Yeah I know I'm basic for doing this idea sorry not sorry.

Lance was lying on his back in the control room of the castle late at night. He wasn't able to sleep so he decided to come in here. He had the hologram of the universe on and stared up longingly at the little blue dot labeled Earth.

He was deep in thought about that little blue dot. He wondered how it could look so insignificant to most, I mean it really didn't look like much from where he was now, but in reality it was so much more amazing than anyone could imagine. If they'd just looked closer and saw all of the miracles, the love, the beauty that one planet could hold...

He was so far away from it... from his home... his family... everything. It killed him, but he knew he had to stay... he had a duty. He had to fight with Voltron, defend the universe...

How could he defend the universe when he couldn't even sleep because he was up all night thinking of one single planet?

Maybe I'm just selfish... he thought to himself.

-&-

Keith shot up in his bad after he had another nightmare about joining Zarkon's forces, and fighting against his friends. He used the back of his hand to wipe the sweat off his forehead. He then climbed out of bed and left his room to get a glass of water from the kitchen.

While walking down the hall he noticed something strange. Lance's door was open, and the blue paladin wasn't in his bed.

Kieth pushed it off as he was just doing the same as him, or going to the bathroom or something, and continued walking.

He reached the kitchen and drank the cold glass of water within a few seconds. He then noticed a faint blue light coming from the control room. He placed a hand on his knife and peaked in.

He was surprised to just see Lance lying on the floor watching the hologram of the universe. He reached a hand above him and let it glide through the stary illusion.

"Lance?" Keith questioned making the boy jump slightly in surprise.

Lance sat up quickly looking back. "Keith?"

"What are you doing?" The red paladin asked walking toward him.

"I uh... couldn't sleep." Lance answered looking away from the other male. "What about you?"

"I couldn't either..." Keith sat down next to him. "Nightmares."

Lance looked over to him again in surprise. "Really? About what?"

Keith was surprised Lance had asked that instead of using it as a way to make fun of him like he usually does. Although he did notice he was acting a bit... off. "It's stupid... my galra side takes over, and I end up working for Zarkon, and then you and the others show up to try and save me, and I well... yeah like I said it's stupid."

"That's not stupid..." Lance told him. "It's terrifying."

"Yeah... I guess..." Keith trailed off.

"You're allowed to be scared you know. You don't have to always act so tough and emotionless." Lance frowned.

"You don't have any room to talk." Keith pointed out. "You're always joking around, but it's obvious you have somethings bothering you."

"I do not..." Lance trailed off looking away again.

"Lance, what's wrong? Why can't you sleep?" Keith asked bluntly.

"Nothing's wro-" The blue paladin started.

"Don't lie." Keith said a little harsher than he meant. "It's not working."

"It's just..." Lance trailed off hugging his knees to his chest. His voice shook slightly as he continued. "I-I'm homesick okay?"

"Homesick?" Keith questioned.

"Yeah I miss Earth. I miss the ocean. I miss the food. I miss the rain. I miss my house. My room, my bed. I miss my family..." his voice shook more as he tried to hold in tears. He tried to swallow back a sob but failed as the tears broke free and ran down his face. "I miss being able to wake up every morning and see my mom's smile... and getting to hug her..."

"Lance..." Keith moved closer to the boy and pulled him into his arms. He was shocked, this was the only time he'd seen Lance cry.

Lance turned, hiding his face in the other male's chest as he continued to sob quietly.

Kieth kept one arm tight around the boy's shoulders, pulling him close, and brought his other hand up to pet the darker male's hair in comfort. "It's okay... it's okay to feel that way Lance."

"Is it though?" Lance asked trying to calm his crying slightly so he could speak. "Is it okay to be only thinking of what I want, when I'm supposed to be protecting the universe? Isn't that selfish?"

"Of course it isn't." Keith replied in disbelief. "It's natural to feel the way you do. I may not have a family, but I sometimes miss Earth as well. But we have to remember we have a family here with us too you know. You aren't alone..."

Lance was silent for a bit. "I know... thank you for that, but it doesn't make me miss my other family any less."

"I know it doesn't, but it helps you get through it..." Keith breathed out a sigh. "I couldn't even imagine my life without you guys..."

"Neither could I..." Lance trailed off hugging Kieth a little tighter. "B-but what I-if..?"

"What?" Keith questioned. "What if what?"

"What if I don't get the chance to make it home..?" Lance began to cry again. "We're fighting a war Keith I could die at any moment, and then- and then I'd never get to go back. My family would never know what happened to me, and I'd loose all of you as well... I- I'm scared.

Keith did all he knew to do and pulled Lance closer, resting his chin on his head lightly. "I'm not gonna let that happen... I'll protect you with everything I have, I promise."

"And I'll make sure to watch your back too." Lance promised starting to calm down again.

"I wouldn't expect any less from my right hand man." Keith smiled as Lance pulled away and sat up again.

Lance chuckled at that rubbing one of his eyes. "Thank you Keith, it felt better being able to talk and cry it out..."

"Good." Keith then paused before speaking again. "Lance look, I know we haven't always got along, but if you ever do need to talk or cry it out, you know where to find me." He reached out and wiped away some of the tears Lance missed.

Lance smiled and then felt his cheeks redden. "Okay well I um..I actually have a confession to make."

"What is it?" Keith asked cocking his head to the side.

"Well... it's about this rivalry between us. You never really noticed, but I started it a long time ago..." Lance shuffled nervously. "A-and the reason I started it was well... I wanted to get your attention because I uh... sorta had a crush on you."

Keith widened his eyes and felt his cheeks warm slightly. "You had a crush on me?!"

"Yeah or um..." Lance slowly let his eyes meet Keith's again. "I still kinda do..."

"Wh-what?!" The paler male's cheeks turned brighter, and he looked away.

Lance smirked slightly at his nervous reaction. "Is that weird?"

Keith's eyebrows furrowed together and he still refused to meet his friend's gaze. "No... I mean not really. I guess I just never put too much thought into it before..."

"Can I... kiss you?" Lance asked.

Keith felt himself jump slightly at the question. "I... wouldn't stop you..."

Lance smiled and leaned in closer to the (now literally) red paladin. He reached out a hand and placed it on his warm cheek, pulling it towards him, so their eyes locked again. Lance paused a moment and searched for any sort of doubt in his partner's eyes, but when he found none he closed his own eyes, leaned down, and pressed their lips together.

Kieth let his eyes flutter closed to and kissed back feeling the nerves through his body spark up at the contact. He found his arms snaking around Lance's neck like it was a natural position.

Lance took the lead and added a bit more pressure as he grabbed his partner's hips and pulled him even closer. He separated their lips for merely a second just to take a breath.

Eventually they both pulled away panting slightly.

"We should probably get some sleep now..." Lance stated. "I'll be fine, but if you keep having nightmares I could stay with you if you'd like. After all I am your right hand man."

Keith let out a small laugh at that, and looked down shyly, still feeling his lips tingle. "I wouldn't stop you..."

Hey guys, I hope you liked the new part. Yes it's cheesy and cliché, but hey we all need a bit of that in our life XD. Tell me what you thought. Vote and comment, bye!
~Hannah😋