He had made it clear. But there is more going on here and frankly, he wants to talk to someone about it, and Seifer isn't as likely as Rinoa to act all weird about it. Nida, of course, underestimates Seifer.

"I'm so beyond interested," Nida groans, leaning back on the counter. His head back against the wall, a hand covering his face. There is no hiding the frustration in his voice. "Except I don't want a hook-up. I've had so many of those in my life, but what I want? I want him. It's so gross and stupid, but I want to kiss him. Hold him. Lay in bed with him for lazy mornings. I'm crazy over him, and not only can I not romance him, I can't hook up with him. I can't do anything. I'm his friend."