“I’m going to ask you a rude question.” The other man set a hand on Vajra’s shoulder and looked him dead in the eye. “No, I’m going to ask you two rude questions.”

“Ok?” Vajra covered the other man’s hand with his own. “Can’t wait for that.”

Marcus smiled but the expression was nervous. “Are you in love with her?”

“Yep,” Vajra popped the ‘p’ as hard as he could. “Totally gone, but I haven’t said anything.” At ...