Erik listened and nodded, just trying to recount Tom's words in his head as he took it all in. Robert was certainly like no man he'd met before yet the Swede was infatuated with him and it was more than just for sexual reasons. Just hearing the Brit talk, laugh and walk---was it love building up inside? It was something. Yet, he had to listen and wanted to. This was important.

"I understand, Robert. It is just a clash of cultures mixed with different ways of life. Yet, I like you as a person, not just for a bed friend. Just being in your presence makes me smile. You warm the room. But---I do understand what you are saying and am grateful you also speak the truth. I want to be your friend I really do---just please give me a chance at friendship. I know I need to slow down and calm my loins at times it is just I am uh-- yster---frisky and can't help it at times."

The Swede was learning and hoped that they could get to know each other at Robert's pace even with such a high libido as Erik's.....he desperately wanted to make this work. He was too far in to let go now.