And Wade can imagine that having that structure with Peter was a big reason why the other version of himself was a much more stable, happy person. He got to spend every day with the love his life.

"Jesus, Pete." Wade couldn't even handle it. Yup. Peter was definitely meant for him. He would fight anyone that said otherwise. This was his person. He officially claimed him.

It was true. Wade's subconscious glazed over things that would have clued him to Peter's sexuality because it was easier to keep yourself from hope if you genuinely thought you didn't have a chance. So he just kept himself inside that little box because that was what he knew and that was what was safe.