"I get that but if at all possible I'd rather not get jealous," he said, deciding on something and finally speaking aloud. "I'm avoiding Eros from now on. Smelling somebody on you is one thing but seeing you having sex with somebody is quite another. I think it's obvious that I won't hurt you, just the other person."
Dale smiled. "But the sex really did make me feel better."
He chuckled. "Love you? Don't flatter yourself," he said, nipping at Patrick's lip. He felt more at peace now, like he had before the party and the kiss. Even Dale knew that the change was remarkable and probably shouldn't be as pronounced. "I don't worry that much, do I? I figure somebody has to as you have no interest in even looking up the word in the dictionary."