Cuddleshipping

Cuddleshipping is the het ship between Chris Pearson and Elise Pearson from the Dan Vs. fandom.

Canon
Chris and Elise met as adults. At the time, Elise was dating a lifeguard, but he died in a freak accident. Chris and Elise later started dating and had their first date at the theater from "Ye Olde Shakespeare Dinner Theatre." Chris and Elise ended up getting married, much to the dismay of Dan and Elise's parents. Elise's parents still hope she will leave Chris and get back with her successful ex-boyfriend Colby.

Chris and Elise have very different interests. Elise runs marathons, eats healthy food, and loves horror movies and violent video games. Chris prefers to eat junk food and watch sci-fi and romantic comedies. One recurring point of contention between them is that Elise wants to have a baby soon and Chris does not. However, they still seem get along. They go on date-nights together, kiss, and call each other pet names like "Gorgeous." In the episode "Stupidity," Chris struggles with insecurity and feels like he is not good enough for Elise, but she reassures him by saying, "You're already good at something--being my husband."

Elise is the top operative for a shadowy quasi-governmental agency specializing in espionage, arms deals and assassinations. She keeps her true job a secret from Chris and gives him various excuses for why she travels and excels in combat. Elise appreciates that he doesn't pry. When trying to figure out what happened to Dan in the episode "Dancing," Chris says, "I thought it was weird that we didn't just drop him off and go home together, but you know I like to give you your space." Elise responds, "And I love you for that."

Fanon
Because this pairing is canon, it appears in many Dan Vs. fan fictions—including ones that don't focus on romance specifically. Even romantic fics that pair Chris up with another character will often start with him and Elise together. There is quite a bit of fan art for these two as well. Many fans like the tender moments between the two of them, and how Elise chooses Chris over her parents' wishes.

Fandom
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