"They are," Shannon agreed. His voice and expression were still casual, as if this were a simple conversation. "Yet you purposefully let them think that we've broken up completely. I can understand your desire to embarrass me when you were angry, but I didn't think you'd want to hurt a sweet boy like Alcuin. He believes he's betrayed our friendship because he's been intimate with you."

Shannon wasn't sure about that last part but Alcuin was a kind person and he had been surprised by the news that Shannon and Felix has never been apart. Shannon didn't think it was too far of a logical jump. It didn't matter anyway, it helped to make his point.