Calvid definitely did matter in the equation. Ben didn't want to step on any toes. And there was a reason he hadn't brought it up for so long. He was a little unsure what to do himself. It was scary to move forward. If something went wrong it could ruin a years long friendship.
"i dunno... I guess... I don't want to do nothing and always wonder what could have been, but I dunno. I don't want to mess everything up either."