"I'm worried I can't compete with that," Adam said, quiet. Finally uncoiling his tight posture a little, Adam came over to the piano bench, sitting down by Alec's side. He could feel the warmth of Alec's body beside him, and it soothed him even as it increased his nerves. "Izzy pointed out that's not my decision to make."

Hooking his feet under the piano bench, Adam watched Alec shyly from the side of his eyes, still constantly skittish that this was going to end in rejection.