Headcanon for the Petrellis

[emogivesuwings]

THIS IS A WIP FOREVER. bentley'S FAULT. FEEL FREE TO COME READ?.

PS: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

ETA: NOW KIND OF ORGANIZED!!

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[superbillain]

Nathan bought Peter his first car. It was probably a pretty sweet car, too. And as environmentally friendly as it could be without being a hybrid or a Prius, because while Peter might be a big dumb hippie he's still a Petrelli.

[emogivesuwings]

Arthur took them on a fishing trip once. Peter insisted on letting the fish free after they caught them because they didn't NEED to eat them.

[superbillain]

When Peter was tiny and Nathan was prepping for college he'd do that thing sometimes, where you pretend to have lost your tiny sibling in a VAST AND UNKNOWN EXPANSE. Then one time he nearly actually almost lost Peter in the mall and was really just about prepared to bring a lawsuit down on the heads of a clearly inadequate security team.

[emogivesuwings]

The first time Nathan showed up to pick Peter up in pre-school, every single kid there seemed to know who he was and they all looked up at him like he was some sort of hero.

He found out later that Peter brought pictures of him whenever they did show and tell.

[superbillain]

In his college years, Nathan totally used the fact that he was such an AMAZING big brother to such an ADORABLE little kid in order to score with the ladies. Girls, they love family men.

[emogivesuwings]

Whenever Peter didn't like one of Nathan's girlfriends, he'd behave like a brat or make up an excuse so he'd take him home.

[superbillain]

Which worked out well enough, since if Peter really, really didn't like a girl Nathan would break it off for convenience.

If he tried to maintain the relationship, there was a chance Peter would say something stupid like BUT HER TEETH ARE FUNNY D8 and Nathan would be like, okay, whatever. But then he would slowly be unable to not notice and would, yes, eventually break up with her.

[emogivesuwings]

Peter liked ponies when he was young. This probably brought much worry into a household that prided itself in raising MANLY MEN.

[superbillain]

Nathan was the kid in high school who was both irritatingly popular and memorized at least two more digits of pi a day just to piss people off.

[emogivesuwings]

When Nathan told Peter he was getting married, Peter was not exactly thrilled. He was happy for Nathan but worried he'd lose him. HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING THOUGH.

[superbillain]

Of course Peter was Nathan's best man. Originally he'd suggested Peter be the maid of honor, but that got things thrown at him.

[emogivesuwings]

Peter got kind of drunk at the reception party, and even poor, unsuspecting waiters learned from Peter how much he loves his brother.

[superbillain]

Nathan never stopped loving Heidi, but his feelings for her are pretty well-laden with guilt and a sense of obligation that he quietly thinks will eventually start overtaking whatever genuine affection is left in their relationship. Outwardly they have a nice politician/wife relationship; but Nathan doesn't lie to himself about it, at least. He hasn't spoken to anyone about the actual state of his marriage and, frankly, people who might even assume anything's going on generally know better than to ask.

[emogivesuwings]

After the accident, Peter started visiting at least twice a week. He probably spent more time checking on Heidi and the kids than with Nathan.

[superbillain]

When Nathan's feeling even a little off-kilter, his first recourse is usually alcohol. When he's stressed out and can't sleep, he drinks milk with whiskey. He relaxes with scotch or beer, takes full advantage of Petrelli red wine and champagne stores for celebrations. It's just habit by now.

[emogivesuwings]

During his campaign, whenever Peter got an "I AM NATHAN PETRELLI VOTE FOR ME" phone call, he'd listen to the recording all the way through just because it was Nathan.