[Leo waits for an answer. He's expecting a burst of anger, and rightfully so. Since they got here, Leo has been hiding his feelings from Elliot while disguising himself as a good friend. It should be repulsive. He doesn't expect Elliot to like the end of the written story, but that was the point. Leo wants to be yelled at. He wants someone to punish for Elliot's suffering and he's the only available target.]
But instead of a punch to the face, Leo is pulled into a hug. Before his hopes get ahead of him, Elliot apologizes.
Leo's heart sinks.
Sorry? For not liking him back? That's worse than being yelled at and punched. At least that would hurt on the outside, instead of making Leo feel hollow.
He doesn't dare raise his arm to return the hug, which he sees as sympathy.]
You've figured it out?
[It feels nice to be held by the person he loves. If this is a rejection, it's too kind. He doesn't deserve it. So Leo tries to pull away, thinking that it's a favor to Elliot.]
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But instead of a punch to the face, Leo is pulled into a hug. Before his hopes get ahead of him, Elliot apologizes.
Leo's heart sinks.
Sorry? For not liking him back? That's worse than being yelled at and punched. At least that would hurt on the outside, instead of making Leo feel hollow.
He doesn't dare raise his arm to return the hug, which he sees as sympathy.]
You've figured it out?
[It feels nice to be held by the person he loves. If this is a rejection, it's too kind. He doesn't deserve it. So Leo tries to pull away, thinking that it's a favor to Elliot.]
I don't need your pity.