Red

36

Lance woke up to Keith curled tightly around him, smile spreading across his face at the sight. It soon disappears when he realizes he had to use the bathroom.

"Hey, Keith." He mutters, shaking him lightly.

"Mm 10 more minutes Takashit." Keith grumbles.

"Keeeith!" Lance whines, shaking him harder.

Keith eventually tumbles off the bed, landing with a loud snort and thump. He sits up and his eyes fly open.

Lance rushes to the bathroom, slamming the door behind him. He whimpers when his stomach cramps.

"I thought this was over with.." Lance mumbles before calling for Calliope.

"You okay sweetie?" She asks from behind the door.

"Can you come in here?" Lance mumbles, crouched on the ground, cradling his stomach.

The door creaks open, Calliope stepping in.

"What's wrong hon'?"

"I thought this was over with." Lance mumbles.

"Oh dear, you wanna watch a movie on the couch? Order some pizza and eat ice cream?"

"No, I don't eat ice cream! I want this to be over!" Lance sobs, digging the heels of his palms against his eyes to try and stop his tears.

Keith is in the bathroom within seconds, pushing passed Calliope. He crouches down to Lance's level and pulls him into his arms, playing with his hair.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Keith whispers.

"Everything!" Lance hiccups.

"Well, how 'bout we curl up on the couch an' watch a movie? So I can take care of my Prince."

"I'm not a dann prince! They don't bleed like this! They don't cry over minor inconveniences. They have dicks, Keith!"

"I- Lance, I can't help if you don't let me."

"I don't want your fucking help! I want to be alone!" Lance growls, pulling away from Keith. He rushes back to his room, throwing Keith's bag into the hallway before he slams and locks his door.

Keith stares at the place where Lance just was. Hands shaking, he chews on the inside of his lip.

"Um- thank you Calliope, for letting me stay. He- uh he'll be okay, right?"

"He'll be fine, Keith. Don't worry, he didn't mean what he said, y'know."

"I know." Keith mumbles, standing up. He grabs his things from the hall and exits the apartment.

Keith holds back tears as he storms down the concrete, vision blurring. He growls and digs the heels of his palms into his eyes before he speeds up his pace.

"Are you okay?" Someone asks.

Keith shoves passed them, speed picking up to a sprint. Tears begin to fall, he stumbles as the ground below him blurs. He falls into the street, eyes widening as a blurry semi speeds his way.

He's yanked out of the street by someone. He pants and wipes at his tears. He looks up and scrambles back on the concrete, trying to get away from the person.

"Aren't you happy to see me, Kogane?"

"No! There's- no you can't- they- they caught you!" Keith shrieks.

"Afraid not. Tis a pity, I was going to pay Lance a visit. Did he dump your pathetic ass already?"

Keith stands up, picking his speed up again. Running across the street, he hears thundering steps behind him. His heart beating loudly in his ears.