He.. liked tall men? The words and the reaction. Could it be? Did he really meet another guy who... and was it his own friend under his own roof? With the nice voice and polite timid attitude?

He laughed and shook his head. "Oh, my. You worded that badly. I almost thought you meant something way different. I'm glad you appreciate me for all I am though." He patted his shoulder and smiled. Damn his imagination playing tricks with him again.