FWB|| Klance HS AU✓

Chapter 32: 'No, cuddles'

"Is the water too hot?"

Keith shook his head, feeling the warm water run down his bareback. "It's okay."

Lance hummed in response and carried on. It was after school, the same day as the incident in the bathroom. The two were currently at Lance's house, in Lance's bathroom. Lance insisted that Keith came home with him and he took care of Keith. Keith objected to idea at first because he didn't want to be a burden on Lance. After a whole lunch period of begging, Keith finally agreed. Besides, he didn't mind getting pampered for an evening. Keith just wondering how in the world he got so lucky with Lance. Not every guy would go out of their way to take care of their 'sick' lover. Lance already treated Keith with respect and care as it was. Keith begin sick only made Lance want to help even more.

If you were wondering what they were doing in the bathroom, Lance was giving Keith a bath. Keith was sat in the tub naked, his knees tucked into his chest. His back was turned to Lance, who was currently sitting at the side of the tub. Lance had the detachable showerhead in his hand, running the warm water over Keith's black hair. Keith's body completely relaxed under the water, his eyes closed softly. In all honesty, it felt kind of nice to be taken care of like this. Keith hadn't been treated like this since he was little kid. Having Lance's soft, loving hands gently trace his skin was calming. It was just the thing Keith needed right now. When Lance had offered to give Keith a bath Keith just looked at him weird. He wasn't a child anymore, but it still felt nice. Lance had practically dragged Keith into the bathroom. He was happy when Keith finally agreed because he really wanted to take care of the older. Bathing Keith was only the start to what else Lance was going to do for Keith tonight.

"You know I can wash myself right?" Keith asked, pressing his cheek to his knee.

Lance chuckled a little before setting the showerhead aside. He reached over Keith and grabbed the shampoo bottle. "Where's the fun in that?" Lance mumbled, uncapping the white tube. He squeezed some of the coconut scented shampoo into his hands before lathering it through Keith's raven black hair. Keith automatically sunk into the feeling, letting out a soft sigh. Lance lightly scrubbed the suds into Keith's scalp with his fingertips. He heard Keith let out a quiet moan, enjoying the feeling. Lance smiled softly and continued to massage the olders head. "Seems like your enjoying yourself."

Keith laughed a little. What could he say? Keith loved when Lance played with his hair as it was. It felt really relaxing to have his hair washed like this, like he was at a salon or something. "I'm starting to think this is your way of feeling me up," Keith joked with a laugh. He knew that sex was the furthest thing from Lance's mind right now, but he still found joy in teasing the younger.

Lance scoffed, "You wish."

When Lance felt like Keith's hair was thoroughly clean he removed his hands to grab the showerhead. Keith whined the second Lance's hands left his hair. "No, don't stop," Keith cried. He turned his head around to look at Lance, seeing his smirking face. Keith knitted his eyebrows together, glaring at Lance. He pushed his bottom lip out and pouted, wanting Lance to continue.

"Your hair will get too dry, Clem," Lance laughed. He found the look on Keith's face absolutely adorable. It wasn't often Keith could be caught pouting, so Lance savored the look when he could. He also couldn't say no to that cute little face. Lance already found Keith to be the most attractive thing to ever walk this Earth. Keith knew that Lance was too much of a sucker for him to resist.

"I don't care! It felt nice," Keith muttered, still pouting.

Lance sighed, giving in. Keith happily turned back around as Lance's hands returned to Keith's scalp. The two sat in comfortable silence, enjoying each other's company. Keith happily hummed to the feeling of Lance's soft hands running through his soap filled hair. Lance couldn't help the smile that creeped onto his face, listening to Keith hum. Keith was in a lot better mood then he was before, which Lance was grateful for. He had been so desperate to make Keith happy again. Lance was glad that Keith was finally getting somewhere. He had been so upset and distant the past week that Lance barley knew how to help. Lance helped Keith back on his feet a little, but there was still a lot of work to do. Some of it was out of Lance's reach. He hated to admit that, but there were certain things he couldn't fix. Lance knew that Keith was far from being okay. Even if he did have Lance to lean on, there were things Keith clearly didn't trust Lance with. It hurt a little that Keith didn't fully trust him, but Lance didn't hold that against him. He fully understood why Keith kept things from him, but Lance didn't want those secrets to get the best of Keith. He still wanted Keith to find his happiness again, with or without Lance's help.