2. Matt

Lance's POV

I clear my throat as I walk into the Green Lion's hangar, seeing Matt looking up at the robotic cat. He turns to look at me, and gives me a wave.

"Lance!" Matt grins. "What's up?"

I cough, nerves suddenly shooting up and down my body. I bite my lip and put a hand to the back of my neck.

"So...uh...Pidge." I mentally smack myself on the head. Of all things, I had to open with that.

"Yeah? What about her?"

I dig a tie into the floor, not looking at Matt. I didn't think it would be this hard. He is her brother, after all. I hope he doesn't start throwing things at me once I tell him.

"Pidge. Yes. Pidge. The hacker. Short, usually wears green, cute-" I cut myself off before I can say anything else to embarrass myself. I grind my teeth together as I stare at the floor.

"Lance?" Matt gives me a lopsided smile. "You ok? Is Pidge ok?"

"Yeah! Yeah she's fine, I'm fine. Great, actually. You see...I'm...well, Pidge and I are..."

"Hm?" Matt asks, crossing his arms.

"...dating." I mutter, voice barely louder than a mumble. Matt stops moving. I suck in a breath, waiting for the inevitable punch to the face. I close my eyes. Here it comes...

All Matt says is "Oh.". I open my eyes.

"What?" Even I can hear the clear confusion in my voice.

"Wow. That's...good. I guess," Matt says, uncrossing his arms. I blink.

"Good? You're not going to punch me? I mean, I am going out with your sister," I say. Matt chuckles.

"Believe me, it did cross my mind. But no, I'm not that kind of guy." He waves a hand. "Besides, I've seen the way she looks at you. I think you'll give her some fun, which anyone could use right now, especially Pidge. She can get wrapped up in her head."

"Yeah...," I say wistfully. "She can do that."

"And I think you like her too." Matt winks and puts a hand on my shoulder. "Thanks for telling me, Lance. But if you do anything to hurt her..." His eyes darken, and my blood goes cold.

"No!" I manage to blurt out. "I like her! I'd never-"

Matt laughs, removing his hand.

"Relax, buddy. I'm just making sure that's clear. She's been through a lot. We all have." He stares off into the distance for a moment before looking back at me and smiling. "I'm glad she has you."

"Thanks." I say honestly, letting out a breath. I give Matt a wave before exiting the hangar. That wasn't so bad. Besides, now I get to see my girlfriend.