A/N: I know this story has really short chapters, but I promise you, it'll get better. Trust me. Please.

CHAPTER NINE

Nick was sat on his sofa, thinking. Greg was curled up in his arms, he'd fallen asleep. Nick didn't want to disturb him. He looked so peaceful. Nick leant down, and kissed Greg on the forehead.

Greg coughed, and opened his eyes. He looked up at Nick. "Hey."

"Hey," said Nick. "I didn't mean to wake you."

"I don't mind," blinked Greg. He sat up, and rubbed his eyes. "What time is it?"

"Late, or early, depending on how you think about it," said Nick.

Greg smiled.

"2 am," said Nick.

"Whoa," said Greg. "I should head off. I have work later."

"You could stay here," said Nick.

"Would you mind?" asked Greg.

"I'll go get you a blanket," said Nick, standing up.

"Thanks," said Greg, rolling over on the couch.

Nick came back, and laid a blanket over Greg.

"Thanks," said Greg, pulling the blanket tight round his neck.

"I'll wake you later," said Nick.

"Mm hmm," said Greg, falling asleep.

Nick stared at Greg for a few seconds, and then went to bed. Part of him felt guilty about making Greg sleep on the couch, but another little part of him wasn't yet comfortable about the idea of Greg sleeping in Nick's bed. A few hours later, Nick made some coffee, and took a mug to Greg. "Greg, wake up."

Greg opened his eyes, and looked at Nick. "Hey. Is that for me?"

"Uh huh," said Nick.

Greg sat up, and took the mug from Nick. He sipped it. "It's strong."

"Too strong?" asked Nick.

"Coffee's never too strong," said Greg.

Nick laughed. "I'm going to go take a shower."

"Um, can I use your shower too?" asked Greg. "I smell of wine."

"Of course," said Nick. "I can find you some clothes as well, if you'd like."

"Yeah," said Greg, sipping from his coffee mug.

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A/N: See, Greg spent the night round at Nick's house, but Nick's still slightly weirded out by having another man in his bed...