Thank You, Universe

Leith

We just got back from a fight against the Galra, which really wore me out. I left Red's hangar and made my way to the main area, where everyone else should be. Once everyone got there I made my way to Pidge. "Pidgeon," I whispered to them. "Pidge," I said trying to get their attention again.

"What Keith?" Pidge asked me clearly annoyed by me trying to get their attention in the middle of an important gathering. "My binders killing me, I'm passed my 8 hours," I told them, blushing out of embarrassment.

"Oh my god Keith, I'll cover for you, go change into something more comfortable and I'll be in your room in a bit with food," they said exasperated.

"Thank you, thank you, you're the best!" I said. I snuck out of the main deck and went to my room.

I took a shower and put on an oversized black t-shirt. I popped my head out of the bathroom and when I was certain nobody was there I made a mad dash for my room.

Pidge lived up to their word because when I got there they were already on my bed with their laptop, munching on some junk food. "Hunk made it out of some weird ingredients he got at the space mall." "Oh okay," I jumped onto my bed and made myself comfortable, snuggling into my blankets. Pidge just stayed on their laptop while I fell into a peaceful sleep.

I woke up to a knock at my door. I'm guessing Pidge fell asleep after awhile because they were next to me sleeping happily. "Hm? Come in," I said, half awake. "Umm Keith? Is this... yours?" I hear as I lift my head up off my pillow.

I'm met with a confused, anxious Hunk holding up one of my binders. My eyes go wide as I jump out of bed. "It's okay if it is! I just wanted to know cuz it was in the bathroom and I know that you used the bathroom last so," Hunk rambled. "Uhh yeah it's mine," I said stopping his rambling.

"Well dinner should be ready soon so I recommend you wake up Pidge," he said with a smile. "Here," Hunk handed me the binder,"bye bye." And with that he was gone. "What is it with me and never having a binder around people? That's how I've come out so many times! I really need to be more careful. Or I could just tell Coran and Allura." I mumbled to no one in particular.

I woke Pidge up and we started our walk to the kitchen. "Leith!" Pidge said out of no where, making us pause with a hand on my arm. "What?" I asked very confused. "Lance x Keith is Leith!" They said jumping up and down. "No it's not, it's Klance dummy," I stated matter of factly. "Lies, Lance would totally top you," Pidge said nonchalantly. I looked at them bewildered a dark blush swarming my face. "Pidge!" I screeched, having a voice crack.

Pidge just responded by bursting out laughing. We reached the kitchen and Pidge was still giggling while I was grumpily blushing. "Oooo~ what happened hereee?" Lance asked us. I just blushed harder, Pidge laughed harder at that. "Hmph, I'm gonna go get juice," I said stomping away.

After we all ate dinner we went to the main deck to have a movie night. I have to leave my binder off so I'm just going to put on an oversized hoodie and keep a blanket wrapped around me. Before the movie I'm determined to tell Allura and Coran that I'm transgender.

"What are we gonna watch Spacedad?" Pidge asks. "Oh let's watch a scary movie!" Lance asks from beside me. "Okay, how about It?" Shiro asks us. "Yes!" Lance and Pidge exclaim and the same time. "I don't know guys..." Hunk asks very anxious. "It's okay Hunk! It'll be fun!" Lance gives a pat on the back for reassurance. Allura and Coran just shrug. "Guys! Umm before we start I have something I want to say," I say jumping up, being a little louder than intended.

All heads turn to me, waiting patiently. I hesitate trying to find my words. "It's okay Keith, take your time," Lance gives me a warm smile. I give him a weak half smile back as a small blush places itself on my cheeks. "Allura, Coran, I'm transgender and gay, but you probably don't know what that is but that's what I am, I'll happily explain if needed." I say in one breath.

"Oh, isn't that a human word for when you're born in the wrong body? And when you like the same sex as you?" Allura asks me. "Yeah basically," I say. "Okay then, let's continue shall we?" Coran says facing the screen. I just look at him confused which turns into a look of relief. I give a barely noticeable smile. "Alrighty let's get this show on the roll," Lance says while we all face the screen. I wasn't listening to what they chose but oh well.

Not oh well! Not oh well! This is bad, I don't particularly do well with scary movies. Not to mention clowns. I have some not so good memories from when I was a kid related to clowns, so I'd rather not watch a horror movie about one. This isn't going to end well.

"Hey mullet you okay? Not scared are you?" Lance asks me trying to hide his concern. "I'm not scared!" I say getting defensive putting on my most brave face. But just as I say that a jump scare with Pennywise comes on making me screech and jump, grabbing onto the closest thing next to me as if it were a lifeline.

Which just so happened to be Lance. I started shaking violently. "Uhhh Keith?" Lance says confused. I just shake my head and bury it into his chest more. "Hey hey hey, it's okay Keith," Lance says kindly. He wraps his arms around me and hugs me close. I feel a tear running down my face so I just wrap my arms around Lance.

"Shhh, shhh, you're fine Keith, I'm here." I wanted to put my fallen off blanket around me to hide my chest more but when I tried to get up Lance just hugged me tighter. "It's okay, Keith. I just want you to feel comfortable, you don't need to cover up around me. I don't mind and neither should you baby." Lance said running his fingers gently through my hair. I blushed madly when I heard everything he said, especially the baby part.

I cuddled into his warmth letting myself hesitatingly relax. I felt him pull the blanket over us. I was still shaking but I felt more at ease in his arms. From behind me I heard a loud scream followed by creepy talking from Pennywise.

I squeaked and hugged Lance tighter pushing my face into the crook of his neck. "Shhh," he put his hand to my head and cradled it. Eventually I was just about to fall asleep snuggling into Lance, enjoying the warmth he provides. The last thing I mumble before I let consciousness overcome me is a weak, "thank you," into Lances neck.

I wake up and I'm instantly met with Lances scent which I cuddle in to. I hear a heart warming giggle making me groggily look up. Lance looks at me and says, "buenos días hermoso." I blush really hard hearing his morning voice mixed with him calling me beautiful in Spanish. "Good morning to you to hwalyeohan," I said back. I called him gorgeous in Korean, but he doesn't need to know that.

Lance blushed really hard and looks away. "I didn't know you could understand what I said," he says embarrassed. "It's okay dummy, I thought it was cute," I said looking down blushing. "You're really cute when you blush you know that?" Lance said looking me dead in the eyes. I just blushed harder, not know what to say.

"Okay well, cutie, we should get up and go get ready, everyone else's asleep still," Lance explained. I just nodded my head while he let my face go. God he's such a flirt. I squirm off Lance and instantly grab for my blanket, which gets snatched away from me by Lance.

"You're beautiful, you don't need to hide from me ever. You can always come to me for anything. I promise I will never think less of you, Keith." Lance says sternly, gently handing me my blanket. I hesitatingly put the blanket in my hands. I look at him then did something he nor I could see coming. I kissed his cheek. "Thank you Lance." And with that I was off to my room, leaving a blushing Lance to himself.

I smiled to myself as I left the main deck. I can't believe I just did that. But I don't regret it. Pidge is going to flip. I giggle giddily as I practically skip to my room. Once I'm there I grab my sketchbook, headphones, and my pencil and plop down on my bed. I started happily drawing something that'll stay in my mind for ages.

Leith