Zachary Gray Thornton
Zabel
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S I B E Lx &x Z A C H A R Y
"There'd been something rare and dangerous between them during those two dark days, some kind of connection that he'd never felt before. And the damned feeling had lasted, disturbing with his sleep, leaving him bored with the beautiful, experienced women he could easily have. In truth, he wanted [Sibel] and no one but her."
– Anne Stuart
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OTP PROMPTS
"You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest and most beautiful person I have ever known.
And even that is an understatement."
― F. Scott Fitzgerald
W H I C Hx O N E . . .
Rocks the ferris wheel seat? ⟡ Zach, if only to enjoy the satisfaction of making Sibel pipe up about it and yell at him to stop.
Sleeps on the couch when they get into a fight? ⟡ According to Zach no problem was ever solved by sleeping in separate rooms. He'd much rather reconcile in bed.
Says "I love you" first? And who ends their arguments in a fight with "Because I love you"? ⟡ They would both hold on to their 'I love yous' for quite some time, eventually saying it together in the right, intimate moment.
Slides their arm around the other person's waist? ⟡ Zach. He loves nothing more than getting under Sibel's skin, and public affection is by far the easiest way to make her tense up and turn red.
Falls asleep on the couch and who has to carry that person to bed? ⟡ Sibel would fall asleep whilst reading one of her many books on divination, and Zach would carry her to bed and tug her in neatly. Sometimes he will sit by her bedside, continuing the reading from where she left off - just to see what all the fuss was about.
Kisses whom first? ⟡ Zach is the most spontaneous and outgoing of the two, and would have no issues whatsoever about being the one to initiate their first kiss.
Spends all their money on the other person? ⟡ Both of them come from wealthy households, so money is not an issue for either of them. Their realationship is less about gift giving, however, than it is about little moments of intimacy between them.
Is embarrassed about their appearance, and who thinks they look super cute? ⟡ Sibel is generally the less confident of the two, whereas Zach finds her adorable regardless of what she looks like or wears.
Offers their jacket when the other one is cold? ⟡ Zach, usually making a big statement of it.
Keeps getting threatened by the other’s overprotective older sibling? ⟡ Zach's siblings are too old to give a damn about who he is dating, and he has not had the pleasure of meeting Sibel's older sister Eloisa yet.
Compliments the other in front of everyone? ⟡ Again Zach, taking equal joy in making Sibel blush and conveying the message to potential suitors that neither of them are available.
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LOVE LANGUAGE
"'Well, aren't you special. Cocky much?'
'I’m all kinds of special, but you know that.'"
– Jennifer L. Armentrout
W O R D Sx O F
A F F I R M A T I O N
I think it's beautiful, the way you sparke
when you talk about the things you love.
If your primary Love Language is Words of Affirmation, then your partner’s appreciation and love are best affirmed to you through words (makes sense, right?). You don’t need to be Romeo, professing your love from the street below. Be you. Be real. And if you’re not the best at expressing those emotions through words, now may be the best time to practice, especially if your partner has Words of Affirmation as their primary Love Language.
You feel love when your partner tells you how attractive you look or when they say how proud of you they are after you accomplish something. On the flip-side, for people with this as their primary language, insults or negative comments may cut a little deeper.
"This was getting bloody ridiculous, he thought savagely.
If she became any more adorable, endearing, or delectable, something was going to get broken.
Most likely his heart."
― Lisa Kleypas
K I S Sx M E
The slower the kiss,
the faster the heartbeat.
How to Communicate ⪧ Encourage, affirm, appreciate, empathize. Listen actively.
Actions to take ⪧ Be encouraging and empathetic, listen, express your admiration, leave love notes, be vocal in bed, compliment. Encourage genuinely and often.
Things to avoid ⪧ Non-constructive criticism, not recognizing or appreciating effort. Receiving affection coldly.
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OTP PROMPTS
"'That is you,' he said low and intimate against my ear. 'That is the woman who fascinates me beyond reason. Who won’t leave my thoughts for a single moment. Who drowns my mind in beauty and sets my body, my soul, on fire.'"
― Juliette Cross
W H I C Hx O N E . . .
Is more afraid of loosing the other? ⟡ Sibel is the worrier, never knowing what the Sight will tell her about the future. And Zach is the person telling her to take a deep breath and live in the present.
Makes fun of the other person for having a crush on them? ⟡ Zach would make fun at Sibel for many reasons, but not that, knowing deep down that she did not spare him much thought prior to their dating.
Initiates the hand holding? ⟡ In public it would definitely be Zach, whereas Sibel would be more subtle about it, sliding her hand into his during a private moment.
Is more protective of the other person? ⟡ Zach would not hesitate defending Sibel, when people are talking about her behind her back.
Wakes up from nightmares, and who sings them back to sleep after? ⟡ Sibel wakes from nightmares (and sometimes not even that, but just has a rattling Sight), and Zach soothes her and helps her calm down.
Thinks they don't deserve the other person's love and affection? ⟡ Surprisingly, this might be a mutual thing, although for different reasons: Sibel because she has never been in a relationship before, and Zach because he cannot seem to hold on to people once he start dating them.
Constantly wears the other's clothes? ⟡ Sibel, as Zach's shirts are easy to slip into in the morning. In turn, however, he would surely attempt wearing her clothes one or two times, if only to make her smile at the sight.
Initiates the touching when the other person is near? ⟡ Zach is usually the first person to claim Sibel in some way or another, but he loves it when she turns the table on him and initiates the cuddling.
Is the "if found return to _____" and who is the person? ⟡ None of them are prone to getting lost, although Sibel suffers from mild disorientation after each Sight, in which case she shall be returned to Zach.
Whispers inappropriate things in the other's ear during inappropriate times? ⟡ Zach. The filthier the better, as it is sure way to make Sibel squirm, laugh or blush.
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AESTHETIC
"'How could you think I wouldn't know you?' he chided softly. 'I know the way you move, the way you bite your lip when you're nervous, the sound of your laughter, your eyes. I know your hands and your skin, your scent, the way you try to pretend that something doesn't bother you when you're very bothered indeed.'"
– Anne Stuart
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"He could feel it, he thought with surprise. It wasn’t his imagination. He could feel the deep strand of longing that was wrapping around both of them. [Sibel] wanted him, probably about as much as she disliked him. Which was a considerable amount. She most likely hated herself for being attracted to him, probably even refused to consider the possibility."
– Anne Stuart
