It wasn't that Erik wasn't attractive. He was really pretty cute -- naturally wavy red hair and the accompanying freckles, a big sweet smile, sparkling eyes. He was a little shorter than Ace, and he had a very nice body, compact and trim. Having worked alongside Erik for months, Ace knew his friend was strong and smart and funny and kind -- a truly great catch.
But he didn't make Ace's heart race. Not like Paul. Not like Friday night. Ace looked at Erik and saw a good friend, someone who was incredibly important to him.
When Ace looked at Paul, all he could think was: gimme.
It would be so much easier if only Erik did that same thing for Ace. As it was, dating Erik wouldn't be fair to either of them. And Ace would risk losing his one true best friend when things inevitably went sour. No
