasn’t for serious reasons. Most likely he’d end things when he thinks you don’t deserve what you’re getting. Like releasing a fish after taking a few pictures with it.
F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)
He’s committed to you the moment you let him into your house. There isn’t much to look forward to in civilian life, but you were certainly one of them.
He won’t be the one to propose, though. You can bring it up, drop hints, and even ask if he sees you being with him forever. Eventually he’ll confess to the fear of being the one to ask you. It’s not the same as ordering his men around. He needed you to leave.
So you better break out the roses and get ready to swoon him: Because you’re going to be the one getting down on one knee.
G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
It seems impossible for the Simon and Ghost to be the same man.
You didn’t really know how hard he went for missions. You knew about the physical requirements, all the gear he had to lug around, and his ability to lift a guy like Konig up and onto his shoulders.
Yet, he’s never hurt you. He keeps his strength dormant while with you. Only letting it out when you ask him to lift the couch or to open a jar. The little things that make you feel all giddy about how strong your man is.
Emotionally he’s reserved. He won’t confess things to you on a random whim. He’s not going to cry at movies and certainly has expressed anything that wasn’t positive or just straight up anger. And even that is rarely directed towards you.
H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)
He’s not big on hugs and, to be honest, he kinda sucks at it.
At most your get a light, one armed, squeeze that lasts only a few seconds. Any longer and he starts to stiffen a bit. Waiting for you to make a move to know where this was going.
I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)
It takes a while, almost a year, before he’s willing to face you and let his love be known.
Secretly he’s been saying since the first time you’ve slept together. Starting when you were asleep, and he knew you wouldn’t hear. After that it’s been almost every night when you’ve gone to sleep.
J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)
He’s never been a jealous man.
When it comes to you there’s a kinda trust that he can’t ignore become some guy with is giving you looks.
K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
He kisses like he’ll never see you again. Pressing and deep with a moan that made you want more.
When it comes to location. He likes your shoulders. Covered or bare he’ll leave a little peck whenever he can. Adding teeth when he can reach skin and moaning in the same way he does for your mouth.
L = Little ones (How are they around children?)
He great around babies.
Not the kinda guy who would play peak-a-boo with a kid a grocery store. But you’ve seen him with a baby from visiting family.
Simon was quiet when he was handed the swaddled infant. Holding them correctly starting to softly bounce when they began to fuss. Quickly quieting down with a few hushed words from Simon.
When leaving he’d act like it was no big deal. Refusing to open up about how he became so good with babies.
M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)
For a man that hates waking up early he sure does use a lot of alarms. Supposedly this was so he didn’t get soft while on leave. Wanting to keep with the habit of rising before the sun.
At least he was quiet after the alarm. Crawling over with a kiss to your shoulder.
N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)
He stays close during nights. Following you around like the cat he is.
From cleaning the dishes to staying close while you tried to find something to watch. He stays close until it’s about time you went to bed.
It was only then that he gave you some space. But just long enough that you could get into jammies and slide under the covers. Now just waiting for your man to join.
O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)
It takes a long time. Longer than any normal person could stand before Simon opened up to you.
It came out in an almost burst one night during dinner. When you were both mostly finished, and the washing was about to start. He simply started talking about his dad and everything just flowed out from there.
You didn’t say anything during this. Simply listening while he kept talking without making eye-contact. His fort clasped in his hand.
When he was finished you still didn’t say anything. Instead reaching out to touch his hand and smiling warmly when he takes it.
You let go after a few seconds. Standing from the table to start the dishes as if nothing had happened.
P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)
It takes some effort to get him mad in general. He’s had to learn how to keep a lid on things in his line work.
The only time you’ve seen him get really was when that one dickhead cut you off in traffic. The man having the balls to actually stop and get out of his car. Cursing and demanding to know what your problem was.
Simon stepping up to the man was enough to get the dickhead back in his car. Simon getting back into your passenger side and ordering you to just drive. The ride back being a quiet one only interrupted by your little comment of “That was kinda hot.”
Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)
He’s surprisingly forgetful about you. Things like your birthday, school graduated from, or childhood pet aren’t at the top of the list of important things.
He’ll remember your takeout order though. At least that’s something.
R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
It was a day he was on leave, but you had to work. He decided to try the domestic thing.
Pots were steaming and a message from Gaz explaining what mincing was displayed on his phone. Spaghetti and meatballs were a lot more complicated when making from scratch.
Whether you were trying to be sneaky or not didn’t really matter. Simon knew you were home. He didn’t turn around, though. Instead letting you follow the smell into the kitchen and see his ‘masterpiece’ yourself.
“Good to see you back,” He says without actually looking back.
Of course, even while trying to do something sweet, he keep sit cool. Only wavering in his conviction when you came up behind him. Wrapping your arms around his center and laying your head against his back. Taking a nice deep breathe while listening to his heart speed up through that tight black shirt.
“Missed you,” You said, standing on your tiptoes to tray and look over his shoulder.
“Missed you, too.” He says, lifting the sauce spoon up and over so you could get a taste.
S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
You know who we’re talking about right?
When moving in together Simon had sat you down and explained the importance of firearm safety. Letting you be one of the few who had the combo to his gun safe and lockers. This was both only for emergencies and to show just how much he trusted you.
T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)
Not every date is going all out. Usually, when he set up the date, it’s going to be a stay-in. Some nice TV, some conversation, a little bit more…that’s the kinda stuff he likes.
If it’s special; anniversary, birthday, something that really matters to you. He’ll try to do a bit more. This usually includes Soap and Price in some regard. Asking them for restaurant recommendations, what kinda cologne would work, or asking if women still like flowers?
U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
Gallows humor and swearing.
This man has spent most of his life in the forces. You don’t do that without picking up some dead kid jokes.
V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)
He’s never considered himself to be all that good looking. It’s was part of the mystery that he made jokes and comments about being a looker. Where’s the fun in hiding your identity if you can’t mess with people a little bit?
It took you holding his face and saying; “So handsome,” to convince him to take another look at himself.
W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
It would hurt, hurt like a real bitch, without you there.
This would be incases of a breakup or spending his time off alone. Missions are different. Then he has something to focus on. He never really thinks about the civilian part of his life when the skull mask is on.
X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
He doesn’t wear the most nearly as much as you thought in the civilian world.
It’s not like he could wear a balaclava into a bank or airport. Instead he’ll wear a black medical mask. Something cloth no different from those worn during covid times. At least something good came out
Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)
Filth, he likes a clean apartment.
This isn’t to say he’s super anal about cleanliness. Some dirty clothes in the hamper and dishes needing to be put away isn’t the same as an overflowing trashcan or grimy shower heads.
This is something you could blame the military about. One of many habits that passes into the civilian world.
Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)
He will always, always, be the first to fall asleep. It’s doesn’t matter if it’s been the longest, most exhausting, day of his life. He won’t let himself drift off if you haven’t gone on first.
It’s both a survival technique and a kind of reassurance. Knowing that you’re there when he sleeps ensures that you’re safe. He’ll be able to rest knowing you’re where you’re supposed to be.