[One of the first thoughts that comes up after long period of having them being blown away into nothing is, "Hey, come on, those cards aren't stupid."
Literally, for months, he'd been thinking of the same thing. Not about cards or permission or whatnot, but being in this for the long haul, knowing that they came back to each other after every experiment that was thrown at them. Making one or both of them be with girls, lose memories of each other, even be in a strained, alternate relationship, and still, by the end of it all, they'd find each other again. Hearing about the engagement announcement from Pepper and seeing how happy she was didn't really help the thought of taking that extra step for Teddy. Now that he's eighteen... well. It's the first time he's felt really adult since he actually hit this age.
He touches Billy's cheek with his free hand, letting the backs of his fingers gently trail along the bone until they reach his jaw, where they rest there. Maybe - Maybe he can ask soon, when - Well, he'd rather actually be prepared for it, actually - get the stuff he needs and everything, but - Yeah. Yeah. Definitely.]
... Well, since you put it like that. Okay... I'll use these, even if you're hissing at me. For the both of us, even though I'm pretty sure you're already perfect for me. You push your boundaries a little, and - I'll do my best to push mine, too. You know how I don't like to talk about some things, and how much I close myself off. I'm always trying to protect myself, or you, even if it means... changing a little. I've been working on that... so I guess this is a good way for both of us to keep trying.
[And since he feels like he should address it, rather than sweep it under the carpet like usual - he lowers his own eyes, lips quirking up shyly.]
Just to let you know... I think we're in this for the long haul, too. I know we're still kind of young, and we're still growing up and everything, but I'd... I'd really like doing all that growing up with you beside me. Together.
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Literally, for months, he'd been thinking of the same thing. Not about cards or permission or whatnot, but being in this for the long haul, knowing that they came back to each other after every experiment that was thrown at them. Making one or both of them be with girls, lose memories of each other, even be in a strained, alternate relationship, and still, by the end of it all, they'd find each other again. Hearing about the engagement announcement from Pepper and seeing how happy she was didn't really help the thought of taking that extra step for Teddy. Now that he's eighteen... well. It's the first time he's felt really adult since he actually hit this age.
He touches Billy's cheek with his free hand, letting the backs of his fingers gently trail along the bone until they reach his jaw, where they rest there. Maybe - Maybe he can ask soon, when - Well, he'd rather actually be prepared for it, actually - get the stuff he needs and everything, but - Yeah. Yeah. Definitely.]
... Well, since you put it like that. Okay... I'll use these, even if you're hissing at me. For the both of us, even though I'm pretty sure you're already perfect for me. You push your boundaries a little, and - I'll do my best to push mine, too. You know how I don't like to talk about some things, and how much I close myself off. I'm always trying to protect myself, or you, even if it means... changing a little. I've been working on that... so I guess this is a good way for both of us to keep trying.
[And since he feels like he should address it, rather than sweep it under the carpet like usual - he lowers his own eyes, lips quirking up shyly.]
Just to let you know... I think we're in this for the long haul, too. I know we're still kind of young, and we're still growing up and everything, but I'd... I'd really like doing all that growing up with you beside me. Together.
[For the rest of our lives.]