Declan keeps his defenses up and his face blank, watching the way that Gansey backpedals and then tries again. He's surprised, honestly, that Gansey tries again, keeps coming on to him after being brushed off again and again.

This isn't about Ronan, then. Fine. Good. Declan pushes any thought of his brothers far from his mind.

He doesn't retreat as Gansey advances, but neither does he do anything to welcome him any closer. He keeps that sharp gaze on Gansey, all edges ready to cut if Gansey moves too fast. "I'm not safe, Richard. Just because I can keep secrets doesn't make me a good test run for you being bi-curious."