What a reliable guy
mouthwashing characters dating headcanons!!
warnings: mentions of alcohol, multiple referenced characters deaths (including suicide)
tags: fluff and angst, confessions, romance, friends to lovers, strangers to lovers, mutual pining, canon divergence, long distance relationship, major character death
includes: Daisuke, Anya, Curly
author's note: this is my first time officially writing on tumblr so apologies for any mistakes, can be read as "x reader", accidentally posted this as a wip and it had one like already so sorry to that user i took it down for some time
Daisuke
i believe he would first meet his yet to be partner either at a party on in an arcade
either way he would be absolutely smitten by their looks alone and would start chatting with them and successfully get their number
he started seeing them more, usually going shopping together, playing games, or just hanging out
as time went on he realized that the feeling in his stomach the very first day he saw them wasn't the alcohol from the party nor the nerves from seeing someone so cool β it was much more than that
he had no idea how to approach his little crush with the intention of telling them his feelings since he was already a pretty good friend of theirs and didn't want to loose that friendship or make it awkward if they weren't interested in him
but somehow during one of the hangouts his tongue slipped and he accidentally outed his feelings towards them!
all his worries washed away when they reassured him that they've been feeling the same way since they started spending more time together
he immediately perked up at that and kissed them on the cheek
when he officially gets in a relationship with them he's over the moon and he acts even more positive than usual
Daisuke's love language would be quality time mixed with physical touch
he just loves hugging, kissing or cuddling with his partner, even handholding brings him immerse joy
he's very fond of using pet names for his partner and overuses them a lot
his favourites include: "sweetie", "baby", "beautiful/handsome" or "my everything" as well as some more snarky and playful ones, often based on his partner's appearance or hobbies
god forbid someone asks him about his significant other because he will rant about all the little things he loves about them in perfect detail
he couldn't stop showing off his partner to everyone he knew, he's just so glad to have someone by his side
speaking of β he's extremely clingy, even if his partner hadn't talked to him for two hours, he already misses them
so when his parents basically force him to leave and work for Pony Express you can imagine this poor boy's heartbreak
not being able to see his one and only for such an extended period of time is like a death sentence to him
he offers that his love goes with him, but due to the fact that working on the Tulpar is not a very satisfying and fulfilling job plus the constant harsh environment (not even mentioning the pay) it's understandable they don't want to be stuck in the ocean of emptiness
and even if they did want to go with him, after giving it more thought Daisuke realized that he wound never want to put the most important person in his life at any danger that might be involved in the outer space
while he is extremely down about leaving his other half back at home, he stays hopeful the whole time, keeping a picture of his beloved in his pocket or on the side table next to his bed in the sleeping quarters
his partner (along with the desire to make his parents proud) becomes a sense of motivation for him
even in his last moments, after being injured from crawling though the air vent, all he can think about is how he was never going to make it back and see his love one final time
Anya
when it comes to first meetings i think Anya would either see her future partner one of the times she tried to apply for her medical school or while she was running to clear her mind two blocks away from her own apartment and bumped into them at a corner
if we're going with the second scenario she would apologize tremendously for her carelessness and to her surprise was met with a very positive answer and an invitation to a dinner the next day
few more dates later and she starts developing some serious feelings for the other person and that eventually leads to them becoming a couple
she used to spend most of her time studying so she might not be very experienced in a relationship and needs to warm up to her new role as a girlfriend but she's the most loving and understanding one ever
for a long time she was seriously struggling with getting into medical school, but her significant other encouraged her to go forward and so she never gave up on her dream
by working three times harder than the last time she was awaiting her medical exams with determination and optimism, but unfortunately she failed the tests to qualify for the school yet again...
she was miserable for some time after that, distancing herself from her partner for a few days
to make up for it she and her partner had a movie night, at first she was very apologetic about her behavior but some reassurance from her partner later and her mind was put at ease
i believe her love language would be words of affirmation although she doesn't mind physical touch
she loves to kiss her partner's forehead while holding their face in her hands for sure
Anya's favorite pet names for her partner would be "my dear" and "sweetheart" along with just their name or a sweet nickname she came up with
however if it's her partner using pet names on her? yeah she's absolutely flustered everytime that happens
her favorite aspects of her partner would be the patience they are willing to give her and the support she so desperately needs
when she decided she needed more money to cover for the exams her partner fully supported her with this decision, which eventually lead to her working for the Pony Express
she keeps little notes her partner gave her before she left on the board in her office
she never really shared with anybody that she had a partner back on earth as well as on the Tulpar unless someone directly asked her, she would describe her partner so tenderly that while the majority would find their relationship to be adorable, some people (Jimmy) would mock her for how much she's devoted to her partner
before her ultimate decision of taking the pills she thought about what could've been if she just stayed home and found a different job
she would have never experienced this horrible fate
she couldn't help but muster a smile thinking about her partner, what a pity they never experienced the joy of seeing her finally making her dreams come true
Curly
if he started his relationship while still on Earth he would definitely miss his partner dearly but couldn't help the growing excitement to see them after coming back home
everytime he saw his other half he was happy like it's the last time he's ever going to see them
if Curly came back in the winter season the two would definitely partake in any snow spots together since we know he's a fan of those
if his partner shared his love for the same activities he would be overjoyed, but if they weren't as much into it that's completely fine β he would try to show them all his favourite pastimes hoping his partner would eventually join him but he would never push them to do it
he would acquaint his partner with his family pretty early on in the relationship but not so early it's awkward, he just wants to show off his partner to the closest people in his life
since it's implied he's been working for the Pony Express for quite some time now, it's possible he met his love during one of the hauls, either as a new crew member or someone from a different team
if they were part of his crew the man's attitude towards his partner would stay the same β sure he might be the capitan and is in a position of power but they're still his beloved
sometimes he takes on work that would be usually assigned to his partner to let a little load off their shoulders but he would keep it a secret from them and the other crew members (although he gets accused of favoritism several times)
while he is extremely busy with all the shenanigans going on during the shipping of whatever is in the cargo hold, he always manages to find time for his partner
his love language is definitely act of service
his partner gives Curly a sense of belonging, and even sometimes when he doubts himself as a capitan he knows his partner is there for him
Curly's room is right next to his partner's in the sleeping quarters, although he wishes they wouldn't have to have separate rooms but for some reason the company doesn't acknowledge their relationship because why would they (he still invites his significant other to his room whether it's to cuddle, talk or just to enjoy each other's presence)
he and his partner are basically inseparable
that doesn't change even after the crash takes place, his partner would visit him every day and stay by his side, often taking Anya's task of feeding him painkillers and while it pains them to see him in such a state they know Curly is the one who's in the most pain at the moment
his partner isn't sure if Curly still recognizes them but he always looks around frantically when anyone from the crew escorts them to the sleeping quarters to try and get some rest
following many sleepless nights and witnessing the death of two of the fellow crew members, Curly's partner decided to ultimately end their life, not being able to witness the love of their life suffer any more
they never got to live the life they imagined together and they couldn't even confirm if Curly would notice their lack of presence after they died, however he acted more distressed and was seemingly shrieking when he eventually stopped seeing them
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hey so i saw that you also like curly and anya from mouthwashing and i wrote a short drabble about them you may like :D
https://www.tumblr.com/jigamaree-writes/770485426706415616/mouthwashing-characters-dating-headcanons?source=share
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i want to see all of your beloveds!!!
For the f/o ask game...πππ«π π
Ty for sending this ask!!! :3 ask game is here in case you want to participate <3
Answers under the cut!!! It gets really longπ
MAKE HIM NOT A HUGE WOMANIZER!!!!!!!!!! My most problematic f/o canonically so farπ
Make him not cursed to sit in that fuckass throne forever :(
I want her to get into medical school, so she can be happy <3
Make him not a enabler!!!!!!!!!! Boy hold that idiot accountable!!!!!!!
Honestly not anything. Taking her as she is
Get this boy a mama who tells him to treat women like people...he's so awkward...guh....
Honestly nothing :] love her <3
Again, no complaints here :]
He lobotomizes his Alphys and I don't like that. I'd personally get rid of thatπ(no hate to the og story I love it just a little thing personally)
GET SOME DEPTH BOY!!!!!!!!
He's agender to me. Wouldn't care about such human concepts, he would think he's above that
He's pansexual to me! :D
Bisexual. Curly specifically is a trans man
Lesbian and bigender :3
Pansexual "if there's a hole there's a goal" kinda guy
Both agender and lesbian
Just bi and maybe a little gender-fucky bc he doesn't really gaf
Asexual pantomantic. Also a trans man :]
Gives all kinds of hugs :] most definitely gives great hugs and definitely likes receiving them
Gives those kind of hugs where he picks me up and spins me around >_< !!!!!!! Good hugger no doubt and appreciates getting them. More of a giver than a getter
Neck hugs all the way, or quick hugs. She likes giving and receiving hugs a lot
I see Curly as a pat on the back hug kinda guy, or comforting hug sort of deal. He likes receiving and giving hugs <3
Not a hugger, definitely doesn't like hugs either
Also not a hugger, more of a casual one at best, quick side hugs. He definitely likes receiving hugs tho :]
Hugs are not her thing. Doesn't like giving or receiving it
Probably gives side hugs. More of a giver than a receiver but wouldn't mind with permission
Bear hugs all the way. But he doesn't particularly like giving out hugs for free, nor like receiving them randomly
Absolutely doesn't like giving hugs whatsoever. But he likes getting them a lot :] he desperately needs one I thinkπ
He'd get me lots of snacks from all over the world, and maybe some fun souvenirs. Also that little reversabke octopus plush
Anything luxurious, coats and jewelry galore
She'd get me little trinkets! :] any cute little things I can out on my shelves. Feel like she'd specifically get me calico critters
Gift cards all the way with this guy. And makeup when he can, mostly fun eyeshadow palettes bc he would think I could make something cool with the colors
She'd get me a little aluminum foil hat (she made it herself <3)
Roses and little convenient inventions
Anything he knits himself, scarfs, beanies, dolls, you name it.
Echo flowers!!!! >_<
Not really a gift giver, he's more of a quality time kinda guy. Feel like it's be hard for him to remember what to even get me
Anything he can steal
Wouldn't wanna be human whatsoever, he likes his super speed thank you very much
He would be a harpy to me, but like a super fucking powerful one. Greater harpy I think? Yeah that
She'd be a centaur but like...a deer instead of a horse
Werewolfπππ
She wouldn't wanna be human I think, I think she's cool with being hair creature
He'd be some sort of goblin, just a little guy :3
Would NOT want to be human, I think she's quite happy with being a skeleton
Would probably still wanna stay as a skeleton, wouldn't be too mad becoming a human though
Would most definitely rather be human. He wouldn't have to deal with half the shit he has gone through if he was human
Loves being a skeleton, loves his evil little powers and would never trade that for being human