Klance agere

Birthday

I started this on Lances birthday but didn't have much motivation so sorry it's a few days late and not very long :((

Little: Lance
Cg: Keith

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It was just suppose to be a small experiment. Honestly. Lance didn't think it would go so badly.

Lance wondered who would be the first to wish him happy birthday, so he decided for the first time he wouldn't announce his birthday. Wouldn't say anything. He'd always enter the kitchen after waking up on his day and would announce loudly to the room that it was 'Lover boy Lancey Lances birthday!' Everyone would always be annoyed at his actions, and would groan loudly and then ignore him. He knew that it was probably annoying, but it kind of hurt. He noticed that on everyone else's birthdays that everyone else would go up to them right as they entered and hug them a happy birthday. He never got that. He wondered if it was just because of how full of himself he sounded when he did announce it. The team didn't know it was all just some stupid facade. It was his own fault, honestly he was just being pathetic.

It was now 8:13 at night and no one other than his boyfriend had wished him a happy birthday. Keith was still currently with the Blades, and had sent him a "happy birthday love <33" in the early of the morning, before stating he would be going away on a mission with the BOM, and wouldn't be able to talk again for quite a few hours.

Lance tried to convince himself throughout the day that maybe everyone was planning some kind of surprise party for him, and that was why no one else had said happy birthday to him yet. That seemed like a stupid thought now as he laid curled up in bed in his self pitied thoughts. No way they would wait till 8 to throw the party. It was obvious everyone else had forgotten. He'd thought at least Hunk would remember....

Lance groaned as he wiped the forming tears away. Stop acting so pathetic Lance. You're a grown ass adult. You're birthday isn't a big deal anymore.

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Keith couldn't stop the shit eating grin that was starting to hurt his face. He had told Lance that he was going away on a mission, but really he was coming back to the castle to surprise him for his birthday.

As Keith's ship landed at the castle he quickly walked into the castle and made his way to the main room where everyone usually was at for movie night. He figured they'd all be there watching one of Lances favourites and eating popcorn or ice cream. Keith was confused when he saw everyone but Lance. Everyone seemed shocked to see him too.

"Keith? What are you doing back? I thought you were staying with the Blade for awhile longer?" It was Allura who voiced everyone's thoughts.

"Well I wanted to come back for a few days to surprise Lance for his birthday. Speaking of where is the birt...." Keith trailed off in horror as he took in everyone's faces which had started to express guilt and shock. "Oh my god.... you forgot his birthday!?" He asked, no demanded as he felt slight anger. Some looked down in clear shame. "Where is he? Where did Lance go?" Keith asked.

Hunk frowned. "He.... he said he didn't feel well and decided to turn in early... he.. he always says when it's his birthday.. he didn't say anything!" Hunk teared up and it was clear how shitty he felt for forgetting his long term friends birthday. Good. Keith thought. Just because Lance always announced when it was his birthday,, didn't mean that Hunk couldn't have tried to memorize it. He'd memorized everyone else's.

"I'm going to him. Y'all figure out something to fix this." He glared before walking off. He made his way to Lances bedroom and knocked softly. When he heard no reply he opened the door and stared into an empty room. Confused, he walked inside to check the bathroom. When he saw that was also empty he exited Lances room and made his way to his own. Maybe...?

Upon opening the door to his own room he walked inside to find the boy curled up in his bed. When Lance had heard the door open he turned around fast before staring in shock. "Keith...?"

Keith frowned at the tears in his boys eyes. "Lance.. are you okay?" Lance broke down at that. In a panic Keith ran over and hugged the sobbing boy. The Brunette snuggled up to the red Paladin and gripped tightly to his shirt. Keith rubbed the boys back and rocked him softly. He could tell that the boy had just involuntarily slipped into his headspace. Lance didn't regress often, but when he did it was because he was extremely stressed and his self esteem was extremely low. He couldn't help but feel his anger well up more at their fellow team mates. They always remembered each others birthday, what the hell happened this time around?

"Keeef.... what ou doing here? Thought mission?" Lance babbled as he choked back a sob. Keith kissed his head as he wiped his tears. "I kinda lied. There was no mission, I just wanted to come back and surprise you for your birthday." He explained as the other began to sob softly again.

"Tank ou... glad Keef is here. Missed ou." He spoke softly as he sniffled. Keith smiled as he carded his fingers through the baby's soft hair. "I missed you too baby boy. So much. Do you wanna tell Keef why you're so upset, hmm?" He asked gently as he kissed the boys forehead. The boy whined as he buried his face in Keith's neck.

"Keef only one remembered Lancey birthday. Eveyone else forgots!" He cried as Keith shushed him and began to rock him again. "I'm so sorry baby... that was really mean of everyone. I'm sure they'll all feel really sorry and apologize. You don't have to forgive them though, okay?" He tried to soothe as the other only nodded.

"Ou tink they really sorry?" The little one asked and Keith nodded. "They are sorry. I saw it on their faces when I mentioned your birthday. But you don't have to forgive them Lance. It's okay to feel upset, you have every right too..." Lance only sighed and nodded. He honestly didn't know how to feel about it anymore. Everyone had really hurt him, and he wanted them to know how badly he hurt. But he also felt like those thoughts were mean, and he didn't want to be mean to everyone else like they were to him.

"Need to tink bout it..." he mumbled after a moment. Keith hummed in response as he kept rocking the boy. Lance, being little was starting to get sleepy as he usually had an earlier bedtime when he was in headspace. He yawned and nuzzled his face into Keith's neck. Keith chuckled and kissed his hair.

"Get some sleep little one." He whispered as he rubbed the boys back. Lance babbled sleepily and closed his eyes snuggling as closely as he could into his caregiver.

"Oh, and Lance? Happy birthday my love."