Happy Birthday!

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This one is long.

Keith POV

I was asleep, when all of a sudden I felt someone pull me out of bed. "Ugh, Shiro, let me sleep." I nuzzled into who was holding me, and i heard their heartbeat speed up "Happy birthday Kitten." I opened my eyes groggily, and was greeted with James's smiling face. I rubbed my eyes "Hi Griff. And thanks." I realized that he was carrying me bridal style, and I smiled "Is this some kind of prediction for the future?" His face went pink and he smiled "Maybe. But come on. Pidge set up Mario Kart in the lounge room, and Kinkade and Veronica are waiting for us." I groaned. Social interaction, this early in the morning? On a Saturday? "Fine. Put me down." he set me down, and after I changed, I followed him out of our room. When the others spotted me, they all smiled "Happy Birthday!" they yelled. I smiled "Thanks guys. But why are we playing in here? Why not one of our rooms?" Kinkade shrugged and James sat on the floor next to Pidge "Because we always do that. Today's a special day. Come on, lets get started." I shrugged and plopped down James's lap. "Alright. Hand me a controller." Pidge handed one over, and we started a race. Halfway through, I felt James wrap his arms around me and put his chin in my shoulder, just like he had at Cornyval. We played for a few hours before we decided to head back to me and James's room. We walked in and..

"SURPRISE!" I shrieked and jumped up and into James. He laughed "Calm down Kitten." He whispered. My friends, plus Adam, Matt and Shiro were there. Shiro walked up and hugged me "Happy birthday lil bro." He said, while ruffling my hair."Thanks." Adam hugged me too, and Matt smacked my shoulder "Look who's all grown up." I just smiled. Everyone congratulated me in turn, and Lance slung his arm around my shoulders "Happy birthday Mullet. Do you like it?" He said, gesturing to the decorations. I smiled brightly "Yeah." James grabbed my hand "Come on, we have snacks, cake and presents." I gasped "Presents? Yay!" We all ate and talked for a while, and Shiro eventually pulled out a karaoke machine and started setting it up. I groaned "Please tell me that doesn't have cheesy pop songs on it." He just smiled "That's what karaoke machines are for. Singing cheesy pop songs." I just shook my head and went back to talking with my friends. "Alright, it's ready. Who wants to go first?" Shiro said, witha huge grin on his face. "Keith should go. Birthday boy first!" Pidge said, and I glared at her. "No." She knew I didn't lile singing, especially in front of people. The others smiled "Yeah. Come on Keith, just this once? Please?" Adam begged, along with Shiro. "Come on Keith, just once?" James pleaded, and him and Lance started giving me puppy  dog eyes. God dammit I couldn't say no to those puppy eyes. I sighed "Fine. But only once." I looked at the songs for a minute before deciding one. Darkside by Alan Walker. I took a deep breath and began to sing

We're not in love
We share no stories
Just something in your eyes
Don't be afraid
The shadows know me
Let's leave the world behind

Take me through the night

I looked up and saw the others staring at me. I smiled and continued singing 

Fall into the dark side
We don't need the light
We'll live on the dark side
I see it, let's feel it
While we're still young and fearless
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side
Fall into the dark side
Give into the dark side
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side

Shrio and Adam were smiling proudly. They had heard me sing before, but never in front of others.

Beneath the sky

As black as diamonds

We're running out of time
Don't wait for truth
To come and blind us
Let's just believe their lies
Believe it, I see it
I know that you can feel it
No secrets worth keeping
So fool me like I'm dreaming

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