Everyone has a mask, one that tells the world what character you're destined to play in life, that tells people who you are. Except Lance's mask doesn't match him at all, and it's driving Keith nuts. (cover by @nuro-does-art on tumblr)

TW: Self-harm/Abuse mention/Suicide mention Lance eats a new space fruit that makes it impossible for him to lie, as well as blurt of things he hasn't told anyone. Also gay stuff and a story line ^^ Thanks for over 200k on the og !!

Lance might've just made his biggest mistake. And it will haunt him forever. WARNING!! This story contains elements of suicidal actions, tnoughts, self-harm, and fowl language. A/N: I apologize beforehand if you see some typos. My autocorrect also likes to change Pidge's name to Purge. I don't always notice it Lol

Lance isn't as good as the rest of his team. He has to train more and be a better paladin so they win't kick him off. He has to work harder. But what happens when his team mates find out? Read to see... This story is not my own original idea. I have the original author's full permission for this story. **Credit to Ky_Sea_Blue**

"please save me. " a voice said. Keith didn't know what to do but suddenly had forgotten all about it.... - - As the light disappeared he saw its was the body of a young boy, the skin of the boy was abit darker then his own skin, and the boy was taller then him - - Keith slowly grabbed his chin and kissed his lips. "I love you "....

Teased, pushed around, brushed off, alone: all words Lance McClain believes perfectly describes him. The phrases his "friends" use to prod and tease him cut deeper than they intend and he doesn't let the world see how broken he is. But Keith sees. Keith Kogane, Lance's best friend, has realised they've been growing distant and doesn't know how to talk to the person he's grown fond of and would trust with his life as his right hand man. All he wants is to fix Lance but Lance won't let him in. Earth is where they are heading and where they end up, their reunion at the Garrison with family and old friends sweet - but Lance just wants to go home and take a break from the people he's spent years in space with that he believes hate him. But when he does go home, he's caught off guard by a horrific surprise that sparks their next mission against their long-time enemy Sendak, intensifies Lance's own mental struggles, and causes the tipping point for the "slowburn romance" between he and his 'rival.' Taking place in the events after season six (and before seven), this is the story of Lance who's a boy with a broken heart and confused moral compass and of Keith, who's the boy to help Lance face his demons while he tries to conquer his own in the process. Trigger Warning for: suicidal thoughts, gore, mentions of blood, and mentions of abuse Art by Joleanart!! (This story will also have fewer chapters and two smut chapters that you can skip without missing the story too much. I don't plan on making this super drawn out. The point will get across and I hope my story does too.)