RIGHT FOOT | klance (keith x lance)

8. Been wondering if our heart's still open

Shiro left the flat first in the morning, because he had to get ready with the band. Keith left later, feeling very anxious. He honestly felt like vomiting and that was the worst he had felt in a long time.

He was anxious because he was going to watch The Paladins live and up close for the first time ever since he'd became friends with them and he had to remind himself they were now his friends, not the unattainable kind of famous people they once were. Keith really didn't want anyone else knowing he was a fan of the band. Matt knew, Shiro – obviously – knew, Pidge knew. He hoped Hunk didn't know and he would give anything for Lance to never ever find that out. Especially considering the role Lance had played during Keith's early years.

The Paladins had helped him through very hard times and he was sure they would feel humbled to know that, but it was definitely embarrassing to admit it. He didn't want them to think any less of him or to think he'd only approached them because of the band. It's not like Keith had any choice on the matter either, since his brother was now part of the band. Even if he hated them he would have to at least maintain a healthy relationship with them because of Shiro.

Keith took his time deciding what to wear. He ended up choosing the same pair of jeans he wore when he went to the arcade with Lance, a pair of high top red Converses, a black galaxy, short sleeved, button up shirt and an oversized grey denim jacket with a bunch of patches – a gay flag, some spaceships, stars, alien faces and a circle with the words "I'm not interested in being polite or heterosexual" written in it – and a red beanie.

The way to where the concert was going to be was stressful and his Uber driver insisted in chatting to Keith about how homosexuality was a bad thing and he was such a handsome man who should get himself a nice girl, get married, have kids and all that jazz. Keith managed not to punch the guy square on the jaw thanks to his anxiety levels being very, very high.

He got to the place a bit earlier, but there were people inside already, so he picked a spot to sit down where he could see both Lance and Shiro from up close. Keith knew he probably shouldn't be that physically close to Lance in a Paladins intimate concert, but he had to act normal and he really wanted to be as near Shiro as possible. Keith's phone vibrated and he unlocked it, expecting a text from Shiro, but it was Pidge's.

Pidgeon: u sly sly motherfucker i SEE u keefer i SEE u
Pidgeon: try dividing your attention between shiro and i too
Pidgeon: eyes emoji eyes emoji
Keith: Shouldn't you be focusing or something?
Pidgeon: INTENSE EYES EMOJI
Keith: Fuck off, goblin.
Pidgeon: evaporate, tall person

Keith got a message from Lance and sighed before opening his chat.

Sharpshooter <3: I hope you like the show
Keith: Break a leg.
Sharpshooter <3: u only say that in theatre I think jajajaja but tks, Keith
Keith: Good luck, then?
Sharpshooter <3: thanks :)

The Paladins still had five minutes to prepare, so Keith locked his phone's screen and put into his pocket. A person entered the stage and asked everyone, kindly, not to record any videos or take photos of the concert. People seemed to agree, but Keith knew that someone would definitely record it. Someone always did. He had watched enough of those private concerts online to know someone always recorded it.

Lance was the first one to enter the stage, followed by Matt, Pidge, Hunk and lastly Shiro. Keith felt sorry for every drummer in the world. They all sat down on their respective stools and Lance greeted the public, who clapped excitedly. Keith tried not staring too much, but Lance looked good. Deadly even. He was wearing a black button up shirt with a glittery dark blue bowtie, a dark denim jacket with the bisexual flag embroidered to its back, really tight black skinny jeans, ripped at the knees with cuffed ends, thin dark blue socks and shiny black oxfords.