[Billy does notice, but he has to force it to the back of his mind for now. Pushing himself now would just cause as scene, and he'd probably end up freaking out and making things worse for the both of them. His head's too much of a jumble to explain how he's feeling in a way that won't give Teddy stress nightmares or something. That's the last thing either of them need.
Still, he can't quite stop himself from leaning heavily on Teddy as they head back, gripping his hand like a vice while they walk, tucking himself up against Teddy's side on the subway. Mercifully it's a short trip to their stop. He's already certain that he's going to start sobbing the moment he walks through the apartment door. What the hell is he even going to say to his parents? Teddy's seen the prison- how does he explain anything to them?
Shivering, he burrows his face in Teddy's shoulder and closes his eyes, allowing Teddy to lead them home. Almost there. Almost there...]
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Still, he can't quite stop himself from leaning heavily on Teddy as they head back, gripping his hand like a vice while they walk, tucking himself up against Teddy's side on the subway. Mercifully it's a short trip to their stop. He's already certain that he's going to start sobbing the moment he walks through the apartment door. What the hell is he even going to say to his parents? Teddy's seen the prison- how does he explain anything to them?
Shivering, he burrows his face in Teddy's shoulder and closes his eyes, allowing Teddy to lead them home. Almost there. Almost there...]