His question sends my mind racing, but the sudden mention of Parse has a similar effect of being doused in cold water. I blink and pull back to look at him, unsure of what to say for a moment. My mouth opens and closes, and I slide my hands up Bits' arms as I look into his eyes.

"We, uh-- we never had sex," I tell him, because it feels important that he know that. "I never wanted to do that with him. But, uh. I've thought about it with you, yeah. I want everything with you. As much as you're willing to give me."