Why am I here? (klance highschool au)

Chapter Twenty-six

That's the song ^^^^.

Bro, are you people my family or something? Everyone is ignoring me...
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*Keith's POV*

   Everyone mostly say on the couch, besides the children and the ones cooking. Pidge was playing on her phone, but kept getting interrupted by the kids jumping on her. Hunk was in the kitchen, helping Mr. and Mrs. McClain make the dinner. The kids where playing on the floor with Rachel. Veronica was setting up the table with Lance. Their other siblings plan on showing up later and taking everyone out for shopping.

Then, out of everyone, there is me, just sitting by myself, being awkward. Family has never been my thing so I don't know what I am supposed to do. So I just have my earbuds in, listening to To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra. I honestly have no idea why I am, but it hair happens to be on the playlist.

The songs lyrics play through my head and the lyrics get me thinking. It makes me wonder about all the things that the future could bring. All the things I, well not just me but all of us, have fought through.

As my thoughts start to wonder, I think of something. It could be the perfect gift for Christmas. Although, by the time I can actually give it to him, it will be around his birthday.

I hear the song start to come to an end, almost forgetting that it was even playing, and before I know it, there's a warm stream running down my face. I couldn't help but feel a smile form on my face.

I take out my earbuds once the song finishes, and wipe away and remaining tears on my face. I get up and head for the front door, sitting on the step where I had found Lance when I first arrived. I look up to see the stars, only to realize that it had started snowing again. I just stifle a laugh and look back down at my hands, not realizing the door had opened behind me.

"Now look at the one who is being all sad. Pidge said you had walked out here with tears on your face so I came to check on you." The ocean eyed, Latino boy I love so dearly, says taking a set beside me.

"I was just thinking about everything. All those little things that have happened and caused so much mischief, but at the same time, so much fortune. It brought me friends and even someone to love." I explain to the male beside me, looking over at him with a smile on my face.

He looks at me with a confused look before looking away and just shaking his head. "Listen, the food is almost ready, so why don't we go inside and get ready to eat. After dinner, there is something that I want to give you. It's going to be your Christmas present since I'm not going to really be around for a little while after tomorrow. I have to go to Arkansas to see the rest of my family."  lance says, fiddling with his fingers, watching as the snow fell around his feet.

I look over at him, a surprised expression now consumed my previous smile. I couldn't tell if I was just surprised or if I was just hurt that that he didn't tell me something important like that until last minute.

"You-you're leaving? Why didn't you tell me?" I ask, feeling sadness take over my body as I start to let my thoughts overcome me. Lance looks over at me and flinches back once he sees my face. "I was just scared that you would think I wanted to get away from you or something. I don't know honestly. Maybe it could also be stress. You've seen the way my family is around the topic of... well, you." Lance responds, his face saddening.

I just look over at him and shake my head, my smile returning to my face. I reach over and grab his hand, intertwining our figures and laying my head on his shoulder. "Well, if you are going to be leaving then I guess I want to enjoy the time I have with you."