[Steve watched and listened, offering a reassuring smile any time Yoon glanced up at him. It was what he'd expected the kid to say, and he was proud of Yoon for finally finding the nerve, but he did wince at the last part. He leaned on the table, holding out a hand for one of Yoon's]


I want that too Yoon. I want to be closer. I want you to feel confident about touching me, about asking or showing me what you need. And I'm sorry about this place. Back home . . . back home things aren't so complicated. Being with just one person would be easy there. Here . . . I don't want to hurt you Yoon. So I won't lie. You wouldn't be the only one I care about, but I'd never talk about someone else with you.