I agree w Philippe. Also, why is it important to the editor? Frustration? You need something stronger.
What if they were secretly engaged. Editor gay but hiding because he is ashamed of people’s judgments. Dancer is the opposite. But when he dies the editor realizes he can no longer hide. He must fight the injustice and revenge the death of
The dancer.
There must be something in their relationship so strong it’s worth dying for.
I think the stronger the relationship is, the more exciting the story will be. He fights the injustice - and finds himself in the journey.
And, who is the opponents? The closer the better. Maybe it is his own family?