_{[ The feeling is mutual. Rex isn't his usual type either. He's the first guy he ever liked (though, there might have been some questioning in his early teen years when it came to William) but he's definitely the first boyfriend he's had. As Rex explains, surprisingly, the answer does chill him out a little bit, mostly cause he feels like he might be on the same page as Rex in this regard. Mark couldn't say that he was in love with Rex right now, but.. ]}

... Yeah? That's the truth?

_{[ It's a little more important for him to know since he's never really had sex, so Rex shouldn't be surprised at his questioning. The hands return to Rex, this time idly toying with some of the loose locks from his bun. He's hesitant to ask, but he needs to know: ]}

Do you think that you could maybe love me some day? Can you assure me that I'm not wasting my time with you?