“As in, in love with each other,” Kennedy adds.
“As in gay,” I include.
Jesse’s brows pull together. “And?”
Linc looks at me and I look at him, we look around the table and see no surprise.
“You knew?” I ask.
Jesse rolls his eyes. “Of course we knew. We’re not fucking stupid. You two’ve been together almost as long as Tera and Xan.”
“Oh, wow. I didn’t know it was that long,” Lucy adds, “But really, anyone with two eyes can see it.”
“See it? See that we’re gay?” I ask, feeling a bit insulted.
“No, silly. See that you’re in love,” Lucy clarifies.
“Seriously, dude,” Xan says shaking his head.
Linc’s brows lift. “Well. That was easy.”
“Is there a reason you were keeping it a secret?” Cage asks.
I shake my head. “No, not really. We just… it’s kind of like Tera and Xan. Different locations.”
“But together,” Linc adds.
I nod.
“I’m assuming, and I hate to assume,” Cage begins, “that you are thinking of making your relationship and sexuality public?”
We both nod.
“Yeah. I talked to Coach today about it,” Linc announces.
“You did?” I ask.
“Yeah, I was going to talk to you about that later, too. Seems like I have to share with everyone before sharing with you.”
He’s a bit frustrated. I can tell by his tone.
“It’s okay,” I tell him, putting my hand over his. “I’ll get the details later.”
Linc nods then turns his hand over and intertwines his fingers with mine.
“That,” Meggie shouts, pointing to our hands. “That, right there, is how we all knew. I don’t think you even realize you’re touching one another, but you always do in front of us. I think it’s romantic and so sweet.”
I blush a little. I hate the attention.
Linc gives me a soft look, rubbing his thumb over my wrist as if to say, “It’s okay. Just relax.”
I nod.
“And that,” Sera adds. “The silent communication.”
“You only noticed that because you and Batman do the same thing,” Xander declares.
She nods. “That’s the truth.”
