Three little words is all he has to say: I fancy Jaime. Honesty will turn Lachlan into Ennis's most powerful ally and destroy any chances Jaime might have with his roommate. But that's a selfish thought.

"It's just... so sad," Ennis says, finally looking toward Lachlan. He dabs at his eyes with the sleeve of his cardigan. "Sorry-- I think I'm just stressed out from finals. It's not-- my business-- it's just... Do you think you ever could fancy him? He's a nice boy. Handsome, too."