The Weight Of Choice

Saw Alex at the gym, we've known each other since forever. We’re always flirting under the guise of playful teasing. But this time it felt real, not just a joke. I'm in an open relationship with Jamie but never really thought about actually doing anything serious with anyone else. Then again, does it matter if there's no commitment? Just hooking up without strings is different from actual feelings, right? Yet when Alex suggested we meet at his place... It felt like cheating even though technically nothing would change. Does that make me the asshole for overthinking something meaningless?