It Has Always Been You

chap 4: Affection

Note: Art by Cleotriesart on Instagram. The song also has nothing to do with this but yeah its there anyways lol

Bring me affection

"Dude," a massive figure shook his head, hand pressed against his temple as if in distress. "I cant believe you still have that."

"S-shut up! You know exactly why i still have this." A offended cuban clutched the photograph close to his chest, lip pulled down in a pout.
Lance had recently ran down to his best friends dorm, bursting through the sliding doors only to face plant into the ground at what one would assume was 3 am.

"I get that you are all about worshipping Shiro and all, but youve had that since you were like 14." Hunk rolled his eyes, but they held a softness, revealing how humored he really felt.

"Well thats because this is the only picture i have of him. The others are on Earth...i thought that since hes here in person i wouldnt be upset that they were gone, but now all i want to do is protect this forever. Screw the universe." The blue pilot looked down at the well kept item, cradling it gently in his hands. He knew that his 'hero worship' act didnt work on Hunk.

He sat onto the bed, feeling it sink in slightly, ignoring the hot chocolate eyes of his best friend. "You know," a large hand settled onto his shoulder. "If you want another one that much, just go ask. Im sure he wont bite." Rumbling traveled through the hand on him, signaling that Hunk was trying to hold in laughter.

The Cuban grimaced.

"No way," lance shivered. "Shiro doesnt have time for any of that...he's busy with making plans and being awesome, yah know leader things." His voice barely came out as anything stronger than a whimper, a wounded animal.

More like a wounded heart.

A heavy sigh escaped from his friends lips, the air suddenly tense.
"You have to do something Lance, its a bit disturbing seeing you drool over this guy for so long and do nothing. Trust me, pidge complains about it to me every day. Even Keith is starting to notice." Hunks hand squeezed his shoulder, reassuring yet breakingly uncomfortable.

Lance sucked on his bottom lip. "I k-know...but im insecure and i can tell its a drag on you since i always just talk and talk to you about Shiro this and Shiro that-" the speech was cut off by massive arms, pulling the small man into a bone-crushing hug.

Just breathe.

"W-what are you doing?!"

"Lance, youve never been a burden to me or anyone else. If someone thinks that, then they don't deserve you!"

"But...I talk too much and-"

"Shut up."

Oh.

Hunk let lance slip out of his embrace, both of them looking at the doorway where a small figure leaned against it, red jacket in hand. "Keith?" Lance asked in pure confusion, sharp features twisting to a oddly placed snarl.

Hey, its not like he can help the jealousy he feels.

Or he can but choses not to because Keith is a dick.

The red paladin only glared back, eyebrows shifting shadows over his amethyst orbs. "I need someone to argue with..." Lance could have sworn a flush caked Keiths cheeks. "And Hunk likes you alot too, so quit being a idiot." With that said, the small man scoffed before turning around.

The cuban waited until the footsteps silenced. "So....what just happened?" He looked over at his best friend confused on why Keith was even here. His eyes widened at the way Hunk averted his head, bangs barely covering what anyone could guess was a blush. A snicker escaped lances plump lips as they split into a grin.

"I never imaged that you of all people would crush on Keithy-boy."

Hunk made the sound of a dying animal.

"Oh my god, you do!"

"Lance, i swear if you say anything like you did in middle school im going to un-marry you."

A fake gasp. "How dare you, you cant take back the marriage of besty-ship!"

"Thats not even a word."

"Well it is now."

The yellow pilot turned to look at the other, a slow smile taking Hunks strong jaws. "Ill tell you all about it later, but only on one condition." Lance froze, he was hoping he wasnt going to say what he thought he was.

"You have to ask Shiro for a photograph, together."

Fuck.

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Omg im so sorry this is late as f and um yeah its short as FUCK and i regret testing my hand in writing fanfiction bc it SUCKS but i mean damn i didnt expect to pass 20 reads and wow its past 100. Im so thankful for the love and ill try to keep up with my writing once more!

LOL GUYS GUESS WHAT THE PAST WEEK WATTPAD WOULDNT LET ME PUBLISH SO DONT HATE ME LOL

Word count: 841(SHH I TRY)