Flame

Kurt searched the house for a candle. The lights in the house went off because of the horrible thunderstorm going on outside. "I've got one honey," Blaine called from the guest room.

Kurt grabbed the lighter and they met halfway. He put the flame to the candle and lit it. He hated that their electricity went out every time their was a bad thunderstorm, but he was used to it. Blaine grabbed the candle and led them to their bed room.

"It's never went out during the night," Blaine pointed out as he sat the candle on the dresser. He sat down and crawled up next to Kurt.

"I know," he said pulling the blanket up, "but that means that Brett's music and Elle's sound machine will be off. You know as good as me that they don't sleep long without it."

Blaine hummed and tugged on Kurt hand. "It doesn't matter. I love when we are all together." Kurt smiled and Blaine threaded his fingers through Kurt's. A bolt of lightening lit the room before a loud roar of thunder. "I'll bet you a back rub they're in here in five minutes."

"I bet you they're in here in three," Kurt countered snuggling into Blaine's side. Blaine trailed his hand up and down Kurt's back as they both watched the flame flicker in the darkness.

After another thunder the door creaked open and Elle ran in and jumped up on the bed. "Daddies!" She proclaimed running into Blaine's arms.

"Hey baby girl," Kurt cooed. He kissed her head as she snuggled into Blaine's other side. "Did the thunder scare you?"

"Uh-huh," she admitted. She giggled as Blaine tickled her. "When is my sounds gonna come back on? I can't sleep without them."

Kurt was about to answer when another body flew into his arms. "Papa," Brett yawned into his shoulder. "Why did the power go out?"

"Cause it's storming, Peanut," he answered into his hair. "It'll come back on soon though."

"Can I sleep in here?" he asked softly.

"Of course." They laid in silence for a while, both kids jumping when it thundered. Blaine looked over at Kurt after a couple of times.

"Daddy," Elle asked into the silent room, "will you make my sounds come back on now?" Kurt rubbed Brett's back soothingly as he nodded against his shoulder.

Blaine sighed squeezing Elle. "I can't do that, but how about I sing to you until you fall asleep. Does that sound okay?" They both nodded and Blaine began to sing softly.

I could stay awake just to hear you breathingWatch you smile while you are sleepingWhile you're far away and dreamingI could spend my life in this sweet surrenderI could stay lost in this moment foreverWhere every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Kurt smiled and nuzzled into his son, daughter and husband. This is what he was looking forward to the most when they had decided to start a family. He loved these little moments of pure comfort and love. He let his eyes slip closed as the flame on the candle flickered out.