I read that handshake almost the opposite to the other anon - that they tried so hard to make it nothing that it became something. no eye contact, no words, no tap, nothing. and then both of their next step forced them to put weight on the leg closest to each other so they both had to lean towards each other. the universe really said, you don’t want this to be a big deal? well too bad bc I want it to, and made it into a thing as a gift to all us rpf lovers
I actually read it the same way, anon! Though I also do like the idea of Matthew trying to make it nothing and Leon not being able to (or trying to say something but then changing his mind), it would make for such a great fic moment....













