(originally by @apollobots who is now unavailable!)

ׂ╰┈➤ ”is it a crime to say, I still need you?”

you and Leo had been best friends for so long. as long as you guys can remember. he lives next door to you, and you guys both had shitty homes. he lived with his foster parents, and you lived with your real ones. lots of nights, Leo would sneak in through your window— knowing he would be safe in your arms. or, vice versa.

you guys were definitely friends with benefits, no strings attached, casual… that kind of stuff. You guys kissed, cuddled, other things— any of it, was okay. you guys were insanely close, and could tell each other anything without being judged. you guys were teasing and rough with each other, but deep down you guys knew that you loved each other in a platonic way.

you guys did bad things for your age. you guys were only 15, but you guys smoked, drank (occasionally) and snuck out. I guess it wasn’t so bad for your age, but you mostly just did it because of how shitty your guys’ life was, and cause it made you feel older and more responsible.

one night, Leo snuck into your window- since you always kept it unlocked just for him. he shook you awake, and immediately slipped into bed next to you, sniffling and cuddling against you. he had a few bruises lining his ribs, and he wiped his cheeks, composing himself. you were cradling him to your chest immediately.

you never asked questions, unless he brought it up, wanting to talk about it. you just silently offered to hold him through the night and spend the hot summer days getting high at playgrounds, laying on the structures and talking about random things.