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Nick tried to stay calm. He needed to keep control of his emotions so that he could control this conversation and steer it in the right direction without messing things up or hurting his best friend’s feelings.


Nick licked his lips, "Could we go sit?"


At Corey's nod the two young men went out into the living room and sat together.


Nick looked at Corey, "I've been keeping something from you for awhile," he said softly. "I had already decided to tell you about it today. I've been seeing someone," he said softly.


Corey who had already figured that out after discovering the water nodded and waited for Nick to continue while suppressing his hurt for the time being.


Nick's eyes were glittering with tears as he looked at his best friend. "He makes me happy. I can be me with him. There are no expectations, no pressure, no reputation to live up to… nothing."


Corey nodded in understanding while remaining silent. He wanted to hear Nick out.


"When we started out I wanted to tell you but you had just gotten engaged and there was so much going on in our lives that I figured I'd wait and tell you once we'd had a few dates, like maybe a 5th date if it got that far." Nick took a sip of water before continuing, "And then something happened which made me reluctant to say anything until I was here with you."


"What?" Corey asked softly.


Nick took a deep breath and released it before speaking,


“I had sex with him,” he said softly.


Corey gasped in shock even as the full significance of Nick's words registered in his mind. Nick had said 'had sex' and not 'made love'. Corey was well aware that his and Nick's views were different. He didn't begrudge the fact that his friend had lost his virginity to someone who he wasn't even willing to admit he was in a relationship with.


"Was it good?" Corey asked.


Nick's head snapped up at the soft question and he relaxed when he saw the small smile coupled with genuine curiosity on his friend's face.


Nick nodded, "Yeah," he breathed out, "It was… IS very good," Nick said.


He sighed, "You didn't tell me because you didn't want me to feel pressured,” Corey said while looking into Nick's eyes.


Nick nodded, "I figured it'd be better if I told you in person so that I could be here for you.”


"Are you serious about him?"


Nick nodded, "Serious enough to want to ask him to be my date to your wedding," Nick said causing Corey to break out into a happy smile.


"So… who is he and when do I get to meet him?" Corey asked.


Nick shrugged nonchalantly, "I don't know, soon I guess."
Corey stared at him in surprise before punching Nick's arm, "Jerk! C’mon tell me the truth."


Nick laughed, "I really don't know Corey. I haven't told him about you yet. He may not be ready or even want to meet my friends."


Corey glared at Nick for teasing him and tackled him. Both of them fell off the couch and landed on the floor. With a wicked smile Corey began to tickle Nick. Nick being quite ticklish immediately began shouting and laughing in surprise.


Nick rolled across the floor trying to get away from Corey's wriggling little fingers.


The doorbell ringing didn’t cause Corey to pause for even a moment.


After a few seconds Nick managed to gasp out, "That might be him."


The effect was immediate. Corey untangled himself from Nick and stood up.


"Wait Core, wait!" Nick said while sitting up.


Corey smirked at Nick’s flushed state and ran towards the door with Nick shouting after him. Skidding to a stop in front of the door Corey braced himself against it to get his breath back. With a quick check on his hair and clothes in the hall mirror he smiled and opened the door.
He sighed when he saw who was at the door, his shoulders sagging.


Matt and Kevin exchanged a look when the smile dropped off Corey's face to be replaced by a pout when he saw them.


"Oh, it's you guys."


Matt chuckled, "Well it's nice to see you too love."


Corey sighed and shook his head, "I thought you were someone else." He allowed himself to be drawn into Matt's arms for a soft kiss.


"Well I'm not sorry it's us," Matt said softly causing Corey to smile and kiss his cheek


"Who is it Core?" Nick asked.


"Just Matt and Kev," Corey said as he rounded the front entryway and saw Nick standing by the floor to ceiling window.


Matt and Kevin looked at each other and laughed.


"Well I certainly don't feel very wanted here Kev, do you?" Matt asked causing Nick to grin and step forward towards them.


"Don't be ridiculous. Corey's just being a pouty baby." He watched them take a seat. "So what's the plan for tonight?" he asked.


"Dinner and a movie ok with you guys?" Kevin asked. At their nods he smiled and said, "Good cause we already ordered. The food should be here soon," causing Nick to laugh while Corey just smiled distractedly.


Matt raised his eyebrows when he noticed Corey's distraction. Nick just smiled and shook his head.


"What will you guys have to drink?" Nick asked.
Matt moved towards Corey while asking, "What do you have?"


Nick chuckled, "Iced tea or coffee, wine, colas and water."


Matt smiled, "A soda's fine. Thanks."


Nick nodded and looked at Kevin who smiled at him, "Water please."


Nick went into the kitchen and was joined a few minutes later by Kevin who carried a bag of food.


Nick smiled at him and set down plates, "How're the lovebirds doing?"


Kevin shook his head with a laugh, "Corey's pouting about something."


"Core just needs a reason to pout around Matthew," Nick said with a fond smile on his face.


Nick had made a pitcher of iced coffee and poured out two glasses before waving the pitcher gently towards Kevin who was standing across the counter from him.


"Want some?" he asked.


Kevin shrugged while opening up boxes of sushi, "What is it?"


"Iced coffee," Nick said while handing Kevin little bowls for the soy sauce and wasabi.


Nick picked up one of the glasses and held it out to Kevin, "Here, try it."


Kevin took a tentative sip, his eyes widening in surprise, "This is pretty good."


Nick laughed at the look on Kevin’s face, "You don't need to look so surprised. I wouldn't make you try anything that didn't taste good."


Kevin licked his lips, "I will remember that in the future."


Nick lowered his eyes to pour out another glass of the drink for Kevin thus breaking the moment.


"I'll take these outside," Nick said softly before carrying their drinks out of the kitchen.


Setting the tray down at the bar Nick picked up two glasses handing the iced coffee to Corey and the coke to Matt.


"You want some help Nickolas?" Matt asked.


Nick shook his head, "Nope. Kevin's just opening up the boxes. I'll be back in a sec."


Within minutes the food was laid out on the coffee table. Corey and Matt were sitting on the couch while Nick and Kevin had made themselves comfortable on the floor.


The next thirty minutes were spent eating, talking and laughing, though Nick couldn’t help but notice that Corey remained distracted. He knew it wasn’t because of what he’d revealed but due to his insinuation that his lover would drop by. Nick bit his lip feeling a little guilty for teasing his best friend in that manner. He exchanged a look with Matt who quickly averted his head to smother the small smile that was threatening to escape.


After they'd eaten the four of them quickly cleaned up the place and loaded the dish washer.


Kevin stretched, "Shall we leave?"


Corey eyed Nick waiting to see if Nick had any objections and sighed when the blonde shook his head at him. “Yes, let’s leave.”


A few minutes later they entered the basement parking lot.


“Should we take one car?” Matt asked while looking at Kevin, Nick and Corey.


Corey bit his lip to curb his instinctive reaction which was to suggest that Kevin and Nick take one car. Now that he knew that his best friend had a lover he didn’t want to take advantage of whatever chance he got to push the two men together.


“Are you going to drop us back?” Corey asked Matt.


Matt smiled and put his arm around Corey, “Of course love.”


Corey smiled back, “Then we can just take one car.”


They looked at Nick and Kevin who nodded their agreement.

-x-

Three hours later Nick walked out of the theatre with a satisfied sigh. The evening had been a nice one. Corey on the other hand was trying very hard not to pout. He’d noticed Nick texting on his phone a few times and had hoped that Nick’s lover would have joined them but that hadn’t happened. He couldn’t help but feel disappointed.



“Core?”


Corey smiled. He liked the fact that his fiancé had developed a liking to the nickname Nick had bestowed on him years ago.


He turned his head and met Matt’s eyes, “I’m ok. Sleepy.”


Matt smiled and squeezed Corey’s hand.


When Matt pulled up into Sanctuary’s basement parking lot he guided the car into Corey’s spare parking space and turned off the engine. It was quickly decided that Matt and Kevin would go upstairs with Corey and Nick to drop them off. Nick seemed to find it amusing but decided against saying anything.


Getting out of the elevator at their floor Nick smiled and returned Matt’s hug. He and Kevin were moving away to his door so that Corey and Matt could have an illusion of privacy when Corey’s words stopped Nick.


“Nicky is…?” he trailed off and tilted his head towards
Nick’s apartment while looking at him.


Nick bit his lip and shook his head. Seeing Corey’s shoulders sag he sighed.


Matt gently kissed Corey while entwining their fingers together. Corey nuzzled Matt’s neck and allowed himself to be hugged before pulling back and smiling at him. Both froze as they turned towards Nick and Kevin.


Kevin had his arms around Nick and was kissing him… and Nick was kissing him back.


“What the hell?” Corey yelled out before covering his mouth with his hand as Kevin slowly broke their kiss and wrapped his arm around Nick’s back.


Nick blushed and resisted the urge to rest his head on Kevin’s shoulder... or drag him into his apartment. He met Corey’s eyes and smiled.


“Core I believe you’ve already met Kevin Richardson… my lover.”


Corey growled and stalked forward to punch Nick’s arm. Nick laughed and leaned back against Kevin’s chest as the older man wrapped his arms around Nick’s waist.


“I can’t believe you!” Corey mock glared at Nick. “I was pouting all evening, you KNEW I was pouting all evening and you didn’t bother to tell me that your lover was right there next to you? And YOU!” he shifted his attention to Kevin who smiled at him while kissing the back of Nick’s head, “All this while I’ve been singing Nicky’s praises and not once did you let on that you’ve met him. Hell met him? You’re together!”


Matt chuckled which made Corey turn around to look at him suspiciously. “Did you know too?” He turned to Nick and
Kevin who quickly began nodding then turned back to Matt.


Matt shot a dark look at the couple before looking at Corey. “Kevin told me a few hours ago baby. I swear I didn’t know anything about this!”


When Corey still looked doubtful Nick stepped in to help Matt out. “It’s true Core, Matt didn’t know.”


Corey just shook his head before smiling slightly. “I knew you two would look awesome together. I rock.”


Corey and Nick burst out laughing with Kevin and Matt quickly joining in.


His best friend was happy and with a man he liked. He himself was engaged to a man who adored him and whom he was quite sure he loved. All was well in Corey’s world.


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