Stay with Me
Chapter 2: Please Say Yes
It was early in the day when Lance had gone to his family. He gathered all of them together in his living room to ask them something important. He wasn't sure if they would say yes, but he was hopeful. He was about to ask whether it would be okay for Keith, Krolia and Kosmo to stay with them. They knew how much Lance had cared for Keith, but he was still a little nervous. After a few minutes of explaining the situation of Keith's living conditions, they were more than happy to agree with the idea. They thought it was a great idea and were excited to have a couple of new additions to their already large family.
Lance was overjoyed and was quickly went to tell his boyfriend.
At the time, Keith and Krolia were in the black lion. Krolia was currently feeding Kosmo in the cargo area of the lion while Keith was sitting in the head of the lion, contemplating what to do that day. While he was lost in thought, he saw Lance walking up to black and was confused but thought if Lance was coming to talk to him, he'll wait where he was. This was where Lance knew he could find him.
Lance approached the lion and asked to be let in. The lion began to crouch down, and the jaw landed on the ground and opened to the red paladin. He happily ran up the steps, thanking black and heading inside.
As he reached the top of the steps, panic began to build up inside of his brain. What if Keith denied the offer? After all, his boyfriend was a stubborn mullet head. What if he hated the thought of living with Lance? What if he didn't like him enough to stay with him? Many thoughts buzzed and ricocheted around the inside of his skull.
The stairs reached the cargo bay where Krolia was. She looked up at him when she heard footsteps and was surprised to see the boy there.
"Oh. Hello Lance. Is everything okay?"
He hesitated and looked down nervously, "Is…Is Keith around?"
She smiled at him and nodded. "He's sitting in his usual spot."
"Thank you." He smiled sheepishly and was about to turn to leave but hesitated for a second and looked back up at her. "Um… Krolia? Do you mind coming with me? I would like to speak to both of you."
She looked confused, but got up and followed him to the head, with Kosmo trailing behind.
The three reached the door and Lance nervously knocked.
"Yes?" Keith said.
"I-It's Lance. Um… Can I speak with you?"
Keith was curious as to why he sounded so nervous and said, "Come in."
The door slid open and the three proceeded to walk in. Keith got up from his chair and became perplexed when he saw his mother next to Lance.
"What's going on? Is everything okay?"
"Everything's fine… I just wanted to talk to the both of you." Lance says, suddenly becoming shy and self-conscious.
Keith looked intrigued, "Oh okay. What did you want to tell us?"
Now Krolia was interested in what Lance had to say. She stood to the side of the room as she leant against the wall with Kosmo sitting next to her.
Lance looked down, suddenly quiet. He could feel his hands begin to sweat. Keith knew this was a sign that his boyfriend was nervous.
He slowly approached him and spoke gently, "It's okay, Lance. You can tell me."
He reached for his hands and softly held them. Lance looked up shyly and saw the gentle face of his beloved. Suddenly feeling his heart calm down and his thoughts slowing down, he took a deep breath.
"I want you and your mother… and Kosmo, to live with me and my family. I already asked my family and they were so excited by the idea. They were more than happy to say yes. I was too nervous to ask you. I-I'm sorry, you don't have to. I-I just wanted you and Krolia to have a place to stay, that wasn't a cramped lion. No offense, black."
He rambles on as he looks anywhere but at Keith and Krolia. She smiles at the adorable mess that is Lance and she looks and Keith for an answer. She herself would love to be a part of Lance's family and was overjoyed that they were so happy to have them stay there, so she was all for the idea. But, Krolia knew how stubborn her son could be, so it was up to him.