Johnny couldn't meet Ronan's eyes after that, it was hard to explain how he felt because he wasn't sure himself.

"You're right," he said low after a few moments of silence. "I should have come to talk to you. The thing is, I didn't know what to say, or what I would have said. I can't figure this thing out for myself let alone try to explain it to you." He rubbed his hands along his thighs. "You are my friend. I...I never considered you an easy lay. God, you got to know I do my best to not even think about it!"