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"Dual Confessions"
Allura entered the Blue Lion's hangar to the lioness's delight and surprise. She loved flying with Lance as he was her primary Paladin, but flying with the Princess was wonderful too. Blue realized that the Princess was nervous about something, so she knelt down so the Altean could enter her cockpit and not be disturbed.
Allura wasn't entirely sure talking with Blue would help her figure out what to do about these feelings she had for Lance, but she felt like Blue would be the only one who wouldn't judge her and would let her talk about everything without interrupting her. She sank into the cockpit seat and just starting talking.
"I think I may like Lance. When he and the other Paladins first arrived, he was quite bold, but he's actually quite charming...even his ears." Allura giggled softly as she remembered her first interaction with Lance. "I'm unsure if he feels the same. I've seen him flirt with other females and a few males as well. Now that he's not actively flirting with me, I find that I miss it."
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While Allura was talking with Blue, Lance made his way to his lion's hangar. He conversed with Blue daily, but this time he had a reason for the conversation. He laid against one of Blue's front paws and started talking. "Hey, beautiful. You doin' good today? Me? Not so good. I mean we saved a planet yesterday and the natives were grateful, and I flirted with some of the girls, but something was missing. I realized what is was today. I was subconsciously comparing them with Allura. I have never gotten over my crush on the princess, and I don't know if she feels anything for me."
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If Blue could roll her eyes, she would. Her two Paladins were pining for each other and had decided to talk to her about their feelings. She decided that they needed to confront each other and admit their feelings. She contacted them individually. "My Paladin, come join me in our bond."
Lance grinned and closed his eyes, following his lion's instructions. He loved interacting with his lion in the space where they could freely interact. He followed Blue through the flash. When he opened his eyes, he was surprised to see Allura standing there as well. "Allura?"
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Allura opened her eyes after appearing in the space where Paladin and lion could freely interact. She was surprised to see Lance standing there as well. "Lance? I didn't know you were here too."
Blue (in her real, furry lioness form) wound herself around both Lance and Allura before using her tail to push Allura closer to Lance. Unfortunately, Allura lost her balance. Fortunately, Lance was close enough to stop her from falling. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close. Blue purred and said, "You two make a cute couple."
Lance's eyes lit up, realizing what Blue meant. He looked down at the woman in his arms with a soft smile. "I finally have the most beautiful woman in my arms again, and I have no pick up lines for you."
"Didn't stop you the first time."
"Yeah. Well, a beautiful woman literally fell into my arms that time...and this time." A lopsided smile appeared on his face. "I guess you finally fell for me."
Allura giggled at the bad pick up line. "As much as I missed your pick up lines aimed in my direction, that one was...what was the word? Corny? Yes. It was corny."
"You like my pick up lines aimed at you? Well, your highness, you can expect more in the future, but for now, would you like to rest with our lion here with me?"
Allura smiled. "I would like nothing more."
Lance led Allura over to where Blue had laid down as her Paladins talked. Lance sat down, leaning against Blue, and Allura snuggled against his side. Happy with the outcome, Blue began purring, causing her Paladins to relax even more.
Fin