"I didn't say that," Azriel wasn't sure it was anybody's business if he came out or not but he knew Stephen had more weight on his shoulders when it came to society. Azriel had nobody to answer to and Patrick was well aware of his preferences. "I only meant that you could have made up some excuse to finish early yesterday. It wasn't a dig or anything of the sort."
"It meant something," He shrugged awkwardly. "Too many memories, I suppose, and it was very easy to pick out similarities I didn't care for."
Azriel leaned up to kiss Stephen almost lazily, taking his time. "Walk? How shocking," he teased. "I'm glad you came over."