[The smaller boy doesn't like that look, doesn't like the way it effects him, not at all. He's not the kind of person who naturally wants to make people feel better, to soothe hurt feelings. But for some reason, he doesn't want Bruce to feel bad. He tells himself that it's logical - it's not as though the other boy would ever consider him out of guilt. But he knows it's more than that, and it bothers him, to be so vulnerable to another person's needs.]

Look, don't worry about it. I'll be fine. You should go dance with your boyfriend or something.