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[busybean]

"Yeah. Part of me knew that." He can't keep his hands off Nate; nothing even titillating now, just gently stroking his sides. "Just had to make sure it wasn't outta, I dunno. Guilt or something."

[soicantlose]

"Yeah. I guess I get that." He doesn't have any complaints about the constant contact, relaxed under the touch despite the discussion, eyes closing as he appreciates it. "Still would've hated it if you just left, though."

[busybean]

"I wanted to," he confesses, tone apologetic. "I thought about it. But, um - I figured - you're an adult, and you could make your own choices, and it would have probably fucked my chances with you if breaking the watch fixed it."

[soicantlose]

"I think..." He hums, thoughtful, fingers stroking over Leo's chest absently. "I think I woulda understood eventually. But I'd've been pissed at you for a while. I wanted to be there so I could -- I dunno. Save you. Help."

[busybean]

"Yeah," Leo says, expression soft. "Maybe we stay home this time? If we don't fix it. I - really don't know if I can deal with that again."

[soicantlose]

"Yeah. We can do that, baby," Nate agrees quietly, opening his eyes to watch Leo. "We'll figure it out when we get there."

[busybean]

"Baby," Leo echoes with a pleased while, like he hadn't been stressed and calling Nate that without fully realizing it while they were meeting with Kat. "God, cute and hot at the same time, how is it possible?"

[soicantlose]

He laughs, not sure if he's embarrassed or not, shrugging one shoulder. "I don't know. You're pretty good at that, you should tell me."

[busybean]

Leo doesn't mean to snort then, but it sort of just happens, and he leans in to softly kiss the side of Nate's neck. "I'm thirsty, and I want something chocolate," he murmurs. "We're gonna have to get up."

[soicantlose]

He makes a little grumbling noise, stroking at Leo's hair, and then pauses. "That kinda sounds good. S'long as we can come back after."

[busybean]

He shifts to try to gently slide Nate down onto the couch next to him. "I'll get you something cold to drink baby, just watch tv for a minute." Is he kind of excited at getting to be the one to take care of Nate for once? Maybe.

[soicantlose]

"You sure you don't want me to come?" He's not arguing, just checking. The couch is comfortable, and he'll settle himself into the spot while waiting for his answer, watching Leo.

[busybean]

"Yes," he tells him with a mock- exasperated laugh, pushing at Nate's shoulder. "Love you. Be back." And he will a few minutes later, carrying two icy glasses of water and a small handful of snack cakes. "Kind of a crappy dinner, but I don't really wanna let you cook right now," he says, dropping back down lightly beside him.

[soicantlose]

"Yeah, probably a bad idea. I'll make us breakfast tomorrow?" Nate offers, leaning into Leo's side once he sits and reaching for his water.

[busybean]

"Huh?" Leo passes him the water, then cracks up slightly. "No, I just meant- I don't wanna let you leave the couch."

[soicantlose]

He snorts, turning to hide his face in Leo's shoulder. "That's cool too, I guess. As long as you're staying on the couch with me."

[busybean]

"That's the plan, yeah," Leo murmurs, gently nudging Nate away from his shoulder. "But you gotta drink your water."

[soicantlose]

"I'm not that thirsty, it can wait a minute," he complains, moving to bump a kiss against Leo's neck. He'll reluctantly straighten up after a second to have a drink, though, glancing at Leo after with a lopsided grin. "Happy?"

[busybean]

"Yeah." Leo's just watching him, gaze warm and affectionate. "Extremely."

[soicantlose]

He warms a little under that look, glancing down with a pleased expression and knocking his knee against Leo's gently. "Good. Means I'm doing my job right."

[busybean]

He rolls his eyes, knocking Nate's knee back and opening a snack cake as he glances at the tv. "I liked dancing with you," he informs him.

[soicantlose]

"Yeah. We should try it again sometime," he says, grabbing one of the snack cakes and settling back into the couch. "Just, uh -- hopefully without people I know coming out of nowhere, next time."

[busybean]

Leo makes an embarrassed noise, for all he remains in extremely good humor. "I can't believe I got so jealous of that guy."

[soicantlose]

"S'okay. I would've if some old fuckbuddy of yours came up to say hi, too." A pause, and then he adds, as if it just occurred to him, "Though he's probably not, if Kat was still around."

[busybean]

"Schroedinger's fuckbuddy," Leo says, then presses his hand to his face, laughter rippling through him. "I could introduce you to some old fuckbuddies if you wanna even it out," he says, still laughing.