Logically, he'd have the space. They could have a proper bedroom. With that much time, James could get the loft finished, maybe fashioned into a space for Eli to dance. He wasn't doing anything with that space. It made sense for Eli to save on expenses by not having to pay rent and such. Plus, it was more convenient for them to see each other if they lived together.
Less logically? He really just wanted to have the boy there with him.
Would people talk? Probably. But what could they do? Well, he could lose his job, but there are other jobs. He could go back to teaching at university. Or focus on his writing and teach a couple of courses at community college. But all that's a worst-case scenario. Chances are people would gossip and he'd get a few weird looks and that would be that.
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Logically, he'd have the space. They could have a proper bedroom. With that much time, James could get the loft finished, maybe fashioned into a space for Eli to dance. He wasn't doing anything with that space. It made sense for Eli to save on expenses by not having to pay rent and such. Plus, it was more convenient for them to see each other if they lived together.
Less logically? He really just wanted to have the boy there with him.
Would people talk? Probably. But what could they do? Well, he could lose his job, but there are other jobs. He could go back to teaching at university. Or focus on his writing and teach a couple of courses at community college. But all that's a worst-case scenario. Chances are people would gossip and he'd get a few weird looks and that would be that.