[In Edward's defense, most people that saw Roy and Jason interacting just assumed that the two were either already a couple or would be soon. Many people, Jason's own family included, still didn't believe him when he said that he slept on the couch and didn't, in fact, share Roy's bed. They were close, comfortable with each other in a way that most men were uncomfortable showing.
For all of that, he'd assured Edward that they were just friends and that wasn't a lie. The red head was more his brother than some of his actual brothers were, plus Roy had dated his older brother. It would be weird.]
Hey, if I had the time I would very much take you up on that offer. I love it and I want to say yes...but I also know that it would take me forever with my schedule what it is. I don't want to take your book for that long. The offer is very much appreciated, though. Thank you.
[He smiled, the expression lingering as he listened to the description of what sounded like a wonderful weekend.]
Honestly, that sounds so nice. Very peaceful and relaxing. Add in a pot of hot tea and a good book and I'd be sold on that exact weekend.
[No judgement, then. Maybe even a little wishful thinking, if his little wistful smile could be trusted. The smile was short lived, however, fading almost completely at the older man's follow up question.
He bought himself some time to think by taking a big bite of his burger, but then he was glancing up at his company with a little shrug.]
That is a very messy answer, actually. I don't want to make you uncomfortable again, but I also don't want you to think I'm hiding anything, cause I'm not.
The most sanitized version is: I got in a fight with my adoptive dad when I was fifteen. Ended up going to stay with a living biological relative. It was a mistake and I regret ever going, but I can't change what I did. I eventually got home and got my life back together. There is...a lot more to it, but that's the reader's digest version.
If you want to know more, you can ask me and I'll tell you, but I also don't blame you at all if you don't want to know more.
[He smirked, but the expression wasn't a kind one and he quickly took another bite to cover it.]
You stream games? Like on Twitch? What do you play?
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For all of that, he'd assured Edward that they were just friends and that wasn't a lie. The red head was more his brother than some of his actual brothers were, plus Roy had dated his older brother. It would be weird.]
Hey, if I had the time I would very much take you up on that offer. I love it and I want to say yes...but I also know that it would take me forever with my schedule what it is. I don't want to take your book for that long. The offer is very much appreciated, though. Thank you.
[He smiled, the expression lingering as he listened to the description of what sounded like a wonderful weekend.]
Honestly, that sounds so nice. Very peaceful and relaxing. Add in a pot of hot tea and a good book and I'd be sold on that exact weekend.
[No judgement, then. Maybe even a little wishful thinking, if his little wistful smile could be trusted. The smile was short lived, however, fading almost completely at the older man's follow up question.
He bought himself some time to think by taking a big bite of his burger, but then he was glancing up at his company with a little shrug.]
That is a very messy answer, actually. I don't want to make you uncomfortable again, but I also don't want you to think I'm hiding anything, cause I'm not.
The most sanitized version is: I got in a fight with my adoptive dad when I was fifteen. Ended up going to stay with a living biological relative. It was a mistake and I regret ever going, but I can't change what I did. I eventually got home and got my life back together. There is...a lot more to it, but that's the reader's digest version.
If you want to know more, you can ask me and I'll tell you, but I also don't blame you at all if you don't want to know more.
[He smirked, but the expression wasn't a kind one and he quickly took another bite to cover it.]
You stream games? Like on Twitch? What do you play?