He reached out and swiped a thumb across Brian 's cheek . Brian found himself holding his breath in anticipation . " The way you were going on , I did n't ... " AJ shook his head as if to clear his thoughts . " I ... " Brian begins , but he ca n't find the words to say . " But I ... " " This is n't a joke , is it ? It 's not everyday that some church - going choirboy comes up and hits on me and ... " " It 's not a joke . " Brian frowned .

Question: What is not a joke ?
Answer: That AJ cares for Brian .That AJ had to clear his head .That he went to church and was a choirboy .That Brian held his breath .