[The warmth of Richie's cheeks now doesn't have as much to do with the heat from Kyle's hands as much from his words. His breath hitches just a bit, because he knows what he should say in return. It's not like he doesn't tell his friends he likes them all the time. He and Virgil have been bros for so long they don't even bother using the words anymore.

But this is different. They've been together for a couple months now and Richie is always the one...

He laughs just a bit.]

Good, since I'm not going anywhere. I'd say I'd be stupid to dump a great guy like you, but truth is the floor's crowded downstairs and I want the bed. You're a bonus.

[He kind of sucks at this relationship thing and for some reason Kyle doesn't hold it against him.]