Emotion
A Leo love story (omg I never write these)

It wasn't easy to simply show emotion. Emotion was set out to be a weakness, and showing to much could get someone hurt, or killed. No emotion wasn't meant to be showed.

Except for now.

Now it couldn't be contained, let alone controlled. Now it seeped from every pore like a stream unblocked.

Many could ask why the sudden change, why the break in his disguise and he could answer them quite easily.

It was her.

It was her short, wavy brown hair that just came past hair eye brows to frame her beautiful face, the way the freckles played across her nose, and the way her chocolate eyes shined oh so very brightly.

Then there was her tall slender form. Not weak mind you, but well toned. She was lightly tanned and it made her stand out all the more. But it wasn't only her looks, of course not. Besides, she prefered sweat pants and a tank top over anything. No, it was her silk voice and gentle heart that enchanted him, sent shivers down his spine and melted the ice that used to protect his heart.

Now his heart was exposed and open to harm. His heart could have been stomped on sooner, distroyed with anything.

But she'd loved him for it, not harmed him. She smiled so sweetly, taken his hand- And weeks later, wouldn't you know it? kissed him. She had kissed him!

They'd spent days together, when he was supossed to be at the lair, or off on a training mission. They'd spent nights watching stars, or just curled on her couch with a movie.

But that was then.

Now, staring at her, her eyes so filled with tears that they glowed in the moon light, Leo could see much more- Feel much more. It hurt.

"Charlotte, please..D..Don't do this" Leo pleaded with her, his hands reaching hers to inter-twine there fingers and she allowed it, squeezing back before with drawing her hands and craddled them to her chest.

" Don't" She whispered. " just go."

Shaking his head, Leo took a step forward again only for Charlotte to step back. Pulling her wool sweater more firmly about her form, she looked up at Leo, then back at the groud.

" Please just go" She tried again but her voice stayed timid. Still looking at the ground she flinched when she felt Leo's hand on her shoulder, the other trying to get her to look up.

"Charley" Leo used a familiar nickname, knowing she prefered it. " Charley, please...Let just go-"

" No" Charley said, removing his hands and walking towards the roof tops door. " I can't any more Leo, I can't"

A gust of wind swept across the roof tops, pushing her slightly. She pulled the sweater tighter, head still bowed.

"Go home Leo" Her hands were shaking now, the cold of November bitting at her bones.

" I don't want to go home, Charley" Leo said warmly, placing his gloved hands back onto her shaking shoulders.

The winter was always hash for them, even in late November, so they had to bundle up quite heavily.

She looked up at him fnally, those tears finally slinding down her cheeks. She swiped at them but they continued their pour, never resting.

" Good bye, Leo" Charley whispered. Her hands came up, petting at Leo's which still sat on her shoulders. Squeezing them once, she turned. The old wood door on the roof top closed softly, leaving the roof top in silence.

Leo felt his heart shatter, felt the sting of water he refused to recognize as tears, and cringed at the shock of it all.

He stood on the cold cement of the roof top, eyes blurred and breathing rapidly.

Emotion was a dangerous thing to leave open to anyone. Showing happiness brought laughter and fun, but another second and it brought sorrow for not being prepared. Showing sadness gave relief, but also showed weakness in the moment. Anger could fuel a fire, but also blind you.

And love.

Love could bring pleasure, comfort, happiness, companionship, and a new kind of freedom.

But it was that love that could kill a man through his unguarded heart.

tbc?

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Hey! I neva write Leo, let alone a love intrest. There's reasons for this. BUT I needed to write this, it was blocking other stories which is totally uncool. So you get to meet Charley. More will be explained I promise ^_^ Also as to why Leo would leave him self so unguarded and emotional :P. Reviews? Perty please? No mean ones tho. KK R&R plz! luv yas! Ruth.