Chapter 22: Chapter 35: Understanding

He looked up at his friend's face. Evan nodded softly, slowly, large nods. Leo watched him waiting to see what he had to say. After all, Evan had been through this all before, and at a younger time, one of the most confusing times in his life, too.

Leo remembered it. And remembered he hadn't known how to help Evan then, but now... Well, now Evan could help him understand what was going on now.

"Experimentation is normal when you are first figuring out your sexuality."

Evan grimaced. "I know it hurts, but it's better he figures it out first, then figure it out later. It can really hurt a lot, especially after feelings have already fully bloomed. This is better than when you are in a more emotionally complicated stage together than this young, fresh love thing you two have going on." Evan stated. Nodding gently to himself while puzzling out his explanation.

"That is much worse."