mcu/rise mashup

[neonleon]

for heyunderoos

this au got us bad so fast

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[heyunderoos]

It'd be nice to actually do something food-related without having to go 'is Meatsweats involved?' every time. [Peter muses with a laugh.] There is this one truck near Hells Kitchen, that makes these really good walking tacos.

[neonleon]

Oh yeah? I'll have to grab a hoodie or something so we can hit that up.

[Hueso would probably enjoy Leo going literally anywhere else to eat sometime.]

[heyunderoos]

The truck is usually out pretty late, so, kinda perfect for us. [He is still working on the pizza slice.] They take only cash, so makes buying stuff a little hard if you don't have pockets.

[Now Leo knows why his boyfriend added pockets to his costume.]

[neonleon]

[Ooooh those were cash money pockets and not 'future turtle boyfriend puts his hands here' pockets.]

Huh. Yeah, that makes sense. I'll make sure to grab some when you wanna go.

[heyunderoos]

[Turtle hands are also welcome, it will take Peter a bit to realize he can invite hands in.] I'll probably be on patrol and end up sending you a picture of where it ends up so we can maybe plan something.

I have pockets now, so, I can at least carry stuff for you if you want. You have a lot of stuff in your pouch already.

[neonleon]

[Very important stuff in that pouch.]

Sounds good. [Finishes his slice and just... Settles for watching Peter. Because he can, he's legally allowed to now.] Looking forward to it.

[heyunderoos]

[Being watched makes Peter turn a little pink.] I could, probably make you something too. If... you want.

[Food is a safe topic for two teenagers who eat A Lot.]

[neonleon]

What?

[The safest topic, until something homemade comes up. Peter making something??? For him?? What.]

I- If you want?

[heyunderoos]

I mean, I like cooking. I like you, so, I wanna cook for you. [He smiles back at Leo.] Have you ever had latkes?

[neonleon]

Iiii cannot say I have, what are lotkeys?

[heyunderoos]

[A small huff of laughter escapes Peter at how Leo pronounces it, but he doesn't seem bothered by it.]

It's a Jewish dish, deep-fried potato discs. I like making them. I learned how to make them from my uncle when I was like- a lot younger.

[neonleon]

Oh. Neat.

[Things he has to google later: pronunciation, probably.]

Yeah, I'd love to try 'em.

[heyunderoos]

They're really good. Like... the crunchiest part of french fries. [He's trying to find a good comparison to make the connection easier.]

I tend to make a lot of them usually, so, I think it'd be fun.

[neonleon]

Hey, you don't have to sell it to me, just knowing it's something you wanna share is plenty.

[A beat.


Oh crap he said that part out loud.

FUCK IT, HE'S OWNING IT.]

[heyunderoos]

Oh- [Peter blinks a little, before smiling brightly at Leo. His accident rewards him fairly immediately.] Thanks. I'm just- excited to share with you.

[neonleon]

Annnnd is it embarrassing or endearing if I say I wanna have whatever you wanna share?

[heyunderoos]

[Peter doesn't hesitate to answer honestly, his smile pleased and soft at the edges, smitten.]

Endearing. [The urge to kiss Leo is there again, but he's aware enough to keep it somewhat contained.] I like you, and I want to share a lot with you.

[neonleon]

[It is taking all the willpower in the universe to keep Leo rooted in his seat.]

Then what are waiting for?

[heyunderoos]

[Peter laughs again, excited, happy, smitten, all rolled together into something bright and eager.]

I assumed we were trying to finish the pizza, but- I dunno, we can go- and do something.

[neonleon]

Get it to go, lessgo.

[He's already waving down some poor server Hueso saddled to their table to get boxes. He's got way too much energy now to sit still, he needs to be moving.]

Come on, let's find something to do.

[heyunderoos]

[He polishes off his current slice, the attempt decidedly inelegant and messy, but they need to go. They have to do something. He wipes his hands and face quickly.]

Yeah! Lets- go do something! This is our date!

[neonleon]

Exactly! Not letting someone else dictate this or us.

[HE WILL GET YOU BACK, APRIL. Sunita's only a phone call away.]

We'll find something fun.

[heyunderoos]

Do- do you wanna dance? With me? [The question pops out of him before he can contain it. Both of them have so much energy and nowhere to put it just yet.]

[neonleon]

[He stops putting their leftovers in a box to stare at Peter for a second. then slowly smiles and nods.]

Yeah. Yeah, definitely. I think I know a spot.

[heyunderoos]

[Peter nods in turn, happy and relieved all at once. He had no real plan, but the idea of dancing with Leo is genuinely enticing.]

Good, because I'm- kind of blanking on where we could go. I just, want this a lot. All of this.