A Beat in the Stars

6

Yo, you've already read part of this! HAHA!

As we walk through the park we saw an ice cream truck. Matt bought us ice cream cause he technically lost the dance battle even though no one won. We were walking back towards the parking lot when we see Keith and the Blade, along with a tall woman with a mullet I assume is Keith's mom. I watched as Keith hugged on of the members a little longer than most friends do and I felt a twist in my gut. Why does that made me mad? I shouldn't care.

We got closer and heard one of the members ask Keith, "How are you feeling?"

"I honestly feel like crap," Keith mumbled. I didn't pay any attention to them talking with Keith's mom, I was too busy worrying about why Keith felt so bad. Everyone seemed really worried so we all decided to confront him about it later. 

~Time Skip~

I decide to call Keith and make sure he's ok. Pidge made me put it on speaker so they all could hear.

Keith-Hello?

ME-Hey! Just wondering how life's treating you?

Keith-Good???

ME-Oh, ok. I-

Pidge-WE OVERHEARD YOU AT THE PARK! NOW SPILL THE TEA!

ME- PIDGE! SHUT THE-

Shiro-Lance! Language!

Hunk-Well now he knows we know so...

Keith-Can you guys be quiet? I kinda have a really bad headache right now.

ME-(after turning off speaker, and hearing a loud AHA! from Pidge) Sorry. You should rest if you feel bad, I could come take you if ya want.(has walked away as he spoke)

Random blade member heard as a mumble.

Keith-*Chuckling* I'm not your brother *Chuckling* But Lance what did you say? I zoned out.

ME- I said I could come take care of you if you want. My mom taught me some great headache remedies. 

Keith-Well.. the dance team is here and they are very protective over me, especially if my mom's not home.

ME- Oh, well that's ok! I gotta help with dinner anyway! I should get going. Talk to ya later!(Lance has a disappointed look on his face)

Keith- Lance could you tell everyone I miss them? It was hard to leave you guys, but that school wasn't healthy for me. I'm sorry.

I hung up without responding and walked off. I didn't tell the team. 

Almost an hour later I got home and started helping my mom with dinner. She could probably tell something was wrong but she didn't ask. I loved her for that, she knew I'd come to her if I needed her. We made enchiladas and rice, my grandmother's favorite, since it was her 78th birthday. We all celebrated and I perked up a little bit. My Abuela's smile was contagious. We all danced and sang, Uncle Alejandro played the guitar and I sang all my Abuela's favorite songs. Truth is we don't know how much longer she'll be with us. She's usually sad now that Papi is gone, and she's started to forget things like names and dates. The doctor said the best we can do is keep her  as happy and comfortable as we can.

I check my phone before I go to bed and see and text from Keith.

From Mullet Man: Hey thanks for checking up on me. When I said I missed everyone I meant you too.   sent 3:36     read 9:58

I decide to answer him,

To Mullet Man: Ya, sure! That's what friends are for right? Er, I guess frenemies. Either way, hope you feel better!  sent 10:01

I let a breath and smiled, why did that make me feel so much better? I was still worried about him, but something about knowing he missed me kinda made it a little better. I decide I'm going to get the team and go check on him, whether he likes it or not.