TFLN + Overflow!

[the_tailor]

TFLN + Overflow Post!

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[the_tailor]

If I'm understanding this right, what you mean by the connection with your knife and everything? And you're... Yeah.

[It's confusing, surprising, but mostly? Lance doesn't care. The boy in front of him is the same as he's always been.]

I'm totally okay with it. What's it matter? Nothing's changed, has it?

[tempredmental]

[Had it? Keith wasn't sure.]

Even if it means I'm Galra?

[the_tailor]

Even if it means you're Galra. So what? You could turn purple and sprout kitty ears and I'd still like you just the same. ...though I guess that'd make me a bit of a furry, huh?

[He gives him a light smile.]

I mean it, though.

[tempredmental]

I'm not going to turn purple!

[At least, he hoped not...]

This isn't something new, you know. This is something that's always been there.

[He just didn't know about it.]

[the_tailor]

I know. And that's exactly why I don't think anything different of you. Because you're still the same Keith I've always known.

[tempredmental]

[A huge look of relief passed over his face.]

That means a lot...

[It was like part of the weight he'd been carrying was suddenly lifted. He leaned back against the wall and let himself slide down to the floor with a heavy sigh.]

[the_tailor]

I'm glad. That I can help, I mean. And just...in general.

[He gives him another smile, reassuring if a bit nervous.]

I'm sorry if I just made things awkward.

[tempredmental]

Yeah.

[Not 'yeah, it's awkward', but 'yeah, thanks'.]

Just don't go spreading this around, yet, okay? I kinda wanna tell people on my own.

[the_tailor]

I know. Your secret's safe with me, dude.

[tempredmental]

[He nodded.

After a moment, he wrapped the knife back up and slipped it back into its sheath.]

I'm sorry I yelled at you.

[He gave him a somewhat sheepish smile.]

You really are a better pilot... now.

[Keith still couldn't get over their first ride in the Blue Lion... Sorry, Lance.]

[the_tailor]

[Give him a break, man. It was his first time piloting a giant blue sentient space lion. Like you would have done a ton better in a stressful situation like that!]

It's okay. ...thanks. That actually means a lot to hear.

[Keith hasn't commented yet on the other thing, but, well, he supposes that's for the best.]

[tempredmental]

[The other thing still baffled him. Keith wasn't quite sure what to make of it, yet.

But, there was also nothing else left to really talk about, was there? And he couldn't just indefinitely sit here on Lance's floor in silence. Well, he could, but that would likely just make things really awkward again. And Lance probably wouldn't suffer through the silence very long before saying something weird and random. Awkward pause.]

So, um... yeah.

[What now? Another awkward pause.]

You... like me... a lot...? Like... a lot a lot?

[the_tailor]

[And there it is. Lance scratches the back of his head awkwardly.]

Yeah. A lot a lot.

[tempredmental]

[That got something of a little smirk in response.]

So what do we do about it?

[He said, 'we'...]

[the_tailor]

We? I mean, um. ...I don't know? I just don't want you to feel uncomfortable around me cause of it.

[Wait. ...is Keith smiling?]

[tempredmental]

If you're not uncomfortable with me, then why would I be uncomfortable with you?

[Really... who had more reasons to worry about causing discomfort here? Yes... he was smiling just a little.]

[the_tailor]

Because I've got a massive one sided crush going on here but I don't want you to feel like I'm going to push it.

[tempredmental]

[He shifted, pulling his legs up to his chest.]

Who said anything about one-sided?

[He was angry about Lance getting hurt for a reason. He just never said what that reason was.]

[the_tailor]

.....wait, what?

[His eyes go wide. Keith can't possibly be implying....could he?]

LOL! Lance has the best faces.

[tempredmental]

I didn't want to say anything because of everything else...

But, if you're okay with it...

[He trailed off, almost shy.]

He really does

[the_tailor]

Okay with it?

[He goes over, sliding down to the floor next to Keith.]

Keith, if you actually...man. Please tell me I'm not misreading this all. You have feelings for me too? Like...past friendship?

[tempredmental]

I think so?

[He flinched. That sounded terrible.]

I mean, I don't know. [Nope. That sounded just as bad.]

It's like... [And he sort of just let the words fall out this time because he had no idea how to describe this.] I've never been in this situation before, or felt like this before, or any of it.

Kinda crazy, right?

[And now he felt awkward because surely Lance was better at this than him.]

[the_tailor]

No. I mean, I'm not surprised, I guess. You'be always been kind of emotionally awkward, so...

[Honestly? He's not great at this himself past the flirting.]

Do you want to give this a try? Us?

[tempredmental]

[Side-eyeing so much right there... thanks, Lance. That vote of confidence was so helpful.

He chewed his lip for a moment.]

I guess? What do we do next?

[the_tailor]

Um. Uh. Could I...if it's okay, uh, could I...kiss you?

[It's mumbled, and his face is red.]