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A ctivities - What do they like to do with their s/o? How do they spend their free time with them?
✨ Dwayne is obsessed with the idea of taking you to a biker racing rally. He loves the atmosphere and wants you to join him on that kind of adventure
✨ He’s also super into going for long rides with you and talking shop if your into cars and bikes
✨ He’s also just into sitting around on the beach at a bonfire and having a quiet intimate conversation. He loves hearing you talk.
✨ Also loves doing beachside and boardwalk activities with you and Laddie. It’s great seeing you and Laddie getting along so well
B eauty - What do they admire about their s/o? What do they think is beautiful about them?
✨Qualities which Dwayne finds beautiful in a partner at empathy and patience.
✨Physically he’s really attracted to striking eyes which have a very piercing gaze and shorter hair.
✨ He also really loves a partner who is a good listener since he doesn’t feel like he can vent to the other boys when they’re annoying him. Dwayne likes that you don’t judge and just listen to his complaints while providing good comforting words when needed.
C omfort - How would they help their s/o when they feel down/have a panic attack etc.?
✨Dwayne is the best man to have around during a crisis, whether emotional or otherwise.
✨He’ll know when you need him to calm you or just sit with you if that’s what you desire.
✨Amazing at understanding and setting boundaries that make you feel comfortable with talking to him about just about anything.
D reams - How do they picture their future with their s/o?
✨ Dwayne is a very family-oriented individual. He wants to grow the boys small gang into a big vampire Brady Bunch, and he’d love to do that with you.
✨ In my headcanon of the TLB universe vampires are infertile. That won’t stop Dwayne from wanting to adop kids. However, if your not interested he’ll respect your wishes, but it’s something he’d love to do if your down.
✨Also loves the idea of opening a chop shop or motorcycle shop with you. He hasn’t brought up the idea to the boys yet because it’s something he wants to do on his own and doesn’t want to hurt their feelings by excluding them from being a part of the business in a larger aspect.
E qual - Are they the dominant one in the relationship, or rather passive?
✨Dwayne is by no means passive, but he’s not a super domineering or controlling partner either.
✨He likes balance in partnership. Sometimes he’ll take the lead and sometimes you will.
F ight - Would they be easy to forgive their s/o? How are they fighting?
✨Dwayne tries to avoid getting to the point in a disagreement where it becomes a full on fight.
✨He’ll try to deescalate things as much as possible and make compromises where you need them.
G ratitude - How grateful are they in general? Are they aware of what their s/o is doing for them?
✨Every day that Dwayne spends with you he’s grateful that he found his person.
✨ He’s even told you, whispering it in your ear as you all sit around in the cave hanging out and shooting the shit.
✨ He also likes to show his gratitude through getting you small gifts that have meaning significant to your relationship. For example a beautiful shiny seashell which he’d made into a wind chime which you’d both found wandering the beach together on one of your first dates.
H onesty - Do they have secrets they hide from their s/o? Or do they share everything?
✨ Dwayne is a pretty open book with you because to him honesty and communication is key to a good relationship.
✨ He’ll tell you about some things which he wouldn’t even bring up to the other boys. To him your like his safe space/person to open up about his little anxieties about.
✨ However, he does keep some of the darker secrets of his past to himself as there are some things which even he doesn’t really want to share with you or anyone for that matter.
I nspiration - Did their s/o change them somehow, or the other way around? Like trying out new things or helped them overcome personal problems?
✨ Being with you has allowed Dwayne to feel more comfortable coming out of his shell. He feels he can talk more with you and encouraged to be a bit less stoic and silent by your presence.
✨ You also allow him to feel like he can be a bit more selfish sometimes (in a good way). Sometimes he ends up doing everything for the other boys and is the group mother. You helped him realize he needs to set boundaries and put his foot down about taking on to much responsibility in the group.
J ealousy - Do they get jealous easily? How do they deal with it?
✨ Dwayne isn’t one to get jealous easily. He trusts you and knows that even though someone else may flirt with you, they don’t stand a chance. You love/care for him and wouldn’t return the sentiment of the other person.
✨ If for some reason he does end up feeling jealous, he will likely try to bottle it up for some time and deal with it on his own until he feels like he can talk to you about it.
K iss - Are they a good kisser? What was the first kiss like?
✨ Dwayne is a really good kisser… like a REALLY good kisser.
✨ He takes into account your comfort level and what kind of kissing you enjoy in order to make you get the most out of the experience, as well as him.
✨ He loves running his hands through/over your hair and cradling your face while he presses his lips to yours.
✨ Your first kiss occured while you guys were on the bus heading back from a date. He asked if he could kiss you goodnight and you nodded in agreement, finding him asking consent to be sweet and thoughtful. Then he leaned in and you experienced a kiss which you would describe as laced with passion and fireworks. It was perfect.
L ove Confession - How would they confess to their s/o?
✨ When Dwayne realises he is in love with you, he’s going to wait a little bit to confess his love to you. He won’t be sure if you will return his feelings and wants to see if the feeling will pass or stay forever.
✨ When he’s gotten over this phase of bottling his feelings up, he’ll confess his love to you and ask if you feel the same while sitting together on the beach looking up at the stars.
M arriage - Do they want to get married? How do they propose? What would the marriage be like?
✨ When it comes to marriage Dwayne is more interested then many of the other boys. He’d be totally open to getting married to you, but he isn’t really interested in the spectacle of a giant white wedding.
✨ If you guys were going to have a service he would want it to be small, with only extremely close friends/family.
N icknames - What do they call their s/o?
✨ After your second date going to see a re-screening of Casablanca, Dwayne started calling you “kid” jokingly, like the main protagonist calls his love interest in the movie (“He’s looking at you kid”). It started as a joke, but then ended up sticking.
O n Cloud Nine - What are they like when they are in love? Is it obvious for others? How do they express their feelings?
✨ Dwayne is pretty subtle on his feelings when he’s in love. He tries to keep it on the down-low, but to those who know him well, like the boys and you, its obvious. Just the way he looks at you with so much love in his eyes makes it clear.
✨ He expresses his feelings through spending time with you and wanting to be near you. Whether you guys are snuggling in the cave on the couch and talking to each other in hushed voices, or going for long walks on the beach.
P DA - Are they upfront about their relationship? Do they brag with their s/o in front of others? Or are they rather shy to kiss etc. when others are watching?
✨ Dwayne isn’t one for massive PDA. He’s cool with kissing you in public, but he’s not gonna get super hot-and-heavy.
✨ One some occasions he may makeout with you on a bench or if your sitting on the beach together, but wouldn’t take it any further then that.
✨ He isn’t embarrassed about being physical in public, he’d just rather do some things privately.
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✨ If you have younger siblings, Dwayne is amazing with them. So much so that when you need a babysitter you/your parents are more than happy to let him watch them.
✨ He’s also really good with your parent(s)/guardian(s) and can charm them even if they think his physical appearance is rather intimidating or gives off a punk vibe they may not find appealing.
R omance - How romantic are they? What would they do to make their s/o happy? Cliché or rather creative?
✨ Dwayne is a very creative romantic. He loves making you little crochet things all the time to make you happy when your down or when its a special occasion.
✨ He’s also the kind of guy to make you things and create events for dates which cater to your interests or a mutual interest you share (i.e. renting out a bar, creating hanging solar system/constellation inspired theme in order to impress you for your birthday).
S upport - Are they helping their s/o achieve their goals? Do they believe in them?
✨ Dwayne is a fantastic person to have in your corner for anything. He’s super supportive of your creative choices, hobbies and career choices.
✨ He will try help you when asked, even if he doesn’t know what your doing or have any experience.
✨ Is not one to crowd you if your wanting space to complete certain goals.
T hrill - Do they need to try out new things to spice out your relationship? Or do they prefer a certain routine?
✨ Although Dwayne likes adding creativity to the things you do together, he does like a certain level of predictable ebb and flow.
✨ He likes being able to have a routine with you because it allows him to feel comfort and organize his other responsibilities in order to be there for you.
U nderstanding - How good do they know their partner? Are they empathetic?
✨ Super empathetic partner.
✨ He is really understanding of your problems and pain, trying to see your perspective even if he doesn’t have the same lived experience as you.
✨ He tries to be empathetic by listening to everything you need to say and be supportive of you sharing your problems and feelings.
V alue - How important is the relationship to them? What is it’s worth in comparison to other things in their life?
✨ Dwayne’s relationship with you is extremely important. He puts it on par with his relationship with the boys (whom he considers family).
✨ The only relationship he cherishes more is with Laddie, who he sees a younger brother.
✨ When it comes to material things and career/hobbies, Dwayne sees you as more important, as he puts more stock in relationships then hobbies or career paths.
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✨ Really likes it when you braid his hair. It relaxes him and he loves the way you do it.
X OXO - Are they very affectionate? Do they love to kiss and cuddle?
✨ Dwayne is quite affectionate. It really depends on his mood how affectionate he is.
✨ Some days Dwayne just wants to lie with your head in his lap while you both read, and other days he’ll be more all over you with kisses.
✨ He also takes into account how you feel about physical affection.
✨ Dwayne doesn’t see physical affection as always the most important thing in a relationship, and if your not interested in/don’t desire physical affection to a certain degree, he is totally cool with that.
Y earning - How will they cope when they’re missing their partner?
✨ Dwayne is really good about being apart from you. Sure he will miss you if your away for a long time, but he won’t be completely unstable, pining for you for hours.
✨ He knows your going to be back eventually, and is perfectly fine sending you letters if your traveling/living in another country, talking over the phone, etc.
✨ He’ll stay loyal and wait until your able to return. Although once you do he may be waaay more excited than you’d think.
Z eal - Are they willing to go to great lengths for the relationship? If so, what kind of?
✨ Dwayne sets healthy limits/lengths he’ll go for the relationship. At least more so then the other boys.
✨ If he’s truly fallen for you though, there is nothing he won’t do for you in order to protect you and show his love. He can be a bit overprotective though.