In the night air, you finally started to loosen up. Donnie was ranting about.. something.. and Leo is keeping close beside you. He actually got so comfortable, that he takes your hand. You give him a surprised look, but nothing was said. Instead, you avert your gaze, finding the sidewalk more interesting as you feel your heart thump.

After a half a mile walk, you finally saw the most popular ice cream joint in the area. You see both boys pull their hoods up and slow their pace a little once the big, neon sign could be read.

Leo reaches in his jacket pocket and pulls out some cash.

While Leo stopped walking, inadvertently causing you to stop as well; Donnie pauses, and turns to face you both. Apparently, In that span of four seconds, Donnie must've noticed Leo holding your hand, because he huffs and takes your other hand. Now you were trapped. You feel your stomach flood with butterflies.

Maybe this wasn't so bad?

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Not long after, you all entered the small 24-hour establishment, and ordered your frozen treats. Leo had taken the longest though, he kept looking at all the different flavors, refusing to release your hand. So, this means he dragged you in circles-- as well as dragging Donnie in circles, because Donnie wasn't letting you go either. He held his spare hand under his chin in thought as he tried to pick a one. It's a dilemma to be sure, you dont blame him when there's so many good sounding flavors.

Eventually though, he settled on a flavor and the two boys dragged you outside to some cute tables out in the front. Metal chairs surrounded a small table, with a closed red umbrella above. Leo sat you down between Donnie and himself, but still refused you release your hand. Donnie; however, let go after his hand started to hurt-- the lack of contact was short lived though, because he linked arms with you instead. He was so close to you now, you could feel his body heat.

When they realized neither was backing down, both brothers squint at each other. In this moment, it really sunk in that you're in a love-triangle.

Upon this realization, you get lost in your thoughts; cringing at the idea of this being a cliche love-triangle-- like in twilight. At some point through this moment of mental crisis, you're shaken from your thoughts when Donnie snaps his fingers in your face. "Hey.. (Y/n), ice cream's here!" He says softly as he holds your dessert to your face. "O-Oh! Thank you, Donnie."

You look at your cold treat, it was made to look like a cute bunny, the same went for Donnies' and Leos'.

You gingerly take it from him and start your slow progress on it, while Leo practically scarfs his down. From the corner of your eye, you see Donnie give his brother a look of disbelief and disgust. These two were adorable.

Leo grins in delight as he quickly finished his ice cream. "That was good!" He laughs and leans into you. You feel your face flush. Now he was pressed against your arm, his face was inches away from yours.

Donnie glares at his brother, then rests his head on your shoulder, in what seemed to be retaliation. You feel your heart jump.

Now this was getting odd, Sure Leo was pretty touchy-- but Donnie hadn't done something like this before. What was up with them? Both were being very touchy-feely, it was making you nervous. It was honestly nerve wracking how far both would go to 'one-up' each other. You can't help it, you have to confront them about this.

"Ok, what's this about?" You say shrugging both of them off.. Literally.

Donnie glances at Leo, who was looking at you like a lovesick fool. "We wanted to tell you something." He smacks the table in front of Leo, causing the poor guy to yelp in surprise. You snort at how girly it sounded, but quickly compose yourself to listen. "Yeah! Yeah, we had to tell you something." Leo says, sneakily leaning against you again.

Leo gestures for Donnie to begin. His annoyed brother sighs, and faces you with a passive expression. "You see, (Y/n); me and my brother here, have decided to make a deal of sorts. What does this deal consist of? Why thank you for asking!" Donnie waves a finger in the air, then leans towards you.. probably subconsciously.

"In this deal, we will both try to win you over! Whomever wins, will be up for the taking!" Donnie smiles, and scoots back once more.

That's when Leo leans towards you and whispers, "He rehearsed that for three hours yesterday! He was so nervous." Leo giggles under his breath, you do your best to resist the 'aww' that threatened to burst from your mouth. Donnie seemed oblivious as he continued to grin.

You turn away and smile in light amusement.

"So, you two are basically going to make fools of yourselves until I fall for one of you?" You say with a hint of excitement. The idea of them performing ridiculous antics for you, is a funny thought.

"Yes!" Both say in unison, quickly followed by an insulted "Hey!"

"Oh, hush. You know I'm being accurate here!" You say through laughter.

As you blissfully laugh at their mild offence, both boys fall silent. Seeing you so relaxed, caused them to become snatched up and captured, by your beautiful smile and laughter.

In that moment, Leo wanted to swoop you up and tell you how cute you were, then hold you in his arms for hours. While Donnie, wanted to drag you away from everything, and shower you with all the adoration and affection he possibly could.

Both were affectionate in such different ways...

Leo is loud and proud, he always wants to show affection if he can, he can't help it, he has to let those emotions shine.

While Donnie has a hard exterior, but in private he's the most sweet and affectionate person.

These are two forms of affection you'll come to know well..

Just you wait..

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