Chapter 16

“Well, I thought I would just encourage you to be aware of your feelings round that: when you feel a desire, or an aversion, to touch. Use that as a way to explore things in yourself.”

He frowned. “It’ll probably lead to sex.”

I shook my head. “I’m not so sure. But if it does, so what? I mean, like I said—if I don’t want something, I’ll tell you.” I grinned. “I’m about as strong as you, so you won’t have to worry about being overbearing, or making me do something against my will.”

He looked thoughtful about this, so I added, “Remember, most men are sluts, more or less by definition. And I’m a gay man, you’ll remember. And—well, yes—I will admit that I find you attractive.”

He stared, considered, and then frowned. “But—you said you didn’t like, or much, sucking my dick.”

I nodded and sighed. “What I meant was, if there was a sense of connection, not just physical, that would have been much, much better. Like I said, I’m not complaining. Okay?”