(This is the next morning and Nate wakes with a slight headache and some blood staining his pants. Nick walks in and panics, thinking Nate is hurt, but Nate has to tell Nick the truth. Read, review, enjoy!)

Nathan woke to a soft thumping in his head. Groaning, he shuffled out of bed only to notice a familiar wet feel between his legs.

"Damn." He hissed. He wasn't supposed to start for a few more days. Luckily, he had a few tampons in his bag. He had tried them a few months after his first period since pads didn't work too well with his mixed parts, and it had been awkward at first, but now the only time he wouldn't wear them was in his sleep. Just as he was about to grab his bag, the door swung open to reveal Nick.

"Hey Nate, we have some food- Nate?!" Nick rushed over to Nathan in a panic, asking if he was hurt, if he needed help. Nathan couldn't help but laugh a little, which confused and worried nick.

"No, no I'm fine I… I should really tell you something. Uh wait here while I clean up." Nick sat on the bed, which was thankfully blood free, and Nate walked into the bathroom to clean the blood up. It took him only a few minutes before he was clean and dressed. Walking out, he was nervous that Nick actually stayed, like he expected the guy to walk off. Sitting next to Nick, crisscrossed and facing the wall, Nate took a deep breath and explained everything as he looked down at his hands.

"I probably should have mentioned this, somehow, but I was born intersex. I have male and female reproductive organs. That means I have periods, and I can actually become pregnant."

When Nick didn't say anything, Nate was worried. That is until Nick nudged his shoulder.

"Damn, that must be confusing as hell."

"Ha, yeah it was for a while but I guess I finally got use to it."

"Well you should have. You're still you Nate, nothing can change that, not even what's between your legs."

"So I've been told." The two of them laughed, and Nathan was just glad Nick didn't think any different of him. Nathan leaned on Nick's shoulder, content with just sitting there with him.

"You know I would never look down on you for something you can't control, right?"

"Well, yeah but… not everyone is as nice as you Nick."

"Oh so you think I'm nice?" Nick teased, making Nate laugh.

"Yeah, I do." Nate smiled, completely serious. It was obvious the trust they shared, despite the short time knowing each other. So it came as no surprise to Sully when he walked in to see them leaning against one another.

"Breakfast is ready, don't want to be late now." Sully chuckled as Nathan blushed bright red. He knew Nathan well enough to know that what he felt between himself and Nick, wasn't romantic in the slightest, just complete trust. Something similar he had with Sam, but different in a way he couldn't place, not until three months later.

"Nick, I want to try something." Nathan mentioned as they sat in Nick's room watching some tv.

"Try what?" Nick knew what he was going to ask. You see, over these past three months, Nathan was honest with the trust he had in Nick. He told him pretty much everything. His childhood, his relationship with Sully, how he never actually had a first kiss, even how he was a virgin, in both ways.

"I want you to be my first kiss. I trust you and I know you'd be someone perfect to experience that with."

Nick couldn't deny the logic in that, so when he agreed, he smiled at the relief that washed over Nate.

"You know I'd be honored to be your first with anything." Nick took Nate's hand in his own, looking into his eyes.

"Just remember, I won't do anything you aren't comfortable with. Do you want just a simple kiss, or do you want tongue?"

"Both. I want both." Nathan sure was a go getter. Nick told him to follow his lead. Leaning in, they closed their eyes as their lips brushed against each other. Nick leaned in further, connecting them in a soft and simple kiss. Nathan felt butterflies in his stomach. Parting for a little breather, Nick asked if that was good.

"Good? That was-that was great."

"Oh so if you liked that then you'll love this." Connecting once more, Nick cupped Nathan's cheek as he gently persuaded Nathan to open his lips, allowing Nick to slip his tongue in. Nick didn't fight for dominance in the kiss, he danced with Nate, tasting every corner of his mouth in this sensual kiss. When Nathan had to part for air, a bit of confidence sparked inside him.

"You know, we could make out if you'd like."

"Ha, that would be pretty nice. Just remember, I'm helping you to your first experience in proper kissing, nothing more than anything you're comfortable with."

"Don't worry, I have complete trust in you." He did. None of what they had was romantic, despite that Nathan allowed Nick to leave hickies on his neck and down his chest. Letting him leave love bites on his stomach and run his hands down his sides. It was all friendly between them, just friends with benefits. It was something they both needed after the chaos of losing Sam and fighting for his full ride to college. They knew and understood there wasn't any love between them, but that didn't mean they didn't act like lovers when they needed to make out to blow off some steam. When ever they met up, people could either mistake them for brothers or boyfriends, and that was perfectly fine with them both. They both had someone to trust, it was all they needed.