Anthony almost agrees in his usual, ‘it’s only convenient’ sort of way. But then he remembers Guy.

Guy is probably fine. Guy has been fine for days, or as fine as he could be under these circumstances. Guy would be furious if he knew that Anthony even considered leaving some pretty boy’s bed for his sake. But Anthony cannot quite let go of his worry that he might lose Guy, or his knowledge that he will, someday.

Decision made, he slowly pushes himself up to sit. “Not tonight, I’m afraid."