[ What had changed his mind was . . . complicated, to say the least. Another hard truth he'd had to face today while grappling with his fears, doubts, and complete and utter loneliness. It wasn't something he would readily admit -- something he'd ever admit, really, if given the chance. But Cisco is approaching him cautiously and he knows he owes him something. Anything. At least the smallest explanation for his sudden 180. ]
I slept with Garrick.
[ Well. Maybe not that.
He seems to realize exactly how it sounds once the words leave his mouth and he quickly lifts a hand to signal that he's going to clarify, really. Harrison dips his head for a moment, trying to weave together the words in his head cohesively before speaking again, to avoid another outburst like the one from five seconds ago. ]
I mean— years ago. Ages. It wasn't for long, either. But. [ He pauses. Where was he going? What was the point, besides full disclosure? ] That was . . . well. That hit everything I'd told you before, and yet.
[ Garrick didn't have as much of an age gap with him. Garrick kept things simple despite their complications, or so he'd thought. He thought that was right, and yet . . .
So. What the hell does he know.
Harrison spreads his hands out in front of him, shaking his head. It probably sounds like he's looking for a rebound, for some small comfort anywhere. And who knows, maybe he is. But Cisco wasn't wrong when he'd said Harrison was attracted to him. It was a risk, but then again, look what playing it safe had gotten him. ]
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I slept with Garrick.
[ Well. Maybe not that.
He seems to realize exactly how it sounds once the words leave his mouth and he quickly lifts a hand to signal that he's going to clarify, really. Harrison dips his head for a moment, trying to weave together the words in his head cohesively before speaking again, to avoid another outburst like the one from five seconds ago. ]
I mean— years ago. Ages. It wasn't for long, either. But. [ He pauses. Where was he going? What was the point, besides full disclosure? ] That was . . . well. That hit everything I'd told you before, and yet.
[ Garrick didn't have as much of an age gap with him. Garrick kept things simple despite their complications, or so he'd thought. He thought that was right, and yet . . .
So. What the hell does he know.
Harrison spreads his hands out in front of him, shaking his head. It probably sounds like he's looking for a rebound, for some small comfort anywhere. And who knows, maybe he is. But Cisco wasn't wrong when he'd said Harrison was attracted to him. It was a risk, but then again, look what playing it safe had gotten him. ]
That's what's changed.