"It doesn't seem empty when I'm around," Krem said, ducking his chin a little and glad to have his head tucked against Thomas's shoulder to hide his smitten, suggestive smile. He turned his face down, briefly, to laugh at his own words. What a line. But it was nice, if not always true. They weren't always here--sometimes out running, sometimes making time for each other, sometimes curled up on a couch together. But every space was full.