#you can't tell me this motherfucker isn't spontaneous

[powerfultenderness]

Personal Assassin

Rated: General 

Pairing: gn!Reader/Adrian Chase

Summary: Adrian proposes. 💍

Warnings: None.

Word Count: 593

A/N: Just something silly. And sort of an off shoot of a different piece I’m writing. 

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“Woohoo! That was awesome!” Vigilante cheered as the last of the implosions faded out. 

The team had been sent out to take care of a facility suspected of distributing what supply of the butterfly fluid was left. You were sent with them as a consultant on alien tech, having worked at LexCorp prior to ARGUS. Everyone, except for Vigilante, had been slightly off put by your personality. Or rather, what they saw as a lack of personality. You tended to be monotonous, every word out of your mouth thought through with careful consideration. 

You were logical, methodical, and rational. Everything that Vigilante wasn’t. Which was why the two of you had been partnered when the group split. 

“We make a great team!” He declared as he helped you toss your supplies back in the van.

“Yes.”

The others shook their heads at how excited he was, but he went on. “We work so well together, we should get married!” 

Everyone, but you, did a double take and shouted outrages at the insane man.

“Yea, sure.” 

You tried to climb into the van, ignoring the shouting the others were doing, when a gentle tug on your wrist made you turn back around. Vigilante pulled off his mask and put his glasses on, staring at you with wide green eyes. “No, I mean it!” He got down on one knee, holding your right hand in both of his.

“Dude!” “Seriously?” “Are you crazy?” The others were even louder than before. 

Like before, both you and Vigilante ignored them.

“Will you marry me?” You looked down at him and blinked once because you already answered him. But you supposed he wanted to ask while kneeling, so you answered him again. “Yes.” 

“WHAT THE FUCK?!” More obscenities from the others, also ignored as Vigilante jumped up. “Really?” 

Was this some sort of test? Answer him three times? “Yes. We’re not even married yet and you’re already ignoring me.” The slight twinge at the corners of your mouth looked to him like the widest, most beautiful, smile he’d ever seen. He held your face in both hands and dived in for a kiss. 

It was short, but loving, and actually the most electrifying kiss you’d ever experienced (not that that was much…). You stood there, smiling at each other, for a few seconds before more raucous shouts ruined the moment. 

You finally, finally!, turned to the others. “We were partnered together for a reason in the first place. We cover each other's weaknesses.” “Yea!” “It stands to reason we make a good couple through that same logic.” “That’s what I said!” “You did.” 

“You can’t be serious?” Economos asked as you and Vigilante climbed into the van. 

“Have you ever known me not to be serious?” 

You had worked with Economos on a number of occasions in the past, you even considered him a friend. It made sense that he was the first to recover. 

“Well no. But, him? How does that make any sense?”

You glanced at Adrian, as you would now call him, sitting next to you with a giant smile on his face, practically preening, then back at Economos.

“I already answered that. Plus, if you think about it, if he’s ever caught by the authorities, I have the skills and connections to keep him out of prison. Besides,” you looked at Adrian again and smiled at him. “I’ve always wanted a personal assassin.” 

“Oh! I would totally kill for you!” 

Economos shook his head, what the fuck? Maybe you guys were a perfect couple?

[train-whistles-at-night]

Couple for the dating meme? Shudderkin as always. Which question? Uuuuuuuuhhhhhhh all of them. Feed me.

where they first met and how

Beginning of the war, likely a bit before the dead men was formed

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved

These two have had feelings for fucking ever, when they start actually calling themselves a couple is so many years later it's ridiculous

who fell for who first ( if applicable )

Larrikin fell first and never even noticed it until Anton finally said I love you back- not even in a genuine confession of love but like, Larrikin hands out "I love you"'s like how the leaves fall in autumn. They come easily to him, "love you" when he leaves a conversation, "love you" when they go to sleep, "I love you" when someone tells a joke that makes him laugh so hard his belly hurts

Anton has always been reserved with general affection, let alone any sayings to confirm he has any affection to give. But when he loosens up around the others, says that "love you" soft and quick before laying his head down to rest, suddenly Larrikin is so certain he wants to hear Anton say I love to him, him specifically

Again and again and again-

where their first date was and what it was like

In the 40s, at a diner and both have been in war for so long that acting like Regular People just isn't something they can do anymore, not because they're still in a war mindset, but because they're spent 300+ years in the same squadron with the same stupid motherfuckers who they care about So Much. I'm afraid the stupid is a contagious permanent disease

Anyway they leave early and get more of a fast food deal and instead eat in one of their cars and throw straw wrappers and fries at each and maybe make out some (a lot) and things are good

who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? )

Anton would rather spontaneously combust than discuss his feelings with someone he's not 325% sure shares the same feelings so it's all Larrikin baby. And it's not so much as ever asking to go out as it's just. Spending more time talking to just each other and taking watches together and larrikin scooting his sleeping bag next to Anton's and Anton not even beginning to fight it, and suddenly it's just. Obvious that they spend more time together and it's really Something instead of just close friends.

who proposes first

Larrikin, in bed. After Sex™ as a funny, "that was great, wanna get married?"

But genuinely it is Larrikin

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away

It's not that they let everyone know but that it's just. Obvious. The two knuckleheads had been pining after each other forever so when it becomes clear they're dating finally, there are signs of relief from everyone and bets being payed up from others.

And then Larrikin tells everyone once they become Official official in the 40s and everyone's well past knowing but they're happy he's happy

where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? )

Larrikin manages to drag Anton for a date and proposes to him in a pumpkin patch, it's silly and Larrikin placed the ring in a pre-carved pumpkin and Anton Definitely Doesn't Cry You Can't Prove it, but it takes him no time at all the accept the proposal bc,,, he love a da Larrikin

if they adopt any pets together

Larrikin wants to take in any stray he can and Anton has to tell him no. However I do think, eventually, they get a grey cat named Ceo, and Anton adores her.

who’s more dominant

In bed? Larrikin. In daily life, Anton, if for no other reason than he's Big And Tall And Runs A Hotel and has to be able to keep things in order

where their first kiss was and what it was like

During the war, they're exhausted and sleepy and Larrikin is going on and on and on bc his undiagnosed ADHD brain will not shut up

And Anton just, kisses him to stop him because he thinks about it way more than maybe he should and y'know, when Larrikin cups his cheek in the kiss after a second, then maybe it's alright

if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? )

Matching bowtie set, matching mugs,,, simple promise rings,,,,,,,,

how into pda they are

Neither are very into it tbh, like not actively start it. However Anton doesn't mind little hand holding and cheek kisses if they happen, Larrikin likes in more in private

who holds the umbrella when it rains

Anton, if only because he's taller and it covers them both instead of Larrikin having to reach up and hold it

where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable )

They don't really have one! The hotel travels too much for it really

who’s more protective

Likely Larrikin. You'd think it's Anton right? But no, Larrikin is much more possessive and he's like "no!!!!! My boyfriend >:((((( fuk u"

how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ )

For sharing a bed, not too long tbh, it gets cold on the field and u gotta cuddle sometimes… plus Comforting,,

For Sex uhhh I'm not sure but definitely after that one kiss, bc Anton was like "really sorry but I need my mouth on your mouth a few more separate times before it's on your dick"

if they argue about anything

Lots of things, genuine arguments from upset are rare, but silly ones about nothing important come about often, and are always fun for the passers-by to listen to

who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. )

Definitely Larrikin, he's like "mine, my Anton, mine, mineminemine" he's very possessive in bed. However do not be fooled, Anton leaves his fair share of marks as well. (You just don't think it's Larrikin bc Anton covers them up and Larrikin is happy for them to be seen if there seen)

who steals whose clothes and how often

Anton is too big to steal Larrikin's clothes (tho he would if he could for the comfort)

Larrikin loves to steal Anton's casual clothes and wrap himself up in them, the texture and the smell and everything is familiar and soft and good

how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? )

It changes, but Larrikin is definitely one to sit in Anton's lap facing him and just snuggle up for nap time

what their favourite nonsexual activity is

Thrifting, flea markets. Even if they both don't buy anything they love just looking. It satisfies the Must Be Entertained neurodivergency

how long they stay mad at each other

Not very long, I don't think. Larrikin can be stubborn, but slips away from anger and feels more like he's prone to a sad sort of angry than a full anger

Anton stays mad longer, but this is in big part to his gist, and it's one of his least favorite parts about himself. He doesn't like being mad, and eventually by the days end it sizzles away, and he apologizes before bed, or in the morning

what their usual coffee / tea orders are

Anton drinks coffee with milk and caramel and chocolate creamer and 3 spoonfuls of sugar he will not finish it if it's any other way

Larrikin does a regular English breakfast tea with Not Too Much Sugar

if they ever have any children together

The concept is,, nice, but I don't think they ever do

if they have any special pet names for each other

Larrikin calls Anton "Daisy"

Anton calls Larrikin a variety of yellow flowers but is particularly fond of calling him "Dandelion"

if they ever split up and / or get back together

I don't think they ever split up rlly

what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? )

Orderly chaos, there's stuff everywhere but also everything has a place and if they actually cleaned it the way people want, they wouldn't be able to find anything.

Lots of real wood stuff, instead of stuff that's patterned to look like wood, pale blues, it feels like it's been lived in and like a place that is filled with love

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like

Happy enough! The war had just ended really and sometimes the days felt.. melancholy at best. Anton still has Christmas as his favorite holiday though.

what their names are in each other’s phones

Anton has Larrikin as "Larrikin ❤️" and Larrikin put the heart, but Anton never got rid of it so-

Larrikin has Anton as "Daisy's Funeral home 🌼⚰️❤️"

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening? )

Organizing a movie night With The Lads but specifically at their house

Sunday is always Cleaning Day but they put on the radio and there's lots of stopping to dance clumsily together with not quite on the mouth kisses

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first

I think Anton for falls asleep first, he works a lot and his sleep schedule is weird, but Larrikin wakes up first, up with the sun n all that

who’s the big spoon / little spoon

Anton big spoon usually by height assignment but do not get it Twisted Larrikin is determined to be big spoon at least half the time

who hogs the bathroom

Larrikin. "What are you doing in there" "STUFF"

who kills the spiders / takes them outside

Anton,, puts them in cup and takes them outside. 

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Adrian:

Personal Assassin

Rated: General 

Pairing: gn!Reader/Adrian Chase

Summary: Adrian proposes. 💍

Warnings: None.

Word Count: 593

A/N: Just something silly. And sort of an off shoot of a different piece I’m writing. 

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