If you don’t mind writing more for our good boy Al ^^ I was wondering if you could write headcanons for him yearning over his s/o? How would he express his need for physical affection with them and how would he try to get their attention, etc. It’s so hard finding headcanons for him, he deserves more love
He does deserve more love! I had never noticed him as much as my problematic favorites but I can definitely get behind super sweet boys like Al.. As always, enjoy anon! Also, I’m pretty sure this is what you want? If not, ask again and I’ll give it another go! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و – Mod Trash
Al’s bound to be a bit awkward at first. The last time he was a person was when he was a child so he’s just trying to get his bearings back at first. It’s just so nice to be flesh and blood again, thanks to his brother’s sacrifice. While he was a soul attached to armor, the thing he missed more than food was touch. His brother’s pinches and prods, his mother’s hugs, holding his father’s hand, he missed it all.
Now that he’s human again he’s going to make up for all that lost time.
He’d much rather just “go for it” rather than be blunt about his needs, but the last thing his wants to do is make his S/O uncomfortable. He’ll start off with small things when they begin to date.
The first time he asks to hold their hand is just too cute. He’ll walk up to them, toying with both of his hands and staring at the ground. If his S/O asks him whats wrong he’ll manage a shy: “[S/O]… can… can we… um… hold hands..?” He pauses a lot in his speak at first; he’s just so unsure of his S/O’s limits.
He’s going to want to end each date with a hug at the very least; it assures him he’s done well. He’ll open up his arms as a non-verbal gesture to try and initiate one. If this works, he’ll be absolutely over the moon with joy. If this doesn’t work or they don’t understand, he’ll quickly clap his hands together to make something cute. Because clearly that was his intent all along right? You believe him right?
When Al and his S/O aren’t together, he’ll often invite his cats up to his lap and chest to give them his affection instead. The whole time he’s petting them, he’s imagining what it would be like to hold his S/O close like this, what their hair might be like, whether or not they would enjoy scratches behind the ear, what can he possibly do to discover all of these lovely things with his partner.
His fantasies can get pretty vivid, and the imagining only continues in his dreams. But his dreams are a little more.. graphic.
At a certain point, this lack of physical affection is going to get to him. He feels exponentially more needy every time he sees them. The more needy he gets, the more blunt he’ll be about this whole situation: “[S/O]… please… I really need a hug right now!” He’s not too pushy about it, but from his tearful eyes, red face, and pouting lips, it’s a very difficult offer to resist.
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