They are not in a relationship. They are not falling in love. There is to be no romance, and when the sex is over they are to put their clothes back on and part ways until next time. There will be no dates, and the first time either one of them gets possessive or shitty or jealous it’s over for good. This is just a “with benefits” relationship without the added complication of really even being friends. More like work acquaintances with benefits, and Rafael intends to keep it that way..

The rules are simple, completely clear, and absolutely set in stone.

So Rafael isn’t really sure why he’s walking up the stairs to Sonny’s apartment, a bag of cheap, shitty Chinese food in hand and his box set of Mystery Science Theater 3000 tucked under his arm.