[T/W Contains slight homophobia.]
[Also Lance and Allura are siblings. Fight me]

Ringg Ringg
Lance shot up in surprise, nearly falling off the couch. He rubs the sleep out of his eyes, mentally searching for the force of the ringing. Keith's face lit up the dark coffee table, and Lance gropes to answer.

"Hey Keith. What's up?"

"Lance I just got a text from Shiro. It's happening! Alluras having the baby!" Crackles Keith's voice.

[A/N this isn't Shallura he just happened to get a text from Shiro]

Lance screams in excitement. He leaps off the bed.
"HOLY SHIT! I CANT BELIVE IT I- wait a minute. Why did Shiro text you?"

"Lance now is not the time-"

"Nah nah nah Keith. I'm Alluras brother. I mean, I should've been texted first"

"Probably because he knew that you'd be passed out on the couch after playing Mario Kart for 11 consecutive hours!"

Lance opens up his mouth to object, but just shrugs and grabs his jeans.
"I'll be there in twenty minutes Keith just tell her to wait for me"

"Wait Lance I'm not at the hospital. Shiro stole my car. I was hoping you'd give me a lift"

Lance stands up in the dark, groping for his blue t shirt.
"Yeah yeah I'll be there as quick as I can. Just be ready. I can't believe I'm going to be a tio!"

"Yeah I know. It's pretty exciting man"

"Alright I'm on my way now. See you in a bit"

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The rain pelts down on the car, as Lance speeds into Keith's drivesway. A figure moves through the darkness and throws themselves into the passenger seat, shaking water from their long dark hair.

"Ahh Keith not in the car!" Lance exclaims, using his hands to shield himself from the flying water.

"Your sister is in labor and you're scared of a little water?" Keith replies, running his fingers through his soaking hair.

"Whatever man. We gotta haul ass to the hospital"
The car revs to life and Lance floors it.

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"LANCE SLOW DOWN! NOT SO FAST! JESUS! FUCK! OWW LANCE STOP!" Keith shrieks [A/N I wrote that as dirty as possible].

Lance swerves a sharp corner, sending Keith flying into the car door.
"THE BABY WILL STILL BE AT THE HOSPITAL WHEN WE GET THERE!"

"BUT I NEED TO BE THERE FOR ALLURA!"

"YOULL BE THERE JUST SLOW DOWN!"

Lance suddenly slams on the breaks, sending Keith hurtling forward. The seatbelt slaps the shorter boy back into his seat with a grunt.
"WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!?!"

"LOOK! THERES A FUCKING TRAFFIC JAM!" Lance slaps the steering wheel, lying his forehead on the rim.

A string of cars stretches for miles in front of them. Rain pelts loudly on the car roof, leaving the two boys trapped in their own world.

"Hey, Lance" Keith places his hand on Lances back, as the Cuban boy closes his eyes.
"We'll make it there for the birth. And even if we don't, the baby will be able to meet their Tio Lance. Even if it's not straight away"

"After everything Allura has done for me" lance mumbles. "She has stuck by me my whole life. She supported me when I came out as Bisexual. Even when my parents......."

he takes a shaky breath.
"...........even when they kicked me out, she packed her bags and came with me. She was there for me all the way. She got me my job and introduced me to you guys and I can't even be there when she's having a god damn baby"

Lance sniffs, biting his lip to stop himself crying.
"Lance. Look at me"

Lance slowly lifts his head, not quite meeting his friends eyes.
"Hey" Keith says, locking eyes with his friend. "Allura is an amazing person. And she has an amazing brother. For the last nine months you have gone above and beyond for her. Every time she had a craving, or a problem, you were there for her. You went to every doctors appointment, you called her every night. Lance, everything you have done, is just amazing. And it's not just for Allura. You're an amazing person. Always. To everyone. Even when Allura introduced you to me and I was a total jerk, you were so welcoming. You got me out of my fucking shell. You don't realize how much you have changed my life. Don't be feeling sorry for yourself. You'll meet the baby. And they'll be lucky to have a Tio like you"

Lance smiles. His eyes swim with emotion. "I....I changed your life?" He says quietly, blush rising in his cheeks.

Keith nods. "You'll never realize how much"

"Then enlighten me. We have plenty of time" the taller boy gestures to the stream of cats in front of them.

"Well.......you inspired me to come out. I'm not gonna get into the heart wrenching details, but you did. You taught me that if you love someone, don't stop until you get them. And I did love some- well I mean I do love someone still- and coming out was my way of getting them"

"Did you get them?"

"I'm still working on it"

"Can I ask you something Keith?"

"Sure"

"Who are they"

Keith's face immediately starts burning.
"D-doesn't matter"

Lance fake pouts, slouching inthe car seat.
"Keeeiiithh that's not fair. You can't say you love someone and not tell me who it is"

Keith shook his head with a smile.
"They're.........they're perfect. Well obviously no one is perfect but they're perfectly imperfect. Their attitude, their outlook, their everything. The way they care so deeply about things. Their bravery. Everything. Just everything"

Lance probs himself up, leaning close to Keith's face. 
"Keith" he whispers. "What's their name?"

Lance is so close to his face. Why is he so close to his face???

"Ugh um eh....." Keith stammers, suddenly losing the ability to speak English.

"Come on Keith. I might be missing the birth of my new niece or nephew give me something here"

"It's you"

Ringg Ringg

Lances phone buzzes, shiros face lighting up the car. Lance doesn't react, he keeps eye contact with Keith. The shorter boy bites his lip slightly, anxiety brewing through him. He reaches over and grabs Lances phone.

"Hey Shiro whats up?"
Pause.
"Sorry we would be there sooner but there's a traffic jam ten miles long"
Pause.
"How's Allura doing?"
Pause.
"Tell her to hang in there. We'll be there as quick as we can"
Pause.
"Yeah. Send her our love. K. Bye"

Hung up.

"Allura hasn't had the baby yet, but she's close. We still have time"

The air between the two boys has grown awkward, filled with an energy they can't place. Keith's mind was thumping, worrying about what he said. He just gushed to Lance, about Lance. He just confessed his love. Lance probably doesn't even like him that much as a friend, let alone a boyfriend.

Little did he know, Lances heart was jumpstarting. Keith just said that he likes him. Holy mother of fuck. When he was asking Keith who it was, hit heart was beating a tattoo into his chest. He wanted him to say Lance. If he said anyone else, Lance would've been heartbroken. But he didn't say anyone else. He said Lance.

"Just pretend I said nothing" Keith mumbles.

Lance turns his head to look at his friend, who is staring down at his lap.
"Hey, Keith. Don't be embarrassed"

"There is literally zero reason for me not to be embarrassed right now"

"I mean there's one reason"
Keith looks up, staring quizzically at his friend.

Lance grabs his hoodie collar, and pulls their head together. Their lips connect, and they immediately fall into the kiss. Keith wastes no time. He grabs Lances face, one hand holding the back of his neck. He deepens the kiss, catching Lance by surprise. The car grows stuffy, hot and humid.

Buzzz buzzz

Lance slowly pulls away, leaving the two boys breathless. He looks down at his phone.

"AH FUCK ME!" He screams, punching the steering wheel.

"Woah Lance what's wrong" Keith desperately tries to compose himself. It's hard to think straight when you just made out with your crush.

"ALLURA HAD THE FUCKING BABY! AND WE'RE STILL STUCK IN TRAFFIC!" He lunches the steering wheel again.

"LANCE LANCE LANCE!"

"WHAT?!"

"ALLURA HAD THE BABY!" Keith screams with happiness. "YOURE A TIO!"

Lances face falls, then a smile brightens his eyes.
"I'm a Tio!"
Tears of happiness stream down his face.
"IM A FUCKING TIO!"

"Do you know the sex?"

"Wait Shiro sent a photo!"

A beautiful baby girl, wrapped in a white blanket, cuddled in Alluras tired arms. She looks so happy, looking down on her new daughter.
"I'm a Tio" Lance whispers, showing the photo to Keith.

"Oh my god she's precious" Keith's hand flies to his mouth. "Jesus"

"Yeah. Yeah she is"

Keith rests his head on Lances shoulder, as the two stare at the photo of the baby. Still trapped in the comfort of the car, time stand still.
This is happiness.

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Word count: 1521
Wow I spent ages writing this.
Angst next I promise
✌️💕Bree