He was completely out of his league. Jelanii knew this. He had known it the moment he met Illian with his beautiful hair and the way he moved and his just everything. There was no possible way the Shifter could be interested in him. He had told himself that hundreds of times, of course that didn't change the fact he was still going to invite him out to a thing. A thing that involved a hidden alcove that Gammet had shown him in the oasis that had a small trickle of a waterfall, and a basket filled with meat and bread, cheeses, fruits, and a sweet wine he had spent way too much on. The cost had been Ellie laughing her head off and then proceeding to tell everyone in the Underground how sweet and romantic Jelanii was. It had been humiliating, but worth it on the off chance that Illian would say yes.
Taking a deep breath, Jelanii headed over to Illian. He moved with more confidence than he ever felt, and though he was sure of rejection it had never once occurred to him to not try. He cleared his throat.
"Illian, can I talk with you for a moment?" 
