“Seems like a decent guy.”
While they were waiting to make their escape, Phillip found himself alone with Alex. A decent guy. Gary was that, but the appraisal was inadequate and leading.
Phillip licked his lips, aware the gesture must make him look nervous. “H-How did you know Nick was gay, when he didn’t even know it himself? I mean…” Again with the lip licking. Phillip made a conscious effort to stop. “I can understand someone burying their feelings—”
“You’re asking how Nick could not know his own feelings?”
Alex’s voice was soft, low, the interruption almost gentle, but heat still flooded Phillip’s face. Instead of licking his lips, this time he swallowed. Nodded.
“Denial’s a strange thing. People can lie to themselves most of all. Tell themselves all sorts of things. Nick wanted s
