" Part of the excitement of attraction is knowing it’s reciprocated, right?”
Kelly nodded. “We found out last night that we, um...”
“Reciprocate,” Nick provided. They both grinned, meeting each other’s eyes. The warmth and excitement of new attraction were bolstered by years of history. Years of camaraderie. Years of comfort. It was something entirely new, and it was something that just felt right.
Kelly inhaled sharply as the realization hit him. “This would be so easy.”
Nick bit his lip, not responding. Instead he reached out and ran his fingers over Kelly’s wrist.
“God, O, this would be so easy,” Kelly said more emphatically. He moved carefully and leaned on the railing beside Nick. “You and me? Just... can you imagine? "

― Abigail Roux , Shock & Awe (Sidewinder, #1)