He does, he hadn't realized it until just then but he really does. And that is what makes him realize what giant fucking idiot he was. Because that's the real problem isn't it. Before they were at least on even ground and now.

Now he was stuck thinking about that touch and knowing there was no way he could return it. And it fucking sucked.

"Yeah, maybe... I think." He ran a hand through his hair absently. "I have to find someone who can understand them."