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"Nighttime Musings"
Knock, knock.
Keith's head shot up from where it was resting on the pillow. He had been shifting his Marmora blade from its knife form to its short sword form and back again. He set down his knife and said, "Come in."
He wasn't surprised to see Shiro enter his room. He and Shiro were dating and would spend the night with the other. Having Shiro by his side helped him fall asleep, and being by Shiro's side allowed Keith to ease Shiro's nerves after a nightmare. He allowed Shiro to wrap his arms around him and bury his face in his hair. He would purr to him as that would calm and reassure his boyfriend that he was there for him and with him. He would lull Shiro back to sleep. He hadn't thought Shiro would get comfortable around him again once he developed some Galran features. Fortunately, it was only three features that showed, small fangs, purple cheek stripes, and purple fluffy ears. Keith was surprised that Shiro showed no hint of fear when he looked at him, and he was grateful for that. He would never forgive himself if he was the cause of Shiro's nightmares.
Shiro sat down next to Keith and gently rubbed his ears. A purr rumbled through Keith's chest and escaped Keith's throat. Shiro smiled at his boyfriend, who was leaning against his chest. He enjoyed making Keith relaxed enough to purr. He only let his walls down when he was alone with Shiro.
"It's time to sleep, koibito," Shiro murmured. [sweetheart]
"All right." Keith's purr could be heard in his voice.
Shiro chuckled and guided his boyfriend down. Keith laid against his chest, tucking his head under Shiro's chin. Shiro wrapped his arms around Keith and continued rubbing his ears, eliciting more purrs from him. Shiro continued rubbing his ears until he lulled Keith to sleep.
Shiro turned his head slightly and laid his cheek against Keith's hair. He knew Keith was still worried that his appearance would trigger nightmares for him, but Shiro knew Keith could never cause him harm, no matter what his heritage was. Yes, Keith was part Galra, but he was also the same Keith he met at the Garrison. Keith could have the looks of a full blooded Galra, and Shiro still wouldn't be afraid of him. Keith was Keith, no matter what he looked like.
Fin