Rik took a deep breath and sat quietly for a long time before speaking again. "I've only had one serious partner, I guess, in high school. I had to leave him to get away from my parents. I still talk to him and write when I can."

He hoped Billy wouldn't mind but Ollie had saved his life when he convinced his father to let Rik stay. The Dane didn't want to be his boyfriend any more, the relationship had changed, but they would probably be friends their entire lives.

Rik leaned into Billy and rested his cheek on his head. "I just need time but I don't want to be with anyone else."