He's not in denial. He cares for Billy, deeply, and he knows it. Hyne it's just the worst thing that could be happening in his life right now. Could easily mess up his first real friendship because he can't help but be drawn to Billy.

"When you say that, you assume that I have feelings for him. Cute. Besides, I'm getting plenty of sex. Bull leaves me plenty satisfied and I have the rope marks to prove it some nights."

Maybe that will get her to stop.