Chapter Text
Lance
Keith
Shiro
Adam
Monday morning:
Keith groaned. Who the hell was texting him in the middle of the night? Keith had a total of four people saved in his contacts; there was no way in hell they were even awake at this hour. Sure, sometimes Adam would get up super early to hit the gym. But today was Monday, and Mondays were Shiro and Adam’s lazy day. They wouldn’t be awake for another five hours.
Keith cursed as his phone kept vibrating. These messages better be a life or death situation if it meant waking up him at four in the morning.
[4:10] Hey man, I’m not feeling so hot
[4:10] Can u cover for me today??
[4:10] plssssssssssssssssssss
[4:11] I’ll owe u one
[4:11] Man?
[4:11] I know u awake
Keith blinked rapidly trying to adjust his vision to the light. As his vision cleared, he realized that this crazy person was someone he didn’t know. He could’ve just ignored the wrong number all together but for some reason (to this day he still doesn’t know the reason) he replied.
[4:14] What? Its 4 in the fucking morning
[4:14] cover my shift for me today man
[4:14] What?
[4:15] COVER MY SHIFT PLSSS
[4:15] the bookstore doesn’t open til 10
[4:16] bookstore? Matt we work at a grocery store wtf
[4:16] who’s matt?
[4:16] u are
[4:16] no
[4:16] ur not???
[4:17] nope
[4:17] what the hell
[4:17] then who are u and what have you done with matt
[4:17] who am I? Who are YOU? Fucking texting me at 4 in the morning
[4:18] ehh wrong number I guess
[4:18] srry
[4:18] bye ttyl
Keith sighed. At least that was taken care of, but now the boy was wide awake at four am and he sure as hell wasn’t going to be able to sleep again.
Since he did in fact fail to fall asleep again, he decided to reread his favorite book.
As the hours passed, before he was ready to get out of bed, he received another text from the same number that woke him up.
[8:40] hey man
[8:40] or girl
[8:40] person
[8:41] so I got matt to cover for me
Again, for some strange reason, Keith decided to indulge the stranger.
[8:45] congratulations?
[8:45] yeah I got his number right this time
[8:45] so why are you still texting me?
[8:46] I’m bored & all my friends r busy
[8:46] aren’t you sick or something?
[8:46] yeah but I drank my medicine like a good boy
[8:46] okay?
[8:46] so wassup?
[8:47] ?
[8:47] whatcha doing?
[8:47] I’m in bed
[8:47] sexy I kno ;)
[8:47] are you going to keep texting me? Stranger danger
[8:48] omg r u like 12?
[8:50] I might be. I’m telling my dad
[8:50] HOLY SHIT NO I'M SORRY OMG DON'T TELL UR DAD
[8:50] Nah I'm fucking with you. I’m an adult
[8:51] fuck don't scare me like that
[8:51] well then don't text me again
[8:51] party pooper :p
[8:51] ttyl
Keith rolled his eyes. Even though he hates to admit it, this wrong number was actually kind of funny. Seriously, who calls themselves “good boy?” And for the second time, this wrong number ended their conversations with ttyl. Did that mean that this wrong number was going to continue to disturb Keith’s oh so wonder life? Keith didn’t have many friends. More like no friends. The four contacts in his phone were just: his brother Shiro, his brother-in-law Adam, Allura, who was more like an older sister, and Coran. He only had Coran’s number because he was being nice to Coran. He couldn’t hurt the old man’s feelings not after everything they’ve been through.
Deep down, way deep down, like buried under the depths of the earth, Keith was actually okay with getting another message from this wrong number. It was kind of cool to talk to someone he didn’t consider family.
A couple of minutes later, Keith’s phone vibrated once more. Somewhat excited, although he’ll never admit he was indeed excited, he reached out to see what nonsense the wrong number had sent him this time. He frowned when he saw that Shiro was the one who had texted him. Which was absolutely stupid since Shiro could just walk into his room.
[9:03] Keith, get out of your room already
[9:03] good morning to you too shiro
[9:04] I know you’ve been awake for awhile
[9:04] and?
[9:04] get your butt out here and do your chores
[9:05] chores? What am I 12?
[9:05] as long as you live under my roof you might as well be
[9:05] yes DAD
[9:06] now get your butt out here and eat breakfast
[9:06] what did Adam make today?
[9:06] why are you assuming Adam made breakfast today?
[9:07] because Adam always makes breakfast and you can’t cook for shit
[9:07] well if you must know I made breakfast today
[9:08] then I’m eating out
[9:08] oh no you are not young man
[9:08] Adam made pancakes
[9:09] I KNEW IT
[9:09] just hurry up
Keith hurried out of bed. Adam made the best pancakes. Well, Adam made the best everything. He’s a man of many talents and being one hell of a cook is on the very top of that list.
****
Keith threw himself on the couch in the breakroom. Working at a bookstore is more work than one would think. He hated days like Monday the most because it’s the busiest day of the week. Crazy, he knows. It’s the day when schools go to the bookstore to encourage kids to read. It’s a living hell for Keith, who hates kids, and leaves him feeling exhausted.
Sighing, he pulled out his phone to play candy crush. It’s an old game but it brings Keith joy. Just as he was about to pass the level he was on, a couple of texts interrupted his game. And sure enough, it was the wrong number person. Almost smiling, Keith went on to reply.
[1:27] hey man
[1:27] wait r u even a man?
[1:27] I’m still bored
[1:28] I kno let’s play 20 questions
[1:28] question number one: r u a man?
[1:31] why are you still texting me?
[1:31] kindly fuck off
Of course Keith had to play hard to get.
[1:33] aww don’t be like that
[1:33] let’s just play
[1:33] r u busy?
[1:34] ugh
[1:34] I’m not busy
[1:34] great! Lets play 20 questions
[1:34] question 1: r u a man?
[1:35] yes
[1:35] same
[1:35] now u ask
[1:36] is this going to become a thing? You texting me
[1:36] idk maybe
[1:36] UGH
[1:37] idk y u complaining if u always reply ;)
[1:37] you’re so right. Goodbye
[1:37] ttyl :)
And yet again mr. wrong number ended their conversation with ttyl. And it brought a smile to Keith’s face which wasn’t left unnoticed.
Keith’s phone vibrated again but it wasn’t mr. wrong number.
[1:39] hey keefers who ya texting?
[1:39] no one adam
[1:39] mhmm okay
[1:40] do you need something?
[1:40] ouch is that any way to speak to your brother in law oh and I am your boss
[1:40] Adam
[1:40] its nice that you finally have friends
[1:41] I have friends
[1:41] oh? And who are these friends that I have no knowledge of
[1:41] Allura’s my friend
[1:42] Keefers, Allura doesn't count. Shes like an older sister
[1:42] Allura counts
[1:43] were you texting Allura?
[1:43] no
[1:43] AHA
[1:44] it was just some loser who had the wrong number
[1:44] yeah okay
[1:44] it was!
[1:44] okay sure
[1:45] breaks over get back to work
[1:45] yes sir
***
Monday night:
“Dinner’s ready. Keefers, go wash your hands.” Adam yelled from the kitchen as he took off his apron.
“Okay mom.” Keith teased.
Keith washes his hands, joining Shiro and Adam for dinner. No matter how busy or tired everyone gets they always try to eat dinner together. It’s something Keith enjoys. They might not be a blood family but they are still Keith’s family.
After dinner, Keith decides to call it a day.
Finally reuniting with his beautiful, comfortable mattress, Keith buries himself under his blankets. Being so tired, not even bothering to change clothes, he closes his eyes. He’s almost reunited with sleep when his phone begins to vibrate.
[11:32] hey man
[11:32] I kno it’s pretty late but
[11:32] u wanna finish that game?
Even though he was extremely tired, apparently he wasn’t tired enough to ignore mr. wrong number’s texts.
[11:52] not really no
[11:53] rough day?
[11:53] I guess
[11:54] I would say “same” but i got tons of sleep and feel way better than this morning
[11:54] good for you
[11:54] thanks :)
[11:54] I’ll be ready for work tomorrow or technically later lol
[11:55] my shift starts at 5
[11:55] why do you work so early?
[11:56] I work at a grocery store that’s open 24/7 and i guess the morning shift is easy
[11:56] I get to take naps and finish my hw
[11:56] makes sense
[11:56] so you in school?
[11:57] look who didn’t want to play 20 questions lol
[11:57] but yeah I’m in college
[11:57] just trying to make conversation since its obvious you wont leave me alone
[11:58] that’s the spirit!!
[11:58] u in school?
[11:58] how old r u?
[11:59] we have established that ur an adult
[11:59] but like you’re not like a 50 year old perv right?
[12:00] I dropped out of college back in the day
[12:00] I remember like it was just yesterday
[12:01] oh the nostalgia
[12:01] WHAT?
[12:01] just how old r u?
[12:01] gramps
[12:02] lol I’m 23
[12:02] ughhh why are u like this
[12:02] but cool I’m 22
[12:02] so ure older
[12:02] gramps
[12:03] I’m older by a year
[12:03] so i'm not a gramps
[12:04] meh I'm going to call u gramps
[12:04] thats what u get for messing w me
[12:05] well night gramps u should sleep <3
[12:06] night
Yeah, Keith could get used to this. And for the first time in a long time, Keith was able to sleep peacefully.