"It's not that I don't want to," Noah starts to say, but stops before continuing. He just doesn't want Freddie to think he's not desirable, but he probably already knows he is, at least in that aspect. He can't not know how attracted Noah is to him.

"You don't have to have everything figured out," Noah adds, changing the subject. He suspects Freddie means more than just him or sex, and more than just his birthday. He thinks about what Freddie likes, what makes him happy, and smiles. "How about you take an art course with me this summer?"