Tell me, is the only difference the fact I don't have a limp? that I am actually attractive? Or, that you don't want to get sexually inquisitive with me?
Because it's John. John accepts things for how they are, not how he wishes they were. Why the hell do you think he tollerates me so well? He makes no false assumptions about who anyone is, himself included. John is genuine in everything. And for gods' sakes can we please stop talking about John!
Who says I have? Just because I've gone about a minute without mentioning him doesn't mean you're still not thinking about him. I mean I would be concerned but he isn't upsetting you so much, as you're the one agonising only one set of variables.
[Taking the hit, Tony makes an awkwardly surprised noise and stumbles back, falling over something and hitting the ground. Wincing, he rubs his jaw before looking back up at his baited attacker.]
Or, if you think it's so impossible, I might try to challenge that theory. I'm new to liking guys, so experimentation is a good way to be less new, isn't it?
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