[Peter breathes out a shaky wet exhale, just curling his arms around Leo. His hands settled against the turtle's shell.
He presses his face against the turtle's shoulder, just drawing comfort from the touch. Peter closes his eyes tightly, just trying to keep himself from crying again.
He's done enough crying to last him a long while. His crying won't change anything.]
[Yeah, Peter seems like he needs this. And if what he said is true, then who's Leo to judge that? He's been there, the so sure he was going to die but he lucked out having family bailing him out at the last second.
it didn't really sound like Peter had anyone to do that for him. He tightens his grip holding Peter, determined more now that yeah. Yeah, he and Don are gonna take him to their version of New York after all this.]
[Peter just focuses on getting his breathing evened out. A tear or two does escape against his will, rolling down his cheek and hitting Leo in the process. Peter mumbles a quiet embarrassed apology.
He draws back slightly, just looking up at Leo. He still has a loose hold on his sort of boyfriend, reluctant to let go yet.
He hesitates, not wanting to burden Leo with all of- this.
He speaks, his voice is quiet and tired.]
I think, the worst part is, I trusted someone and he killed me. He tricked me to get something and...
[He blows out a short breath, brows knitting together.]
[Leo keeps holding him. Holding the people he cares about is a specialty, Hamato specialty even. It doesn't bother him a bit, tears are great. Essential sometimes. So when Peter starts talking again, Leo doesn't make any kind of comment about it.]
Hey, everyone makes mistakes. You didn't know. He made that decision to do that, and that's not on you. All right?
I should have known. He just... showed up out of nowhere in a costume and acted like a hero. [He groans a little at himself, embarrassment and shame sharp enough on his features.] I handed him something dangerous, without even thinking about it enough.
[Leo takes a slow inhale and squeezes Peter a little tighter for a second before letting go.]
Like I said. We've all made mistakes. [The tone of his voice though says it's something Leo's intimately, personally familiar with. That kind of misjudgement.] You know now. And... Like I said, we'll get you to our New York and you can live there.
[Peter nods a little slowly, wiping at his eyes again with a thin but appreciative smile.
The tone of voice Leo has is telling in a way. It makes the brunette wonder just what happened to Leo to know this kind of feeling. He wishes the mutant didn't have to deal with this kind of thing either.]
I, I appreciate it. A lot.
[He exhales softly, managing a very thin smile.]
I'm just trying to adjust, I guess. To knowing, and dealing with it from here.
[The reassurance eases Peter considerably. Being held is comforting. He and Leo are close, but- there is something to having someone hold you when you're upset that Peter hasn't had in a while.]
Thank you, I'm- probably going to be- [He searches for the right word, drawing a blank on what he can phrase it as.] I guess clingy? Not like annoying though, just- wanting to hold you more I guess?
[He thinks that makes sense. He isn't completely sure.]
[Leo's content to hold him. Especially if it helps Peter feel better, a little calmer. Seeing him so freaked out and upset isn't anything he wants to see again if he can help it.]
[Peter breathes out a quiet thanks, tucking his face against Leo's plastron. He likes the feeling of the turtle's plates against his skin, and he can't really quantify why.
Peter is quiet for a long while, just taking comfort in Leo's proximity before he speaks, his words just slightly muffled.]
I know this- probably is kind of silly, but do you wanna just stay here with me for a while? We can just watch a movie or something.
[Leo keeps up the gentle circles he's making against Peter's back with his fingertips. He's always amazed at how soft humans are, every time he's hugged April it catches him off guard sometimes.
This isn't so different but not quite the same either. Softer somehow.]
I got nowhere to be, cleared my two am schedule when you messaged me.
[The kiss to his chin has Leo freeze for just a breath before looking down at him. For now, he'll press his forehead to Peter's happy to just be close.]
[Peter loosens up further at their foreheads being pressed together. He wants to kiss Leo again, and is trying to not be too- pushy about affection.]
I think we're always gonna fail 'go to bed at normal hours' challenge, but at least we're failing it together. [He tries for a joke, its absolutely weak, but he is trying.]
[Peter is briefly surprised by the kiss, but brightens visibly at the kiss. Even with how tired he seems, he still is happy for the affection. It eases the uncomfortable grief still weighing on him.
Unsurprisingly, Peter turns a little pink in the cheeks. Peter shifts a little to try and chase that feeling by placing another kiss against Leo's lips.]
[Peter reaches out a careful hand to lay it against Leo's cheek, drawing his thumb against the other teenager's cheek as they kiss. It's still tentative and gentle at this point.
The two are experimenting with kissing in general. Different shaped faces and lips means they're working out the logistics.]
[It's a little lopsided and a lot awkward but not in the worst way? He's more just trying to be here and give Peter something to focus on instead of the horrible shit waiting for him if he leaves here.
No, Leo is more determined now than ever to get Peter to his and Donnie's New York. Side effects or logistics be damned. He does break away after a minute to wrap both arms around Peter and pull him in close.]
[They will figure out the kissing part soon enough. Peter isn't in a rush, not when they have time to figure this out together.
Peter releases a soft breath, just leaning heavily into Leo, drawing comfort from the hold. Hell, drawing comfort form Leo's presence as a whole. The fact Leo wants him to come back with him is a relief. A comfort. Something so big and important Peter isn't sure how to quantify.]
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He presses his face against the turtle's shoulder, just drawing comfort from the touch. Peter closes his eyes tightly, just trying to keep himself from crying again.
He's done enough crying to last him a long while. His crying won't change anything.]
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it didn't really sound like Peter had anyone to do that for him. He tightens his grip holding Peter, determined more now that yeah. Yeah, he and Don are gonna take him to their version of New York after all this.]
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He draws back slightly, just looking up at Leo. He still has a loose hold on his sort of boyfriend, reluctant to let go yet.
He hesitates, not wanting to burden Leo with all of- this.
He speaks, his voice is quiet and tired.]
I think, the worst part is, I trusted someone and he killed me. He tricked me to get something and...
[He blows out a short breath, brows knitting together.]
Makes me pretty dumb, I guess.
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Hey, everyone makes mistakes. You didn't know. He made that decision to do that, and that's not on you. All right?
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[Leo takes a slow inhale and squeezes Peter a little tighter for a second before letting go.]
Like I said. We've all made mistakes. [The tone of his voice though says it's something Leo's intimately, personally familiar with. That kind of misjudgement.] You know now. And... Like I said, we'll get you to our New York and you can live there.
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The tone of voice Leo has is telling in a way. It makes the brunette wonder just what happened to Leo to know this kind of feeling. He wishes the mutant didn't have to deal with this kind of thing either.]
I, I appreciate it. A lot.
[He exhales softly, managing a very thin smile.]
I'm just trying to adjust, I guess. To knowing, and dealing with it from here.
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Yeah... Whatever you need though, you got it.
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Thank you, I'm- probably going to be- [He searches for the right word, drawing a blank on what he can phrase it as.] I guess clingy? Not like annoying though, just- wanting to hold you more I guess?
[He thinks that makes sense. He isn't completely sure.]
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[Leo's content to hold him. Especially if it helps Peter feel better, a little calmer. Seeing him so freaked out and upset isn't anything he wants to see again if he can help it.]
So. Long as you're here, I'm here.
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Peter is quiet for a long while, just taking comfort in Leo's proximity before he speaks, his words just slightly muffled.]
I know this- probably is kind of silly, but do you wanna just stay here with me for a while? We can just watch a movie or something.
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This isn't so different but not quite the same either. Softer somehow.]
I got nowhere to be, cleared my two am schedule when you messaged me.
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The impulse hits him before he can completely contain it. He sits up just enough to press a kiss against the other teenager's chin.]
Good thing we're both chronically awake at weird hours, huh?
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Yeah, works out for us. Glad I could be here.
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I think we're always gonna fail 'go to bed at normal hours' challenge, but at least we're failing it together. [He tries for a joke, its absolutely weak, but he is trying.]
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[It's a weak joke, but Leo isn't going to judge here. The guy's been thrown for a loop and- They're this close. It's probably not the best idea.
But he tilts his head to press the softest kiss to Peter's lips, not lingering. Just breaks away to gauge the reaction for now.]
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Unsurprisingly, Peter turns a little pink in the cheeks. Peter shifts a little to try and chase that feeling by placing another kiss against Leo's lips.]
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Leo shifts how he's laying to be more comfortable too, leaning into that kiss. Testing waters again.]
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The two are experimenting with kissing in general. Different shaped faces and lips means they're working out the logistics.]
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No, Leo is more determined now than ever to get Peter to his and Donnie's New York. Side effects or logistics be damned. He does break away after a minute to wrap both arms around Peter and pull him in close.]
You'll be okay. We'll make sure of it.
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Peter releases a soft breath, just leaning heavily into Leo, drawing comfort from the hold. Hell, drawing comfort form Leo's presence as a whole. The fact Leo wants him to come back with him is a relief. A comfort. Something so big and important Peter isn't sure how to quantify.]
I feel like a broken record, but... thank you.