Leonardo's fingers settled on the rough grain of the wooden door he'd just closed after saying his goodnight. Usagi's week long visit was almost over and he hadn't been able to tell him how he felt.

There had been opportunities, he'd made sure of it, planned them to the very last detail and when each came he'd let them pass one by one with shaking, sweaty palms curled into fists and voice firmly lodged within his throat. It hadn't been easy, either: getting his brothers busy with other things so they'd be alone, setting the stage to watch the sunset from a high rise, the bridge on the walk through central park with the moon overhead, the Broadway musical huddled close together in the darkness of the rafters, seeing the city lights from the statue of liberty... had even learned how to drive the turtle sub and convinced Donnie he could do it on his own for that one.

But he'd failed each and every time, and Usagi would be heading home through the portal tomorrow morning.

Leonardo pressed his forehead against the door and breathed deeply. They were just a few words, why was it so difficult? He'd given speeches, orders, had never been afraid to speak up when it was necessary, lead people to combat even when the odds were against them and he'd never once been terrified into silence.

"I love you." He whispered at the wooden separation between them, though it was too late.

The door he was leaning against opened away from him so abruptly that he nearly fell into the rabbit on the other side, catching his balance quickly and taking a step back as Usagi stepped forward, looking to either side and seeing there was no one else there. Leonardo swallowed, his mouth feeling suddenly dry as he tried to come up with an excuse as to why he'd been standing outside of the guest room for so long without it sounding creepy but his thoughts were derailed when Usagi's concerned face changed into a beaming smile.

"I thought you would let me leave without saying anything, Leonardo-san." Usagi said to a mute Leonardo as he reached for the leather strap that secured the turtle's swords to his carapace and pulled him into the room, closing the door behind them.