Chapter 22: Difference (2) *** “Evan… Could you stop talking for a bit before you say anything else stupid?” Derek leaned back onto the frame of the bed and against the wall. “Even though you’re a man? Don’t be silly… Gender has nothing to do with whom you can or should like. Only a real airhead would think it does and go through such lengths to pretend to be someone they’re not for the sake of dating someone…” He spoke rather sternly as if he was scolding the other person. “That’s so mean… Well guess I deserve it anyway…” Evan said in a dejected voice. ‘Can’t believe I finally said it… Can’t believe it’s coming to an end like this… I wish there was more time…’ Suddenly interrupting the man’s thoughts was the other that spoke to him ever so calmly. “What I’m trying to say is… you shou