Anticipation

Jason may be a lot of things (stubborn, arrogant, occasionally oblivious), but he isn't stupid. He's never had any delusions about his long-secret crush on his closest friend. He's tried everything, even completely cutting contact to get his head on straight, but nothing helps. The fact that Max has stuck by him anyway is more than he deserves.

The night Jason inadvertently admits the truth, he worries his confession will drive Max away. When their relationship takes an unexpected turn towards the physical instead, there's no guessing who is more surprised.