You were young, you've learned now. Just because thing's didn't work doesn't mean you give up trying. You do you, Nik, I'll support whatever choice you make. I can't help with the love stuff, but I'll listen.

[ He lifted his glass and took a drink thinking about it, ignoring the jealousy swimming in him. He was used to that. This wasn't a first either. Those he considered his best friends sleeping with the same person he had been. Both cases he could be blamed, and both times he refused to let the jealousy out. ]

Love is hard work, but love's not really the point right now. Sex and love don't have to be the same thing. I sleep with a lot of people, and I don't love any of them. Like I said, I'm not built for it, but you, I think you are built for love. So, tell me about your night if you want. I'll make it less embarrassing and tell you how I lost my virginity if it help. It's at least a cringe worthy laugh.

[ He kept his tone perfect, his heart beat steady. Sure he loved, he just refused to admit it. ]