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Now that you mention it, it also shows how immature both are. They only think about fucking, but not about learning each other more. If Alex truly knew Cloe, he wouldn't have asked him. They still have a long way to go...
If Alex was really thinking about how Cole would feel about this whole thing then he would have known that Cole would react badly too it. The fact that Cole literally fainted when he asked should have been the end of the conversation imo.
Like, when you have a decision that you want to make that you partner is so strongly against, you have two options. Do what you want and leave or do what they want and stay. But you really can't do both.