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-chuckles- This still feels pretty weird. -Lance confessed in whisper.
-Good weird or bad weird? -Keith asked, playing with his fingers without noticing.
-Good. -Lance replied blushing a little. -I'm just a little lost at what to do.
-smiles- Don't worry. We can figure it out together. -Keith replies touching his forehead against Lance's.
Lance smiles, sinking in that tender moment he never dreamed he would have with Keith, daybreak slowly lighting up the sky; feeling like just with those words they really could do anything, as long as they did it together.
-Awww.
Suddenly, Lance and Keith turned completely shocked, blushing to their ears to found Pidge, Coran, Hunk and Shiro all standing in a corner staring at them as Hunk and Coran had their hands over Pidge's mouth.
-S-Sorry. I tried to stopped them, but... -Shiro said apologetic.
-Y-You guys... That was so beautiful. -Hunk said crying with joy.
-Indeed. -Coran smiled, playing with the tip of his mustache. -And very enlightening about the whole glowing thing as well.
-We will support you. -Pidge got free and raised two thumbs up.
Lance started to shake, he could feel how hot his face was and was sure the marks were glowing violently too, but right now he was absolutely sure it was because of the pure rage he was feeling.
-L-Lance? -Keith tried to talk to him, his face completely red too.
-scream- I'm going to kill you guys!!! -Lance threatened running towards them.
Pidge and Hunk ran away, knocking Coran out of their way and leaving Shiro behind. Lance didn't even look at him, running straight to the cook and scientist running away in terror.
-laughs- This somehow feels like old times. -Shiro said staring at the scene.
-chuckles- It sure does. -Keith replied at his side.
-places a hand on his shoulder- I'm happy for both of you. -Shiro smiled fondly.
-Thanks. -Keith replies sheepish.
-Come back here you two!! -Lance screams in the distance.
-Why are you chasing just us!? -Hunk said hiding behind Pidge.
-ARGH!! We didn't do anything wrong!! -Pidge says dodging a piece of food Lance had trowed at them.
-That was an intimate moment you jerk!! Who told you could watch it!?!! -Lance replied in pure rage and embarrassment.
-Come on Lance. -Shiro approached. -They didn't mean it.
-Stay out of this Shiro! -Lance pointed at him without taking his eyes from Hunk and Pidge.
-Lance! -Keith called calmly. -Forget about them already so we can go.
As soon as Keith uttered those words, everyone looked at him in complete shock. Lance felt his rage melt down, still blushing ever so slightly as Keith's words ringed in his ears.
-T-That's not fair Keith! You can't just seduce me like that so they can escape! -Lance gestured towards Pidge and Hunk that were already smiling to one another.
-Seduce you!? -Keith repeated confused. -I didn't seduce you.
-But it definitely sounded like you did. -Pidge mocked with a smirk.
When Keith realized what he had said really had a double meaning to it, he slightly blushed and frowned at Pidge.
-Why you little! -Lance was getting ready to jump on them again.
-Forget it! -Keith said sulky. -I'm going.
-Ah. K-Keith! Wait! -Lance screamed following after him. -You're still going to pay for this some day! -he shouted pointing at Pidge and Hunk.
-Told you it wasn't a good idea to eavesdrop. -Shiro said smiling with his arms crossed.
-It was totally worth. -Pidge replied with a satisfied smile.
-Totally. -Hunk fist bumps with them.
-This is the first time we stay up this late on Allura's anniversary. -Shiro looked back at the sky. -I'll have to apologize to Curtis for this later.
-Now I get what Keith meant to say earlier. -Pidge smirked.
-Oh. What happened? -Coran walked towards then, rubbing his head.
-You ok Coran? -Hunk asked smiling.
-Just peachy, as you humans like to say. -Coran replied. -Where did Keith and Lance go?
-They just left. -Pidge replied stretching.
-Ah. That's the romance in the air for ya. -Coran said theatrically.
They all laughed, even Shiro; he just couldn't help it. With Keith and Lance being the new couple of the group, Pidge was bound to do all sorts of things to make them embarrassed. Even more so that they knew Lance's cheek would probably react every time he blushed.
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Lance followed Keith that was stomping his way back through the market.
-Keith! Wait up! -Lance called out again.
-What? -Keith turned around glaring at him.
-No. It's just- Lance looked around nervously. -Do you... Want a lift? -he suggested with coy smile.
-huffs a sigh- Sure. -Keith replies smiling back.
They walked together, just inches apart, their hands almost touching one another as they walked side by side with Lance's thoughts running a mile per second and his heart racing as he glanced towards Keith's hand as they walked.
-Would it be okay to hold his hand? -Lance fidget as he walked. -I followed him here and offered him a ride without thinking. I hope I'm not being to clingy.
Keith noticed how Lance was focused in his own head and rolled his eyes. There was not much he could do to easy him out of them, but thankfully they reached the truck without much disturbance.
Before Lance realized or even said anything, Keith was already ready to hop into the passenger's sit when Cosmo popped up into one of the back seats of the travel bus, which surprised Lance for a moment.
-Of course he brought the wolf here. -Lance whispered to himself, smiling at the creature and hopped inside.
Traveling from New Altea back to Earth was extremely quick and a very smooth journey through the controlled wormhole tunnel, but even after they picked up Lance's truck to keep moving; they stayed silent for a big part of the way which wasn't doing Lance's nerves any favors.
-This silence is so awkward. -Lance thought. -But of course it's going to be awkward, especially after we said all those things and everyone saw it!
He glanced at Keith that was looking out of the window with a serious look in his face. Lance couldn't help, but think it was somehow a beautiful sight to have by his side.
-Hey, Lance? -Keith finally said, his eyes focused on the road ahead.
-Y-yeah? -Lance answered startled.
-Can I ask about the dream you had? -Keith said staring at him with the corner of his eyes.
-W-what dream? -Lance said even more nervous.
- The one you had about kissing me. -Keith replied without reservation.
Lance stirred the truck a little in surprise by the sudden question which made Keith jump in his seat and hold onto the window and the car dashboard to steady himself.
-What was that for!? -Keith asked glaring at him.
-S-sorry. Your question caught me off guard! -Lance replied with his face almost glued to the steering wheel.
-Look! If you don't want to answer, that's fine. -Keith said, much bitter than he intended.
-It's not that. -Lance blushed.-Argh! Whatever. What do you want to know?
-When did you dreamed about it? -Keith asked eagerly.
-blushes- After I went home that day, when I ran from Shiro's place. -Lance replied pouting.
-chuckles- Yeah. That day was very stressful. -Keith smiled. -But I guess it will turn out to be a good memory in the end.
-chuckles- Yeah. I guess you're right. -Lance replied.
-Today too. Right? -Keith stared at him.
-Wait. Did we actually confessed to each other the morning after Allura's anniversary? -Lance asked in surprise.
-laughs- Just now you're noticing that? -Keith says.
-I'm surprised Coran wasn't mad at us for doing that actually. -Lance replied uneasy.
-Why would he be? Coran knows more that anyone that Allura would want us to be happy. No matter when or where we decided to give this a try. -Keith replied with conviction. -Besides, he's to soft when the subject is romance.
Lance stared at him for a moment and laughed a little. Somehow all the doubt he had, all the thoughts he had gathered had vanished just with that.
Lance concentrated in the road once again and noticed that Keith's place wasn't much far, so he unconsciously slowed the truck down a little.
-Why are you slowing down?-Keith asked after noticing, giving him a questioning look at him.
-S-sorry. -Lance replied accelerating a bit.
-And... About that dream... How did you kiss me? -Keith said carefully looking at his face.
-blushes- You really had to ask that. -Lance mumbled to himself. -sigh- You going to think it's cheese but... Remember when we said goodbye that day?
-After you come running to meet me? -Keith looked at Lance nodding in response. -Sure.
-In my dream, we didn't get to the part where we usually call each other's nicknames. -Lance confessed, his eyes focused on the house ahead. -I actually leaned out of my window and reached out to kiss you.
Keith stared at Lance astonished by his honesty and by how simple his dream had been. He opened his mouth about to say something when Lance stopped the car in front of his house.
-We are here. -Lance said discouraged, turning the engine off and leaning back in his seat.
-Lance. -Keith asked softly.
Lance sighed, bracing himself to whatever was coming his way and suddenly he was caught off guard by Keith's surprise attack that simply gave him a soft kiss on his cheek.
-Thanks for the ride. -Keith whispered close to his face, pulled away and reached for the door.
Keith gets off the truck, Cosmo jumping off the back soon after him, leaving Lance staring at him as he made his way around the vehicle.
-Oh no you don't. -Lance whispered to himself getting of the car.
With a few long strides, Lance catches up to Keith in lest than a minute.
-Keith! -Lance calls out approaching.
-Lance? What are you-
Keith is interrupted when Lance takes a hold of him by his left arm and suddenly their mouths crash in one another, lips touching, but not really kissing. Keith is staring wide eyed at Lance's face, he is completely red. So red it reaches his ears and his cheeks are glowing brighter than Christmas lights.
They both can feel each others heart's beat, the heat emanating from one another and not only of the setting sun. Keith was completely paralyzed, not entirely sure how to react to that surprise kiss.Unsure of what was happening, but not wanting to move or say anything that would make the moment fade away.
When Lance pulled away, Keith could feel how he was slightly shaking while frowning with his eyes closed. So Keith smiled at him, slowly placing his head against Lance's shoulder, feeling the other relax and let a sigh of relief as he hugged him just tight enough. Keith closed his eyes for a moment to feel everything about that moment, his heart beating just the same speed as Lance's. It was very comforting knowing that they were both still very nervous with everything.
Lance slowly let's go, his hands sliding down Keith's back as he takes a step back. Still holding him by his arms, Lance stares into Keith's eyes for a moment.
-I want to see you. -Lance says softly.
-You already are. -Keith replies.
-Not today. -Lance says stepping back a little. -Tomorrow or any other day. We only have 2 months and I want to make the most of it.
Keith stared at him completely dumbstruck at how serious Lance was staring at him and how right he was. 2 months, with everything that had happened, Keith had completely forgot that he was only on Earth for a short period of time. A very limited period of time.
Lance was holding him by his waist, his hands holding tight at the base of his shirt, their foreheads almost touching. Keith slowly raised his arms and tugged with both hands at Lance's arms, glancing down at the place he gently pulled at his jacket.
-I... -Keith looked down, shyly. -I feel the same. This is very new for both us and... I want to figure this out with you while I'm still here.
-Yeah. -Lance relaxed his hold a little.
-Let's just go to sleep for today. -Keith said, smiling fondly. -We did just spent the whole night talking with everyone.
-huffs a weak laugh- That's true. -Lance replied with a tired smile. - Guess now that I finally got everything off my chest, I'm feeling pretty tired. And a little lightheaded to be honest.
-sigh- You're hopeless. -Keith takes him by his hand. -Come on.
-Where? -Lance says sluggish.
Keith shakes his head, smiling at him while guiding Lance inside his house, with Cosmo already laid down in the middle of the living room.
-Oh. Your house? -Lance smiled blinking slowly.
-You should sleep here. -Keith said calmly.
-W-What!? -Lance said fully awake.
-Don't you know it's dangerous to drive while tired? -Keith let go of his hand to walk to his room. -I don't even want to think about what I would have to say to your mom if something happened to you if I let you drive in that state.
-grunts, squinting his eyes- You worry to much. I'm not even that -Lance yaws loudly. -Tired.
Keith had quickly changed into a more conformable shirt and came back to the living room to fetch Lance.
-Stop being stubborn. -Keith said guiding Lance to his room. -Sit here.
Lance manages to open his eyes and realizes that his is sitting on Keith's bed. Suddenly all his senses are on high alert and functioning, his heart beating wildly serving as fuel to keep him awake.
Keith shows up again now wearing simple and a little loose grey pants while holding pieces of clothe in his hands.
-Here. -Keith throws a pair of pijamas to Lance. -You can wear this.
-What? -Lance says almost whispering.
-You can change in the bathroom if you want. -Keith scratched the back of his head walking towards the bed. -Move a little.
Lance obeys, staring as Keith crawls his way past him and lays down on the bed calmly like this has happened with him more than once.
-What are you staring at? -Keith asks quizzically.
-N-nothing. -Lance stands up.- I'm going to change.
-Close the curtains and the door when you get back. -Keith says turning to face the wall.
-Ok. -Lance replies and hurries out of the room.
Lance reaches the bathroom, closes the door behind him, clumsy places the clothes that were given to him on top of the toilet lid, leans over the sink opening the tap to wash his face a little and stared at his reflection in the mirror.
-What the hell am I thinking!? There's no way Keith is thinking about THAT! Besides, I don't know what to do when- Lance shakes his head. -Stop it Lance! He was just worried about you. -sigh- And with reason too. If I drive like this I would surely hurt myself and be a danger to others.
Lance changed into the pajamas Keith had handed him, closed the tap, picked his clothes and headed back, closing the door of the room behind him. He stared at Keith's back for a moment, not really being able to see if he was really sleeping or not.
Lance place's his clothes in a empty chair and slowly closed the curtains like he was asked too. Lance reached into his pocket and grabbed his communicator seeing there was a message.
Veronica: Where are you!?
The message was sent to him right before midnight. Lance squinted at the screen, frowning at the clock, showing it was past 3AM. He sighed and started to type a reply to her.
Lance: Sorry. I'm sleeping at Keith's place. Too tired to drive. Please tell mom.
He put the device away without waiting for a reply, slowly approaching the bed and groaned, extremely tired as he tried to keep his eyes open for just a little while longer while he laid down on the bed and pushed the covers over them, his back turned to Keith.
Keith was half asleep when he heard Lance walk into the room, closing the curtains and climbing into bed. But as soon as Keith was about to fall even deeper into sleep, Lance groaned, turning and throwing his arm over Keith's waist which made him jump in surprise.
Keith turned his head to look over his shoulder, staring at Lance's calm sleeping face; McClain really hadn't noticed how he had surprised Keith by placing his arm over him like that.
Keith could feel Lance's breath on the base of his neck, the soft beating of his heart against his back and the weight of his arm on his waist. It wasn't so bad, seeing Lance so relaxed next to him and so, he slowly started to close his eyes as well, completely wrapped into a blissful feeling, surrendering himself completely to the peace he had achieved in Lance's arms.