[Elliot is angry, but not for the reasons Leo thinks. He's angry at Leo for thinking so little of himself, using that stupid parallel. But more than anything, Elliot is angry with himself. He thought he had learned to be more perceptive with his best friend--his crush's--feelings, but Leo had been hurting and afraid of reaching out to him. The asshole probably ran off to hide, thinking Elliot would reject him.
This is a huge mess, and it's Elliot's fault. He's relieved when he sees Leo, and is about to start shouting at him for being an idiot, but seeing that empty smile extinguishes all of his anger and fills him with dread and remorse. He recognizes that expression. It's the same one he wore.
Elliot doesn't answer him. He doesn't say anything as he walks forward. Without any hesitation or warning, he wraps both arms around Leo's shoulders, pulling him into a hug, one hand resting on top of his head.]
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This is a huge mess, and it's Elliot's fault. He's relieved when he sees Leo, and is about to start shouting at him for being an idiot, but seeing that empty smile extinguishes all of his anger and fills him with dread and remorse. He recognizes that expression. It's the same one he wore.
Elliot doesn't answer him. He doesn't say anything as he walks forward. Without any hesitation or warning, he wraps both arms around Leo's shoulders, pulling him into a hug, one hand resting on top of his head.]
I'm sorry.