“Wait...same?” “Hm?” “You said ‘same.’ You haven’t...been with anyone? Lately?” Ilya grimaced. He probably shouldn’t have admitted that. But... “No.” “Like, not since—?” “No. Not since. Can we please get back to—?” “Really?” Shane pulled back so he could look Ilya directly in the eyes. He looked stunned and way, way too happy. “Is not a big deal, Hollander. Relax.” “It’s been, like—” “Months. Yes. Which is why I would really like to—” “I haven’t either,” Shane said quickly. “Not since the last time we were together. In Boston.”
