Did the editor specify only one lesser known sexual orientation per book? This is set in today’s world, why not just say it? And especially why make Valentine worry about it? That description valentine gives is someone who doesn’t know that asexuality is a thing and that he is not alone. However this also brings up one of my biggest points of annoyance: these are two people who both know what pansexuality is (and not because Lucas explained it to Valentine, Valentine already knew) and neither one can say the word asexuality? It's more believable that at least one of them would have heard of asexuality than not. He does not make it Valentine's problem, thank goodness. Lucas just says it may take him a little bit to get over it but they can continue to be friends. Lucas doesn't question him or pressure him or make Valentine responsible for his feelings or for making him feel better. When genius misfit Valentine Simmons overhears Juniper professing her love to a teacher, he anonymously outs her secret. One of my favorite things about Valentine's storyline is that Lucas accepts this.
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