Powers

Chapter 7: Change

Lance's POV

I wake up to someone banging on my door. I slowly sit up as the banging gets louder. It sounds like whoever is on the outside really wants in. "Who's there?" I yawn. "Lance! It's Shiro! Can you open the door please!" Shiro responds.

I walk over to the door and open it, not only to find Shiro, but everyone else standing outside. "What's going on?" I ask. "You overslept and missed breakfast and morning training. I told everyone that you still needed rest after getting out of the healing pod too early, but almost nobody listened, with the exception of Matt and Keith, and they tried to break your door down," Katie explained.

I feel like flipping all of them off right now, not gonna lie. "Thanks for being concerned, but next time listen to the doctor and the smart people before you attempt to break down my door," I reply. "Now can you please leave so I can get ready for the rest of the day?" Shiro attempts to sy something, but I stare him down. Then, they all leave me alone to get ready.

I put on a blue, fitted, longe sleeved sports shirt, black leggings, some black combat boots, and my signature jacket. Once I'm dressed and ready, I exit my room and find a surprise. Keith is waiting for me beside my door. He looks up as I walk towards him.

"Hey Lance," Keith says. He's wearing his usual getup with his signature red jacket. "Hey Mullet," I tease. "Where do you wanna go for lunch?" Keith asks as we roam the castle halls. "Can we go to the observation deck please?" I respond.

Keith laughs at something. It doesn't upset me, but makes me happy. It's honestly one of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard. "Sure. Let's go," he says. Then, he grabs my arm and pulls me in the direction of the observation deck.

On our way there, I sense Katie at the observation deck, meaning she's probably setting something up for Keith and that he asked her for help. As we near our picnic spot, Katie leaves. 'Go get em' Lance!' she encourages telepathically.

I smile as we near the observation deck. "We're here!" Keith exclaims when we arrive. I look on, speechless. The walls and railing are covered in white fairy lights. There is a plaid picnic blanket on the ground covered with different space fruits, meats, and snacks. 

"Do you like it?" Keith asks. "Like it? Nah," I start, making Keith frown a little. "I love it!" I walk over to the blanket and sit down. "That's good," Keith sighs as he sits down next to me. "Please don't do that again." "Sure, sure," I reply.

We dig into the food and talk. I make him laugh several times and get to see his spectacular smile. After we finish desert, we sit and admire the stars. "Hey Lance?" Keith asks. I can feel his heart beating faster. "Yeah?" I reply, turning to him.

He has a light blush spreading across his cheeks. "Will you, uhm," Keith mumbles, causing me to smirk. "Sure Keith! I'd love to be your boyfriend," I say. His jaw drops. "It was obvious you were going to ask that, since you had planned this date for us, were blushing, and were mumbling and couldn't form complete sentences." 

"Well, that's a relief," Keith says. He scoots closer to me and takes my hand. "But I want you to promise me that you will tell me everything and there will be no secrets between us." I knew be was a little suspicious, but I guess if we want to spend our lives together, he should know.

"I promise I will reveal everything about myself if you reveal everything about you," I reply. He leans in for a kiss. Just before his lips touch mine, I hear him say something. "I promise," he mutters. Then we lean in for a little passionate kiss.

It only lasts a few seconds, but it felt like heaven. Before we could continue, though, I have a bad feeling. I pull away from Keith. "What's wrong?" he asks, his voice laced when the concern. I look around until I notice Keith's hand is turning purple and furry.