#and it turns out they're both kinda dorky n maybe they CAN be friends??

[impulseduel]

♡ immediately runs away in shame

send a ♡ & i’ll bold what i want for their relationship, italic what i could see and strike out what i don’t .

Jou & Haga

FRIENDS.   childhood friends  /  work friends  /  family friends  /  recently (begrudging) friends  /  turning antagonistic  /  turning into something romantic  /  stable  /  falling apart  /  friendship of need  /  friendship of circumstance  pen - pals or internet friends  /  coworkers  /  partners (in a duel? working for a common goal?) /  other .

ROMANCE.   childhood sweethearts  /  newly entered  /  soulmates  /  skinny love  /  unrequited from my muses side  /  unrequited from your muses side  /  friends with benefits  /  awkward  /  fading  / turning  toxic  /  toxic  and  destructive  /  other .

FAMILIAL BOND.   sibling bond  /  older sibling figure to your muse  /  younger sibling figure to your muse  /  parental figure to your muse  /  parental figure to your muse  /  guardian figure  /  legal  guardian  /  other .

ENEMIES.   dangerous to themselves  /  dangerous to others  /  unpredictable  /  passionate  /  rivals  /  petty  /  developing into a sexual tension  /  developing into a romantic tension  /  based off family matters  /  based of circumstance  /  based of professional matters  /  based of misunderstandings or lies  /  other .

[paladinfeathers]

Hello! (i didnt click anon because I wanted to get a notification if you did it so i don't miss it~) Anyway, your requests for headcanons are open, yes? It's a bit of a fluff, but I was wondering if you could do the paladins w/ friend!reader constantly clutching onto their arm or hiding behind them out of fear or shyness? Lol. And and.. when they're really scared, they whimper a bit lmao. Also, reader and Pidge kinda just hold onto each other? Cuz they're both the shortest of the group lol. Ty!

In which the Reader is a Very Nervous Person

-Mod Rowan

PIDGE

-The first time something startles you and you basically dive behind her, she doesn't outwardly react.

-But on the inside she's nearly crying. Because hell yeah, her time has come!

-She's not used to being the one that others look to for protection when they're afraid. (She knows perfectly well that she can defend people just as good as the rest of the team, but like. From a physical standpoint, she's kind of nonthreatening and tiny.)

-So the first few times you hide behind her, she'll go out of her way to make sure you're safe. From kicking some scary alien's ass, to squishing a tiny spider in the bathroom.

-And she'll act all macho about it afterwards. Because who just saved you? PIDGE DID.

-Though as your scaredy-hidey thing becomes more of a routine, and she realizes that you're just a really, really nervous person, she'll puff up from your attention less and less. What was once "hell yeah, I'm a badass", has quickly turned into "who the FUCK had the audacity to scare Y/N?!"

-She just gets really protective over you, and will fight Anything.

HUNK

-He's used to being used as a shield, okay?

-He's tall. He's strong. He's sturdy. He’s kind. He's the perfect person to go to for protection.

-And we already know that he's good at defending people, especially those he cares about. It won't be any different for you. He'll protect you always, no matter what. (Especially if you're hidden behind him, clutching onto him for dear life, and on the verge of tears).

-(Because what the fuck, what kind of sick person would want to frighten you so much?)

-He'll also be really good at helping you calm down after being afraid. He'll sit with you, and distract you with interesting and pointless conversation (maybe he'll try and teach you how to fix little things, or will try and get you to teach him some of your skills).

KEITH

-He's hard to hide behind.

-He moves around a lot, okay? And if something's scared you, he's probably already halfway to stabbing it (or at the very least, already scoping out the potential threat).

-And on top of that, he's got really good instincts and a very quick reaction time. If there's an actual enemy around, he's noticed it and taken care of it long before you're able to get behind him.

-So really, the only time you'll ever actually get to hide behind him is when one of your friends plays a dumb prank and startles the shit out of you.

-In which case, Keith might smile a little at how sensitive you are, pat your shoulder gently, and remain near you for a while afterwards.

-Secretly he's like "protect Y/N at all costs"

LANCE

- "Don't worry babe, I'll protect you." insert dorky flirty lance face here.

-But no for real, if you're spooked about something mundane (like a sudden insect, or a Pidge Prank) then he'll definitely tease you a little bit, and will preen under your attention. He might not take those little fears very seriously.

-But if you're actually, genuinely frightened of something? You bet your ass he'll take care of you. He'll try to get you somewhere safer and away from the fight, but if there's nowhere to go, then he'll hold you close and shoot anyone who dares lay a hand on you.

-He's a goof, but he's a great friend.

-Afterwards, he'll want to make sure you're okay, and might keep an eye on you for a while (either until he's sure you're not hurt, or until you gently scold him for not believeing you when you told him you were fine).

-Probably pretty decent to hide behind, because he's a sniper, and is usually in a hidden spot during missions.

SHIRO

-Simultaneously both great and terrible to use as a shield.

-Great, because he's protective of his team, and will undoubtedly take care of you. Also because he's a beefcake so there is a lot of him to hide behind

-Terrible, because -like Keith- he moves around a lot to fight. If you try to hide behind him because you're scared of a very real threat, good luck keeping up with him to actually use him as a shield. (And if you try, you might end up getting hurt?? If you want to avoid stressing him out, it might be best to hide behind some boxes instead)

-He's also a terrible shield because if you're startled by something dumb, then he'll definitely make fun of you for it. Not in a mean way, but in a big-brother kind of way, that makes you want to laugh and pull his hair out at the same time.

ALLURA

-The first time you hide behind her, you're going mostly off instinct. At this point, you barely know Allura, so you're going off the gut feeling you have.

-And she's kind of just like "?????"

-And later asks you to explain your actions? Why did you nearly hide under her dress when a spider the size of your head crawled over your foot?

-You kind of just shrug, slightly embarrassed, and tell her that you hide behind people who make you feel safe. Please don’t make a big deal of it, Allura

-She goes from being slightly off-put, to being incredibly flattered. Congrats, you're now her favourite human.

-FRT, your trust in her helps your friendship blossom faster than it did with the other paladins. She appreciates that you look to her for protection, and in return she does her best to make sure that you're comfortable and safe. (even if it means keeping you out of the fights...which you're not entirely against)

-But once you've known each other for several months, she will definitely be the one who plays pranks on you to scare you shitless. It usually ends in you shrieking, laughing, and then throwing a pillow at her.