The samurai, An Legendary Adventure Tale Part 2

Chapter Twenty-four: It's all about love

After returning to Aurs, in the shrine of Lions, a sense of dread hung heavy in the air as Lance, Romelle, Pidge and Shiro were playing a game of go-fish. Everyone's hearts pounded in their chest at the possibility of never winning against each other.

Lance said, his voice trembling slightly. "Ok, Romelle, do you have any fours."

"No." Romelle said.

Lance then said. "Pidge?"

Pidge said. "Nope."

Lance asked. "Shiro?"

"I do! I have four hearts." Shiro said.

Lance said, "Draw." Lance drew a card from the deck. It was a four of spades.

Shiro, having finished his turn, leans back and sighs.

Shiro said. "Man, this game is harder than fighting Galra."

"Hey, don't be a sore loser. You've got to learn to take a beating." Lance said.

"I'm not a loser! I just... I'm not good at this." Shiro said.

Pidge said. "It's okay, Shiro. Practice makes perfect."

Romelle said. "And besides, it's not about winning. It's about having fun."

Shiro smiles weakly. "Yeah, I guess you're right."

"So are we going to ask about the elephant in the room." Romelle said.

Shiro was startled. "What elephant?"

Romelle was smirking. "Oh, come on, Shiro. We all know what I'm talking about."

Lance was nudging Shiro. "Yeah, what's the deal with you and Keith?"

"There's no "deal" between me and Keith." Shiro said, defensively.

Pidge, raising an eyebrow and said. "Really? Because it sure seemed like there was something going on between you two."

Shiro was flushing. "It's not what you think. We're just friends."

In another part of the shrine of Lions, Hunk is holding a large tray of snacks.

"So what happened?" Hunk asked, setting the tray down on the table.

Keith's eyes scanned the room, "I don't know." he said, his brow furrowing slightly.

Hunk grinned mischievously. "It sounds like you are denying the obvious feelings."

"For who?" Keith asked.

"You know who." Hunk added.

Keith's face turned an even deeper shade of red. "I don't know what you're talking about," he muttered.

Hunk chuckled, clearly enjoying Keith's discomfort. "Come on, Keith! Don't play dumb. I've seen the way you look at Shiro. And I'm pretty sure he feels the same way."

Keith's face grew even redder as he spluttered, "Hunk, shut up! You don't know what you're talking about."

Just then, Coran walked into the room, "Hey, what's going on?" Coran asked, noticing Keith's flustered expression.

Hunk grinned mischievously. "Keith's just denying his feelings for Shiro."

"Denying." Shiro said, his eyes widened in surprise, and he quickly looked away, trying to hide his own blush. "I'm not denying."

Romelle chuckled. "I think we've stumbled upon a sensitive topic, guys."

Pidge leaned in, intrigued. "Ooh, do tell! What's the story, Shiro?"