"...Don't you really want to date?" Tim said stroking his hair "You never thought of that? Like, introduce yourself as a couple, go out as a couple, not as friends." Tim looked into his eyes.

You've been together for a while, but he doesn't know if you're really together. You never wanted to assume anything, he always wondered why, but he didn't want to make you uncomfortable.

He's afraid of just being a play date for you. He's afraid you have other people. Tim wants to admit you, tell you that you are with him, not just as a friend.

"I can be a good boyfriend, you know." He picked up the phone, trying to ease the tension he left behind. "Do you want to eat? I'll order." He changed the subject, looking away.