Oh God, God. And Gavin was such a square he hadn't even considered that. Yes, of course nonmonogamy was a thing! And friends with benefits! He was just too cautious to ever consider that for himself.

With Dominic, though? Gavin studied him carefully, thinking about this draw he'd always felt toward him, ever since the first time Gavin had spotted him browsing the stacks. He wasn't totally sure what Dominic wanted out of this, out of anything, but...maybe he could take the risk.

"I'm glad," Gavin said finally, smiling.