Under the Radar (Lance x Reader) -Spy AU

Chapter 15

A/N: Now here's where things get a little Spicy(TM) Nothing too crazy, but just a heavy makeout session. Hehehehe.

Enjoy!

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~19 Hours Earlier~

"Ah, this is nice." Hunk said, settling down in his seat across from Shay. Shay giggled. "It is. It's fancy too!" she exclaimed, looking around the dining area. Hunk had taken her to a fancy restaurant in Hell's Kitchen called 49 South, a fancier choice than their usual Asian takeout stomping ground, Wok, Jog, Run.

"Did you decide what you want?" The waiter asked Shay and Hunk. She smiled. "Yeah. I think I'll have the swordfish with black rice." She said. The waiter turned toward Hunk and gave him a smile when he was finished writing down Shay's order, prompting him to order.

"And I'll have the salmon burger with fries, please!" He said cheerfully. He was really excited for tonight. His heart raced as he felt the velvet box in his pant pocket.

No, he wasn't going to propose, he just got her a necklace with a key on it, asking if she wanted to move in with him. Pidge had given him that idea when she mentioned it to him the other day. At first, Hunk felt taken aback by her question, since he and Shay had only been dating for a couple of months, but the more he thought about it, the more he just felt as if it was the right thing to do.

Hunk took in a deep breath as the waiter left with their order. Hunk spoke up, but it seemed as if Shay had a similar idea.

"I have something to tell you."

The two nervously chuckled at each other as they both said the same thing in unison. Hunk felt his heart swell with happiness. We are so meant to be! He thought to himself.

He gestured at her to go first. "Please. Ladies first." He said cordially. Shay's smile disappeared as she started fiddling with her fingers. She wasn't really making eye contact, and her breaths were shaky. Hunk was too busy rehearsing what he was gonna say to notice these tics.

"Um, I just...I have something to tell you." Shay said. Hunk grabbed her hand and smiled at her dreamily. "You can tell me anything you want. You know, I really feel as if we have this special connec—"

"I'm transferring."

Hunk stared at her blankly. His grip on her hand loosened slightly. "You're...?" he asked in disbelief, not really knowing what to say. Did he hear that right? Maybe if he asked to clarify. "...what?"

Shay sighed and pried herself from his hand. "I'm transferring, and...tomorrow is my last day." She said, looking down at her cutlery. "I leave in two weeks." She said.

Hunk's heart felt like it just exploded. The whole atmosphere of the romantic, dimly lit restaurant suddenly grew bleaker. Shay looked at him in desperation. "God, just say something, Hunk...please..." She mumbled to herself.

Hunk felt a lump in his throat. "Wh-Where?" he asked, terrified that the answer would be not what he wanted. Shay twiddled her thumbs and looked down at her bread plate. "Prague." She muttered.

Hunk leaned in "Prague...Nebraska?" he asked. This cannot be happening. Shay smiled a little. "'Fraid not." She said. Hunk's face fell even more. He shoved the little velvet box deeper in his pocket. He hoped that he still had the receipt.

Shay took a sip of her wine and continued. "They...want me to be a cryptologist there. Apparently, I'll be able to work in the field as well. This is just...a humongous opportunity for me and..." she looked up at Hunk who was looking glumly at his bread.