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Chapter 4: Advice

Lances POV

As Lance saw Pidge walk down the hallway, he muttered to himself, "I am the luckiest person alive to know you, Pidge, I think I'm in love with you, sorry."

Pidge stopped in tracks and stared at him. "What did you just say?" Pidge said, confused, a blush appearing on her cheeks.
"You heard me."
"Lance... How could you love someone like me? Are you sure?" Pidge murmured, convincing herself that this was not happening.
As Lance looked into Pidges hazel eyes, the light hit them just right, they were mesmerizing, Lance could not help but get lost in them.
"I am in love with you. Sorry." Lance stated. Angry that Pidge could not see her own beauty.
"Pidge, you are the most amazing, strong, beautiful woman I have ever known." Lance stated softly, brushing hair out of her eyes, touching her cheek gently, sending shivers down Pidges spine. "I love you."
Lance finally tore himself away from Pidges eyes, and looked at her.
"Pidge?"

Pidge glanced up, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"No ones ever told me that back. But, maybe, this time, its real." Pidge mused.

"What do you mean by; "this time?", was there a guy who didn't love you when you did?" Lance blurted, a monster growing inside of him, angry that someone who Pidge loved did not love her back. "Who?"

"Not now. Right now, we need to focus on the thing in front of us." Pidge prompted. "I think, we should get to know each other better, and base it off of that. Do you want to go mini golfing with me tomorrow?" Pidge suggested. "Just to get to know each other better."

"Sure!" Lance exclaimed, exited for a date with Pidge.

"I have to go, but just in case I don't get to say it back, I-I love you too." Pidge admitted. Pidge leant in, kissing Lance on the cheek quickly, before quickly walking out the door.

Lance felt a blush blooming on his cheeks as the green paladin walked away.

"Wow. I never imagined that to happen." Lance said as he felt the place Pidge had kissed him.

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Pidges POV

As Pidge walked away from Greens hangar, she thought to herself, " wow. That just happened. I wonder where this will go." As she continued down the hallway, she passed the kitchen, where she saw Hunk regard her questionably.
"Uhhhh... You alright there buddy?" Pidge questioned.
"Umm... Pidge, have you looked in a mirror? You glowing! Your face is bright red, and you look happier than you have been in weeks!" Hunk responded, sounding joyful. "What happened?"
"You'll find out soon. I need to get ready for the party. But if Lance comes this way, I'm sure he'll gossip."
Hunk gave Pidge a sly grin. "I'm sure he will. Have fun!"
"Uh, thanks?" Pidge mused. "See you soon!"Pidge turned and walked down the hallway, face bright red.
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As she was walking down the hallway, she met Allura, who very suspiciously was blushing when she saw Pidge.

"Uh, Allura? You here?" Pidge said looking at Alluras tomatoe-red face.

"Oh Pidge… Tell me everything about it." Allura whispered.

"Um, everything about what?" Pidge asked, cautiously.

"Everything about Lance of course!" Allies blurted.

"How did you know?" Pidge questioned, growing suspicious. "Were you eavesdropping?"

"Goodness no. Your aura gives off the sign of being tremendously in love. And I saw Lance a while ago, and he had the very same aura." Allura quietly stated.

"I don't know if I'm ready for this. I've had some mistakes in the past." Pidge cautioned.

"Tell me." Allura prodded.

"All right. Fine. So here goes."

Flashback (garrison)

Today was the day that Pidge would ask James to go out with her. She was kind of in love with him. She wondered how that would play out.

~an hour later, at coffee shop~

"Hey James!" Pidge called out from across the room.

James' head rose from the spot he was sitting. " Hey Pidge, come over here!"

Pidge beamed in response, and bounded over to his table.

"Why are you looking so happy? You look like the cat who are the canary!" James observed.

"Well… We can talk about it on a walk if you want!" Pidge stammered, looking down.

"Hmmmm….. Very suspicious. Sure! I would love to go on a walk with you!" James chided.

"Ok. Follow me." Pidge called out, already out the door.

James leaped up out from his chair, and ran over to Pidge, standing outside.

"James, have you ever had a crush?" Pidge asked as she started walking down the road.

"Yes. Multiple. They all have to be pretty."

Oh shoot. She thought to herself. He isn't what she thought he'd be. She thought he'd like personality, because she sure has a lot. She had to say something, and fast.

"JAMESITHINKIMINLOVEWITHYOU!" Pidge blurted, getting to the breaking point.

"Uh-no you actually DONT!" James denied. "I don't feel the same are not pretty enough. Leave me now."

Pidge was starting to get angry.

"Don't you see I'm trying? I can't change genetics!" Pidge fumed.

"I know but have you heard of make-"

"Do you ever let that masquerade of being tough, strong,and bitchy, and let some emotion shine through? Cause it sure as hell doesn't look like it!" She interrupted, ranting.

"Why can't you love me for my personality!? Why can't you love me back?" Pidge yelled, to James back, breaking down.

"Why can't you love me back…" Pidge sobbed. She wiped her tears, and walked to face James.

"Uhh, there's no need to make a fuss about me," James said, chestpuffing out.

"You think this is about you? This is all about you". Pidge said getting closer to him.

"You know what? I don't even think I love you anymore. You are just a stone cold, self centered, bitch!" Pidge said, icy calm, tears steaming down her face.

James was frightened. One minute she was yelling, and the other she was icy calm. He started to back away slowly, like a someone backing away from a bear.

"Leave. Now!" James yelled.

"You know what?" Pidge growled, running up to him. "Before I leave, I want to give you this!" Pidge bounded up and punched James as hard as she could. There was a big crack.

James teetered, and then collapsed on the ground, unconscious, blood streaming out of his nose and mouth.

Pidge decided to write him a note.

"Dear James,

Fuck You. You know, I used to like you, but now I see your true colours. And they are hideous.

Sincerely not-yours,

Pidge Holt.

Kisses!"

End of flashback

In present time…

"Pidge…. I had no idea." Allura murmured. "Good on you for knocking him out!"

"I know it was a long time ago, but I can't shake the feeling that Lance only likes me because I am pretty." Pidge mumbled. "Maybe its best if i just step aside."

"Pidge! Lance had an aura that stated he was in love with you. His aura glows green, and yours does too. I know Lance. He seems just like that James fellow, but deep down he is a sweetheart. Follow your heart, not your past. You can only go forward from here." Allura declared.

"Good luck, young paladin, for young love is the hardest to face." Allura stated, turning away, and walking down the hallway.

"Ok then. I'll think about that." Pidge said, turning and walking into her room. Unknown to the two woman, there had been a third onlooker, on there little chat.

Lance turned and walked down to his room tears streaming down his face. He didn't know that had happened to Pidge. And he sure as hell would not do that to her. But how could he earn her trust….