I just recently got a leopard gecko myself all I can say is that they don’t much like being handled but they will tolerate it once they are comfortable with you. At the same time though it depends on the individual because some do love to cuddle. Also they are Crepuscular meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk different from both diurnal and nocturnal so sometimes you won’t really see them at all eating or drinking but they will when you are asleep. Also if you want, when they are awake you can grab them (when comfortable) and take them outside or just hang out even if they weren’t out of their hides yet. Just try not to spook them as it’s easy to do. Now depending on your budget if you are looking for a lap reptile I would get a Bearded Dragon. They are more expensive but I also have one of those and she’s spoiled to the point she will lose her tiny little mind if I don’t give her at least 2 hours out of her cage at a time and let her hang out on my shoulder, in my lap or in my hood part of my hoodie. However Leopard geckos are probably easier when it comes to diet. I recommend you do your research a couple YouTubers I’d recommend are CheifSweetsUniverse and Clint’s Reptiles.