Even running around aiding Joel with his jobs today had not distracted Leo -- it let him discreetly check on Michael now and then but otherwise ? Security work .

📲: Good to know you survived.
📲: Old fucks ? Same old Gabe.
📲: Me !? Dine with them ... ?
📲: I always dress smart .
📲: ... Fine, for you.

Leo never belonged within the upper hierarchy , nor did he ever desire to be . Most of them pissed him off , but it would allow him to be closer to Michael .

When his phone finally buzzed , he checked immediately . Hoping it was Michael , please . +

His heart skipped a beat every single time he remembered that brief kiss , every single time he remembered how tightly he clung to the saints hip dragging him closer ... he wanted -- he needed Michael .

Why did it hurt so much ? How could this be sinful ? +

Sera your timing is impressively SHIT , just a few more minutes or better yet never ...

❝ I can attempt to behave but no promises . ❞ For Michael , he can try . Letting go of the saint reluctantly before falling onto his bed comically , silently screaming into his pillow .

Why is he the way he is !? Why did he act like such an idiot when Michael was so close to him !? Ughhhh . +

Surprised by the sudden embrace , glad he was not the only one who clung onto the other . Tightly returning the embrace , hiding his face against the other . ❝ If you need me , I will come running . ❞ Text him , please text him ... ignore everyone else . Need him ... +

❝ This evening is fine -- however if I grow impatient I am stealing you . Not that you mind that .~ ❞ Let him steal you , let him steal you -- he wants to steal you .

❝ I will keep an eye out for you message.~ ❞ Seeing the portal made his heart drop , he was not his , he knew that . +

And if Michael informed him , he could make sure he was here .

❝ I missed you , try to visit more .~ ❞ Stepping down from the ledge , best return to his duties . Hearing his phone buzz , ah , more security checks ... eugh , he best help Joel out poor fucker must be overworked with this .

So perhaps his feelings were too dangerous to allow to grow , if they did -- could he ever let Michael go ? Probably not .

❝ Likewise , Mike . My room and office have not changed location . Visit whenever you desire to see me , just inform me . ❞ Might scream into his pillow after Michael leaves .+

❝ That would have been pleasant , no matter . Perhaps if you leave for another holiday -- I could come along , for a little while . We can catch up if you wish . ❞

A small , reassuring smile . Michael was never meant to be his , he knew that . He was a bad omen for anyone he loved . +

both brothers .

The kiss against his forehead felt so pleasant , warm ... he could never see how he felt for Michael as sinful , but Leo was sinful . He should not lead Michael into such a 'lifestyle' ... even most of his flings were men . +

More clearly than anyone's soul . Yes he could see their shapes and colours , enough to pass judgement but only he could see Lucifer's in the truest sense -- and what good that did anyone ? All he could do was warn Lucifer it was beginning , watch and comfort . Hopefully it left some comfort for +

His toe beans were cute too .

❝ ... Sorry . ❞ Was all he could utter .

But if showing Leo upset Michael that much , how could he enjoy it ? ❝ Just forget it . ❞ He was never very expressive with his emotions , certainly not the negative ... everyone knew how quickly that could go wrong !

❝ I'm fine , are you ? ❞

❝ I'm grateful I could see you again , really , Mike . Thanks . ❞

❝ I'm sorry too , really . ❞ More than Michael could ever understand . ❝ Forever with you sounds like a dream .~ Besides , you know where to find me -- if you survive your family . ❞ He's so ANNOYED , must they always do this at the worst times to Leo ? Sera must hate him pfttt . +

Ah yes complaining about your would be in-laws if Leo had his way , fitting .

❝ No need to apologize , you just owe me next time huh ? ❞ And the next time and the next ... a constant cycle , but one Leo cannot bring himself to let go of . +

Whether he meant he did not matter , who knew ? He knew to behave for Michael's sake .

❝ Do not worry yourself over it . I will be fine . ❞ Always is , he has to be . Perhaps his garden and animals will lick his wounds , complain to Ester's grave , a second visit today could not hurt ! +