Kurt couldn't help but be slightly self conscious in this situation. It was the middle of the night, outside a thunderstorm raged, and every now and then a flash of lightning would light up the sky. He himself was laying in bed, with little more than the bed sheet keeping the world from knowing he was sleeping naked; and in front of him shifting nervously was X23 or Laura as she had recently discovered. But Kurt wasn't focusing on that right now. The storm outside might as well have not been happening. All he could focus on was what she had just asked him. And now he half sat half lay in bed, stunned, his brain unable to think. After several moments of silence Laura spoke again. "ummm…Kurt…did you hear me?" kurt shook his head. He must have been mistakened, she MUST have asked something else. THERE WAS NO WAY SHE'D ASKED WHAT HE THOUGHT SHE'D ASKED. He watched as Laura shited he weight from one leg to the other obviously nervous. After a moment she spoke. in a low voice, one that made him strain to hear what she was saying. "could i…..spend…the night …here…with you? please?"

Again Kurt's mind blanked. He had heard her right. She had asked to stay with him. In an instant his mind went from not working at all to running into overdrive. Yes he and her were friends, and yes he was closer to her than anyone else had ever gotten. And he liked her, and he had a small suspicion that she liked him. But at the same time….she was Logan's adopted daughter. And if Logan ever found out she had spent the night here not only would he kill Kurt, but he'd track his soul down and kill that too. "w...www...what?" as soon as he'd spoken he wanted to die. That was all he could say? THAT WAS IT? Again Laura shifted to her other leg. "please don't make me ask again." Sitting up a little more Kurt couldn't help but notice at that moment what she was wearing. It was common knowledge that she didn't really understand social rules. How could she? she'd been locked up in a weapon facility as well as a hydra base. But that couldn't stop Kurt from flushing a bit red, as he looked at her while all she was wearing was a large oversized t-shirt. In the back of his mind Kurt prayed that she was wearing underwear. "please Kurt?" that jolted him out of silence. Looking away from her and down at the ceiling Kurt mumbled "Laura…it's 1 in the morning." Laura nodded, "I know….but my room is so cold, and….please?" Kurt closed his eyes praying. "Laura…..any other time I would say yes but…" she looked at him. "but what?" please don't make me say it. "why Kurt? Why can't I stay here tonight?" Kurt sighed willing himself not to sound as freaked out as he was. "Laura…I like you. But…...I'm not…...i don't…" Laura looked down at the ground again. "are you mad at me?" Kurt shook his head. "no….but…" sighing Kurt resigned himself. "I'm not…...properly dressed…...to have someone staying in my room." for a moment Laura was silent…then. "are you in your underwear?" Kurt shook his head.

Laura's eyes widened and for a moment Kurt thought maybe she understood and would leave. But then she began pulling off her shirt. Oh god she's not wearing anything under the shirt! Kurt's eyes instantly snapped shut and just for good measure he covered his face with his hands. But even that couldn't block the sight of Laura not wearing any underwear or a bra. This couldn't be happening. It was all a dream, and very real VERY freaky dream. He had to wake up. He HAD to. He felt his fear increase as he felt the mattress decline a little. His heart almost exploded when he felt the sheets of the bed being pulled back. Instantly his hands went to them trying to keep Laura from pulling them away. He wasn't hard but all the same he still didn't want her seeming him like this. But it was in vain as he felt another warm body slide up next to his own. After a moment he heard Laura speak in his ear. "Kurt….i like you…I know you'd never take advantage of this….please….open your eyes. Please?" his whole body shook, and his head felt like it was about to explode. This couldn't be happening. But his blood ran cold as he felt her warm hands meet his, and slowly begin to pull them away from his face. "Kurt please….open your eyes and look at me." Kurt sighed. As it was he was dead if Logan found out about this. So why was he still fighting this? Sighing again Kurt slowly let Laura pull his hands away from his face, and after another deep breath; probably his last; he opened his eyes.

Laura lay next to him. Her tan skin; making her stand out from the sky blue sheets that Kurt had on his bed. The sheets covered her from about the waist down, but that still didn't stop Kurt from blushing slightly when she leaned against him causing her breast to push against his chest. "Kurt…I'm not looking to do anything….at least not yet. I just….want to stay here with you tonight. Ok?" Kurt sighed. It wasn't like he could say no now. She was already naked and in his bed. Nodding Kurt did his best to settle back down enough to sleep. But this proved to be a bit difficult when Laura grabbed one of his arms a lifted it so she could snuggle closer to him. Kurt couldn't help but wonder if he WAS dreaming. Here he was, naked with x23 the most violent girl in the institute; who was also naked. With one arm around her waist holding her close to his own body while he tried to sleep. Yeah he had to be dreaming.

MORNING

X23'S POV

For a moment I'm not sure where I am. I'm not in my room, and there's a warm fuzzy around wrapped around my waist. It also occurs to me that I'm not wearing any clothes. Not that that's a big deal. I've fought and killed people before without any clothing. Then slowly I roll over and find its Kurt who I'm sleeping next to. Then it all comes back to me. I can't help but feel grateful towards Kurt. He's so kind, and caring. Last night it was obvious he was uncomfortable with me being in his room. He could have said no, could have teleported me back to my room, and then gone back to sleep. But he hadn't he'd let him kind side win out, and allowed me to sleep in his room for the night. Of course I hadn't given him much choice. I've discovered most teenage guys find it hard to say no to a girl without clothing. But I'm pulled from my thoughts as I hear him let out a low moan and move slightly. I can't help but move away a little bit. He was half asleep last night. He probably could barely think straight. Will he be mad at me. I watch silently as he rolls away from me. For a moment he just lays there, then he rolls again and falls clean off the bed. a groan of "not again" follows a second later. I can't help but smile. For a moment I can't see him, and I seriously consider leaning over the edge of the bed to see if he's ok. But after a minute or so I see him stand up. I cant help but feel a little flustered, judging by how he's not trying to cover himself it's very possible he forgot I was here. Of course in the back of my mind the animal side of me is a little impressed. He's bigger than I would have thought. But now he's stretching, and yawning, rubbing his back where he fell. For a moment I wonder if I could sneak out before he realizes I'm here. But that thought vanishes as he turns around half asleep, to straighten out his bed. I watch as his eyes go wide, and he points at he his mouth opening to shout.

One thing I've learned about living in a group is that is someone shouts EVERYONE comes running. All the students, all the teacher, EVERYONE. I launch myself across the bed, my hand covering his mouth just in time; judging by the muffled shout that slips past my fingers. Leaning forward I whisper in his ear. "don't shout, or everyone will burst through your door, and then we're both screwed." In respond Kurt lets out a loud whimper. "shhhhh!" another whimper in response. "do you want to get caught?" in response Kurt grabs my hand and uncovers part of his mouth. "do you even know where your other hand is?" looking down I realize why he's making so much noise. My other hand in pressed against his balls, in such a way that I'm pushing them against the floor. No wonder he's making so much noise, he's got to be in a lot of pain. Moving back so I'm no longer leaning on his balls, I watch as Kurt closes his legs trying to cover himself. His movements are shaking. I had hurt him. I watch as his arm begins digging under his bed and a moment later he pulls out a set of pajama bottoms. He glares at me for a moment and I stare back at him. "privacy mean anything to you?" I roll my eyes. Privacy was not something I had learn in my time with weapon x and hydra. But never the less I turn my head so I'm looking up at the ceiling. A moment later Kurt spoke again. "ok, you can look again." I smile weakly at him. "sorry about that." "it's ok." He says that now but when I watch him try to move I note that he's moving slowly; I must have really hurt him. Stand up in particular seems to be difficult for him. I watch as his legs shake and he has to lean on the bed for support. Sitting down on his bed he looked at me. Mentally I note that he's looking at my face and not my exposed body. "umm….. Laura?" "yes?" "Could you please put something on?" "why does me being naked both you?"

KURT'S POV

Sometimes I have to remind myself that Laura didn't grow up the same way I did. When I was learning how to play and have fun she was learning how to fight and kill. So there are some things she just doesn't understand. Modesty was obviously one of them. When I speak I'm determined to look at nothing but her face; making sure that my eyes don't wander down to look at her body. "because…just put something on!" I watch as she rolls her eyes before standing up and looks around the room for a moment; before walking around the bed and bending over to pick up the shirt from last night. Instantly my eyes shoot upwards looking at anything and everything but Laura. After another moment Laura straightens up. "is this better?" I node yes as I look back at her. "thanks." She smiles. "you're welcome." I watch as she looks from me to the door, and then back to me. The clock next to my bed reads 8:15AM. If we don't hurry both of us will be late for school. As it was I'm usually downstairs eating by now. "ummmm….. Laura? I have to get ready for school…ok?" she nodded and smiles. "thanks for letting me stay here last night. It was nice to wake up next to someone." And before I can respond she turned around and after making sure no one would see her; she left closing the door behind her.

AN: WELL FOLKS. I KNOW IT WAS SHORT, AND NOT MUCH HAPPENED, BUT FELT GOOD TO GET BACK INTO WRITING XMEN STORIES. MIGHT MAKE THIS INTO A SERIES; I'M NOT 100% SURE. WILL PROBABLY DEPEND ON WHAT REVIEWS SAY.