Falling in Love Isn't as Easy as You'd Think

CHAPTER 3: Who's Gonna Tell Him?

October 25, 6:13

Leo dashes through the outskirts of New York, avoiding curbs and streetlights adorned with stickers. He’d promised Raph he’d be home by 3:00, and it was about 5:30 when he last checked his phone, which had died not too long ago. It didn’t help that his mystic mojo disappeared as well. He tried his best to make a portal, he really did, but there was just something inside of him that just couldn’t. So he had to resort to running. He was out of breath and his sides were throbbing as he finally made his way to the familiar manhole cover, his hands on his knees as he tries to work on not looking like he just finished the Pacer test. After finally cooling down, he lifts the cover and climbs down the ladder, tiptoeing down the labyrinth of tunnels to the best of his ability. He was a ninja, after all.
Once he had made it to their lair, he types the passcode of the security system and winces when an automated voice saying “ACCESS GRANTED.” blares into his eardrums. Leo quickly scans for any noises or people, and books it to his room. Once he's arrived at his room, he closes his door as quietly as possible and drops to sit against it, letting out a sigh of relief. Okay, he knew he'd have to face confrontation once Raph woke up, but at least he gets to have a little bit of alone time. Perfect for crushing on a certain fluffy white rabbit uninterrupted.

Usagi was able to get out of the hospital soon after Leo left, and since he had left his motorcycle at home, he had to call Chizu to bail him out.
“What happened this time?” Chizu groans as Usagi opens the car door.
“It wasn't that bad! I just maybe got a bit of a concussion,” Usagi mumbles in the last part, but Chizu still hears him.
“Come on, Usagi, you're lucky the Hidden City gives free healthcare, or else you'd be in deep shit right about now.” She starts the car and turns her headlights on.
“Yeah, yeah, I know.” He shrinks into the passenger seat when he sees Chizu glare at him through the rearview mirror. She speeds up, since the roads are empty, and snickers when Usagi panics.
“Chizu!! You do this every time!! Slow down!! Chizuuu!!” His yelling stops abruptly, along with the car, jolting Usagi forward. “THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!” Chizu smirks, loosening her grip on the steering wheel.
“Hey, you said to slow down. It was a red light anyway.” She shrugs.
“You're literally evil.” Usagi rolls his eyes, smiling.
“Thanks.”

Leo sways his head from side to side, Espresso (by Sabrina Carpenter) playing in his headphones at full volume. He quietly sings along to the music, his legs kicking back and forth to the beat. He tries to focus on his task at hand, (adding more songs to his private playlist about him and Usagi, hem hem.) but he shuts off his phone and lets his head fall onto the mattress below him.
“Aaghhh! How am I supposed to confess!??” He groans, muffled by his blankets. He lays there for a few moments with his own thoughts and makes a decision. “I’m gonna have him sleep over.” He says to himself, a grin plastering his face. He grabs his phone, quickly typing in his password (it was Usagi’s birthday, but don’t tell him I said that.) and opening his messages app.

USAGI UASAGI UASGI USAGI USAGI UASGU USAGI do you wanna sleep over??? :3

Leo’s tail starts to wag as he rocks back and forth, bubbling with excitement. He waits a few minutes, fidgeting with his phone when he hears a notification.

Pretty boy (usagi)
Omg of course!! I’d love to! When do you want me to come?

NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW or whenever you’re free is ok :)

Pretty boy (usagi)
Ok!! You seem really excited for me to sleep over lol I’ll be there in 30!!

WAIT

Pretty boy (usagi)
What?? What’s up are you ok

I can portal you here!! :D

Pretty boy (usagi)
Jesus I was actually worried you're gonna give me a heart attack