Evander has always been different and… difficult. He’s rough and speaks what’s on his mind without a filter with everyone. With you, it’s the same but just his rough words secretly have affection underneath and the things he says aren’t as bad.
Oftentimes, he acts like he doesn’t care but he remembers every little thing about you, from what coffee you like to what animal you like—everything. Sweet talk isn't his thing. He would call you annoying while hugging you tighter or holding your hand tighter. Though he may act rough and tough, his touch is gentle when it comes to you.
He’s the type to grumble when cooking even though he seemed highly experienced in cooking. His movements are quick and precise, and his skills are higher than average in cooking. When cooking, he always acts like he only cooked for himself but your plate always 'mysteriously' shows up first. He's always grumpy, even grumpier in the mornings but he would always have your tea ready. He loves slow mornings, hugging you all day is something he can do all day.
You don't have to worry about heavy-lifting chores around the house. He would complain about it the whole time but he does them faster and better. He also does the home improvement himself. He invests in pricey but good-quality things. He doesn't do impulse buys and he would sneer at you if you did unless he wants it too.
PDA isn't his thing, the most affectionate he'd get in public is handholding but at home, he's super clingy. He would grumble whenever you try to pull away from him. He's the little spoon but he won't admit that. He'd always win when playing games but in the last round, he'll make sure you win because it brings him happiness to see you happy for winning.
Arguments happen sometimes but they won't last ten minutes, then he sulks before returning with a dumb joke. He's slow to admit it's his fault but he will apologize. When he's angry, he won't scream unless it's really serious. He would have a sharp tone that cuts deeper than yelling. Pride is his middle name and he would throw a lot of sarcasm but he would never cross the line. If you walk away mid-fight, he'll let you but hover nearby, trying to act like he's not worried about you. If he hurts you, he'd get quiet, guilt hitting him like a truck, he would hold you close to him and make your favorite food without saying it. After making up, he always clings harder than usual—afraid of losing you.
If you're mad at him, he won't be able to sleep if you're still mad. He'll try to touch you when you're mad and he hates when you pull away because it destroys him each time. He can't stay prideful around you. He might wonder what he did wrong and try to play it cool but it's obvious he's trying to recall what he has done in the past 24 hours in his head. When you give him the silent treatment, he HATES it. He'll do anything to get you to talk—poke, annoy you—anything to get you to talk.
You often find him staring at you like you hung the moon, but if you call him out, he'd roll his eyes. He won't say he's proud of you but when you're not around, he brags about you. He won't buy you chocolates or flowers but he'll buy you practical gifts—like the jacket you said looked nice or headphones because your old ones broke.
Sometimes, he'd think of what the future will be like—about your future house, kids, and vacations—but act nonchalant about it. A part of him feels nervous he won't be good enough but he won't say it out loud and will only work harder to make sure he is good enough to be with you. He would randomly practice calling you "his wife" just to see how it feels and he pretends it's a joke but he's serious about it.
Wedding planning hadn't been easy, he would complain about why you needed so many different flowers but show up to every single one of the meetings with his arms crossed and a grumble. Not only that, but he also takes notes of what you like. He won't admit it, but he's proud to imagine you walking down the aisle. He tries his best not to cry when he sees you in a wedding dress.
"Why are we inviting so many?"