Across the Universe
Part 24
[All standard disclaimers apply.]
Hunk found himself staring at the Green Lion again. With a sigh, he turned back to his computer to work on the same bit of code that he had been working on for the past hour. He typed halfheartedly as he worked.
There was a knock at the door. "Yeah?"
Lance entered the lab, carrying a covered plate. "Hey, Hunk."
"Hey." Hunk went back to his computer. The Red Lion Paladin was the last person he wanted to see right now.
"Missed you at dinner."
"Wasn't hungry."
Lance blinked at that. He never knew Hunk not to be hungry. He sat the plate on an empty spot on the workbench. "In case you get hungry later."
Lance waited for Hunk to say something but Hunk kept working. Lance frowned as he leaned against the workbench. It wasn't like Hunk to hold a grudge.
"Hunk, I'm sorry."
"Yeah, you've already said that," Hunk said, not looking up from his computer.
"But you still seem mad."
"Of course I'm still mad, Lance!"
"I didn't mean it! You know me. I'm always running my mouth."
"Yeah, you're always running your mouth, not thinking about what you're saying!" Hunk crossed his arm as he glared at Lance. "You made it sound like the only reason I want Pidge back is that's she's my girlfriend. Not that I would have care about her as my friend six months ago or a year ago or even back on Earth."
"Hunk..."
"Look, I know that Allura is going to face some risk but I really think that she can do it. And I'm not saying that just because I want Pidge back."
Lance sighed. "I know. "
The two stared at each other for a while. Finally, with a groan, Hunk got up from his chair and surprised Lance with a hug. "Why can't I stay mad at you?"
"Um, because I'm so cute?"
Hunk playfully shoved him away. "You're not my type."
Lance shoved him back. "I'm everybody's type."
The two laughed together. After a moment, Lance sobered and looked at Hunk. "So, are we good?"
"Yeah," Hunk said, "we're good."
"Good." Lance moved to the door but then stopped. "Don't forget to eat your dinner. Big day tomorrow. Gotta be ready to get Pidge back."
Lance didn't wait for Hunk's reply as he left.
Hunk sighed as he looked at the covered plate waiting on the workbench. "Yeah, big day."