[He still really wanted to dash away, but at least Trauma was talking some, and it didn't sound all bad. He ignored the first part, just giving a small nod, though he didn't believe it, cus really... god, he remembered the months of awkward with him and Jinx. And the jealous of Gabe, and how she and he had that one night and barely a week later she was head over in heels for the damn angel.]

[Yeah... waiting for that to happen again, some how. Somewhere. Just to spite him and his life. Difference was he didn't really love jinx like that. THAT... was a 'because we were there' moment for him. This? completely different.]

Yeah... that's what I was afraid of. If I could make you forget.... I would. [funny.... he really COULD make him forget... he just doesn't know that yet. Oh well, shhh]

[He sighed again, glancing over at the boy and seeing him watch back. Claudio sighed, frowning and going a bit weak backed on the couch, leg flopped and stopped fidgeting.]

[That was another thing he hated to admit even to himself... but he was pretty sure he was smitten with the guy even when just... looking at him. He frowned after a moment and glanced up again, hands pressing to his forehead and giving a small growl once more.]

I did think it through. A lot. I think I knew months ago, actually. I just kept denying it.