Elijah frowned and looked down. "He may find it so hurtful. I never want to hurt anyone, and I do like him. Having someone home to greet me has made me happier than I've been in a long time. It'll feel quiet and cold again if he leaves. " He sighed and put a hand to his face. "I know you are right about distancing temptation. It is why I have put a huge space between me and you. I suppose it is best I do something almost the same... or just find a way to stop thinking of him that way. Like stop sharing a bed..."

He quickly clarified, "It was for just being close. We didn't do anything obscene, I give you my word. " Though technically, he was sure some would find two men kissing or holding each other to be obscene.