I do. [Adam smiles softly, reassured and pleased that Ronan's listening and negotiating instead of closing in on himself with a bunch of self-destructive assumptions. It makes it easier for him to be more fully honest, making it a conversation rather than just reassurance.]

I get a little bit nervous. You know how touchy I am over rejection. It still feels unbelievable that I'm loved at all, after so long without. To be loved so much by so many people is... impossible. It feels like it's too good to be true, and sooner or later it'll be taken away from me.

So I get touchy. Possessive. But I know how devoted you are to me. And I like you getting more comfortable with desire and sexuality. That makes me happy. If you're into Kyle, then let's explore it.