I was sitting down at a table, waiting for Rebecca and Lance to come back from the car, while the others were looking at the ice cream flavors. I was starting to get a bit of anxiety from how long they've been gone. Luckily, they were back with Lance getting dragged along by Rebecca.

"Hola chicos!" Rebecca called out, her hand on her hip and another one up in the air as if she was snapping. "Now about that ice cream!" She exclaimed, walking up to the ice cream guy with an excited grin.

"I'll have a mint chocolate chip ice cream in a cone, a double chocolate ice cream, and a banana split. Original flavors. Thanks." Rebecca said, flipping her hair as she walked towards me.

Lance laughed, ordering a pistachio ice cream. He glanced at me. "MANGO!" I called out with a cheeky grin. Lance rolled his eyes while laughing as he ordered MY  Mango ice cream.  

Rebecca grinned as she sat down next to me. "Hey!" She exclaimed, pulling over a chair. I only chuckled. "Hi." I reply. Her daughter, Joy, sat down next to her mother, waving at me slightly. "Hi, Mister Kogane." She murmured respectfully.

I ruffled her hair. "Hey. We're all friends here. No need to call me mister." I said gently with an awkward smile on my face. She smiled shyly and went back to texting on her phone.

Robin, who was just about to bubble up a conversation, slumped down in a seat next to Joy with a pout on her lips. Her eyes were full of hurt and anger as Joy whispered something to her. The only thing I caught though was, "Cindy..... Food.... Christmas exchange......" I wasn't sure what was bothering her so much though.

Then again, I didn't know her all so well. I wanted to help either way. She looked upset and it was honestly kinda disturbing to see such a usual cheerful young teenager be so upset and angry over something her best friend said. Joy didn't seem to notice, either.

"So, Joy... Who are you texting?" I asked, looking down at the young teenager with a suspicious glance.

"Oh! My best friend, Cindy!" Joy giggled. "Yeah... Cindy..." Robin said through gritted teeth as she rolled her eyes. "She's just great." She said sarcastically.

I flashed a small smile at her. "Hey... Say, Robin... Who is your best friend?" I asked the salty teenager.

Robin looked up and smiled softly. "Well... It's definitely a tie between Angel and Nicole. They're the best!" She said, although her eyes were still a bit hurt. But I was glad to see the sparkle slowly come back to her eyes. "Nicole helps me edit my writings and I help her write and edit hers as well. Angel is my fellow fujoshi." She smiled.

I stared at her, confused at what she meant. She must have noticed because she squealed and giggled, saying, "When a woman or girl enjoys the idea of Yaoi. Yaoi is the Japanese genre that contains sexual and romantic relations between two men!" She smiled so brightly when my face started flushing. Curse my pale skin. It made it noticeable when I blushed.

Joy was texting on her phone once again, not engaging in the conversation. Right now was the feeling of me wanting to slap that electronic device from her hands. Not only because it was hurting Robin, but also because she was surrounded by family and friends. Some people were unfamiliar, sure, but she has people who care and know her to help her greet the others.

The woman named Rebecca Sanchez seemed to think so too, because she snatched that phone from her daughter's hands and glared down at her, making the young daughter blink and stare at her mother nervously. "You have people around you, Joy. At least, try to have a normal conversation! I can even tell that Robin's sick of this!" She hissed, with those mama eyes that you just don't want to mess with.

Joy glanced at Robin, trying to meet her gaze and plead with help, but the McClain's eldest daughter just tore her gaze off of her friend, staring at the floor guiltily.

Joy just nodded, not wanting to deal with the rage of the small, but feisty woman. Joy scooted her chair closer to Robin once Rebecca went to go help out with passing around ice creams.

I decided to take a quick glance around. Pidge was talking to Hunk and Shay, they were laughing at a table a few tables away from ours as they patiently waited for their choice of icy dessert. Hunk probably telling a story about a strange customer at his bakery. That was certain thanks to his jerky movements he usually used in his story telling. Pidge's face looked curious and eager, while Shay occasionally added information to the story, which was told by her excited jumps.

My gaze moved to where Shiro was talking to Lance in what seemed like a dad's voice. Great work big brother! You've managed to go 'Dad Mode' on your first day of meeting someone.

Lance nodded, smiling slightly and chuckling every few seconds. He waved over to where Matt was walking over to Shiro and the beautiful Cuban man. "Kashi! What did we say about the 'Dad Voice'!?" He scolded at him, playfully slapping his arm. Shiro laughed and Lance ended up bursting into a fit a giggles.

I put my attention back to Robin and Joy. They hadn't said anything. It was quiet with them. And awkward. Not comfortable at all.

Finally, I heard a faint, "Tsk. Some friend you are." I snapped my head towards Robin then Joy.

Robin didn't look up, biting down on her lip. Her eyes looked glossy as well as fragile. Her hand clunched her shirt fabric.

Joy scoffed as she got out of her seat and raced to the bathroom, excusing herself quickly.

My gaze tore off the teenager that ran off, and focused my gaze on the other young teenager.

We sat there in silence for about a few seconds, before saying, "I'm the worst friend in the world." Her head looked up as her hair stuck to the sides of her wet face. My eyes widened in shock because that was not true. She was amazing, and even if I don't know her very well, she's sacrificed much for her friends.

"Aren't I?"

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((A/N: HEEYYYY!!!! What's up loves! Today I just focused on Keith getting close to Robin and getting to know her! I also focused on Robin and Joy. Oh! And Rebecca's parenting. Sorry for the lack of Klance fluff! I'll get there! And yes. We'll get more of outlook on Nyma. I know you guys probably just wanna murder and slaughter her, but just wait!

Happy 4th of July! And enjoy the late update. Hehe. 💙💙💙

Anyways! See y'all in the next chapter! Byyyyyeee!!))