underwater

Dinner

(Keith's pov)

I didn't mean to slam the doors so hard. "you finally came" shiro said unfazed by my actions. Shiro simply pushed a plate of food to my side of the table. He's eyes followed me as I went to my seat. He then continued eating once I sat down.

Once I sat down I immediately start to eat. I hadn't realize how hungry I was until now. I don't know if it was just me being hungry but Hunks cooking tasted better then before. I mean his cooking is always amazing it's just that I haven't been eating his food for the past few days.

I've been eating space goo for the past few days because I was so focused on figuring out who was that person we saw on the abandoned planet. Pidge had been helping me as well, but no matter how hard we try we always end up in a dead end.

"Keith, you might wanna slow down or else you might choke on the food" Shiro said.

" oh, right sorry" I said as I set my fork down.

Even though there was conversations happening all at once I was able to hear a low snicker. I look up to see Lance trying his hardest to hold in his laughter. I stare at him and he smiles.

" what's so funny?" I ask since no one had done anything to make one laugh. " oh nothing really, it's just that you look adorable when you eat furiously".

My cheeks start to warm up. I slap my face knowing that I'm giving him what he wants. Lance looks at me with wide eyes. I laugh and say " What cat got you tongue?"
(authors note: prepare for total cringe)
He shakes his head, reaching toward any hand. " no it's just...why would you do that to your beautiful face". I blush even more. I don't know what Lance is trying to do but whatever it is, it surely will be the death of me. Damn him.

" well I think it's stupidly funny how hard your trying to make a move on me" hopefully this will make him think that his corny compliments isn't gonna work. I'll surely win this one.

He removes his hand from mine and runs his hand through his hair. Honestly I was kinda sad that his hand was no longer on mine. "well it looks like i'm doing one hell of a good job" he smirks as he takes a spoonful of food.

He isn't wrong, he does indeed make me feel things that i've never felt before. Actually he's doing more than a good job. I can't really describe how or what he makes me feel, but all I know is that I can't let him win.
(authors note: there is no game keith's just overreacting, i guess you could say it was because of their rivalry)
I reach out to grab his hand once again and say " maybe, but your gonna have to try harder". He grins, accepting the challenge.Lance looks down at our hands and says " can't resist huh?". " no, i can't" i say trying not to sound desperate. I didn't want to leave his touch.

Lance smiles gently at me making sure to not leave my gaze. With his other hand he picks up his spoon and purposely throws it under the table. The classic method for having an excuse to get up from where you are.

Nobody payed attention to us, which meant whatever Lance was about to do was gonna stay between us.

Instead of stopping to get what he "dropped" he crawls towards me and stops right in between my legs. I'm about to lose my shit.What the hell does he actually think he is doing.

I look around to see if anyone has notice any of this. Everyone was still conversing with each other. I quickly look down at Lance who was smiling, waiting to get a response. I stay silent and continue to stare at him. Lance places his hands on the sides of my hip.

I stare him down trying to let him know that this isn't the right time to do this. I know he's only teasing me, but what if the others see and get the wrong idea. "What keithy i haven't done anything bad, do you want me to?" Lance whispered.

I blush to the point that it burns my skin and shake my head. I whisper " n-no! just get up before the others see idiot".

Lance being himself thought that it would be funny to take his time, so i decide to use this as an opportunity to tease him back. I put my foot up to Lances chest and say " actually there is something that I want you to do".

I slowly move my foot down to his crouch, putting a little pressure. "What i-is it?" Lance asked in complete shock. "stay where you are and let me do the rest". Lance stayed silent and stayed in place.

I was pleased with the reaction I got from Lance as I made circle motions with my foot. He was in disbelief because he wasn't expect me out of all people to do something like this. I, myself also could not believe that I had the nerve to do this. Lance continued staring at my foot debating on wether to stop this or to continue.

I stop and put more pressure. Lance looks up at me and asks "W-w-what are you g-going t-". I kick Lance making him slam against his chair. Not only did his chair move but so did the whole table. (keith was being a dumbass).

Hunk choked on his fork, Coran slammed his face on the table, Allura and Pidge both were startled by the sudden movement, jumped on Shiro who had to carry them both so they wouldn't fall.

"What the hell happened?" Shiro asked as he looked all over the room. Shiro noticed Lance on the floor and saw me on my seat perfectly fine. Shiro looked at me and said " You guys were fighting again?!?".

I could tell that Shiro was irritated. I don't blame him. He's been so stressed for the couple of days that he probably had little patience for me and Lances rivalry.

Before Shiro could snap at them, Coran stepped up and asked me to help Lance up and to follow him to the training deck. I did as he asked and went over to Lance. I crouched down so I reached his level. He looked knocked out but wasn't unconscious. " um sorry i didn't know it would be that hard" I say apologetically as I offer my hand to him.

Lance just groaned and grabbed onto my hand. I helped him up, putting his arm above my shoulder and my arm wrapped around his waist. Before we enter the hallway Lance whispers to my ear "well played Keith, but I can do better".

I chuckle. "oh can you?"

"of course mullet"

As we get closer to the training deck, Allura calls out "Paladins come immediately"