And no, it wasn't exactly asking, but it was as good as Bobby was likely to get any time soon. Which John knew and Bobby seemed to know, and John seemed to know that Bobby seemed to know it and - hey! Kissing. That was a Good Sign, "I promise to continue being just the sort of idiot you would date," John grinned.

And that was that. Boyfriends. Huh. Not nearly so scary as he'd thought. "Just....give me a clue from time to time, I'm not exactly Mr. Experienced when it comes to relationships." But he would try harder. For this.