“But there’s something different about you, Charlie. I like you in a way I didn’t really expect. I’d be very interested in doing a whole lot more exploring with you. But,” I said, shoving a finger over his lips when he went to open his mouth, “nothing, absolutely nothing, will happen unless you’re okay with it. You’ve got a lot going on right now. There’s no pressure from me. I’m not like that. Do you trust me?”
