Do I think Seth would accept the label of "boyfriend" if he was told what that is? Probably not. Partner, maybe. Even assuming they aren't a couple in any sense of the term, I don't know what folks need to happen to decide they ARE a couple at this point.

I agree with this. There is obvious mutual feelings, trust and attraction. I also think the romance is not something that is important to him at the moment, considering everything that is happening. I don’t really mind it either. I like the slow burn :)