[It was hard not to take the joke hanging right in front of him. But for all he put Rude through it, he had his stopping points. He wanted Rude to like him and he didn't take things beyond what he thought Rude would put up with. This was one of those things. Whether they did have sex or never had sex, they were partners for life, and Reno wasn't going to risk that for a cheap thrill. That was something he took seriously.
Rude had kissed him. More than once. If it was a question of attraction that didn't seem to be an issue.
He was the type who could screw around a day and move on but Rude wasn't, which meant he had to consider how this might effect their relationship long-term. Was it going to be worth it? A wild romp in the sack might be fun for a night, but not if it'd jeopardize what they had.
So even though he had joked, even though he still sat there with a smile, his eyes wandered off in thought while he thought about the risk. How serious could he take things? He wasn't going to push resentment between them if he couldn't take things as earnestly as Rude wanted.
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[It was hard not to take the joke hanging right in front of him. But for all he put Rude through it, he had his stopping points. He wanted Rude to like him and he didn't take things beyond what he thought Rude would put up with. This was one of those things. Whether they did have sex or never had sex, they were partners for life, and Reno wasn't going to risk that for a cheap thrill. That was something he took seriously.
Rude had kissed him. More than once. If it was a question of attraction that didn't seem to be an issue.
He was the type who could screw around a day and move on but Rude wasn't, which meant he had to consider how this might effect their relationship long-term. Was it going to be worth it? A wild romp in the sack might be fun for a night, but not if it'd jeopardize what they had.
So even though he had joked, even though he still sat there with a smile, his eyes wandered off in thought while he thought about the risk. How serious could he take things? He wasn't going to push resentment between them if he couldn't take things as earnestly as Rude wanted.
Finally, with a soft, amused huff, he answered.]
Your place or mine?
[It was the same damn place.]