Dave gradually becoming even more comfortable around Dirk and starts going to him when he just needs to…talk
Dirk being aware of the fact Dave has PTSD and therefore moving more slowly around him than bro used to move and speaking softer and doing whatever it takes to make Dave feel comfortable around him
Dirk and Dave developing a strong emotional connection to each other
Dirk and Dave considering each other as brothers. Actual brothers. Like no doubt about it man that’s my bro. My dude right there my brother
Dave using bro to address dirk sometimes because he wants to take a word he used to use in a negative sense and turn it into a positive one- part of letting go of the past
one time at h&m i thought a guy was a mannequin so i started feeling the material of his coat and i screamed when he moved and we were both really freaked out
You know when dogs sit outside with their face turned towards the sun and their eyes closed and they look so relaxed and when you pet them they’re warm that’s how I want to feel always
the “this is your house I’m not making you sleep on the couch” “yeah but you’re the guest you take the bed” conversation between ur otp right before they share the bed reblog if u agree