Moving from best friends and roommates to being a couple that live together had been interesting to say the least.

Having already lived together for over a year, Kurt and Rachel knew each other's habits and routines. Rachel knew that Kurt rarely skipped his nightly moisturizing routine and Kurt knew that Rachel needed to go for a run at least once a week. They already knew their favorite foods, favorite movies and the best way to cheer each other up.

Introducing a physical side of their relationship wasn't too difficult. Kurt and Rachel had been the kind of friends who held hands and cuddled on the couch at the end of the day. But now, their touches meant something more. Her hand would linger a little longer on his cheek and his arm around her waist would unconsciously tighten if another guy walked by.

Kurt loved being Rachel's boyfriend. He loved caring for her. He loved being around her. He really loved kissing her, and he really, really loved certain other activities. But it wasn't always so easy for him, especially on their first night as a couple.

After talking things out and defining their new relationship, both Kurt and Rachel were exhausted and ready for bed. They went through their usually nightly routine of showers, teeth brushing and moisturizing (with a few added kisses in between) before heading to their beds.

Before Rachel could pull back the privacy curtain surrounding her "room", Kurt grabbed her hand.

"Uh, you can… um… sleep in my bed tonight," Kurt stammered quietly. "You know, if you want to?" He, of course, wanted nothing more than to have Rachel in his bed again. It had been so long since he had held her close while she fell asleep and he craved her body next to his.

Rachel smiled at him sweetly and kissed his lips softly. "Of course I want to."

Kurt smirked at her and led her into his part of the loft. Almost nothing had changed since the last time she had slept there. Pictures of their glee friends adorned the walls, just the way she remembered it.

She pulled back the covers on the bed and crawled in, nearly moaning at the feeling of his silk sheets and fluffy pillows. She inhaled the scent of Kurt that she had missed so much and a wave of comfort passed over her instantly. Kurt, who had witnessed that whole thing, just rolled his eyes and turned off the light before getting into bed himself.

Kurt became nervous as soon as he lay down. What should he do now? Should he just leave her be? He wanted nothing more than to wrap her up in his arms and hold her tight. He and Rachel had shared a bed many times before, but never as a couple. He wasn't sure if there was a certain protocol to this.

"Kurt?"

Rachel's voice broke him out of his inner panic attack.

"Yeah?" He turned toward the sound of her voice being as his eyes hadn't totally adjusted to the darkness yet.

"I can hear you thinking from over here."

Kurt's mouth opened to reply, but Rachel's hand on his arm stopped him.

"Is this too much, too soon? I can go sleep in my own bed if you want?"

"No!" Kurt exclaimed, before realizing he had practically yelled at her. He grabbed her hand and spoke softly instead.

"I do want you here, I really do. I wouldn't have invited you if I didn't want it. I just… don't know what I'm supposed to be doing right now. Do I cuddle you? Should I-"

Kurt's nervous rambling was cut off by the sound of Rachel's laughter. Even in the darkness Rachel could see Kurt pouting so she quickly quieted down. She placed a hand on his cheek, smiling at the way he nuzzled into her palm.

"Kurt. How many times have we slept in this bed together?"

Rachel could feel the heat of a blush on his cheek. "I know, I know. But this time it's-"

"No, it's not different, Kurt. Our souls knew that we loved each other before our minds caught up. We've been in this exact same spot before and it wasn't weird then. The only difference is that I can kiss you now if I want to. With that being said, if you don't get over here and spoon me, you'll be in big trouble mister."

Kurt let out a loud chuckle and pulled Rachel into his arms, finally feeling right again. He missed holding this beautiful woman and he never wanted to let her go.

"I love you so much."

Rachel grabbed the arm that was placed around her stomach and brought Kurt's hand up over her heart in response. She felt him lay light kisses over the back of her neck and shoulders.

As she fell asleep that night, her only thought was how at home she felt in his arms. She was safe, loved and most of all, happy.