AN: Yes, it's your lucky day. Two drabbles are getting posted. This is still in my little AU season 4 story arc. Inspired by lyrics from " Never Mind The Strangers" by The Saw Doctors
The apartment is quiet, allowing the city sounds from outside to creep in. Rachel is asleep in her room and Finn, exhausted from the lack of sleep the night before, is asleep on the couch. Kurt had finally drifted off to sleep about twenty minutes ago, and I can hear his even breathing as I sit beside his bead.
Kurt has been through hell since last night - having to fight off unwanted advances and the encounter earlier this evening. I knew the incident with Finn and his date from the night had bothered him. Giving everything he has gone through, Kurt hates confrontation of any kind. I can't blame him. I've gone through my own trials. More than anyone else in his life, I understand what he's gone through. It was those experiences that strengthened the unique bond we had even in spite of recent events.
Finn's words when I arrived still echoed in my mind even though that subject had yet to come up. Though Kurt had poured out his feelings about his date gone wrong, the subject of us hadn't even been breached. I hadn't even bothered with another apology, knowing that no matter my feelings, Kurt didn't need to hear that right now. What he needed now was a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and someone to tell him that things are going to be okay.
A gasp brings me out of my thoughts. Looking up from my spot on the floor, I see that Kurt is sitting up in bed.
"Kurt, it's okay. You're safe," I say reassuringly, moving to perch on the side of the bed.
"He showed up at the door and I was here alone and he forced his way in."
"It was just a bad dream," I assure him. "I'm right here and Finn is out on the couch. We're not leaving you alone until you say you're ready."
Kurt nods and then looks over at me. "Do you mind. . . would you just hold me while I sleep? I'd feel safer."
"Of course," I reply easily.
Kurt moves over and I slide under the covers next to him, gathering him into my arm. Kurt rests his head on my chest, closing his eyes.
"Why are people so cruel?" he asks quietly.
"I don't know, Kurt, but it doesn't matter 'cause you'll always have me. No matter what else happens between us, I'll always be your friend."
Kurt doesn't reply but it isn't long before his breathing has evened out again. Hopefully now, he'll sleep through the night and the healing can begin.