[ as long as they're both on the same page, it doesn't matter. but it's probably going to take him a while to get used to the fact nate can do things like this. (and if they hadn't been doing this for the first time, it could potentially make sex very interesting.) steve takes the bottle and sets it aside, though within reach. ]

I think they just want it to be easy. [ or as easy as it can be. he pauses then, looking at nate. ] I've only done this twice before.

[ theory isn't all that different from practical application, he's found, but it's not quite the same for everyone anyway. or what makes them comfortable. steve wants nate to be comfortable. so, as awkward as it might be, communication is probably the most important part about this.

there's a soft clearing of his throat. ] So, um. Just tell me if something doesn't feel good?