Love in an Odd Place
Chapter 2
Shall We?
After an hour or two of hanging out Keith and Allura went back to their rooms. In the hall Keith had made it crystal clear that he did nit like the idea of her walking the halls alone. It was odd, but usually when he would lecture her Allura would also get upset. This time though she just smiled at the fact that he just couldn't let it go.
The next day was long and according to Lance, in need of some fun time. It was about nine o'clock and the gang had just finished dinner.
"So what are you doing tonight Lance?" Pidge asked as they stepped onto the sidewalk.
"Oh Kelsey and I are going to some club." Lance's mouth dropped open once an idea hit him. "Hey Allura why don't you Keith and Hunk join us?"
"Why not me?" Pidge asked with hurt in his eyes.
Keith decided to speak up. "Pidge you're to young, but don't worry, Allura isn't going either." Keith turned as he heard a huff out of Allura. "Clubs are not the right environment for you princess."
"Keith I thought that you wanted to so me how you and Lance lived? Anyways I think that I'm very capable of making my own decisions!" Allura said as she pointed towards herself.
Lance noticed the anger coming from Keith and decided to save himself. "Maybe he's right princess. You don't even know what happens at a club."
"Not you to Lance! Why don't you tell me what goes on at a club?" Allura said as a challenge.
"Well it's just a place where people dance late in the night." Lance answered.
"Good! I love to dance!" Allura started to walk down the street. "Shall we go?"
Lance and Keith looked at each other. "Maybe she should go. She probably won't like it and end up leaving. Also you can be her personal bouncer." Lance added with a smirk.
Keith knew that Nanny and Coran would defiantly not agree with this. To say the truth he didn't agree with it either. Either way though Allura had made up her mind and was going to go. This being true Keith reasoned that at least he would be around to protect her. "Pidge will you be okay alone?"
"Keith I don't feel much for dancing, so I think I'll stay also." Hunk said.
Now that it was settled Keith and Lance took off in a run to meet up with Allura. When they got to the club they found Kelsey waiting on them.
"Oh isn't this just so exciting?" Allura exclaimed as she turned back around to face everyone. A smile was obvious on her face. Keith just stared at the lady in front of him. She was dressed in her royal pink gown that hung from her shoulders and at her hips it delicately fanned out. Everyone was staring at her. Kelsey had made a comment about her outfit, but Allura only smiled and said "I'm the heir to Arus so I must look my best for I represent my planet. Keith smirked at her response as a thought produced in his head. "Allura could wear a paper bag and still capture the hearts of everyone!"
"So I see the famous 'Keith smirk' has graced our presence." Lance whispered, but tried to stifle it once he noticed his gaze.
~*~*~*~*~*~
With in what felt like hours the four found them selves with in that club. Allura's senses felt as if they were on overload. Smoke whirled and twisted around her body as laughter of all different levels seeped into her ears. In the corners you could barely see the people that stood there. All around her people were in couples. Women were outfits that were never seen on an Arussian. Before her though was a blur of moving colors. Allura had trouble figuring out where one person ended and the other began. She knew that they were doing some kind of dance, but none that she recognized. She then turned to ask Keith a question only to realize she had been hanging onto him. "Oh I'm sorry. I didn't." Allura started to say before Keith cut her off.
"No don't be sorry." Keith watched as Allura began o blush. "I'd actually prefer that you did hold on to me."
After replacing her arm around Keith's, Allura looked around for Lance, but he was nowhere to be seen. "So what do we do now?"
"Do you want to sit down until you get more accustomed?" Keith offered as he noticed her uneasiness. Once Allura nodded Keith led her over to the wall on their right. Against the wall sat a long black leather couch. Keith sat down on the edge with Allura next to him.
They sat there for a while just taking in their surroundings. Their conversation consisted mostly of Keith answering Allura's questions. After about fifteen minutes a young man came up and sat beside Allura. "What is he holding in his hands?" Allura looked quizzically at the white stick in his hand that was on fire.
"Oh that's a cigarette." Keith answered as if it was common.
Allura looked around the room and realized how many people had this cigarette. "Do you have one?"
"No. Never really got in to them. Anyways in the academy they are really looked down on." Keith replied.
"Good they smell horrible. I could almost choke." Allura said as she coughed. Keith just laughed.
"Odd place to be wearing such a formal dress, don't you think?" the shaggy blonde man sitting next to her asked.
At this Allura simply stated. "Not for someone of my status." Keith couldn't help the smile that penetrated his face.
"Oh really? And do tell what status is it you speak of?" the man asked as he leaned closer.
Keith noticed that Allura then scooted closer to him in an attempt to put space between herself and the other man. Keith took this as his signal to protect her. Keith stood up, turned around and offered his hand to her. "Your Majesty, would you do me the honors of dancing with you?"
"Wait! You're a royal?" The other man said with surprise in his voice and eyes.
Allura only smiled and said. "Princess and heir to planet Arus to be exact. Now if you will excuse me" They then walked over to the edge of the dance floor. "Thank you! Now what though?"
Keith turned to face Allura. "I thought we decided to dance!" he then gave her hand a squeeze and led her further into the crowd.
Allura couldn't help the smile that slowly crept across her face. "Keith you do know that I don't know how to do this dance?"
Keith only smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll teach you." He then grabbed her other hand and draped both her arms around his neck. Keith then slid his hands down her sides to rest on her hips. He noticed that she didn't move so as he moved he would sway her hips. Soon she was doing it on her own.
~*~*~*~*~*~
"Well won't you just get a look at what's going on over there!" Lance whispered against Kelsey's ear.
She followed his gaze until she saw Allura and Keith dancing. "They sure do look like they're in love."
"Yea the do don't they." Lance looked at the girl in his hands and smiled. "You're something else you know?"
"Aww, you're such a smooth talker. Are you sure that I'm safe around such a slick dude?"
"You always have to live on a chance." Lance said with a sly smile.
~*~*~*~*~*~
The feeling of being this close to Keith with is hands on her hips sent Allura's body on fire. She started to say something but realized that Keith couldn't hear her. "Leaning closer to him she whispered in his ear, "You know a person could really learn to hate you."
Keith was shocked to hear but decided to calm down. "And why do you say that your highness?"
"Well you're just so perfect!" Allura then giggled, but had no idea how heavenly her giggle was to him.
They kept dancing until the DJ's voice crackled over the speaker. Keith had his arm around Allura's waist and they stood in the crowd while the DJ tried to get their attention. "Excuse me gang, but I just wanted to make an announcement. It has come to my attention that we have royalty with us tonight. Could you please raise your hand?"
Allura turned to Keith and grabbed the hand that was on her waist. "What do I do?"
Keith started to speak, but the blonde haired guy from earlier pushed Allura out of his grip and into the vacant spot that had been created for her. "Crap!"
"Well greetings Princess!" The DJ said.
Keith watched as the space in which Allura stood in got smaller as the crowd started stepping closer to her. Some were snapping pictures as the beautiful princess turned round and round looking far away to escape or some kind face to help her. Her face showed how frightened she was, which twisted she heart. He hated to see in pain on her. Keith's impulse took over as he tried to push through the crowd. After many harsh words, pushes, and shoves Keith finally made it through. He then ran towards her and grabbed her by her upper arms. As he looked at her he noticed that she was crying. Keith quickly grabbed his communicator and tried to get a hold of Lance.
Luckily Kelsey and Lance had seen the commotion and ran forward. Lance then saw Allura's body curled up and buried in Keith's. He could easily tell that she was crying. Lance then noticed that Keith had his communicator up. Lance took his out of his pocket and spoke into it.
~Lance here. What's going on? ~
~Allura's really scared and the crowd is getting worse. She's already crying. We need to get her out of her. Fans are just a little crazier here then on Arus. ~
~I agree! How should we do that though? ~
~Find a bouncer and tell him who you, I and Allura are and tell him that it is crucial that we get her out of here. Have him get a bunch of people make an aisle strait through the crowd and to the door! ~
"On my way! ~
Keith closed his communicator and turned back to Allura. He noticed that her tears were coming down harder now, but she was trying to keep them away. Keith pulled her closer to him. He laid one hand on her head and tried his best to sooth her. Allura had tucked her hands under her and with her head resting on his chest she let her tears flow freely. Keith told Allura in a soft voice not to worry and that he'd protect her as he looked over her head for any sign of Lance. After awhile Lance appeared through the crowd waving his hand. As Keith walked over to Lance and aisle slowly started to appear.
Lance followed the two with Kelsey as two bouncers led the group and two followed them to the door. Once outside Keith once again held Allura tightly in his arms for she was still crying from all the trauma. A man then walked up to the group.
"Hi I'm Rick Johnson and I own this club. Let me just say how I am for the scene that went on in there."
"Thank you very much Mr. Johnson. I'm Commander Keith Hunter." Keith said as he shook the mans hand. "This is my second in command Lance Taylor." After they shook hands he went on. "This is Kelsey."
"Brown." Kelsey interjected as she shook Mr. Johnson's hand.
"Yes." Keith went on. "And this is Princess Allura of Arus." Keith tilted his head to the side but said it in away to let her know that it was okay to be informal at this time.
"Well again I'm truly sorry. You limo should be here in any moment." He said as he looked at his watch.
Keith stiffened and with wide eyes said, "Sir I'm sorry, but I don't think we brought enough money for a limo with us!"
"Oh don't worry commander it's on the club as an apology for what happened. Well here it comes." He said as a long black car pulled up/ " I must de going, but once again I am sorry." Mr. Johnson then turned and walked back into the building.
Keith opened the door to the limo and helped the very upset princess inside. Before he got in he turned to Lance and Kelsey. "You guys can stay or we could drop you two off somewhere if you like."
"Wow you read my mind!" Lance said with a smile.
"Yea I'm kind of hungry, Lance." Kelsey said.
"Just drop us off at the first, hopefully cheap, restaurant you see." He said with a smirk.
"Oh." Keith turned and got into the limo followed by Kelsey and then Lance. As Keith sat down next to Allura he noticed that she was still crying a little bit. The mixture of lack of sleep, high stress of meetings, and the difference in cultures must have sent her on the edge. After giving some information to the driver he leaned back in his seat. Keith then put his arm around Allura and pulled her closer to him. He once again tried to sooth her. He felt her lay her head on his shoulder which did no good for him, but to Keith's relief Allura did start to calm down and after some time she even fell asleep.
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After an hour or two of hanging out Keith and Allura went back to their rooms. In the hall Keith had made it crystal clear that he did nit like the idea of her walking the halls alone. It was odd, but usually when he would lecture her Allura would also get upset. This time though she just smiled at the fact that he just couldn't let it go.
The next day was long and according to Lance, in need of some fun time. It was about nine o'clock and the gang had just finished dinner.
"So what are you doing tonight Lance?" Pidge asked as they stepped onto the sidewalk.
"Oh Kelsey and I are going to some club." Lance's mouth dropped open once an idea hit him. "Hey Allura why don't you Keith and Hunk join us?"
"Why not me?" Pidge asked with hurt in his eyes.
Keith decided to speak up. "Pidge you're to young, but don't worry, Allura isn't going either." Keith turned as he heard a huff out of Allura. "Clubs are not the right environment for you princess."
"Keith I thought that you wanted to so me how you and Lance lived? Anyways I think that I'm very capable of making my own decisions!" Allura said as she pointed towards herself.
Lance noticed the anger coming from Keith and decided to save himself. "Maybe he's right princess. You don't even know what happens at a club."
"Not you to Lance! Why don't you tell me what goes on at a club?" Allura said as a challenge.
"Well it's just a place where people dance late in the night." Lance answered.
"Good! I love to dance!" Allura started to walk down the street. "Shall we go?"
Lance and Keith looked at each other. "Maybe she should go. She probably won't like it and end up leaving. Also you can be her personal bouncer." Lance added with a smirk.
Keith knew that Nanny and Coran would defiantly not agree with this. To say the truth he didn't agree with it either. Either way though Allura had made up her mind and was going to go. This being true Keith reasoned that at least he would be around to protect her. "Pidge will you be okay alone?"
"Keith I don't feel much for dancing, so I think I'll stay also." Hunk said.
Now that it was settled Keith and Lance took off in a run to meet up with Allura. When they got to the club they found Kelsey waiting on them.
"Oh isn't this just so exciting?" Allura exclaimed as she turned back around to face everyone. A smile was obvious on her face. Keith just stared at the lady in front of him. She was dressed in her royal pink gown that hung from her shoulders and at her hips it delicately fanned out. Everyone was staring at her. Kelsey had made a comment about her outfit, but Allura only smiled and said "I'm the heir to Arus so I must look my best for I represent my planet. Keith smirked at her response as a thought produced in his head. "Allura could wear a paper bag and still capture the hearts of everyone!"
"So I see the famous 'Keith smirk' has graced our presence." Lance whispered, but tried to stifle it once he noticed his gaze.
~*~*~*~*~*~
With in what felt like hours the four found them selves with in that club. Allura's senses felt as if they were on overload. Smoke whirled and twisted around her body as laughter of all different levels seeped into her ears. In the corners you could barely see the people that stood there. All around her people were in couples. Women were outfits that were never seen on an Arussian. Before her though was a blur of moving colors. Allura had trouble figuring out where one person ended and the other began. She knew that they were doing some kind of dance, but none that she recognized. She then turned to ask Keith a question only to realize she had been hanging onto him. "Oh I'm sorry. I didn't." Allura started to say before Keith cut her off.
"No don't be sorry." Keith watched as Allura began o blush. "I'd actually prefer that you did hold on to me."
After replacing her arm around Keith's, Allura looked around for Lance, but he was nowhere to be seen. "So what do we do now?"
"Do you want to sit down until you get more accustomed?" Keith offered as he noticed her uneasiness. Once Allura nodded Keith led her over to the wall on their right. Against the wall sat a long black leather couch. Keith sat down on the edge with Allura next to him.
They sat there for a while just taking in their surroundings. Their conversation consisted mostly of Keith answering Allura's questions. After about fifteen minutes a young man came up and sat beside Allura. "What is he holding in his hands?" Allura looked quizzically at the white stick in his hand that was on fire.
"Oh that's a cigarette." Keith answered as if it was common.
Allura looked around the room and realized how many people had this cigarette. "Do you have one?"
"No. Never really got in to them. Anyways in the academy they are really looked down on." Keith replied.
"Good they smell horrible. I could almost choke." Allura said as she coughed. Keith just laughed.
"Odd place to be wearing such a formal dress, don't you think?" the shaggy blonde man sitting next to her asked.
At this Allura simply stated. "Not for someone of my status." Keith couldn't help the smile that penetrated his face.
"Oh really? And do tell what status is it you speak of?" the man asked as he leaned closer.
Keith noticed that Allura then scooted closer to him in an attempt to put space between herself and the other man. Keith took this as his signal to protect her. Keith stood up, turned around and offered his hand to her. "Your Majesty, would you do me the honors of dancing with you?"
"Wait! You're a royal?" The other man said with surprise in his voice and eyes.
Allura only smiled and said. "Princess and heir to planet Arus to be exact. Now if you will excuse me" They then walked over to the edge of the dance floor. "Thank you! Now what though?"
Keith turned to face Allura. "I thought we decided to dance!" he then gave her hand a squeeze and led her further into the crowd.
Allura couldn't help the smile that slowly crept across her face. "Keith you do know that I don't know how to do this dance?"
Keith only smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll teach you." He then grabbed her other hand and draped both her arms around his neck. Keith then slid his hands down her sides to rest on her hips. He noticed that she didn't move so as he moved he would sway her hips. Soon she was doing it on her own.
~*~*~*~*~*~
"Well won't you just get a look at what's going on over there!" Lance whispered against Kelsey's ear.
She followed his gaze until she saw Allura and Keith dancing. "They sure do look like they're in love."
"Yea the do don't they." Lance looked at the girl in his hands and smiled. "You're something else you know?"
"Aww, you're such a smooth talker. Are you sure that I'm safe around such a slick dude?"
"You always have to live on a chance." Lance said with a sly smile.
~*~*~*~*~*~
The feeling of being this close to Keith with is hands on her hips sent Allura's body on fire. She started to say something but realized that Keith couldn't hear her. "Leaning closer to him she whispered in his ear, "You know a person could really learn to hate you."
Keith was shocked to hear but decided to calm down. "And why do you say that your highness?"
"Well you're just so perfect!" Allura then giggled, but had no idea how heavenly her giggle was to him.
They kept dancing until the DJ's voice crackled over the speaker. Keith had his arm around Allura's waist and they stood in the crowd while the DJ tried to get their attention. "Excuse me gang, but I just wanted to make an announcement. It has come to my attention that we have royalty with us tonight. Could you please raise your hand?"
Allura turned to Keith and grabbed the hand that was on her waist. "What do I do?"
Keith started to speak, but the blonde haired guy from earlier pushed Allura out of his grip and into the vacant spot that had been created for her. "Crap!"
"Well greetings Princess!" The DJ said.
Keith watched as the space in which Allura stood in got smaller as the crowd started stepping closer to her. Some were snapping pictures as the beautiful princess turned round and round looking far away to escape or some kind face to help her. Her face showed how frightened she was, which twisted she heart. He hated to see in pain on her. Keith's impulse took over as he tried to push through the crowd. After many harsh words, pushes, and shoves Keith finally made it through. He then ran towards her and grabbed her by her upper arms. As he looked at her he noticed that she was crying. Keith quickly grabbed his communicator and tried to get a hold of Lance.
Luckily Kelsey and Lance had seen the commotion and ran forward. Lance then saw Allura's body curled up and buried in Keith's. He could easily tell that she was crying. Lance then noticed that Keith had his communicator up. Lance took his out of his pocket and spoke into it.
~Lance here. What's going on? ~
~Allura's really scared and the crowd is getting worse. She's already crying. We need to get her out of her. Fans are just a little crazier here then on Arus. ~
~I agree! How should we do that though? ~
~Find a bouncer and tell him who you, I and Allura are and tell him that it is crucial that we get her out of here. Have him get a bunch of people make an aisle strait through the crowd and to the door! ~
"On my way! ~
Keith closed his communicator and turned back to Allura. He noticed that her tears were coming down harder now, but she was trying to keep them away. Keith pulled her closer to him. He laid one hand on her head and tried his best to sooth her. Allura had tucked her hands under her and with her head resting on his chest she let her tears flow freely. Keith told Allura in a soft voice not to worry and that he'd protect her as he looked over her head for any sign of Lance. After awhile Lance appeared through the crowd waving his hand. As Keith walked over to Lance and aisle slowly started to appear.
Lance followed the two with Kelsey as two bouncers led the group and two followed them to the door. Once outside Keith once again held Allura tightly in his arms for she was still crying from all the trauma. A man then walked up to the group.
"Hi I'm Rick Johnson and I own this club. Let me just say how I am for the scene that went on in there."
"Thank you very much Mr. Johnson. I'm Commander Keith Hunter." Keith said as he shook the mans hand. "This is my second in command Lance Taylor." After they shook hands he went on. "This is Kelsey."
"Brown." Kelsey interjected as she shook Mr. Johnson's hand.
"Yes." Keith went on. "And this is Princess Allura of Arus." Keith tilted his head to the side but said it in away to let her know that it was okay to be informal at this time.
"Well again I'm truly sorry. You limo should be here in any moment." He said as he looked at his watch.
Keith stiffened and with wide eyes said, "Sir I'm sorry, but I don't think we brought enough money for a limo with us!"
"Oh don't worry commander it's on the club as an apology for what happened. Well here it comes." He said as a long black car pulled up/ " I must de going, but once again I am sorry." Mr. Johnson then turned and walked back into the building.
Keith opened the door to the limo and helped the very upset princess inside. Before he got in he turned to Lance and Kelsey. "You guys can stay or we could drop you two off somewhere if you like."
"Wow you read my mind!" Lance said with a smile.
"Yea I'm kind of hungry, Lance." Kelsey said.
"Just drop us off at the first, hopefully cheap, restaurant you see." He said with a smirk.
"Oh." Keith turned and got into the limo followed by Kelsey and then Lance. As Keith sat down next to Allura he noticed that she was still crying a little bit. The mixture of lack of sleep, high stress of meetings, and the difference in cultures must have sent her on the edge. After giving some information to the driver he leaned back in his seat. Keith then put his arm around Allura and pulled her closer to him. He once again tried to sooth her. He felt her lay her head on his shoulder which did no good for him, but to Keith's relief Allura did start to calm down and after some time she even fell asleep.
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