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Leo x Reader The Brink

Hey guys! I'm still alive! Not that anyone should care about that. Anyway, let's talk about this one before you read it! It's about depression, but not full blown. This is a little different from the regular depression stories you usually get. Depression isn't always on an extreme level with cutting or sobbing into your pillow. Sometimes it's just enough to ruin the happy mood you'd like to have. Sometimes, it takes away your energy and makes you wanna stay away from everyone. It can be exhausting trying to keep up the fake smile, so here's a story about that side of depression. No need for trigger warning, cause this is really nothing. Anyway, hope you all enjoy! Let me know what you think of it! Ok and yes, this story is first person view. Changed it up cause I wanted to.

My apartment was quiet, and I was staring off into space on the couch. There was only one thing that could get me like this, depression.

I couldn't say it was particularly awful today, not compared to how it can be. No, it was just present enough to put me in a dismal mood. I didn't feel like putting on a fake smile, so I had texted the guys and cancelled my plans to hang out.

When they questioned me, I simply told them I didn't feel well. It's not a lie, my mind just wasn't up to par. It's exhausting trying to keep those nasty little thoughts at bay.

Instead of ruining a good time for them, the safest decision is to stay away. So now I was alone, trying to push away the thoughts that could send me even further into the dark abyss.

"(Y/N)?" The soft voice made me turn to see Leonardo standing by the end of the couch.

"Leo, what are you doing here?"

He sat beside me with a sad smile. "I came to check on you." "Why?" "Well at first I thought I could help with whatever illness was ailing you...but now I understand your real reasoning."

I ran a hand through my hair. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Don't give me the run around. We both know your depression is back."

I frowned, and looked at the floor. "I'm just..."

"Trying to push past it. Well you know, it's not a good idea to be alone in this state. You should've come down to see us."

I sighed, and stood up to pace. "Leo, you don't understand what it's like. I can't just get better, okay? It's exhausting trying to look okay for everyone. I don't wanna feel that pressure today. I didn't want to put on that smile, and laugh for your brothers. Nobody understands how hard it is to be happy, when all I want to do is fall apart. I couldn't put myself through it today."

Leonardo grabbed my hand, and guided me back to the couch. "I don't know how you feel, but I do know you need help. Solitude will only give your mind the opportunity to drown in those nasty thoughts you have. So I propose we have an easy day."

I gave him a curious look. "What does that consist of?"

The turtle smiled, and began to rub my hand soothingly. "We're gonna make popcorn, hot cocoa, brownies, cookies, and ice cream before lounging with a good movie. How does that sound?"

I let a small smile touch my lips. "Perfect, just perfect Leo. Thank you."

He grinned, and pulled us both up. "To the kitchen then Precious. We have junk food to make."