They'd almost never been this exhausted. But after nonstop fighting and little breaks, they were completely wiped.

When Shiro told the team to get some rest, Lance was all too eager to oblige. Keith wasn't. But Lance took him by the hand and led him back to his room anyway.

"I know you too well, babe."

Keith complained about not needing to sleep. Lance could see right through and wouldn't let him avoid it.

Lance shut the door when they got to the room.

"I'll stay with you if you need me to," Keith said.

"You're staying anyway."

"Lance-"

Lance started to strip out of his paladin armor, prompting Keith to hold his tongue and watch instead. With a smirk, Lance continued. Slowly, he slipped each layer of clothes off. Keith blushed.

Lance removed everything except his underwear.

And then he started to take off Keith's armor. Keith actually didn't protest.

After exposing a section of skin, Lance kissed it. When he finished, he led Keith over to the bed. And he pulled Keith in close so they could collapse under the covers.