[ When Patrick tells him 'no', the look of determined acceptance on David's face shatters into something lost because he's just so confused. What is he supposed to say? How is he supposed to handle this? The questions are put on hold when Patrick takes David's hands and the rush of the connection between them makes David want to cry again. He refuses to do so, even though he can't help how the empathy bond broadcasts how adrift he feels. ]

You're all I want.

[ It comes out in a very small voice because it's frightening how true it is. David clears his throat aggressively and looks away to gather himself before continuing. ]

But that doesn't mean that's fair to you. I've done the catting around. I had the chance. You... haven't.

[ It was always something David had been nervous about. From the very beginning, as exciting as it had been to hear that he was Patrick's first real, romantic kiss, it was also something weighing on him; that one single experience couldn't possibly be enough for Patrick. Just because he found David when he didn't shouldn't mean that the rest of his sexual life should be locked away.

And David doesn't want that if there's a chance it will make Patrick resent him. ]

I want you to be happy. That's all.