[ He vigorously shakes his head. ]

No. I do like a challenge, but that's never why I would pursue someone.

[ Let him gather his thoughts for a moment... ]

I like that Ellis is assertive in his own way. It makes him kind of an asshole, but I like it. He's cute too, and it's even better when I know he's not just pretending to be cute. I also like that his perspective is so different than mine. I've become a better man just by knowing him.