Let's Talk About Spaceships

And what's that saying again?

"They're only words and words can't kill me."

He examined his toes, sitting on the low table in front of the couch, trying not to listen to the words his boyfriend was saying. He thought he was hearing the end.

His hand shot out, grabbed Racetrack's arm. "Let's talk about spaceships, or anything except you and me, okay?" He gasped.

Race gulped. "Okay."