Teddy Altman ; APPOINTMENTS

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[action, february 1st]

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[The last thing Teddy wants is to force Billy to do something he doesn't want to do, but he feels like enough is enough, and this is what Billy needs to do. The Malnosso know he has that power now, and just because he doesn't use it doesn't mean it isn't there anymore. He could be taken advantage of and not be able to defend himself, and Teddy might not be able to protect him, just like... last time.

Their powers are not the same, but their situation is similar; if Teddy never got off the bed, never learned how to control his strength as best as he could, then where would he be today? Causing careless mistakes, no doubt. Hurting much more than he ever did. His nightmares wouldn't just consist of a kid's scream and bones breaking in his hands. And he'd never be able to trust himself around anything or anyone again. He'd never want Billy to feel that way, not ever. And so he hopes, hopes to God that Billy understands.

It takes a long moment, but Billy finally hunches his shoulders and responds. At first, Teddy feels a little disappointed. But he spends another moment to go over that in his head, to analyze Billy's posture and tone.

He doesn't know if he's ready. It's not an "I'm not ready", he just doesn't know. And... there's an unspoken "yet" at the end. Teddy's sure of it.

So his smile comes up again, thumb stroking along Billy's jawline.]

Whenever you feel like you are. I'm here.

[He leans in to give Billy a tender kiss on his forehead, the rest of what he wants to say remaining unspoken. And even if you aren't, I'm here. And I'll love you either way.]

[action, february 1st]

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[Billy had half-expected another disagreement, at the very least, so Teddy's response is a relief, and it shows in his posture as the words sink in. He smiles faintly, shifting his hand from his neck to cover Teddy's at his jaw.]

...Because you love me?

[That, at least, isn't hard to believe - that Teddy loves him, why he does - even if Billy still struggles with his own feelings of self-worth. It's barely even a question.

He just really likes hearing Teddy say it. And... right now, he kind of wants it, and asking is his way of showing that he's... letting himself want it, a bit.]

[action, february 1st]

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[Teddy smiles against Billy's forehead, then leans back, one hand moving up to join the other in cupping his boyfriend's jaw.]

Because I love you.

[God, they're sickening.

But it's so easy that Billy wants to hear it - needs to hear it, and Teddy can't deny him when he's letting himself want it. Not to mention that Teddy loves to say it anyway, like he can't get enough of the word.]

[action, february 1st]

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[Billy hums a quiet, grateful response, momentarily tilting his head into the touch before caving to his impulse, pressing his body close to hug the other boy. He needs this reassurance, and now, holding him like this, Billy figures that Teddy needs it, too. It can't have been easy for him to confront him about this.]

I love you, too. ...And... thank you.

[Thank you for being patience with me.

Thank you for caring enough to try.

Thank you for not getting angry when I didn't say I could do it.

Thank you... for loving me when I can't, yet.]