Author's Note: I did a lot of research to try to make this accurate to the 50's, but I'm not perfect and since I wasn't alive in the 50's I'm sure I got something wrong, so please forgive me. However if you were alive in the 50's or you're a history buff or something, you're welcome to POLITELY correct me or give me tips in the reviews. Thank you.

Castiel sat in the booth at Gabe's Diner with Anna and Balthazar. It was his first day at the university, so his brother and sister had dragged him out of his dorm room for a little fun despite all his complaining about having class in the morning.

"Come on, Cas," Balthazar had said in the British accent he'd picked up while going to school in England. "It's your first day! We just want to celebrate and show you our favorite diner."

"Yeah, Cas, it's becoming a tradition," Anna had said. "Balthazar took me here on my first day, too." Anna was attending the same school as Cas and studying to be a teacher—one of the few careers a woman could have. "We'll probably take Sam here when he starts school, too." Sam was short for Samandriel who was their little brother. Their parents had wanted to be unique when naming their kids. Unfortunately their "unique" names usually hadn't made them very popular at school. Cas was just glad he was in college now, where people were more mature.

Cas had just sighed, knowing they wouldn't leave him alone until he caved. "I'm grateful you're doing this for me. I really am. Just make sure we don't stay out too late because—"

Balthazar had waved a dismissive hand at him. "Yes, yes, we know. You have class in the morning."

"It doesn't hurt to be serious about your school work, Balthazar."

So now they were sitting in Gabe's Diner with who-knows-what planned for afterwards.

The blonde waitress who'd given them their menus came back. "You folks ready to order?"

"Yes we are. Thank you, Jo," Balthazar said. He ordered chicken and a coke, Anna got a salad and a malt, and Cas got a burger and a shake.

As Jo walked away, the door opened and another customer walked in, immediately catching Castiel's attention. He was wearing a leather jacket and jeans and his golden brown hair was greased to perfection. Looking at him made Cas feel like a nerd in his black sweater vest and slacks, his hair combed neatly to the side. Castiel's eyes were drawn to the man's emerald green ones and then to the freckles sprinkled across his face. It was the most beautiful face he'd ever seen and it was also the final straw. Cas couldn't deny it any longer.

He was definitely gay.

Oh god, what if people found out? Were all those things people said about homosexuals true? He didn't feel sick. And he didn't think he fit the stereotype of being overly feminine either. And he was absolutely certain it wasn't a choice. Why would he choose to be gay when they got treated the way they do?

Castiel realized he'd been staring at the green-eyed man while these thoughts went through his mind, so he tore his gaze away and stared at the table instead.

"Cas?" Anna said with concern. "You alright? You look a bit flushed."

"I'm fine," Cas assured her. "But are you sure I can't go home? We can do this a different day."

"Ah, come on, Cassie!" Balthazar said. "We're making it a tradition to do this on the first night! One night out won't hurt you and we'll make sure to get you home in time so you can get your beauty rest. Are you sure you're alright?"

"I guess I'm just nervous about starting college," he lied.

"You'll be fine," said Balthazar. "You graduated top of your class in high school."

"You're probably right." Cas was desperate to change the subject to avert their attention to anything other than him. He was freaking out about the whole gay thing. He'd been suspecting it for a while, but suspecting it and actually admitting it to himself were two different things.

Thankfully their food came and Cas was able to take a big bite of his burger to discourage his siblings from asking him any more questions. As soon as he bit into the burger, he was in heaven. Burgers had always been Castiel's favorite and this was definitely one of the best burgers he'd ever eaten. He could see why Anna and Balthazar loved this place so much.

He couldn't help glancing over at the green-eyed man while he was eating. He was sitting at the counter eating the same burger as Cas along with a slice of pie. Cas tried to concentrate on eating his burger and listening to what Anna and Balthazar were saying, but soon he gave in again and glanced back over to the counter. Green-eyes was just getting up to leave. As he made his way to the door he glanced in Castiel's direction and there was a brief moment of eye contact before they both looked away. Cas could've sworn he saw the man blush.