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"Keith! I'm so excited. Tomorrow is the day! The day of our lives."
It has been years now. Years since they met each other. Years since they became friends. Years since Keith made more friends then he ever had. Years since their first Kiss... that didn't went very well, but it ended great with them getting together finally.
It has been years since they told everybody that meant something to them. With some it went well and others a bit less, but it worker out in the end.
It has been years since Dylan was with the gang that used him. He is now a adult as well. His girlfriend and him are actually talking about engagement. He met her at a bar a couple years ago and they are together since.
It also has been years since Keith found out about his parents. He has had time to grief and think about things. But with the help of mostly Lance but actually everybody that cares about him he learned to live with it. Of course he is still sad he never really knew this great couple.. but he has accepted it. He does miss them.. they where still his parents of course.
But his life and that of Lance are great right now.
Because four years ago Keith went on his knees and asked Lance to marry him. Lance hadn't expected Keith to propose at all. He always thought he would be the one proposing... and he wanted too as well. He was kind of mad as well.. like he wanted to surprise Keith with his proposal but no the guy needed to be the first to do it... but in the end he was crying as Keith put the ring on him, and a lot of kisses where given that moment.
A year later they got married. They where still young but they where sure. Keith smiled the whole day.. something he didn't think he would be capable of all those years ago. Lance really wanted that is would be the most special day in their life.. He has planned everything. From the colour theme to the food. But of course almost everything went wrong, but they loved it anyway. It was just perfect for them.
Shiro the best man of Keith was the only one that knew his lines at the speech they gave. The others had forgotten what they had to say, so they just improvised. Everybody thought Lance would or choose Mateo or Hunk as his best man.. but he chose Dylan. Mateo did do a speech though.. Lance cried when he did.
Hunk and Shay got married this year. They wanted to wait a little longer then Keith and Lance did.
Pidge has less luck in love though. She went through 4 break ups.. But it was alright.. she will keep searching for the right person.
But more fun news now.. break ups are not fun but people becoming parents is! Shiro and Allura got twins 3 years ago. Diana and Lilay. And this made uncle Keith and Lance think about something. They wanted this too.
"Keith we have waited so long!"
"I know Lance.. I know." Keith chuckles and walks towards his husband. "Lance calm down. I am also very excited but I don't want you to faint or something."
They are going to adopt a child.
They're going to the orphanage tomorrow afternoon to meet the children there. It was Keith's idea that they wouldn't go to adoption agency but to a orphanage instead. He wanted to do what Mr and Mrs Shirogane not did for him. And Lance agreed with it. He really loves that his husband wants to help a orphan like he once was himself.
Keith did promise Lance that next time they would adopt a baby.. so Lance could have that experience as well. But first he really wanted to do this.
"Keith I'm going to be a dad! Let me be excited."
"Fine fine..." Keith says with a smile and while shaking his head.
They are even going to the same orphanage that Keith stayed in.. Keith wonders if they remember him, he was kind of a hand full to deal with so it is a possibility.
Lance and Keith have spent months preparing themselves for being parents. They don't know how old the kid will be or what gender or at all what their new kid will like and dislike. So a lot of shopping isn't done yet. But Lance did his best to decorate the kids bedroom as good as he can. He isn't letting his kid sleep in some undecorated and boring room.
They will go look for clothing and maybe some more stuff as soon as the kid is here. Spoiling them a little is okay right. At first Keith didn't want to spoil them.. but well.. we all know he will.
As Keith and Lance go to bed that night they talk about how they think the kid will be like.. and then they fall asleep. Tomorrow is they day.. they are of course nervous and even a little scared... but who wouldn't be. A child is a lot of responsibility.. but they can handle it. Lance is already used to responsibility actually. Not only because of the little children he already grew up with.. Or the two little girls Diana and Lilay. Lance has a pretty tough job actually. Because Keith didn't want to work at the company Lance took his place, Shiro wanted it to be a family company and Lance is family.. Shiro really couldn't take all the pressure of running a company alone anymore... Luckily Lance and Rafael where there to help him. Now whoever of the children are interested in working in de business can later maybe take over the company.
Keith actually agreed some time ago to do some modeling work after modeling companies kept begging for him to work with them.. But he is doing the job he loves as well. He is working in a higher position at a editor. He has to admit though he also likes doing the modeling.. He never would've guessed that he would actually enjoy doing such work, but he is! Now with Keith doing two jobs and Lance having a high paying one... they can not really complain. They started of in a normal size apartment not long after they went to collage. Now they have a beautiful house just out of the city. It isn't far from Shiro, Allura and the kids, and everybody from the Mcclain family live close by as well.. except of course for the people still in Cuba.
They aren't going back though, nobody is. They build up their home here now. Veronica and Marco do of course miss their parents.. But it is okay like this. They visit now and then.. And Lance most of the time pays for their visit as well.
The little kid will be joining a big family.. But a happy one. Keith really wants to give the orphan a home, because it took so long for him to get it. He and Lance know it will take some time for the child to accept them fully.. They won't be calling them dad in the first hour, it may even take years.. But it is worth it.
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"This way Mr and Mr Kogane-Mcclain."
"Of course" Lance says with a big smile on his face. You don't even want to know how early he was up just because of his excitement.
The woman working at the orphanage starts walking and she starts telling everything they need to know. "The children are playing in the garden right now. I think everybody of the children are present there today, but to be sure we are checking the rooms for children who aren't informed about the fact they are supposed to be in the garden. You will have time to talk to them and play with them as you wish. I want to inform you though that some of the children are a little suspicious of adults knowing they where left behind or even abused." With that Keith lights up, he wants to meet them.. He knows what they are going through so he will maybe understand them better. The woman opens a door that leads to the garden she was talking about. "Here we are, have fun. I hope you will find a perfect little boy or girl."
Lance smiles at Keith and then walk into the garden. He sees some children playing with a ball and walks towards them. Keith walks after his husband but he isn't as social as him, he will just let Lance do most of the talking. "Hello everybody, I'm Lance. What are you all doing it seems really fun."
The kids immediately seem to like him. Some of them start to explain how the game goes what they are playing. After that they all start telling their names. Then Lance is forced to join in and play their game, but he would happily do so. Keith isn't that interested and tells Lance he will go and meet some other children who are around here. Lance nods and kisses him on the cheek for luck. Then they both go their separate ways.
Keith walks around the garden.. He recognises it from when he was living here as a child. He hated this time in his life.. Nobody liked him, children and adults that worked here.. He is happy he can take a child away from here.. and give them a nice home where they will be loved, I mean they would have Lance as father.. You can not not be loved then.
He still remembers where he always sat when they played outside. There was this one place nobody knew of so it was quiet.. and he could read in peace there. Maybe he can go to there for nostalgia.. If it is still there of course. As Keith walks to his once favourite spot a older woman walks towards him.. Oh no he knows her.
"Sir? Are you here to see the children? I think most of them are more towards the centre where they always play.. Wait do I know you from somewhere?" She looks a bit more closely. "You are that model aren't you, I've seen you in some newspapers as well."
"Hello Mrs Dayak.. How are you doing?"
"How do you know my name?"
"I am Keith Kogane- Mcclain, I've lived here many years ago.."
"Keith? I can't believe it. How are you? Are you back to visit your old home?" She asks. She had never liked Keith.. but well he is a adult now so she needs to look at him in a new light.
"No actually my husband and I are here to adopt."
"That is marvellous Keith. Never thought you would marry someday and have kids. Most of us thought you would be kicked out at 18.. I'm proud of you Keith." She says bluntly. "So who is the lucky man?"
"He is playing with the kids now.. his name is Lance. We met in the last year of highschool when he moved to America, we have been together since."
Mrs Dayak looks at him. She can see that Keith is happy.. she really didn't think he would ever be. But if she remebers how Keith was, she knows why he is here. "You're here to adopt someone like you aren't you?"
Keith smiles a bit and nods once. Mrs Dayak thinks for a moment and then she knows what to do. "Then I want you to meet somebody."
She starts walking to the main building. "He is a lot like you.. and he doesn't like playing outside with the other kids. We know he could be social but.. he just doesn't trust them anymore because of the bullying."
"Bullying? Is there a reason for that?" Keith asks.
"He said something to one kid that wasn't that nice when he first got here. He was done with everybody asking why he is in the orphanage. But then because of that nobody wanted to be friends with him, and so the bullying started. We try to keep them in line here but we can never seem to stop their behaviour." She explains.
"Then how got he here?"
"His parents just dropped him off here.. that has been years ago now. He just turned 10 now. And his name i.."
Keith quickly interrupts her.
"Wait.. don't tell me yet. I want him to tell me."
"Very well.. He is here in room 23." She stands in front of a door with the number 23 on it and knocks on the door. "There is someone here that wants to meet you. Can we enter?"
It is quiet for a moment.
"No."
"Open this door right now. This man here will think you are very rude if you don't open the door."
It is quiet again. But then the door opens. Keith can now see a frowning little boy in the little room. "Hello.. I'm Keith, what is your name?"
The boy looks at the floor. He doesn't really know what to think of this. He finaly got some peace and quiet and now this stranger wants to talk to him. He doesn't like this guy already..
"I'm Jamie.. sir.."
"Nice to meet you Jamie, I am Keith. Miss Dayak can you maybe give us some privacy?" Keith asks. She replies with a nod and leaves the room. It would be a blessing if Keith would adopt this child. Then they wouldn't have to deal with him no more.. Maybe a little bit of a weird thing to think but she doesn't really care. Jamie is a problem child just like Keith, so good luck with him. She remembers when Keith got adopted by that lovely couple.. They must have done a good job in raising him. Keith seems like a decent man now, he even became famous with modeling. She wonders what his husband is like. Miss Dayak was once pretty homophobic, but since she works here she has learned more about it since a lot of same sex couples come to adopt here.
Keith and Jamie are now alone together. It is quiet for a moment between the both of them, they are both not talkers. But then Keith speaks up. "So how are you doing kid?"
"Fine.." Jamie says a bit grumpy.
"Okay good.. And anything you like doing?"
"No.."
Keith chuckles a little bit.. Juwp he remembers this. "Really??"
"Yes nothing okay!"
"Ah okay then.. I get it." Keith walks towards the bed in the room and sits on it, they are just as uncomfortable as he remembers. "So tell me Jamie.. Do you know any nice places here? You know where do you like to hang out?"
Jamie looks at Keith like he is crazy. "There aren't nice places around here really.."
"Do you want me to show you one?" Keith asks. "I found this perfect spot to have some time for yourself, let all your anger out or just be yourself for once."
That got Jamie's attention. "Really?"
"Yes.. Do you wanna see it?"
"Yes please.."
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Keith looks at Jamie who walks next to him.. this could be his son soon.. If Lance meets him as well and Lance agrees with having Jamie as their kid..
But he wants Jamie to agree as well.. and for that he needs to make Jamie like him a bit more. He hasn't told Jamie yet that he once stood in his shoes as well. That he lived here and was a outcast just like him.. but also that it will be alright. And he hopes Jamie will let him help with everything getting alright. Keith looks at the little tree with the little pond next to it. He remembers it like it was yesterday, even though it has been years. "Here it is."
Jamie looks up and sees the place. "This is it?" He thought it would be more.. special?
"Yes it is. What do you think?"
"It is kind of.. plain?"
"I know but that isn't really a bad thing isn't it. Plain is better then the mess around here. Just some peace and quiet for a moment right?" Keith walks towards the big tree and leans against it. "You know when I discovered this spot."
"Since they just showed you a moment ago?" Jamie guesses.
"Nope.."
Jamie is confused. How can this man know a nice place around here.. when he doesn't come here often, he hasn't seen this man before or something..
"I came here when I was around your age to calm down.. This was the only place I could do that. I had to share my room so that wasn't a option.. but this place was just right."
"You lived here?"
"Juwp... just like you right now. My mom and dad... I thought that they had left me, turns out that wasn't true.. but less about me, I'm more intrested in you actually. Want to tell me some thing about yourself?"
Jamie shakes his head.
Keith smiles. "That is okay.. want to talk about something else?"
Then Jamie nods. Keith walks towards the little boy and sits next to him. "Well okay then, lets just talk about something else."
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Even though Keith and Jamie started talking about other things then personal.. it kinda began to be about Jamie anyway after a while. They talked about more personal stuff even though Jamie didn't want it in the first place, but now he is telling things to Keith that he hasn't told anyone before.. not crazy deep things just things like favourite book he likes to read or that he is kind of afraid of horses.
Keith just listens to everything. He gives Jamie time to talk for once. Keith knows this kid probably never gets the chance to talk about anything he want. When he was here he knew it was better to be silent as well.. so he understands.
After a while it is time for all the children to go inside and eat lunch. Keith and Jamie have to say goodbye. Jamie thinks it will be a goodbye that lasts for a long time.. Keith is thinking differently, he hopes he will see this child very soon again.. and he will if Lance agrees with him that Jamie is the best option.
Keith finds Lance talking to some of the people that work in the orphanage. Some of the older men and woman he still recognizes from many years ago, but there are a lot of new faces.
"Keith hey!" Lance waves. "These people just asked me what I thought of today."
"Lance can I speak to you.. I think I found the right kid for us."
Lance eyes widen and then he nods with a smile. Then he follows his husband to a more private spot where they can talk. "So.. you found someone?"
"His name is Jamie.. I just see a lot of myself in him.. He is a outcast and problem child here just like me. And I just want to help him.. help I needed at his age.. But when I talked to him I saw so much of personality in him.. stuff he is hiding to others and it just came out when we talked. I really think we should go for him, and I hope you think so too." Keith explains a bit rushed.
Lance smiles. He knows his husband well, and he knows that this is really important to him. So we all know what Lance's answer was..
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Some time later all the work and paperwork has been done by Keith and Lance. They can legally call Jamie their son if they want to keep going with the adoption.
Now it is time to surprise Jamie.
They do still want to ask Jamie if he is okay with them being his new parents. Keith was the one being nervous now and Lance is the one calming him down. The whole car ride Lance has been saying nice things to him, things like "you will be a great dad and of course he will say yes."
Keith of course would like to believe him.. but he still has some doubts.
He doesn't have long to doubt because they arive at the orphanage. The couple steps out of the car and walk to the front door where some of the staff is waiting for them. "Mr and Mr Kogane-Mcclain good to see you two again." The woman of next time greets them. "If you would follow me to my office. Then we can wait there for Jamie to be brought in."
Keith and Lance nod and follow her. Now Lance is getting nervous as wel actually. The moment of truth is getting really close now.
They sit down and hold hands for a moment. But then the door opens and a man that was told to get Jamie for them walk in with the kid. Keith is the first one to stand up and smile at Jamie. Jamie is still confused at looks at the two men, one he has met, and one he has never seen before. Keith steps closer and says. "You didn't think I would leave you here didn't you."
Lance now stands up as well and walks to him. "Hello Jamie I am Lance. Keith told me a lot about you."
Lance shakes Jamies hand and gives him the biggest smile he can put on his face.
Jamie is a little more confused till it all clicks in his head. "Wait.. you two.. are you for real?" He looks at Keith. "You really want to adopt me?"
Keith then nods his head and Lance walks towards Keith to put his arm around his hip. Lance then says. "Keith thought you would fit perfectly in our now still small family. Jamie.. do you wanna go home with us?"
Jamie is still in a bit of shock. He doesn't know how to react. "Eh.. yeah.. let me go pack then." He says almost without emotion. Keith and Lance still have no idea what Jamie really thinks, but he at least said yes so that has to mean something.
Jamie doesn't have much things so packing didn't take long. And before he knew it Jamie was in the backseat of a car driving away from the orphanage. A lot of kids where looking weird when they heared the news that Jamie of all people got adopted, like what are they going to do with him? But that doesn't matter anymore. He is driving towards his new home.. a real one. He hopes he doesn't have to share his bedroom... and he hopes these two men seriously want him to be with them.. cause he has no idea why they chose him in the first place.
In the car it is silent. Keith and Lance understand that this id all a bit weird for Jamie, so they will not push him the first minute of being their son to telling them everything.
Just some small talk and a lot of looking in the mirror towards their son looking outside through the car window.
As they arrive and Lance who was driving parks the car on their driveway they try to start a real conversation with him.. and not only the small talk that they did with thw boy. Lance begins with. "So.. we are home Jamie."
And Keith adds to that. "We will show you around.. look at your room.. meeting our pets."
"Pets?" Jamie looks up.
Lance smiles. "Yes we have Lucy our dog. You will love her she is so friendly and clumsy. And our two cats Dawn and Max."
Jamie is really excited to meet the pets.. he has always wanted pets but well.. the orphanage doesn't allow it.
"And tommorow we will go look for some new clothes for you.. ah this will be perfect. Shopping.. lunch.. maybe some cute little shops now and then." Lance rambles.
They step out of the car and Jamie sees the house we will be living at from now on. And he can not believe it. It is big.. He didn't ever think he would live in something like that. His eyes then focus on the garden.. it is beautiful and it looks like you could spend a lot of time in there just playing.
Keith walks towards Jamie and asks. "Do you like it?" Jamie nods as a respons.
They walk inside.. Luckily Lance had warned Jamie about their dog. Because Lucy comes sprinting towards them and attacks.. sofly.. in a friendly way... and with a lot of licking.
It scared Jamie a little bit.. but he is fine after taking some time to get used to the big dog. It didn't take long for him to like her. The cats where intrested in the new person as well.
"Well Jamie. This will be your new home. I hope that you will like it." Keith says after Jamie has met all the pets.
"We hope you will like it. Let us show you your room." Lance adds.
Jamie nods and follows the two men upstairs. He knows he should probably talk to them.. but he just met them.. and he is just a little nervous..
"I decorated it for you.. but of course we can look for even more stuff fpr your room tomorrow." Lance says as they arrive at the door.
"Maybe you can unpack and let it all sink down for a moment. Then we will call you down for dinner later." Keith says hoping it will let Jamie relax and calm down a little.
Jamie nods again and Keith opens the door to the room. As Jamie enters he sees a nicely decorated room and it is a lot bigger then his old room. And he only sees one bed, and he hasn't seen any other children here. Jamie thinks this is all weird and he doesn't know how long it will take him before he is used to all of this. But he does know that this is a improvement.. he hopes he will like it here.
Keith and Lance walk out leaving Jamie alone. Jamie can finaly breath a little. He walks around to look at the room and everything in it. Weird to think this is his stuff now. Like that bed is his bed.. that closet is his closet even that mirror is his now right.. Jamie opens up some drawers and the closet. There isn't much in there now though. He then sees a door inside his room. Surprisingly for Jamie it leads to a bathroom all for himself. This is weird for him. Maybe he will just go and sit down on the bed for a little bit.
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"Jamie! Dinner is ready." Lance shouts from downstairs.. wow.. he is now what interrupted him in the past.. a parent calling for dinner.
While Lance is having his thoughts.. Jamie jumps up in bed. He fell asleep and Lance's shouting has woken him up just now. "Who.. what.." He looks around him. This isn't his room right? But then everything comes back to him. He actually got adopted... and he has a home now.
Weird..
Jamie steps out of bed and walks down the stairs. He looks around him.. he actually doesn't know where to go.. Luckily he hears people talking. He recognizes the voices of the two men that adopted him and walks in that direction. He then smells.. whatever it is but it smells delicious. He walks into a room with a big table in it, Keith and Lance sitting next to each other and a lot of food.
Keith and Lance notice Jamie coming in and smile at him. Keith then says. "I hope you are hungry.. Lance here made a little too much."
"And I hope you like Cuban food." Lance adds.
Jamie looks at the ground and stutters a little bit because he doesn't want to disappoint the man. "I.. I never had it."
"Well then come here and try. You can take everything you like. Kind of made everything for you." Lance says as he pulls a chair back for Jamie to sit in. Jamie walks towards them and sits down on the chair. He looks at Lance and Keith for permission to start eating.. he soon gets a nod from Keith as answer and starts eating. He immediately likes it.
"Seems like you like it." Keith says with a smile. He and Lance then start eating as well. "Well be happy I didn't cook for you.. I am not such a great cook."
"But Hunk.. you will meet him soon. Can cook like the best. A lot better then me at least." Lance adds.
It is quiet again and Lance and Keith just look at the kid.. they hope he will accept them soon. But they will know it will be difficult and take some time.
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They are done with dinner. Jamie has no idea how they do it here.. so he just sits there awkwardly.
Then Lance and Keith decide to try talking to their son about the more personal stuff.
"Jamie Can we ask you something.. How did you end up in the orphanage?" Keith tries to make Jamie talk. Actually they already know..
It was in the forms given to them, but they want to talk with Jamie about everything..
Jamie looks towards the ground. He knows he should tell them.. but it kind of just hurts.. and then it is hard to talk about something like this.
"My mom past away from pills.. and my dad had left us already."
"No family that could've taken care of you?" Lance asks. Jamie just shakes hid head in response. Jamie feels the tears coming up, everytime he thinks about this tears just come up in his eyes. Lance sees this and stands up from his chair to take a step towards Jamie and put a hand om his shoulder. Keith had warned him about the possibility of Jamie hating to be touched.. so hugs are off the table, but Lance needs to touch him a little bit so he knows they are there for him. A hand on the shoulder should be enough for now. "Hey Jamie.. it is okay to cry. I would too in your situation. But I hope you know you have us now and we already love you so very much.. and you will have a big family now who you will meet soon."
"And Jamie.. you can call us anything you want. Keith and Lance, dad.. doesn't matter. Just call us anything you're comfortable with." Keith says now laying his hand on his arm.
Jamie looks up and looks at Keith. He then whipes away his tears and nods.
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It has been a few months now since Jamie joined the family. They bought him a lot of stuff, he went to a new school near their home and he has met everybody in the family. Helen and Rafael already say nieto.. what means grandson. Shiro was very excited to meet his nephew and Allura was very kind to him. Even the two little girls where very happy to sit near him, and they are a bit shy to new people. Shiro was so proud of Keith.. he could see the way Keith looked at Jamie. Keith looked at Jamie with the same love he looks at Lance with, and that says something.
Then they visited the Mcclain house. Everybody was there.. Lance even flew everybody from Cuba to here again to meet his son. It was bit overwelming for Jamie.. but he did like it. It felt like he was finaly part of a family, and he is.. and that feels great. At school and here the children his age actually wanna play with him. He doesn't feel alone anymore.
After the whole Mcclain family it was Hunk's turn. He and Shay came to visit. Of course Hunk was the one that made dinner that day, and yes Jamie was very impressed. Shay was a angle to Jamie. She even told him some embarrassing stories about Lance when they where in school.
Then Pidge visited them..
"Okay where is junior!"
She just bursted into the house as soon as Keith opened the door. "Aunt Katie is here! Or call me Pidge I don't care.."
Jamie looks a bit shocked at the woman who just bursted into the house. Pidge now sees him and attacks. "Ahhh there is the offspring." She walks towards him and ruffles her hand through his hair. "Great to meet you kid."
Pidge of course told even more embarrassing stories about both Jamies new parents... cause she remebers everything..
Jamie ended up really liking her. They got along very well. But when it got later and later it was time for Jamie to go to bed and the adults to have their adult time. He didn't like it though.
But after some buts and groans he was going upstairs with Lance. A moment later Lance returned downstairs without Jamie..
"Hey guys.. I need to tell you two something." Pidge then suddenly says.
Lance's eyes widen. "Wait! This can only mean one thing! Do you have a boyfriend!"
Pidge smiles.. "actually no.."
"Girlfriend?" Keith asks.
"Nope.. but I do have a partner. Lucas is nonbinary.."
Lance and Keith smile.. then while Lance is getting even more excited and hyper Keith says. "We're proud of you Pidge."
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Keith doesn't feel right.. something is off. He is laying in bed, Lance is laying beside him.. but he is sleeping. Keith starts listening very carefully. Then he hears a soft sound of crying.. and since Lance is sleeping beside him it can only be one person. Keith steps out of bed and walks through the hallway towards Jamie's room.
He knocks on the door and waits. The sound if crying stops.. then Jamie says a bit weak. "Yes..?"
"Jamie.. can I come in? Are you alright?"
"Yes.. I'm okay.." But Keith isn't buying it and opens the door. Jamie's face is all red from the crying and Keith's heart breaks because of that. He walks towards the bed Jamie is laying in and sits down next to him. He then does something he hasn't done before to Jamie, he hugs him. He puts his arms around his son and lays Jamie's head on his shoulder.
"You can cry.. I'm here now, it is okay."
"Thomas always said I was a loser when I cried." Jamie says crying into Keith's shoulder.
"Well Thomas isn't here and he was wrong. You can cry.. so go on." This makes Jamie cry without worrying for a bit. Keith goes with his hand through Jamie's hair, Lance always does that to him when he is upset so hopefully it will work with Jamie as well.
After a while Jamie has calm dowm a little bit. "Jamie? Can you explain why you cried? Did some thing happen?" Keith asks.
"I had a bad dream."
"Can I ask you about what?"
"The bullies."
Keith whipes away his tears and asks very seriously. "Are you getting bullied at school?"
"Not anymore.. At the past school they did."
"Was it bad?"
"Yes.."
Keith decides he wants to do more them hugging his new son. So Keith bends his head down a little and kisses Jamie on the top of his head.
"Hey.. it's okay.. a bad dream is a bad dream. I'm glad the bulling didn't continue."
Jamie does something Keith didn't expect. He lays his head back down on Keith's shoulder. "Will you do something if the bullies come back?"
"I will chase them all away for you carino.. I wasn't called the devil for nothing at my school. If you get bullied they will regret it I promise. I will even tell their parents if they don't look out.."
Jamie chuckles. "Oh.. that is bad. Will you tell the teacher too?"
"Of course I will.."
Jamie giggles a bit into Keith's shoulder. "Thank you dad.."
Keith eyes widen.. did he just say.. dad. He looks down at his son. Jamie is still trying to stay as close to Keith as possible. And Keith tightens his grip on Jamie as well.
"No problem.."
"Okay! I heared crying and you where gone honey! So I have a chocolate milk for you carino." Lance just walked in unannounced and walks to Jamie to give him his chocolate milk.
"Thank you papi.."
Now it is Lance's turn to freeze. After a moment of staring at the boy that is drinking of his chocolate milk now. Did he just say papi..?
Then he turns to Keith and mouths the words without saying them.. did he just say papi.
Keith then nods and then mouths as well... he said dad to me too.
Lance gets the biggest smile on his face and bends down to give Jamie a kiss. "Did you tell dad already what happend?"
Jamie nods. "It is okay now.. just a nightmare."
"Alright carino.. good to know you're fine now."
After Jamie finished his chocolate milk they all said goodnight again, and they kissed him on the head. Then they walk out leaving Jamie alone. As soons as they close the door they turn to each other and smile. "He called us dad and papi.." Keith says.
"I am so fucking happy.." Lance says going in for a hug. Keith just lets it happen.
"Me too." Keith replies.
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"Hey dad." Jamie walks in with his bag and throws it next to the couch. He then jumps on the couch and lays down.
"Jamie not with your shoes on the couch." Keith shouts from a distance. Jamie rolls with his eyes but does as he has been told.. he knows not to disrespect his fathers. I mean one has been raised by abuela.. and the other was called the devil in highschool.
His papi isn't home right now. Dad just shouts at him when he puts his shoes on the couch.. but papi will probably slap the back of his head
Jamie is 16 now.. it has been years since he first came into this family, and he is so thankful for that now. And he is grateful to have two dads who gave him confidence and social skils... and his dad gave him fighting tips.. a lot... he likes that.
He had actually planner to do something with his friends today.. but both of his fathers wanted him home for some reason.. he has no idea why but it seemed serious. He has thought about what it could be for a couple hours right now.. and some bad things came in his mind.
But he will just found out when papi gets home.
The moment Lance parks his car in the driveway Jamie walks downstairs to hear what is going on. But they wont say anything yet and it irritates Jamie. He just wants to know!
Keith calls them over for dinner.. he has made something he can make a little bit okay.. Pasta. Now it is the moment of truth right.. they will for sure tell him the news now.
Keith and Lance look at each other and Jamie sees this. Then it just forces his way out of him. "Okay what is going on? You're both being really weird now."
"We can tell him now right?" Lance asks.
"Yeah we can." Keith replies.
"Okay Jamie.." Lance begins. "This is the thing.. we have been thinking and talking. And there is something we need to tell you.. and ask you actually. What would you think of being a big brother?"
Jamie looks at his parents. "Are you two serious? That is fucking amazing! You two want to adopt!" Jamie stands up and walks to his parents. He then gives them both a hug at the same time.. a group hug. "This really is great. I'm going to be a brother!"
"You seem happy about it." Keith says lauging.
"No shit. I know you both want a big family and that is finally coming true. I'm so happy for you two. When do you think they will be here? And are you going to the orphanage or to a adoption agency or.."
"We would like to go for a baby this time actually."
"Amazing. I'm so excited!"
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"Are you excited?" Shiro asks to Jamie. They are at the airport waiting.. Keith and Lance will soon arrive with little Melody. Almost everybody is herem they are excited to meet their new family member.. and of course Jamie is so excited to be a big brother.
"Very.. Can't wait to see papi and dad as well.. they have been in korea for so long now for melody.. I miss them."
"I'm sure they will come out of that door with the biggest smiles on their faces.. and a beautiful baby.
"Yes I'm sure of it." Jamie says with a smile.
Now Hunk and Pidge join Shiro and Jamie in their conversation. "They must be so tired when they arrive though." Hunk says
"I'm sure little Melody was a bitch on that plane and cried everybody to a irritation level." Pidge says with a evil chuckle.
"Well I am sure she didn't even cry at all." Jamie says arms crossed.
"Oh wanna bet?" Pidge frowns.
"Oh hell yes I wanna." Jamie says with a smirk.
"10 dollar."
"Deal."
And yes.. at that moment the people that where om the plane wall out of the doors.. and after a little while they see Keith and Lance.. with a little baby.
Lance holds her up a little as he sees his friends and family.
They all cheer and greet their loved ones. Keith then says. "Well everybody this is melody.. our daughter."
Jamie walks towards his parents. At first he hugs Keith.. and then he goes to his new sister. "Hello melody.. how are you little girl. I am Jamie your big brother."
"Ah.. Jamie look at her smiling at you." Lance says full with love. Then Jamie also hugs Lance.
"Good that you're back Papi.."
"Good to be back carino."
But Pidge interrupts this lovely moment with. "Okay okay.. but now more importantly.. how was she on the plain?!"
Keith is the one answering that. "Oh she is a sweetie.. didn't cry that much only soft sobs when she was hungry.. the other people didn't even hear her."
"DAMN IT!"
"HA pay up aunt Pidge!"
The end.....