[He's been trying to keep himself together. After all, it's not as though Lance is dead or anything. The other teen just isn't here any longer. There's a chance he can come back too. So, really, Hunk knows he shouldn't still be crying over this, but part of him just can't help it. It's the part that feels like a piece of him is missing now.
When Keith's hand comes into contact with his back, moves in soothing circles, Hunk relaxes a bit under the touch.]
It, it does suck. Majorly sucks!! Why... Why'd he have to go back? Why did he go and I didn't? We both came at the same time... What if, what if I'm gonna go away next?
[The circles on Hunk's back stop dead as Hunk's words sink in. There's ice in his blood and it takes him a moment before he can even think or say anything in response to that. Of course, it's occurred to him, but having Hunk say it made it sound all the more ...inevitable.
He was prepared for the worst when they decided to date, but suddenly being thrown the possibility so suddenly, so vehemently, it makes his stomach churn. He doesn't know what to say, because now he's just as scared as Hunk is. They haven't been dating all that long, would Empatheias be so cruel to rip them apart so soon?]
[Lance's sudden departure had brought forth a lot of conflicting feelings, and thoughts. They had been in this place together to so long, Hunk had begun to assume they'd be here for the long haul, like Kevin and so many others they knew.
So, when his best friend, and fellow leg, suddenly vanished, the fear of him following after hit hard along with the deep sense of loss. It was a very potent duo. Hunk had really come to like Verens. Their home, their friends, his little Wyvern, the bakery, and even the weird emotional magic! All of it had become something special to him.
[That nearly does his resolve in. He has to take a long, harsh breath before he'll let himself speak at all. When he does, he looks tired and distraught, and he can't quite bring himself to look at Hunk.]
I don't either.
[He couldn't quite keep the shake out of his voice.]
I don't want any of us to go, I don't want to lose everyone and everything we have here-
[And he stops, takes another breath, tries to even his voice out again.]
[Placing the bag of treats next to the mug, Hunk turned his body around so that he could easily pull Keith into his arms. Hugging the smaller boy to his chest, arms embracing him tightly, the tears that had threatened to escape finally spilled over. Some of them slipped down along his cheeks as water, while others fluttered down as little wilting petals.
He cried for the loss of his best friend, and for the fear of losing everything he held dear here.]
[Keith was passed the point of being alarmed by Hunk's hugs, and even still, this situation was shitty enough to warrant it anyway. When Hunk reaches for him, Keith is already putting his arms around his back, tucking his head up under Hunk's chin like he belongs there, and he let's him cry to his heart content.]
[He gets misty-eyed himself, but he doesn't his best to keep it self-contained for now. He wants Hunk to have this.]
[The tears and soft, hiccuping sobs don't last all that long. Hunk has been crying off and on since he first learned of Lance's disappearance, and his body can only produce so many tears at a time. He gradually quiets, and his shaking frame stills until he's just simply holding Keith close.
Feeling the way the smaller warrior fits so snugly against him... It cheers him up quite a bit. Keith is still here. Shiro, Allura, and Pidge as well. Lance may come back some day. When he did, they'd be there to great him with smiles, and the biggest of hugs.
Hunk keeps Keith in his embrace for another couple of ticks before finally pulling away. A small, affectionate smile brightens his face, despite the weariness around his eyes.]
Thanks, Keith. You're the best boyfriend a dude could ever hope for.
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When Keith's hand comes into contact with his back, moves in soothing circles, Hunk relaxes a bit under the touch.]
It, it does suck. Majorly sucks!! Why... Why'd he have to go back? Why did he go and I didn't? We both came at the same time... What if, what if I'm gonna go away next?
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He was prepared for the worst when they decided to date, but suddenly being thrown the possibility so suddenly, so vehemently, it makes his stomach churn. He doesn't know what to say, because now he's just as scared as Hunk is. They haven't been dating all that long, would Empatheias be so cruel to rip them apart so soon?]
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So, when his best friend, and fellow leg, suddenly vanished, the fear of him following after hit hard along with the deep sense of loss. It was a very potent duo. Hunk had really come to like Verens. Their home, their friends, his little Wyvern, the bakery, and even the weird emotional magic! All of it had become something special to him.
He didn't want to lose any of it.]
I don't want to go, Keith.
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I don't either.
[He couldn't quite keep the shake out of his voice.]
I don't want any of us to go, I don't want to lose everyone and everything we have here-
[And he stops, takes another breath, tries to even his voice out again.]
But there's nothing we can do about it.
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He cried for the loss of his best friend, and for the fear of losing everything he held dear here.]
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[He gets misty-eyed himself, but he doesn't his best to keep it self-contained for now. He wants Hunk to have this.]
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Feeling the way the smaller warrior fits so snugly against him... It cheers him up quite a bit. Keith is still here. Shiro, Allura, and Pidge as well. Lance may come back some day. When he did, they'd be there to great him with smiles, and the biggest of hugs.
Hunk keeps Keith in his embrace for another couple of ticks before finally pulling away. A small, affectionate smile brightens his face, despite the weariness around his eyes.]
Thanks, Keith. You're the best boyfriend a dude could ever hope for.