![]() ![]() It is a scene that blurs a boundary that many writers may not wish to cross themselves: the boundary between eroticism and much darker intentions. I like to think they were engaged enough to feel empathy with the Ben in that moment. In fact, I can honestly say that I am glad to have made a few reviewers feel equally dirty for having enjoyed that scene. I think anybody would feel disgusted in themselves, considering the combination of factors that declare this scene inappropriate. He becomes immediately overwhelmed by shame for having performed this act within a shared space, while simultaneously being in another relationship with his bed-ridden boyfriend, Gabriel. ![]() On achieving climax, Ben immediately feels crushing guilt, but this is more to do with the knowledge that he took advantage of a situation for his own selfish, lustful gratification. There is one particularly voyeuristic scene where Ben subtly pleasures himself under the surface of the water, much to Leo's obliviousness. ![]() Leo's adolescent beauty is constantly being played off against his advanced understanding of life. ![]() In fact, aside from the physical numbers attributed to Ben and Leo's respective ages, there is a heavier focus on the maturity levels of both characters. ![]()
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