"I don't believe in marriage, but I'm actually tempted, which is insane," Eli said, bewildered. He was not known for declarations of feeling--unless that feeling was righteous fury over injustice--and he had no idea what to do with just how into Gabe he was already. It really was like being run down by a truck. "Tell me more about yourself. Please."

The last was tacked on, because he really was trying to be better about demanding things.