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[busybean]

Leo stands like his body is heavy, throwing an arm around Nate's shoulders and sagging melodramatically against him. "I'm gonna sleep... so fucking well."

[soicantlose]

"Good. You kinda need it," Nate points out, curling an arm around Leo's waist and trying to lead him towards the bedroom.

[busybean]

"I need it?" Leo drags his feet playfully. "You're the one who's been through all the shit today."

[soicantlose]

"You've also been through that shit," Nate points out, coming to a stop when Leo resists and turning into him instead. "And you haven't been sleeping right for like a week."

[busybean]

He'll nudge Nate along when he begins to stop, just trying to indicate that he was playing. "Yeah, but that's what the adderall was for," he says, exhaling a laugh.

[soicantlose]

He rolls his eyes, nudging Leo gently in the side before moving to tug him down the hall again. "No, that's what sleep is for."

[busybean]

"Party pooper," he says fondly, clearly not meaning it. He drops down onto the bed when he makes it into his room, expression content. "I'm not setting an alarm tomorrow," he declares.

[soicantlose]

"Good idea." He climbs into bed on the other side, immediately trying to pull Leo in closer, smothering a little yawn. "Get some rest. Then I think you should just spend tomorrow doing nothing."

[busybean]

"Okay," he says lightly, then hesitantly adds: "But let me know if you go see Kat?"

[soicantlose]

"I will," he answers without hesitation. "Probably not that soon, though. I think giving her some time might be good?"

[busybean]

Leo gives him a curious look, unable to keep from pointing out: "She WAS ready to fight for you."

[soicantlose]

"I guess so. It's weird. Kinda wish I could just ask what's different without sounding crazy," he admits, giving Leo a little smile.

[busybean]

"Yeah. I kinda wish, too? Just-" He pauses, then admits- "Kind of a dumb thing to say, I guess. It's none of my business."

[soicantlose]

"I mean, it kinda is. Since you're stuck with me and all," he adds, a little bit teasing, leaning in to press a quick kiss against Leo's mouth.

[busybean]

Leo rolls his eyes, but it's all performative. "Uh huh. Just wait 'till we hop to a timeline where we're exes."

[soicantlose]

"It'll be a chance to fix it for that fucked-up timeline," Nate says cheerfully, snaking an arm around Leo's waist and squeezing him gently.

[busybean]

"Sure," he says, rolling into that touch and just adjusting to get comfortable with Nate close. "Still can't believe you picked me. That's so cool."

[soicantlose]

He shakes his head slightly, settling himself as well. "Never considered anything else."

[busybean]

"Yeah, but like-" Leo smiles, his eyes closed, trying to get ready to drift. "I'm still glad."

[soicantlose]

"Good. M'glad you're here." His hand drifts up Leo's back lightly, watching him with a warm expression. "Goodnight, baby."

[busybean]

"Goodnight," he echoes, and he'll sleep basically as long as he's allowed, tiredness bone-deep from the way he's been pushing himself.

[soicantlose]

For once, Nate will wake up first, but he doesn't have any interest in disturbing Leo, relieved to see he's getting rest. He'll just curl up there, occassionally poking at his phone, and eventually try to carefully slip out of bed to go make food.