if you're comfortable with it, could I please request macaque x reader general fluff headcanons?
reader is transmasc (or just male if you're not confident in writing that), chubby, very affectionate, and loves cooking.
thank you in advance. if you're unable to do this then I completely understand! 👍🏿
Warnings/Tags: Post-S2, Trust issues, tooth-rotting fluff, brief implications of self-esteem issues, Macaque being an asshole.
Word Count: 900+ words
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🌓 How you two met: It was an accident, honestly. Macaque wasn't even supposed to be hanging around people's apartments like some weirdo–but he had a bad run-in with a few old 'friends' in the neighborhood and he happened to pick the apartment with an opened window. Before he could leave the next morning, you had already seen him.
🌓 Surprisingly, you offered to patch up his wounds and shelter him until they healed enough. Reluctantly, he agreed.
🌓 First impressions: Macaque thought you looked weak and were too naive. Given by your rounder physique and softer features he assumed you wouldn't hold up against him in a fight if it came down to it. Those are some of the reasons why he agreed to stay with you at first. You thought this stranger was pitiful and lonely. Not only was he banged up badly, but he seemed...troubled and in need of a friend or two.
How you two acted around each other as....:
🌓 Acquaintances? Somewhat guarded, but that was a given since the two of you only shared each other's names before retreating to your own sections of your apartment. Macaque had the living room and couch, while you had your bedroom or the kitchen to whip something up for him. Basically, you two were unspoken roommates that rarely crossed paths unless absolutely necessary.
🌓 Friends? Warmer, Macaque still doesn't fully open up to you, but him cracking a few jokes here and there makes the mood between you two lighten up. It definitely helped that you took note of his favorite dishes and showered him in baked goods.
🌓 More than friends...? Woah, woah, woah, bucko. Hold your monkeys! Macaque couldn't...no he shouldn't...why does he want to get close to you, but at the same time want to run away? What were you doing to him, was this some sort of witchcraft or something?
🌓 Macaque definitely had a realization that he was getting wayyyy too comfortable around you and would be cold/wishy-washy with you for a few weeks until you confronted him about it. It was then he decided to take a leap of faith for the first time in a while and spill out what he was feeling (he definitely didn't say EVERYTHING EVERYTHING, but it was enough to get his point across).
🌓 Thankfully, you felt the same way—confused, yet weirdly comfortable around him unlike anybody else you've ever been around. It was more than a comfy feeling when you were around him, more of a need to be in his good graces and wanting to be a bit more than 'roommates.' Macaque made you feel..safe, if anything.
🌓 What does Macaque love like about you? He likes how compassionate you are, but also hates how generous and naive you can be at times which he admits he takes advantage of sometimes. He likes how he doesn't even have to ask for things when you're already one step ahead and give him what he needs/wants, whether that's a hot meal, tending to his wounds, or even just being there for him. Another thing he loves about you is how unapologetically courageous you are.
🌓 You aren't afraid of most things normal would be afraid of (heck, you don't even kill any bugs that crawl in your apt.), and you aren't afraid of who you are.
🌓 Sure, sometimes he witnesses you in a few bouts of self-doubt whenever you stand in front of a mirror, but he's always there whispering nothing but praises into your ear before slowly guiding your eyes to the parts of you that he loves.
🌓 Macaque won't admit it out loud, but the fact that his man can cook, bake, and is a good person without all the ulterior motive bullshit makes him more smug than ever. It's not that you're a prize, object, or anything, but the fact you actually want him seriously is an ego boost for him.
🌓 My man, my man, my man 24/7 365.
It's time for some fun lil' tidbits!
🌓 Macaque was confused when he saw your old family photos feature two adults and what appeared to be the girl version of you.
🌓 When you explained to him that it was you before fully embracing your identity, Macaque understood and hasn't treated you any differently since, you're still his boyfriend even if he doesn't understand why you like him that much.
🌓 Whenever you pepper his face in kisses, his body freezes and he is just a statue while his tail just starts writhing before curling around your waist. When you first did this, you were a bit startled by his reaction but after being reassured that he liked it (just wasn't used to so much touch, or rather physical touch that didn't involve being punched or choked) you continued.
🌓 He isn't a big fan of being hugged from behind, which you quickly found out after being pinned against the kitchen counter–after a few apologies, you baked his favorite desserts and cuddled him for the rest of the afternoon.
🌓 He loves teasing you about that one incident when you walked in on him undressing. It was hilarious watching you scramble around trying not to look at him.
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