Luke listened intently as Eddy spoke, attention focused in his grey-blue eyes.  Eddy thought of him as more than a stranger, just a quick lay-- it made Luke's heart sing to know that, so happy, but he kept his imagination in check as Eddy continued, eventually trailing off...  More than an acquaintance, or so he hoped...<br/><i><br/>
I'd like you to be</i>... What, did Eddy mean he wanted Luke to be a more permanent fixture in his life?  Did he want the boy to be a friend, to be more...?  They'd already seen each other naked, they'd already crossed several lines, but Luke hadn't really dared to presume too far, to dream that maybe Eddy would not only welcome him back but want him to stay...<br/><br/>And it seemed that perhaps he did.  The young man let the air grow quiet, the whirring of the fans the only noise; he was so surprised, so many revelations happening all at once, he nearly felt dizzy trying to think of them all.  So... maybe he wouldn't think.  Maybe now was just a time to act.<br/><br/>Luke leaned forward, across the counter, just far enough so he could peck Eddy on the cheek-- quick and soft and sweet.  Then he pulled back and fidgited with his half-empty can, giving Eddy a coy, charming little smile that showed off his dimple.  "I'd like to be, too."  Oh, he really, really would, if Eddy was offering what he thought he was; Luke would gladly accept.<br/><br/>"Though if you've got any other secrets, maybe lay 'em out now so we're all clear."  Another bad joke, but Luke only knew bad ones, and Eddy didn't seem to mind his sense of humor.