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LI cuddling headcanons (SFW):
Xavier: Warm. Soft clothes. Big spoon. Little spoon. Doesn’t matter. Just be horizontal with him, please. Legs all tangled up in yours. “Just five more minutes” while sneaking his hand up under your shirt. 10/10. King of cuddling.
Zayne: Likes it when you nestle up under his arm. Will kiss your forehead and run his fingers through your hair. Composed. Unless it’s the middle of the night. You’ll wake up to him hugging you from behind, his face squished into the side of your neck, arms locked. Congrats: that’s where you’ll be until morning.
Rafayel: He doesn’t want to cuddle. Why? Do you? Well, if it’ll make you happy… (hard cut to him clinging to you like a koala bear on a eucalyptus tree). Lots of little kisses. Lots of hand holding. Lots of deep breaths. Lots of nuzzling. Full-sensory cuddling experience.
Sylus: You know this man is going to be attached to you. Manages to find ways to cuddle that aren’t actually cuddling. He’ll wind his forearm over yours while you’re holding hands. He’ll pull your legs up over his lap while you’re watching a movie. His foot is always finding yours when you’re eating at a restaurant. Just. Touch. Him. Please.
Caleb: Does not understand the concept of sitting in a chair alone. You’re gonna be on his lap or squished in beside him. His hands? On your thighs. His nose? In your hair. Need to get up? How could you do this to him? Cannot fall asleep unless - at minimum - three of his limbs are wrapped around you. Human space heater. Enjoy.
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Response to this ask (SFW): "Just stumbled on your cuddle headcanons for the LADS LIs, so Idk if you write fics, but if you do, I have a request. I love cuddles, but when I’m getting ready for/in bed, my body temperature goes up like crazy. Plus I have to shift around a lot before finally going to sleep. Would you mind writing a scenario with the LIs for a reader like that? If not, that’s okay! Thanks for reading anyways :)"
What a cute idea!
Xavier: It’s not that Xavier doesn’t care about you moving around and messing with the blankets: it’s just that he’s already asleep and doesn’t even notice. Sure, if you get out of bed he’s gonna crack an eye open and make sure you’re okay, but as long as you’re lying down with him he doesn’t care how much wiggling you need to do.
Zayne: oh, so you’re a hot sleeper? If only your boyfriend ran ridiculously cold. Oh wait, he does. If you’re uncomfortable Zayne’s gonna rub your back or let you put your feet on him until you find the right temperature. Tossing and turning? He does the same, so he’s not going to mind. You’ll flop around together through the night - a perfect match.
Rafayel: Picky sleeper? Meet your match. Rafayel has every comfort known to man, and he’s gonna use every single one to spoil you rotten. Too hot? Here’s a different set of pajamas. Blanket too heavy? Try a different one. Can’t settle down? His high-end mattress dampens movement so he doesn’t even notice. Do what you have to do - he’s got you covered.
Sylus: Sylus is pretty similar to Rafayel, except taken about a hundred steps further. Need a different mattress? Sure, kitten, that’s alright. If that’s not right, perhaps you need a different room altogether. Or maybe a different location? When you finally convince him that flying cross country wouldn’t be necessary, he’ll settle in next to you and tell you a story until you relax enough to fall asleep.
Caleb: You know, it’s funny. You always used to have trouble falling asleep. You’d get too hot, you’d toss and turn to find a comfortable position. But with Caleb you never seemed to need to do that. It’s like the atmosphere in his house was perfectly calibrated for your unique needs. From the speed of the fan above your head to the cuff length of the pajamas he gave you to the breathability of the mattress cover… it’s almost like he could read your mind. You’d ruminate about it, but to be honest you’re too well-rested to care.
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LADS LI Valentine’s treats headcanons (SFW)
Xavier: He’s going for the romantic gesture with an enormous heart-shaped box of chocolates, sure. No doubt. And you’ll share with him, because he’s gonna give you those big, sad eyes if you don’t. But he’s also getting an enormous bag of assorted fun-sized candy bars so when you inevitably burn through the fancy chocolate you still have plenty to snack on. You’ll need the energy - you’re not going anywhere. Tonight you’re all his.
Zayne: Let’s be real. This man has an ungodly sweet tooth, you better believe he’s going for the richest, most over-the-top dessert he can find. He’s pounding the pavement, grilling restaurant owners to find the pinnacle of decadence. He’s compiling a list of his top five favorites, taking you out to the restaurant serving his number one, and sending the other four to your door so you can both enjoy them later.
Rafayel: It’s conversation hearts, but listen. God knows it’s not the taste, but do you think that man isn’t going to take advantage of every opportunity he gets to leave you little messages all throughout your day? Not only is he going to give you candy, he’s going to give you candy that lets him talk more. One year he decides to concoct edible paints and write his own messages on them. They become increasingly explicit and you don’t know whether your stomach aches from laughing or from all the sugar you’ve consumed.
Sylus: You can’t tell me this man isn’t a chocolate dipped strawberry in human form. Chocolate so dark it’s almost bitter on the outside, cracking between your teeth as you bite into it, then perfectly ripe fruit bursting with juice and flavor underneath? He probably has the strawberries specially grown for you, hand-dips them himself so they’re up to his standards. Not that you care. You’d rather bite him anyway.
Caleb: Ding-dong. It’s Caleb at your door, and he has every piece of Valentine’s paraphernalia the world has ever seen. Flowers? Yes. Stuffies? Yes. Balloons? Yes. Jewelry? Yes. The chocolate is almost an afterthought, but it’s there too, and it’s your favorite kind. Don’t worry if you’re a little overwhelmed by it all - he’ll feed you the chocolates later, once you’ve caught your breath.
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How the LIs react when you sneak in on them in the shower (suggestive)
Xavier: To be honest, he doesn’t give you much of a reaction at first. He’ll just hand you a washcloth and move over to give you some space. Don’t worry - he’ll get the hint once you start using said washcloth to give him a very thorough once-over. Careful, the shower is slippery, and you’ll be standing on one leg when he gets down on his knees and hauls your thigh up over his shoulder.
Zayne: He knows exactly what you’re up to, but he won’t show it at first. Instead, he pretends to be all business, washing your hair for you and lathering up the soap. When you finally get annoyed enough to kiss him he’s ready. He’s already got his hand in your hair, after all. Make sure the shower wall stays clean, because you’re getting pushed right up against it.
Rafayel: So you can’t actually sneak into Rafayel’s shower because he’s the one who always sneaks into yours. There’s no way he’s going to let you get all wet alone, right? He’ll miss the chance to watch the shapes the soap rivulets make when they flow down your body. And if he doesn’t see that, how can he recreate them with his tongue? You really need to think of these things before trying to shower alone.
Sylus: There’s no “sneaking in” on Sylus. He’s already waiting for you. Got your favorite products ready to go. He’ll take his time pampering you, massaging your scalp as he washes your hair, hands smoothing down your shoulders and back to wash away the suds. Try not to get too mellow, though: you’re gonna need your balance in a minute when he bends you over against the shower wall.
Caleb: Communal showering isn’t a new thing for Caleb, but showering with you absolutely is. He loves it when you join him because it gives him an excuse to give you a real close look. Yaknow, to make sure you’re fully clean. And then when you’re a mess after you get up off your knees, it’s easy to clean you right up. Of course he’s going to return the favor, and what do you know? Easy cleanup again! Amazing how that works.