Any chance...? [It's not like he'd been oblivious to the signs, but hearing it out loud is different. There is definitely a bit of a squeak to his voice, which is embarrassing, but he somehow finds the confidence to push through and form words.] T-that wouldn't have changed anything. Except I'd have felt bad about hurting you... You seem so cool. I can't even remember how to flirt with someone.

[Which apparently hasn't been a problem here. He doesn't get it, but he's not about to complain.

He looks him over a moment, drawing in a hesitant breath as he considers his options here. He said he wanted a chance with him, and maybe he's taking that too seriously considering he literally just met the guy. But does asking him hurt?

(Yes, absolutely, if he turns him down. But Ryan's given him no reason at all to think he would. Everything he's said points to the opposite, if anything.)]

Maybe we could do something? If you wanted. If you don't I'm totally fine with that too.

[He speeds up considerably for his last sentence, wanting to get that in there before Ryan has chance to respond.]