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It had been a normal night for you and Leon. You'd both gotten home from work, you had made dinner, eaten it and now you're both sat on the couch in the cozy atmosphere of your shared apartment watching TV together.
You sat there, invested in the random show that had been non-stop playing for an hour or two now. Leon however, seemed to have something else on his mind. He looked over at you for a second before turning his glance away to look over at a nearby wall.
After a few moments he looked back over at you and spoke up quietly, "I uh- I wanted to ask you something-"
You continued to watch the show that was on for a few seconds before reaching for the remote and pausing it. You then looked over at Leon, your eyes locking on his as you waited for him to ask his question.
"Do you think I'm too old for you?"
Your eyes scanned his face, assuming he was making some stupid dad joke that you didn't understand. He looked dead serious. Your eyebrows furrowed slightly and you had a slight smile on your face, hoping he was being sarcastic.
"You're kidding right? I don't actually believe you've just asked me that-", you said whilst continuing to scan your eyes over his face.
His usual confident look was replaced by a more vulnerable one as he spoke, "I mean.. Yeah-" He moved his gaze around to find yours and when it did he quickly darted his eyes away, "Like I look at us, and I see this talented and attractive young person with their whole life ahead of them.. And then there's just me, an old guy who's finding more and more gray hairs on his head everyday." He let out a humourless laugh to try and make this situation less awkward.
You scanned his face up and down before finally meeting his gaze. You then gently reached a hand up to his jawline and slowly traced your thumb over his light cheek stubble.
"Oh Leon..", you said softly as he turned his gaze away from you almost ashamedly.
You both sat there in silence for a moment as Leon melted into your warm and embracing touch. His eyes fluttered shut for a second as your warm hand stayed glued to his jawline. The confident Leon wasn't there in that moment and was instead replaced by a more exposed Leon that you hardly ever saw.
He re-opened his eyes again and spoke quietly, "I- I just worry that I'm not enough for you."
You then reached your other hand to his jawline before leaning your forehead in slowly and resting it on his. His eyes raked over your face for a moment with a sad but loving expression. You then moved your head the littlest bit closer to his and planted your lips on his, capturing them in a slow but passionate kiss.
Leon froze for a moment before kissing you back, and matching your pace. One of his hands slowly reaching up to the back of your neck, holding it carefully. The other guiding itself towards your waist, holding onto it with a firm but not hurtful grasp as he pulled you closer to him.
After what had felt like quite a few seconds you pulled away. Both of you still holding onto each other.
"You sure as hell feel like enough to me.", You said, chuckling lightly and smiling softly.
Leon's eyes looked over your face for a moment before he spoke up,
"I love you."