Okay, so Virgil is literally the embodiment of anxiety and it makes him forget things sometimes.
Even things he knows.
Like that Patton is forgiving and sweet and will always accept his apology as long as it's sincere.
Or that Roman calls him names out of affection and will always ease up if he asks.
Or that Logan actually loves him.
Because contrary to popular belief, Virgil is a very physically affectionate person
And Logan's not
Virgil finds himself hanging on Logan's arm, or stroking his leg, or grabbing his hand a lot.
Like, a lot.
And Logan's not, like, pushing him off but
Logan keeps saying he doesn't feel love and affection and emotions the same way most people do?
So how long until Logan does push him away?
How long until Logan realizes how annoying it is to have to pull his arm away from Virgil's grip every time he needs to use his hand?
How long until Logan realizes how annoying Virgil is?
Who's to say he doesn't already?
And he's waiting for the right moment to pull him away from the others and tell him that this isn't working out and then leave Virgil alone.
And Virgil knows that these are intrusive thoughts and Patton's sensing something and he needs someone to comfort him but he doesn't want Patton he wants Logan's arms and Logan's comfort because he loves Logan but
Stop it.
Shut up.
He grips Logan's arm tighter —
Stop, you'll make it worse.
— he nuzzles his face in Logan's sleeve —
Clingy, stupid, annoying
Logan pulls his arm away.
And Virgil's heart drops.
But then Logan's fingers are in his hair.
Just a quick scratch at the scruff on the back of his head.
And a smile.
A smile that was the reminder he needs.
Because sometimes Virgil forgets things.
And when Logan drops his arm again and lets him hang onto it, Virgil's heart is back where it belongs.
They say goodbye that night, and Logan stands there and lets Virgil hug him.
And Virgil almost forgets.
But they pull apart and Logan kisses him on the forehead.
It's sweet and lingering.
And when Logan smiles at him, Virgil promises he won't forget again.
