Once upon a time (Ouat) preferences and imagines

How They React When They Realize They're in Love with You

 Pan

Pan is shocked when he realizes he's in love with you because it's something he never thought he'd feel. His first reaction is denial; he'll ignore his feelings, convincing himself that it's just a phase. But whenever he sees you with someone else, a sharp jealousy kicks in, making him realize just how much he cares. Eventually, he'll be unable to hide it and might say something unexpectedly heartfelt, almost annoyed at himself for it. "You've done something to me, and I don't know how to undo it. Happy now?"

Killian 

Hook recognizes his feelings fairly quickly, but he doesn't confess them right away. Instead, he becomes even more protective, watching over you and getting jealous if anyone else gets too close. He starts looking at you with a softer expression and tries to make his intentions clear with subtle gestures, like always offering you his coat or pulling you close. When he finally decides to tell you, he'll look you in the eyes and say, "You've captured my heart, love, and I'm not in the business of giving it away lightly."

Felix

Felix doesn't realize he's in love right away; it dawns on him slowly, catching him off guard. He's never been the expressive type, so he finds himself confused about what to do. He becomes even more loyal to you, always there when you need him, and he'll start to become nervous around you. Eventually, he might give a quiet confession, almost as if he's unsure of what to expect. He'd say, "I don't know how this happened, but... I think I'd go anywhere if it meant being with you."

Bae

Neal realizes his feelings as soon as he starts prioritizing you over himself, which is something he rarely does. He'll act a little shy at first, but he starts doing everything he can to make sure you feel valued. He'll bring you small, meaningful gifts and make excuses to spend more time with you. When he finally gathers the courage to tell you, it's heartfelt and honest. "I've been through a lot, but loving you has been the easiest thing I've ever done."

Henry 

Henry is completely taken by surprise when he realizes he's in love with you, and he'll spend days trying to make sense of his emotions. He's a romantic at heart, so once he accepts his feelings, he'll start going out of his way to make sure you're happy. He'll nervously drop hints, like giving you his favorite book with a passage highlighted that reminds him of you. When he tells you, he's endearingly nervous but sincere. He'd say, "I never thought my story would involve you, but... I can't imagine it without you anymore."