The language of the fist bump was a subtle and varied art with thousands of possible meanings. In this context, Adam took it to mean a thank you for not freaking out with possible compliments to Adam and his past self for finding a building with a name not dissimilar to that of Glendower's cousin, Howell. He tapped his fist against Gansey's and the moment was sealed.

"Your room's still free, if you want it. I think Noah rescued your mint plant," Adam offered. That seemed like a good place to start. He did not say that Ronan had trashed the room or that it had driven a wedge between him and Adam that had been temporarily been insurmountable. He did not say that losing Gansey before had affected Ronan so badly that he got his arm broken at Fight Club.

What he did say–blurted, really–was, "I'm dating Ronan now."