AN: Inspired by lyrics from "Stay With Me" by Steps

The house is quiet as it has been a lot this year. Dad's business trips are as frequent as ever and Mom has been going with him like she had done while I was at Dalton. At first she had stayed home with me, but I could see the resentment in my father's eyes every time that had happened. Apparently he had enjoyed her company on his trips and mom staying home was just another reason for him to resent me. I had finally insisted that she go, that I could take care of myself for a few days.

Besides, having them gone meant Kurt could be at my house without us having to face Dad's disapproval of our relationship. It was nice to spend the evening alone with him, even if he did insist at going home at a decent hour.

"It's eight, I should probably get going," Kurt said, as if reading my mind.

As he gracefully moved to sit on the side of the bed, I reached for his wrist. My fingers enclosed his wrist easily, as I grasped it firmly. I was prepared to release my hold at the slightest indication of Kurt pulling away, having learned my lesson about trying to force him to do anything that night at Scandals.

"Stay with me, tonight?" I ask softly, as he looks back at me.

"I'm not sure my Dad would approve," Kurt reply, sounding nervous.

"He's in Washington, D.C with Carol and my parents are in California, they won't even know. Besides we're both eighteen and your graduation is only a week away. Please, stay."

I feel Kurt start to pull his wrist out of my grasp and I let him go, sure he's going to reach down for his shoes. To my surprise though he's reaching up to undo the tie he's wearing today. Taking it off he drapes it over my desk chair before moving to lie down next to me on the bed again. My boyfriend slips his cell phone out of his pocket, and resting his head against my chest puts the cell phone against the ear that isn't against me.

"Who are you calling?"

"Finn. Just want to let him know not to expect me home tonight. No point in having him worry."

I smile, knowing that the quiet house will at least not feel empty tonight.