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1. Who is the most affectionate?
Gogol, he’s a naturally touchy person but that gets elevated around Fyodor. Once they start dating he always wants to have his arm around him (and Fyo likes it a lot, though he’s very unused to any sort of intimacy. Boy is touch-starved). After a while Fyodor gets more comfortable being the one to initiate snuggles on the couch and such. Gogol doesn’t want to scare him off at first so he tries to stay as chill as possible but he is nearly bursting with happiness on the inside that Fyodor feels so comfortable with him. After that gets sorted out they are cuddle monsters.
2. Most common argument?
The reason for man's existence and purpose in the world. Poor Sigma is so done with dealing with their nonsense when this topic comes up.
3. Who apologizes first?
Gogol, though Fyodor will if he knows he’s wrong and blows up to an irrational level. During those times Gogol gets very quiet and sad and Fyodor hates seeing him like that.
4. Favorite (non-sexual) activity to do together?
Board and card games. Fyodor loves strategy games and Gogol teaches him fun card tricks. Also going out to all sorts of cafes to try their teas and find the best place is one of their big things to do together right now.
5. Who drives and who rides shotgun?
Fyodor drives. Gogol’s a fine driver but prefers observing everything as it passes.
6. Who is most likely to carry the other?
Gogol. Fyodor is feather-light and he just likes carrying him around and holding him. Fyodor pretends to be annoyed and Gogol loves it. Also Fyodor suffers from iron deficiency anemia and forgetful about his iron supplements at times, so if he feels tired or faint Gogol is on the move immediately to hold him up/catch him (and then berates him for not taking his supplements later).
7. Nicknames?
Gogol calls him Dos-kun and sometimes Fedya. Fyodor doesn’t really do nicknames but sometimes uses Kolya or lovingly calls him клоун (kloun - clown in English)
8. Who proposes?
I’m not sure if they’re the type to get married. I think they’re more the type to just spend the rest of their lives together and just do the paperwork some day for legal reasons (because everything's just easier when you’re recognized as legally married by the government). If there was a proposal though, probably Gogol with some over the top silliness or he'd ask to play a mind game after dinner and Fyodor has to figure it out to win the ring. But actually Fyodor has a ring as well, tucked away in his side table drawer. He knew it was coming but also knows Gogol would love to plan some grand display before giving him the ring so he endearingly watches and participates as Gogol has his fun.
9. Who sings along to the radio?
Gogol sings loudest and to everything. If a song comes on that Fyodor really likes he’ll sing as well but slightly quiet (and Gogol drops his volume so he can hear).
10. Who worries most?
Fyodor. He questions everything and is distressed when his plans are thrown off or he doesn’t understand something (this is probably his first relationship; the new territory always has him high-strung for a while in the beginning).
11. Who always wants to take selfies with the other?
Gogol isn’t a social media model by any measure but he always is ready to post silly candid shots of himself and Fyodor. Sometimes they’re out to ramen and he snaps a pic of them with noodles hanging out of their mouths, sometimes it’s them in the car with their hair wild from wind coming through open windows, it’s just sweet and real.
12. Who likes to playfully tease the other?
Gogol at first because that’s just his personality, but as Fyodor gets more used to it he’ll do it on occasion and Gogol absolutely adores it.
13. Who has the weirdest taste in music?
Fyodor. He doesn’t even have a taste, it's just random music from all genres that resonate with him in some way.
14. Who remembers what the other always orders at a restaurant?
Gogol, because Fyodor is very routine. Meanwhile Gogol is a wildcard and always wants to try different order combinations.
15. Who is embarrassed to take their clothes off in front of the other?
Fyodor. He looks so small and sickly next to Gogol and gets self conscious. Gogol of course does not care (he adores Fyo) and eases his worries.
16. Who tops?
Gogol, but they switch on occasion once Fyodor is more confident in that area. Fyodor doesn’t really know what he’s doing and needs to learn how to fully appreciate intimacy before he feels ready enough to try. Gogol is pleased with whatever Fyodor feels up to but doesn’t want to push him too hard.
17. Who initiates kisses?
Gogol again just because of Fyodor’s touch-starved self and lack of knowledge in intimacy. He’ll want to but shy away so Gogol asks if it’s okay for him to go for it at first. Fyo starts to give little kisses on occasion when they’re at home. Gogol on the other hand will go in for a smooch wherever they are; more often than not if they’re out in town and he happens to look to Fyodor at his side he gets misty eyed because he loves him so much and needs to kiss him immediately.
18. Who reaches for the other’s hand first?
Fyodor loves holding hands and the warmth it gives him. He also sometimes isn’t in a touchy mood so Gogol lets him make the move first.
19. Who kisses hardest?
Fyodor. While he may shy away from more intimate things at times he puts his whole self into those sweet, deep kisses. Even if he gets bruised lips Gogol is so happy to receive them.
20. Who is most ticklish?
Fyodor discovers Gogol’s ticklishness fairly early on and loves hearing his laugh.
21. Who brings an animal they found home?
There’s an abandoned kitten in the rain across from their apartment and Gogol scoops the little baby up as fast as he can. That is now their cat.
22. Who holds the umbrella for the other when it’s raining?
Gogol, or sometimes he’ll just use his jacket if they have an unexpected shower. Fyodor is sensitive to the cold and he doesn’t want him getting a chill if he can help it.
23. Who tries to playfully embarrass the other in public?
Always one for playful jokes, Gogol does this pretty typically and Fyodor finds it endearing even if he gets embarrassed. When Fyodor starts up following his example it catches Gogol completely off-guard but he loves it.
24. Who kills the scary bugs?
“Dos-kun Dos-kun it’s looking at me.” “It’s a spider, it’s just doing its job sitting in the corner waiting to catch flies.” “But the eyyyeeesss..” “Ughhh”
25. Who asks the weird questions at random in the middle of the night?
“..Tiger boy is awfully fun to play with. He’s easy to make anxious as well, especially when he can’t figure out my riddle. This morning at the cafe I-”
“I really do love you but I’m so tired today, please just hold me and sleep. I've got a chill”.
and then Gogol is silent and immediately cocooning Fyodor in his arms.
26. Who hogs the blankets?
Fyodor. And Gogol is like an octopus wrapped around the Fyo-burrito.
27. Who wakes up first?
Fyodor. He loves watching the grey sky turn brighter and read in the early hours.
28. Who wants to stay in bed just a bit longer?
Gogol, but once he’s fully awake he’s like the energizer bunny and keeps on going.
29. Who always makes coffee for the other each morning?
Fyodor because he’s always up first unless he’s sickly. Also he makes sure Gogol’s is decaffeinated but doesn’t tell him.
30. Who cries during certain films or when reading sad books?
Fyodor is still as a stone, meanwhile Gogol will get watery eyes during those sad animal shelter commercials.
31. Who gets scared during horror films?
Neither. They both love horror movies that have engaging plots. If it’s too predictable they just get bored.
32. Who cuts the other’s hair?
Fyodor cuts his own hair and is very precise. Gogol grows his out but on occasion will ask Fyo to cut the dead ends off.
33. Who says “I love you” first?
Gogol says it one night while they’re watching a movie. He then realizes what he’s done and goes to apologize (he doesn’t want to startle Fyodor), but turns to find Fyodor with a small smile and he whispers “I love you too” and leans even more into Gogol’s side.
34. Who tells their friends/family about the relationship first?
Sigma knows even before they do. He’s seen it slowly developing for months and regardless of his needing to put up with them he is happy that they are happy.
35. What do their friends/family think about the relationship first?
Everyone is happy for them, and Dazai has already been preparing sexual innuendos to use for months to mess with Fyodor.
36. Who is more likely to ask the other to dance with them?
Gogol. He’s more outgoing and loves to bop around dancing to music, especially if he can get Fyodor to come with him. Fyodor however is trained in ballroom dance and will sometimes try to reign in the giant ball of energy to pull off some fancy moves with him.
37. Who cooks best?
Fyodor sticks to recipes and almost always gets them to come out perfectly. Gogol is a little more adventurous with flavors so it’s a 50/50 shot if it’ll be good or not.
38. Who wears the other’s jacket?
Fyodor gets chills often and Gogol loves swooping into rescue mode and giving his jacket to him. Fyodor is the only one who is allowed to wear the jacket.
39. Who uses cheesy pickup lines?
Oh 100% Gogol. He loves silly nonsense. Fyodor sometimes groans but secretly likes it.
40. Who whispers inappropriate things in the other’s ear during inappropriate times?
Gogol because he can be a little demon at the most random times, even if they’re in the pasta aisle of the grocery store. Fyodor will on a very rare occasion if he knows it’ll really mess with Gogol. Usually it takes him a few moments to recollect himself after hearing such things come out of Fyodor’s mouth.
41. Who makes the other laugh most?
Gogol lives to make Fyodor laugh. He loves seeing his face so happy and light, and hearing that cute laugh echo around wherever they are makes his day.
42. Who needs more reassurance?
Fyodor questions his ability to be a good partner for Gogol often, which Gogol remedies every time. Sometimes it takes Fyodor a bit to come back if he's having a bad identity crisis and he'll go out on their apartment's rooftop to be alone and process everything. When he comes back Gogol never makes a fuss and just welcomes him back and asks if he needs anything.
43. Who would have to bail the other out of jail?
Fyodor. Gogol will probably get into some sort of weird situation and end up needing bail even if it was an accident.
44. What would be their theme song?
Bernadette by IAMX
45. Who would sing their child back to sleep?
When he wants to Gogol has a very calming, quiet voice and will sing lullabies. Fyodor watches fondly from the doorway on occasion because he adores the scene.
46. What do they do when they’re away from each other?
Fyodor likes to read and practice cello or go out to the local cafe for tea. Gogol will probably watch game shows or do puzzles. If the weather is nice maybe go out for a run. He's secretly learning piano as well so that one day he can accompany Fyodor in a piece.
47. A headcanon about them that stabs your feels?
Fyodor can control Crime and Punishment and one time when not paying attention uses it while touching Gogol.
48. A headcanon that mends the previous one?
Fyodor has insomnia, and on the nights he can’t sleep Gogol stays up trying to soothe him to sleep, maybe making some silly jokes or just rambling about a subject that crosses his mind.