Sam could think of something though he wasn't going to dare voice it. He smirked instead. "Geez, are you sure that you don't that you don't need validation? You're very adamant about your looks. Maybe you don't want validation about feelings but your physical appearance. I can do that for you. Evan, you are a very handsome man and it grieves me that I will never get a chance to be with you in that way."
There had been a few guys in the course of his relationships. He didn't know how many meant it. Except for Oliver that is. He was certain that Oliver meant it. "I've had it said to me romantically," he replied with a nod. "And since you don't believe in that sort of stuff, probably best a girl never tried it on you."
"I guess," he replied with a snort and shaking his head. "You're an evil genius, you know? I'm a little afraid. I'm glad I'm your best mate."