Cut Deep (Klance)

Consequences? (Chapter 26)

KEITH POV - UNEDITED

I might know the answer to my question soon. I might have to figure out what to do without him. My heart assaults my ribs, attempting to break free as Lance scores with a winning touch down.

He's going to state.

I don't know whether I should be overjoyed or terrified of what's to come. It's about to happen.

"I just want to make a little announcement." Allura grabs a mic from someplace. "It's for our MVP of the game or course! Lance, everyone is so proud of you for pulling through and getting us to state. I can't speak for the entire student body but, personally, I think what you've accomplished is astonishing. I know your omega and soon-to-be son or daughter will share this sentiment. Congratulations, Lance and the football team!"

She spoke the news like she was ignorant to the consequences. How could you ruin someone and sound so... peppy about it? How dare someone do such a heinous act.

"Keith, what the fuck is she talking about?" Shiro turns to glare down at me. "Did he cheat on you or something?"

"No! He would never do such a thing!" I know yelling will only piss him off more but I'm not going to let him derogate Lance like this.

The anger vanishes from his features and he's left there crumbling. "But you're not... right? You- you aren't. You can't be."

I never thought about it before but this must really hurt him. Shiro has been told I was pregnant before, all of those ending in purposeful miscarriages that I never wanted. Honestly, he's probably terrified for me. I never thought of that. I hadn't thought this through.

"I am but Lance is good. Lance would never ever hurt me, Shiro, really. He's the sweetest, this time it won't go horribly wrong." I may not be able to keep that promise but I sure as hell will try.

He rubs at his forehead in confusion. "Alright, okay, so this is happing. I figured it'd happen someday though this is a tad earlier than I expected. I'd ask you to get an abortion or try to persuade you into giving it up for adoption but this is your choice."

"I know."

"And you'll deal with the consequences of it. You'll be grounded for two weeks, the only friend you're allowed to see outside of school is Lance. You must ask before going out." He pauses for a brief moment. "I need to talk to Adam about this. I'm guessing he knows?"

"Yeah."

"Go find Lance, tell him to grab his shit because he'll be spending the night."

I run off to the changing room where my alpha surely resides.

"Oh, bro, hey." Lotor comes out, running a hand through damp hair. He must've taken a shower after the game. "Heard about the baby, congrats. I bet you're lookin' for Lance, follow me."

Lotor leads me into the changing room where I keep my eyes to myself as much as I can without tripping or running into anyone. Why are so many of the guys barely wearing clothes? Gross. Where is Lance? Is he shirtless? I want shirtless Lance!

"Keith, what're you doing in here?" Lance pulls me into a hug. "Hi, baby, how are you doing? Did Shiro react poorly?"

Lotor clears his throat with a loud 'ahem' sounding out.

"Thanks, Lotor, have a good weekend!" Lance spares him a glance then cups my face when he takes off. "Are you okay?"

"I'm okay, Lance, I'm gonna be grounded but I'm okay. Shiro wants you to spend the night by the way... and he wants to talk."

Lance is indeed shirtless and hella sweaty.

"Why'd you make that face?"

"You should shower first." I push away a little. "Nice moment and all but you're way too sweaty. I don't want you hugging me when you're sweaty."