I Love You~ || Leonardo Watch x Reader
Summary: You finally get the nerve to tell Leo you love him.
A/N: This is the first thing I’ve written in a while, so if it seems a little off, squint pls lolol.
Night had just fallen in Hellsalem’s Lot, though it was difficult to tell with all the bright city lights that decorated the high rises. You quickened your pace as you made your way to Libra’s headquarters. You remembered Klaus telling you earlier this morning that he, and the rest of the agents that went with him, would be back by nightfall.
Your heartbeat quickened as you got closer and closer to headquarters. You had hoped to be able to get Leo put and about before he decided to crash after his assignment. You needed to tell him something, and you needed the perfect way to do it: You needed to tell him that you loved him.
You and Leo had been together for about two years now, and when the idea that you loved him first popped into your head, you thought you were going crazy. You had only been together for a short amount of time, no one could fall in love that fast! Or at least, that’s what you thought.
You pulled yourself from your thoughts when you finally reached the entrance of Headquarters, making your way over to the couch when you saw that the other members weren’t back yet. Your heart thumped in your chest, nervous to actually admit your strong feelings, not knowing what Leo would say. Would he say anything? Or would he short circuit?
You heard the familiar clack of footsteps on the hard floors, sighs of content released at the sight of the office. In the back of the group, you spotted Leo, looking absolutely exhausted. You perked up immediately, standing to greet your tired lover. You gave a quick side eye to Zapp, who was snickering about you two, before gently cupping Leo’s cheeks.
“Hi baby~” you cooed, soothingly rubbing the pads of your thumbs across his cheeks. Leo smiled, and silently leaned his forehead against yours, too tired to respond. You felt a pant in your chest, you know from the look on his face that he was just too tired to go out in the city tonight. He needed sleep, and you would be damned if you kept him from it.
“Can we go home, m’tired...” Leo grumbled, his hands traveling to your hips and pulling you closer. You chuckled, nuzzling your nose against his before nodding.
You had finally made your way back to your shared apartment, and Leo had immediately plopped down onto the bed. You hummed happily, opting to change first before joining him. Once you brushed your teeth and changed into one of your (Leo’s) old t-shirts, you crawled into the bed with him. You lifted the covers as Leo adjusted his position in bed, taking the chance to wrap his arms around you. He sighed gently as he nuzzled your neck, pressing a soft kiss to your shoulder.
It was at this moment where you felt your happiest, and it was now that you felt it was the perfect time to tell him. You took in a breath, before kissing the shell of his ear. “I love you” you whispered.
Leo hummed in response, before freezing completely after realizing just what you had said. He was dead silent, and you felt his heart beating in his chest as a dark blush scattered across his face.
“Y-You what?” He asked nervously.
“I love you” You smiled softly, tucking a lock of his hair behind his ear. Leo sat for a minute, before gently pressing a kiss to your lips. You could tell through his kiss that he reciprocated your feelings. He nuzzled you as he broke away, humming an “I love you too” into the skin of your neck.
You giggled lightly, pressing a chaste kiss to his forehead. You slowly closed your eyes, snuggling into his body. “Goodnight, my love~” you mumbled, feeling yourself begin to drift. Leo rubbed circles into your back absentmindedly, as he too began to succumb to sleep.
