“I don’t really know how to do this,” he says, voice quiet. “I’ve never been interested in a friend before, let alone a guy. I’m in uncharted territory here. And I don’t even know…I mean… Would you even want to…you know…with me?” “Yes,” I say immediately. Brad blows out a breath. “You sure didn’t have to think about that long.” I slip off the couch and kneel in front of him, my hands on the outsides of his knees. His mouth opens as he looks down at me, his chest rising and falling with his breaths. “Whatever you’re thinking about? Whatever you want to try? Try it with me.” “Joey…”