"There's no 'supposed to'. There's just us. If we haven't agreed on a code, then there isn't one. If we haven't agreed on rules, then there aren't any. It's just us." Adam glared at him, wary and on-edge now. "Maybe when you figure out what I want, you can tell me, because it's sounding like you don't really want my input on the subject."

Adam stood up, looking away from him and taking a step toward the door. This was just like with Blue. He should leave, and never try liking anyone again.

"We could just sit together," Adam said, tone still sharp and defensive, body still turned toward the door. Alec didn't know what he wanted, and Adam was fed up with both of them trying to guess what the other wanted when neither of them knew. So he laid out a choice. "Or we could try kissing. Or I can leave. Which of those do you want?"