[Cue him turning even redder, trying to explain the definite interest, the lack of experience--and the fact that he's looking, just not for what Erik's offering.
(Even if there's an instant, a second where he thinks about it from an...educational perspective? Oh God...)
He laughs nervously and makes himself look up at Erik again, cheeks still burning.]
Maybe, uh...if I ever--if I want--
[...nope. Can't do it. He nods, and ducks his head again, smiling a little.]
I'll keep your number in the back of my head. Promise.
[Might never use it, but...it's not a total lie?...]
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[Cue him turning even redder, trying to explain the definite interest, the lack of experience--and the fact that he's looking, just not for what Erik's offering.
(Even if there's an instant, a second where he thinks about it from an...educational perspective? Oh God...)
He laughs nervously and makes himself look up at Erik again, cheeks still burning.]
Maybe, uh...if I ever--if I want--
[...nope. Can't do it. He nods, and ducks his head again, smiling a little.]
I'll keep your number in the back of my head. Promise.
[Might never use it, but...it's not a total lie?...]