#after Sol and Joe are very pretty and they'd be pretty together

[bitacrytic]

It's Sunday so I'm getting on my pulpit to be self righteous for no reason.

There are things to be said about a person's reaction to something based on who they are reacting to. Someone said that she likes it when guys lean in and say "I really want to kiss you," but only if it's right person.

Otherwise, it's creepy.

A person isn't an option if they are unwanted. They could be the healthiest, least toxic person on earth with butterflies coming out their ass, but as long as they're unwanted, they're not an option.

Not to talk of being the "better option".

Just the way Sol isn't an option. Not anymore. I mean, he used to be until Ming showed up and took up all the space in Joe's head.

Look at this.

This is a man who is receiving affection from someone he wants the affection from.

As opposed to...

... politely...

...consistently...

... saying no.

He doesn't want a declaration of love from Sol anymore.

And yes! He has also told Ming no, but he has at least told him yes, too.

That's the difference. The possibility of permission.

A possibility that doesn't exist for Sol... as the better option.