A Beat in the Stars

10

I watched from the parking lot, Shiro was bringing Pidge and Hunk in a few minutes. I was anxiously waiting for them to get there since I didn't want to be standing there alone. After they arrive I see Krolia come out and tell us we can come watch if we wanted. we walked in to Keith in the air doing a flip. He landed, thank god, and kept dancing to the song. It was better then any of our dances, we'd have to step up our game before competitions.

The song ended and they all wrapped their varsity jackets around their waist. One of the members hands Keith a water and Keith smiles at him, I recognize him as the same one who Keith hugged and felt that now familiar tug in my gut. 

"Alright so, there were many things that need to be worked on. Keith's landing could be better with those flips, Sky those duks could and should be lower. Kylar, Jason as close as you are, you need to prctice your parts together to make as great as Keith and Sky's is..." A random person I didn't know rambled on. They all nodded.

"Let's run the babies' part," The captian, I guess, said . Keith and some other member laughed and stood in position, the other behind him. Keith backwards and did some sorta complicated move I couldn't follow. They did some other stuff, I was jealous, to say the least. I'm gonna have to push my team harder.

"Not perfect enough, but we'll stop there, go shower." The supposed captain said dismissing them. 

When Keith comes out, his hair is a little wavy, and hes laughing with that guy that makes me jealous again... Jealous? Is that what I am? I don't know, anyway, the stupid guy hands hind his bag and ruffles his hair... and Keith actually smiles at him. 

"Bye Captian," Keith said and walked toward the entrance with that guy. I know he saw us there but he didn't even really aknowledge us.

They all talk, but I'm to far away to hear. Me and the team head toward the exit, and consequiently Keith.

I pick up on part of the conversation and learn that the guy I now hate is named Sky. 

"You spoil Sky all the time," Jason said. I felt my blood boil. 

"Jason, you're just jealous I wanted to room with HIM at the state competitions," Keith said. that sent another pain through my chest, am I really this jealous?

Instead of confronting Keith I just trudge to my car and shove the key in the ignition. If he didnt want to talk to me then fine, I wont bother him. I see Shiro pulling Keith sideways but just back up and drive off. I need some space or I'm going to say something I regret, or maybe i wouldnt.

I find myself wasting gas driving in no particular direction and eventually pull off and bang my head on the steering wheel. Why was I so jealous? I mean come on, of course Keith can have other friends. He can like people if he wants... Does he like Sky? Why does that thought hurt?

I drove home and went up to my room without a word. Right now all I want to do is sleep.

~12:32~

I sat up in my bed. I couldn't go back to sleep after waking up for some unknown reason. In that quiet moment my mind wandered to Keith, what he might be doing right now. Probably sleeping. I remembered how peaceful he looked, then came to a startling conclusion. I like Keith. Like more then a friend, like like, have a crush on him kinda like. For some reason that calmed me down, instead of making me panic. My phone started to ring and as if it was the universe's strange joke, it was Keith.

ME-Hello?

Keith-Hey did I wake you?

ME- No, I was contemplating the secrets of life. What's up?

Keith-I'm having trouble sleeping.

ME-Well I can keep you company, doubt I'd get back to sleep any time soon.

Keith-Do you believe in true love?

ME- I don't know, I mean ya I guess so. Why?

Keith-'mumbling' No reason.

ME-Well, do you?

Keith-Yeah kind of.

-Short silence, and then rustling-

Keith-You know you left your jacket here, right?

ME-Did I? I didn't even notice. I can come get it tomorrow after school.

Keith-I have practice after school until 7, and then the team and I go work on our homework at the park till 7:30. I can meet you after.

ME- I'll meet you in the park, by that one really big willow tree. The ice cream truck isn't to far from there.

Keith-Okay see you then.

ME- Okay... 

~another short silance~

Keith sneezed and I chuckled quietly.

Keith-God it's freezing in here.

ME- That sneeze was adorable. 

Keith- *in a whiney tone* Shut up... It is freezing in here.

ME- Well I could always come snuggle you again. (I decided to pick on him)

Keith- Huh?

ME-When you were sick, you snuggled into me cause you were cold.

Keith-WHAT?!

ME-Yea, Pidge got a picture of us. Damn it I forgot to make her delete it!!!

Keith-Y-y-you're l-lying r-right?

ME- No, but it's fine. I'll make sure she deletes it.

Keith-It's Pidge, she wil save it onto her laptop and delete it infront of you on her phone. And then she'll back the picture up on like 500 flash drives.

ME-I'll bribe Matt to help me delete them all. besides, she wouldn't share it. That dirt is to use against me so she can skip out on practice. Oh that reminds me! .....*Insert long story here cause i'm to lazy for that*

Keith and I fell asleep somewhere in the middle of the story, the call still going.