Eliot Waugh & Debroye
Eliot wasn't looking for love so much as he was looking for new friends, possibly with benefits, though he knew that love tended to strike when you weren't looking for it. He shot some glances in Quentin's direction, trying not to think too much about those possibilities. Yes, he loved Quentin, but Eliot was still too afraid to let himself really feel those feelings. Giving your heart away meant risking having it broken and he didn't feel emotionally strong enough to deal with that again.
Pulling out his flask, he took a long drink and forced himself to focus on the present. He was gregarious and outgoing and this was exactly the sort of event where he could shine. When his first date approached, he offered her a genuine smile. "Pleasure to meet you," he said. "I'm Eliot."