Matthew and Gilbert had been friends ever since they met in elementary school. They were closer than normal friends, but never held a romantic or sexual relationship. Yet, everyone knew how much Gil pined after the sweet blond. It became more obvious when Mattie pushed him in the pool at a school reunion and Gilbert only laughed when he normally would send a private army after the other person. It only piled on top of all the pet names, sweet smiles, and sensitive gazes the albino gave off.
The weird part was, Gil didn't want to make a move. He was happy just accompanying the Canadian through life. If Matt ever showed an interest, he would go for it, but this was good enough.