Ryan laughed. “Sorry, that made it sound like we were lovers.”
The warm feeling drained away.
“I don’t want to overstep the mark,” said Ryan. “All I meant was…”
Dane sighed. “I know what you meant.” 4
Dane couldn’t deny it. There were moments when he was so utterly bored that he followed Ryan around as he cleaned one room then another. Occasionally he picked up a dusting rag and joined in, working side by side with Ryan. It was due to occasions such as these that the nature of their relationship blurred.
“How many times have you been in love?” asked Dane.