mcu/rise mashup

[neonleon]

for heyunderoos

this au got us bad so fast

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[heyunderoos]

[He wants to take up that promise so badly. All he really wants is time with his spouse.

But its greedy, selfish. He doesn't deserve to be that selfish. He closes his eyes tightly, wanting to just stay like this.]

I want that, but... can we make it work?

[neonleon]

[Leo grins at that, placing another kiss on his husband's shoulder.]

I made the potatoes happen. I can make that happen. Just believe in me for another miracle, hm?

[heyunderoos]

[Peter blows out a slight laugh at that. He's just running a hand absently across Leo's shell.] Alright, I can try for another miracle then.

[neonleon]

[He'll take the slight laugh. That's better than the upset. Leo leans in to kiss Peter's cheek, his jawline.]

Good. Just trust me.

1/2

[heyunderoos]

[Peter releases a quiet slow breath, just starting to relax again. He shifts intending to draw Leo in for a kiss.

Then someone knocks loudly on the door.]

2/2

[heyunderoos]

[Peter tenses against his husband, making a face before calling out. The ease, very content Peter is replaced by Commander Parker. His voice shifting just enough to be commanding.]

We'll be out in just a minute! We haven't forgotten the meeting. Don't come in.

[neonleon]

[He is so all in for that kiss until the knocking happens. Leo sighs and lets his face fall to Peter's shoulder heavily. Yeah that tracks.

But better to get all of this out of the way now so he can make good on his promise later tonight.]

We should get going. [It's clear by his tone it's the last thing he wants to do.]

[heyunderoos]

[Peter coaxes his hand across Leo's shell idly, forcing himself to squirm out of under Leo. He sits up.

He begins zipping up the front of his suit. They had gotten his bottoms off, but the top had been haphazardly hanging off of him.]

Yeah, we should.

[He pushes off the bed to get his pants back on.]

[neonleon]

[Leo soaks in that motion, the feeling of Peter's fingertips along his carapace-

And then Peter is moving. He rests his head on the mattress, watching his husband's movements. The resignation. The exhaustion. He wishes he could take it away. Wishes he could give them all the time they want and deserve for everything they've given up. Leo presses one fist into the cushion before slowly pushing himself up, wiping the wetness from his eyes.]

Promise. Tonight, you and me. You'll be screaming that you're sick of me and want some time away by the time I'm done.

[He's joking, but the heart isn't in it. Not when he feels this miserable - about both the situation, and that he fucked this up. Should've gone slower, not as hard.

Ugh. Right. Meeting. And then doing what steps he has to for them to have uninterrupted time tonight. Focus, as he moves his arms mechanically to get clean pants on.]

[heyunderoos]

I'll never be sick of you. You're everything I want. [Peter knows Leo is attempting to joke, but he answers with easy conviction. A reassurance both of them probably need.

This was supposed to be fun. Peter just ruined it by getting too excited at even a hint of privacy. If he just stuck to one thing, they could have had a better time.

He grabs his pants, sliding into them with relative ease. He slides into his boots, lacing them up quickly. He grabs his mask, tugging it on as well to hide his expression. Leo can mask his feelings better than Peter can. The lenses of his mask begin blinking alongside his own once they sense his eyes behind them.

Peter turns his attention toward the door. His voice firm, leaving no room for argument.]

We'll be there in a minute. Don't wait for us.

[neonleon]

[Leonardo watches him move out of the corner of his eye. Even Peter doesn't want to look at him or show his face. Leo really messed this up. He wishes he could fix this. He wishes he could go back about twenty minutes and change how he did things. He would've focused on making Peter feel good, make sure Peter is taken care of...

Something to consider for later. He'll do that. He'll wear Peter out so hard that he'll have to miss tomorrow's meetings.

After Peter speaks to whomever is on the other side of the door, Leo's there at his back before he can blink, one hand gently holding Peter's side. He buries his face into Peter's hair at the back of his head, whispering.]

I'll fix this. I'll make it up to you.

[heyunderoos]

[He blinks a little at that. He is more than a little thrown off by the response. He reaches out to lay his hand against Leo's own at his waist. Normally he would look back to gauge Leo's expression, but he can't at the moment.]

Leo... You don't have to make up for anything, okay? You didn't do anything wrong. I did. [He feels like that's obvious. It should be in Peter's mind.] I know we'll have fun later.

[neonleon]

[Leo shakes his head. Not Peter's fault, he didn't do anything. But they won't get anywhere with this right now.

He moves his hand to squeeze Peter's waist gently before backing up and taking a deep breath. Staring at the door.]

We will. Promise.

[heyunderoos]

[Peter seems on the verge of arguing with Leo before clicking his teeth together. They really don't have the time to even discuss it.]

Okay.

[He reluctantly steps out of Leo's hold, moving to open the door. It swishes open. Whoever had come to give them the reminder had left. Peter uses the moment to move his hand across the front of his suit to smooth out any wrinkles as he starts down the hall towards the meeting room. He knows Leo will follow him.]

[neonleon]

[Sure will.

He's in the meeting, leading it and no one the wiser. Except maybe his brothers and Peter, who can tell he's... distant. Distracted a bit behind his eyes. He goes over the distribution lists, the needs heirarchy (children first of course, mothers and then the rest of the civilians, then everyone else lowest rank and going up from there), and next week's duties list.

Afterward, he sits at the table as everyone files out. Leo staring down at it like it will tell him the secrets of the universe. For someone who had his husband howling an hour ago, Leo doesn't seem all that triumphant.]

[heyunderoos]

[Peter hangs back, speaking up when needed, but... really, Leo is the one who does a lot of the talking. There are only ever mild additions from other people to support the plans already set in place or already in motion. He's fallen into leading, and it comes naturally to him.

How distant his husband is... well, it feels obvious to Peter. It just makes him feel worse. He just wanted them to have a good time, to thank Leo for the gift.

Now it was soured.

The brunette bids people goodbye as they file out, making passing small talk about plans, just trying to keep things normal as he can. Beyond a few amused looks, no one thankfully comments on how obviously loud the two were earlier.

Peter glances back at where Leo is seated. He frowns under his mask, nodding wordlessly at April before turning to head back towards the table.

He comes to a stop next to his husband, laying a gentle hand against Leo's shoulder.] Hey, you.

[neonleon]

[His eyes are focused intently at one of the routes outlined on the map. An easy supply run. It should be easy.

He hopes it's easy.

Leo rubs at his mouth when he feels Peter stepping up to him. He doesn't moves his eyes from the map even as his husband touches at his shoulder.]

We'll need to make sure we have a scout or two at the mouth of this mountain range.

[heyunderoos]

[Any disappointment Peter feels is short lived. They can't even really be... Peter or Leo right now. It's an old wound. Something he has to ignore.

Right now, its Rebellion talk only. Nothing else.]

Right, we'll need it. [He squeezes Leo's shoulder before withdrawing his hand to merely stand next to Leonardo. His tone is plain, simple.] I'm sure we'll have a few volunteers crop up for it. We have a few people graduating into active combat duty who are looking for a first mission. They tend to be eager enough to try anything.

[neonleon]

[Leonardo nods; that'll be a good first mission.]

Take someone experienced and they'll be fine. This is an easy one, shouldn't be more than two days.

[If it's more than that, he'll delegate a few other experienced fighters to go with and keep an eye on their scouts. Hopefully it doesn't come to that. He hates this. Raising people in to fighting war. It wasn't what their father wanted for them. It's not what Leonardo wants for anyone else.]

I think it'll be fine.

[heyunderoos]

We'll see if anything changes before then, if we need to divert anyone else to tag along. [Peter answers with a nod of his own. Sharing some of the same sentiments.]

I know we'll be fine. [It is easy to step into that belief. That belief that things will be fine. Hope comes easily.

Peter isn't unaware of how some people think its childish to hold onto that, but, he doesn't particularly care.] It's one of the least risky things we'll be dealing with.

[neonleon]

Yeah. Just a supply run.

[What could go wrong? Leonardo sits back in the seat heavily, exhaling loudly. It was a long, irritating meeting. And he still has a lot of work to do before he can stop for the night.]

Thanks for the input there, bee-tee-dubs. Always good to have your eyes on another angle.

[heyunderoos]

[Peter nods a little, though he smiles a little at the 'bee-tee-dubs', the eyes of his mask narrow with the shift of his expression. It's more Leo than it has been through the full meeting.]

You know I'm always happy to help. [It's genuine, easy on his part as he shrugs a little.] Kind of part of the job description.

[An easy enough joke in the moment as he glances around the meeting room. The place isn't a complete disaster for once, still not great, but Peter can get it sorted in shape easily enough. One less thing for Leo to deal with.] I'll start getting things cleaned up.

[neonleon]

[One more slow inhale as he sorts out his schedule in his own head.]

I'll meet you later. I'll speedrun everything else I've gotta do so I'm done the rest of the night. All right?

[He sounds... unsure at the end there. Like asking permission. Is Peter all right with this?]

[heyunderoos]

[Peter nods again. He hesitates, before raising a hand to draw the edge of his mask up and over his mouth. He dips in to quickly press a kiss against his husband's forehead before drawing back.]

All right. I'll see you later. [He wants Leo to stay, he wants his husband, but... he knows what Leo's schedule is like. He knows he took them off track for a good while earlier.

He draws his mask back down into place with an easy enough tug.]

[neonleon]

[Leo stills at that affection, watching Peter. Even as the stress and wrinkles ease a bit when he smiles at his husband.

Before Peter can turn, Leo reaches out for his hand.]

Hey. ...Love you.