Thank You, Universe

Happy

We just got back from a fight against the galra, which really wore me out. I was heading back to my room after changing out of my suit. Lance and I were walking side by side down the hallway in a peaceful silence.

I don't know why, but right now I don't feel okay. Not physically speaking, more emotionally. I mean, so much has happened in so little time and I don't know how to juggle it all. I don't feel like I deserve all the support I've been receiving from the whole team. I know they care. They show it in their words and actions every single day. I've just never experienced- what's the word? Support? No, that's not it. Comfort? Still not it. Ah- I got it. Love.

Growing up I was never one to receive love so forwardly. "Keith," Lance stopped me, holding his hand out in front of him, "are you okay?" He asked me gently. I just nodded, not really wanting to talk. "What's wrong?" He asked. I finally looked up at him and started blushing profusely. I mumbled a reply, not particularly loud. "I'm sorry, I didn't hear that."

"I said that I'm just thinking about what's been going on recently. It's all happening a little fast for me to comprehend. "Oh," was all he said. "Yeah," I said looking down. "Okay well," he then scooped me up bridal style and carried me to the bathroom, much to my protest, but of course he wouldn't listen. "Here," Lance said as he placed me down gently, placing his large hands on my hips to steady me. "I'll be back in a few, go to your room after you take a shower, I'll be waiting there." He stated leaving me.

After I did as told I walked to my room in black sweatpants and one of Shiro's shirts I stole. I had my hair in a small low ponytail, my hair rested at the base of my neck. Reaching my room, I hesitantly opened the door and what I found me realize how much I appreciated him. Lance was on my bed with Pidge's computer in his lap, different kinds of chocolate, ice cream, and pizza. There were a bunch of blankets on my bed with stuffies and pillows. Looking up at lance I just stared dumbfounded. "Hey Keith," he said gently with a smile. I blushed and walked in closing the door behind me. A small, "Hey," was all I could muster up to say. "What is all this?" I asked sitting down next to him. "Well I wanted to make you feel better soooo I brought this stuff for you!" He beamed. "U-unless you didn't want this stuff and wanted to be alone which is okay to! I'll just go sorry for bothering y-" I cut off Lances rambling with a soft smile and a gentle, "thank you."

"Okay so I got Pidge's laptop so we can watch Netflix if you want," Lance said while handing me a pizza and a bowl of ice cream. "Yes please," I said dramatically. He laughed and asked what I wanted to watch. We decided on watching titanic and enjoyed each other's company. We finished eating less than half way through the movie. I really wanna cuddle him right now. I thought to myself as I looked up and Lance who seemed into the movie. I decided to rest my head on his shoulder whilst keeping my eyes straight on the movie.

I could tell he was staring at me. After a few minutes I wrapped my arms around his waist. He laughed and I looked up at him blushing. "What?" I asked self-consciously. "If you wanted to cuddle you could've just asked," he said giggling but moving around so that I was in his arms while on my stomach. I had my hands wrapped around his torso whilst his arms were wrapped around my waist, our legs tangled. I looked up at him adoring each one of his features, trying to memorize them and asked him something very unexpected to us both.

"Can I kiss you?"

"What?" Lance asked looking down at me with a blush crawling on his face, dumbfounded. "Oh my god, I didn't think I would actually say that, I'm so sorry!" I screeched scrambling to get up but finding it difficult due to the position we're in. "I'm sorry- I'm so sorry- I didn't mean- I'm sorry!" I screeched, covering my face with my hands over embarrassment.

I felt Lances soft hands make there way to mine, slowly bringing them down but still holding them afterwards. "It's okay, Keith," He said whilst I just looked down, face still flushed in embarrassment. Lances fingers glided my face up to meet his whilst he slowly inches forward, giving me time to stop if I wanted. I felt his soft, warm lips be placed on top of mine gently. I was in a bliss. Our lips fit perfectly and I didn't want to stop.

Eventually we needed to part for air so lance reluctantly pulled away. I did to but my eyes remained shut. My mind was all over the place with thoughts but I finally comprehended what just happened. I started blushing even more, if that's possible. "I really liked doing that," I said to myself under my breath. But of course Lance heard me as I was still right in his face. After he heard me he blushed and giggled, pulling me into an embrace. "Will you be my boyfriend?" Lance asked into my ear making goosebumps rise on my skin. "Yes," I responded happily. I looked back up at lance and kissed him.

This time it lasted longer and was filled with more passion than the last. All I could think was that I wanted more. More of him, more of his love, more of the kindness, more of his laugh, more of his gentle kisses. Just him entirely.

Afterwards I ended up falling asleep cuddling Lance happily. He was warm and now I could do this whenever I wanted.

*click* *click*

"This is such good blackmail material!" A voice I know as Pidge's said.

"Shut the quiznack up you're gonna wake him!" I heard as my eyes began to flutter open. "Hm? Lance?" I asked as I rubbed the sleep out of my eye. "Anddd he's awake! Thanks Pidge!" Lance shoots a glare towards the gremlin who ran out of the room. "Hey kitten, good morning," Lance said to me. I immediately froze in place and began to turn all different shades of pink. I pouted and turned away from him. "Why you gotta call me that?" I asked like a child. "Awww don't be like that, c'mon we gotta go get breakfast," Lance said starting to get up. "Mhm," is all I responded with, getting out of bed. I went to my closet and got out clothing, deciding that today was a lazy day.

"You should go to your room to get ready, I'll meet see you in a few okay?" "Okay, see you at breakfast!" Lance said as he ran out my room. I mumbled tiredly putting on my clothes. They were simple, gray shorts and a navy blue oversized hoodie, my favorite might I add.

I was about to leave for breakfast after getting fully ready when I stopped. I'm so happy, I thought. Pidge and I have become really close. They're one of the people I trusted most with anything. I finally told Shiro and I know he supports me no matter what, like a true older brother would. Hunk and I talk more, I'm a lot more social with him and everyone else now. Allura and I have mutual respect for each other, and I know that I can talk to her whenever. Coran is Coran so, yeah. And then there's Lance, oh gosh there's Lance. He's just perfect. And now we're together. Things might be overwhelming sometimes, but I have my family to help me through it. I'm happy, because I know that my past will never happen again. Because they won't let it happen. I have people I love and who love me. That's what matters.

I sighed contently, a warm giddy smile making its way into my face. I finally have a family.