17 Reasons We're Kinda, Sorta, Majorly Crushing on Gaston

By Ashley Paige

Updated on 9/25/2015 at 11:30 AM

Instagram | seansparkles

Gaston wasn't the nicest person in Beauty and the Beast, but we have high (HIGH) hopes he's changed. It's been a few years, after all. And he seems like a much sweeter guy now . . . in fact, we have the pics to prove it! Here are 17 reasons we might be falling crazy in love with Gaston. *shrug*

01

He'll treat you like a princess. Literally. — Instagram | yumiko_murata

He'll treat you like a princess. Literally.

He's oozing humility here.

02

His flirting game is on point. — Instagram | rburke318

His flirting game is on point.

That wall lean, tho.

03

He's confident. — Instagram | rinrinrinz

He's confident.

And who doesn't love a man that's sure of himself?!

04

. . . And just a LITTLE cocky. — Instagram | seansparkes

. . . And just a LITTLE cocky.

We can deal.

05

He always smiles for the camera. — Instagram | katrinaafroese

He always smiles for the camera.

Especially when the ladies join him.

06

And his smile is perfect. — Instagram | hannahwonka

And his smile is perfect.

No denying it.

07

. . . As are his dip kisses. — Instagram | bluedressgirl

. . . As are his dip kisses.

UGH.

08

He's sure to make you laugh. — Instagram | teresareyna

He's sure to make you laugh.

This woman has a serious case of the giggles.

09

He'll make you feel like you're the only woman in the world. — Instagram | nc_girl74

He'll make you feel like you're the only woman in the world.

He won't take his eyes off of you.

10

He'll even slow dance with you. — Instagram | zoeybellafluffy

He'll even slow dance with you.

Our hearts are melting.

11

He gives the best hugs. — Instagram | perrine_dlp

He gives the best hugs.

Watch out for his bear hugs.

12

His pecs are on fleek. — Instagram | mmp_q0214

His pecs are on fleek.

Just look at 'em. LOOK AT 'EM!

13

He's always willing to lend a hand. — Instagram | chiffon3wishes

He's always willing to lend a hand.

Wow. Such a gentleman.

14

But he's not afraid to call anyone out. — Instagram | rinchan_cat

But he's not afraid to call anyone out.

His bravery is very appealing.

15

He could be a male model. — Instagram | xxb_n_bxx

He could be a male model.

I wouldn't be surprised if this portrait made an appearance in GQ.

16

He'll let you feel his muscles. — Instagram | jenelle.marie.miller

He'll let you feel his muscles.

How generous of him!

17

Plus, his wink is unlike any other. — Instagram | _dothemagic

Plus, his wink is unlike any other.

Wink game STRONG.