Teddy Altman ; APPOINTMENTS

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[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]

[selfhelp]

[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.]