#aether would die for him ok? so would cirrus

[wrathofrats]

well... how abouuuttt "why dont you ever listen to me?" with a ghoul of your choice, maybe the other ghoul is mad at dew, or maybe dew is upset, maybe because hes been trying to communicate that hes struggling ajd the others havent picked up on it, and he just wants it to stop. idk im not that good at coming up with prompts on the spot but i hope this is a good enough idea!! 🤷

Hi it’s been ….. we aren’t going to talk about how long it’s been.

But I hope you enjoy, yall seem to love when I give Dew problems (don’t worry I love it too)

Slapping aether in here because it hurts

Anyways, cirrus makes a joke, dew needs a hug and aether is a very supportive boyfriend

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Dew doesn’t know when it began to bother him.

He sat on the couch nonchalantly watching some horror movie cirrus had thrown on. The exorcist? He doesn’t know, he doesn’t think he really cares.

“Careful cir, you’ll give him nightmares” aether teased

“He is the nightmare” cirrus rolled her eyes in a response, a playful smile at her lips. It was a joke.

His chest feels hollow as aether ruffles his hair. Something about it didn’t feel right. A normal quip that would have him saying something stupid in response, or simply giving her the finger, suddenly didn’t have the same feeling to it.

He swallowed heavy, the salvia only added to the pit in his stomach.

It’s a gross feeling, something between knowing he’s overreacting and wanting to cry at the thought that they actually think he’s a nuisance. Both are untrue, the logical part in his brain tries to convince him but it doesn’t stop the tears that sting in the back of his eyes, the flush in his face or the way his head feels like it’s full of starch.

It was a joke.

He’s overreacting, he’s certain of it but he can’t stop himself from getting up and walking away without his usual banter.

“Dew? What’s up?” Aether calls after him, following him into the bathroom.

Dew shakes his head to save his dignity. His voice will shake and crack, he knows if he even tries to say he’s ok a sob will rack his body and he won’t be able to contain himself anymore.

He’s embarrassed because he’s overreacting and he’s clutching the sink as aether puts a supportive hand on his back but it feels patronizing because he knows he’s overreacting and he’s-

“Did we say something?”

Dew sobs. Quick, choked off like it wasn’t supposed to come out because it wasn’t. Because he’s overreacting and he shouldn’t be acting like this. Because it was a joke and he’s making a scene because he can’t help but overthink everything.

“Dew, it was a joke” aether embraces him, lightly to not overwhelm him, but he can’t leave him like this. Dew barely lets go of his vice grip on the counter top to let aether pull him into himself. “She didn’t mean it, we thought you liked jokes like that”

He doesn’t. He’s said that.

Dew shakes his head and pushes away from aether enough to speak.

The crack in his voice makes him wince as he chokes and gasps the sobs back to try and get out what he’s saying without being a complete mess, but it’s pathetic anyways, he feels like a child. The way aether stares in concern makes him feel like a petulant toddler throwing a fit.

“I can’t stand them anymore. I’ve said this”

“Have you?” Aether asks, genuinely. The fact that he’s being genuine almost makes it hurt more. He wishes aether would just let him be dramatic and leave him alone.

“Why don’t you ever listen to me?” Dew all but wails. He’s louder than he means to be, another sob ringing out in the middle of his sentence. Aether looks confused and concerned, like dew has actually lost it this time, over a joke no less.

“I am, I am listening to you droplet, tell me what’s wrong”

It feels patronizing, dew knows aethers not trying to be but the frustration builds anyways.

“I’m tired aeth, I’m tired of you all acting like you hate me. No one ever acts like they genuinely like or want to be around me and it’s fucking heart wrenching” dew cries

“Water bug you know i-“ aether shakes his head, remorseful.

“No, aether you don’t understand. You all keep saying you hate me. It stings. I don’t know what to do I don’t understand why I’m the only one not worthy of kindness” dew clings to aethers shirt like if he lets go aether will disappear and stop listening to him.

“Dewdrop I’m sorry I didn’t know-“

“Stop please just - I don’t get it” dew sobs. He leans his head into aethers shirt, fist fulls of fabric brought up to his face as aether embraces him tightly.

Dew just weeps, a dam of emotions he can’t bare to vocalize comes out in tearful pleas instead.

“I don’t get it. I’m sorry. Please listen I’m sorry. I don’t understand” the demands come out in choked off cries, forceful sounds racking his small frame as aether hugs him tightly to try and get him to stop shaking.

Aether lowers them to the floor, holds dew in his lap and tries to soothe him.

“You’re not being dramatic, I’m sorry. We love you so much and I’m sorry we don’t say that” aether whispers into his hair.

Dew starts to quiet down as aether traces shapes into his back, the distraction well needed. He clings and listens and tries to focus on whatever aether is dragging into his skin with the tip of his fingers.

“So sorry waterbug, you’re ok, I love you so much. You’ve done nothing wrong”

Dew realizes what the shapes are.

He’s tracing hearts into his back.

[ghostbc-headcanons]

Can you write some fluffy Headcanons about Swiss and Dew and all the other ghouls? Please?

of course i can!! the ghouls give me life

FLUFFY GHOUL HEADCANONS

Swiss

biggest prankster in the whole clergy. will doodle on your face in sharpie if he finds you passed out. it's just the way life goes

never makes a serious face in photos. will pull wild grins and stick tongues out and give people bunny ears

probably the most physically affectionate out of all the ghouls!! hugs, kisses, cuddles - that's his jam dude

Dewdrop

you know when dogs get comfortable and they do that 'hmpf' sigh thing? he does that.

regularly makes smores with his fire magic. if you ask him to make you one he'll roll his eyes and say 'don't say i never did nothing for you'

sunbathes all the time like a cat. if he's missing from the group, chances are he wandered off to find a patch of sunlight in front of a window

Aether

is a really proficient cook! making meals is like his love language, he loves it when the ghouls like his cooking

GIVES THE TIGHTEST HUGS EVER. will squeeze the life out of you seriously but like... it's aether so it's ok

one time he gave rain a piggyback ride and rain has said it was the most amazing experience of his life, so make of that what you will

Rain

sings in the shower, but only in the shower. would die if someone asked him to sing in front of them

parallel play is his favorite way to spend time with people. just being in proximity with someone without having to talk much is heaven to him!

he obviously loves the rain, but he loves snow even more. the first time he experienced snow he was in it for 2 hours, simply laying in it and watching the snow fall down from the sky.

Mountain

he snores like crazy LMAO the ghouls have tried everything to make it stop but nothing has helped so they just live with it

loves holidays!! even though christmas is a christian-based holiday, it is by far his favorite. wears all the ugly sweaters

bites to show affection. he doesn't bite THAT hard or anything he's a gentle giant okay he just thinks it's the best way to say 'hey. i like you'

Cumulus

just. a literal ball of fucking sunshine??? you can't NOT be happy around her cause she's just so happy all the time!!

always holding hands with cirrus. those two are literally attached at the hip.

if you're upset or stressed out, she'll sing to you and run her hands through your hair. she does this for all the ghouls too, of course.

Cirrus

has the most deadpan sense of humor, but she always giggles like crazy after delivering something completely absurd

gives everyone forehead kisses before a show for 'good luck', the ghouls (+ copia) have gotten used to it at this point

she heard about how humans wish on practically everything, so she's started wishing on stuff too. eyelashes, dandelions, even when blowing out ritual candles she makes a wish!