"I always did like you and whenever I acted on it, you did what you could to push me back. When I started acting as if I didn't like you, fine. Now I'm admitting I do like you and you won't even look at me. So just do what you want, Axel. You have my protection. I hate seeing you hurt, it hurts me too. But my ear hurts as well right now and I just can't have this argument again. Not a good idea, whatever. I'm tired of it all." Hartley shifted so he was lying down on the bed and staring at nothing in particular.