"No, I lost him a long time ago." A little too quickly. He took a step back, then another, until he could press his spine to the doorframe and lean against it, crossing his arms.

"You don't need to worry about it, okay?" He said, misunderstanding the curiosity for jealousy. "It's long over. You're the only one I care about, right now. I won't let him ruin this for you."