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T/M for flirtation and innuendo.
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Chapter 10: Ignorance
Nanny had outdone herself. The Chicken Cordon Bleu was a huge success. She followed it up with a desert of chocolate raspberry cheesecake. No one could figure out why Nanny was in such a great mood, but nobody wanted to question it either.
Keith and Allura tried to act as normally as possible through the duration of the meal. They had come to that silent understanding when their eyes met. They were not ready to share with anyone else what they had only recently shared with one another.
It was about halfway through dessert when Keith finally caught the Princess's eye during a lull in the conversation and whispered, "You look absolutely beautiful, Allura. I am having a hard time keeping my eyes off you."
Allura leaned over to him. She looked at him cunningly and replied, "Why thank you, Commander. I was rather hoping it was your hands you would not be able to keep off of me."
Everyone looked up in surprise as Keith seemed to choke on his cheesecake. Grabbing a drink of water, he put his hand up to let everyone know he was ok.
Red faced, he looked back at the princess. "Why, Commander, are you alright?" she implored sweetly with big, innocent eyes.
"I am fine," he coughed, through clenched teeth. She was going to be the death of him. He decided to leave Allura well enough alone for the rest of the meal. He wasn't sure he could take any more insinuations coming from her Majesty.
After dessert and some pleasant conversation, Nanny left to attend her duties in the kitchen, singing to herself quietly. Koran bid good-night and whistled as he headed to his chambers for a night cap. Only the younger members of the dinner party remained behind.
"Any one up for a game of Uno in the rec room?" inquired Pidge. "I am ready to kick some behind." He looked anxiously around at his comrades.
"Sounds great, little buddy," Hunk replied. "I'm going to go change into my lounging clothes and I will see you down there."
"I think I will join you, too," Lance chimed in. "Wiping the floor with you spectacled face sounds extra appealing. Princess?" Lance turned to Allura. A quick glance at Keith caught Lance's attention.
Before he could comment, Allura shook her head and stifled a yawn. "I don't think so," she murmured. "I am pretty tired after a long day. I think I will call it a night. Raincheck?" She stood up and smiled wearily.
"Of course, Princess," all three replied in unison. "Good night!" They watched as she glided out of the door.
Lance turned back to Keith. Keith had watched every move the princess had made. "What about you, Cap? Cap? Keith?" Lance practically shouted to get his attention.
"What, Lance?" Keith turned to Lance angrily.
"Are you going to join us?" Lance inquired. Before Keith could answer, Lance noted, "What is with you? You seem really distracted tonight. Is everything ok with you and Allura?"
"Huh? No, everything is fine," Keith shook his head, his face expressionless. "I am fine. Just tired. I'll have to pass. I have a lot of paperwork to finish before tomorrow. I think I am going to head to my office before turning in myself."
"You never let yourself have any fun," Lance noticed. "No wonder you are acting so stressed."
"Leave it alone, Lance," Keith fumed. He turned to Pidge and Hunk. "I will see you guys in the morning. Lion practice at 0800."
A chorus of "Night, Keith" followed him out the door. Once the door closed behind up, Keith became a man on a mission. It was time to summon his princess to his side.