[How did this happen? Leo, who takes pride in being well spoken when he wants to be, has no words. He can feel himself being torn clean in two by his own emotions. Elliot cares and wants for him to be happy, which makes Leo's chest feel tight and hopeful all at once. But Leo is also miserable to know Elliot's support is probably empty.
It could be a twisted kind of fun, Leo thinks to himself. Elliot giving him advice, Leo learning his preferences. He could plan outings that make Elliot like him more. Spoil him (gross) and get the ending that he-- Leo,-- wants... But ultimately, Leo sees that as selfish. Disgusting, even. He doesn't want to become someone else in order to earn Elliot's affection nor would he ever want to manipulate Elliot's feelings. They're equals. They don't use underhanded tricks like that on each other.
This isn't fair. He wanted to stay this way longer... But it's probably time to let Elliot go.]
I'll... tell you more later. They're here, remember? [Leo breaths in.] I need your help with something more important anyway.
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It could be a twisted kind of fun, Leo thinks to himself. Elliot giving him advice, Leo learning his preferences. He could plan outings that make Elliot like him more. Spoil him (gross) and get the ending that he-- Leo,-- wants... But ultimately, Leo sees that as selfish. Disgusting, even. He doesn't want to become someone else in order to earn Elliot's affection nor would he ever want to manipulate Elliot's feelings. They're equals. They don't use underhanded tricks like that on each other.
This isn't fair. He wanted to stay this way longer... But it's probably time to let Elliot go.]
I'll... tell you more later. They're here, remember? [Leo breaths in.] I need your help with something more important anyway.