Your hand shook as it touch the cool surface of the cryo-pod, on the other side of the glass Lance stood, sleeping. The broken and pained expression he wore when he had first entered the cryo-pod was now replaced with a relaxed one. He looked as if he was simply sleeping like any other day. Your hand lingered on the glass before a voice tore you away from his form.
"(Name)? What are you still doing here?" Shiro looked at you with a saddened expression. You pursed your lips before looking back at the boy.
"I'm just keeping him company" Shiro barely hears what you said. He slowly made his way towards you. Just like a father would, he placed a comforting hand on your shoulder.
"(Name)... He'll be fine. He's strong." Shiro comforted you. You looked up at Shiro before sadly turning to look at Lance.
"I know he will be. I just don't want to leave him alone." You turned to smile at Shiro. "I know he'll be fine. I just want to be here when he wakes up." Shiro smiles and pats where his hand was.
"Alright (Name). Get some sleep though." Shiro says before he leaves the room. You nod your head before turning back to Lance.
"Wake up soon..." You whispered.
You woke up when you heard the healing pod's glass disappear. You barely got up in time to catch a drowsy Lance. When you managed to catch him in your arms he grumbled before he slowly moved to stand up. He kept a hand on your shoulder to help him balance.
"(Name)...?" He groggily asked. He stared at you as if he didn't believe you were awake. Your hands began to shake as you reached out to the boy. You pulled him close, wrapping your arms around his torso. Lance let out a sound of surprise when you suddenly pulled him in. He stared down at you. "Whoa! I know I'm amazing but, man, I didn't know you missed me this much." He laughed before pulling you close as well. The boy was a sucker for bear hugs.
"I'm so glad you're okay" You told him as you slowly pulled away to wipe a way a few stray tears. "I'm pissed that you did something that stupid though. You're not Keith!" You grabbed his face. "Lance. You are an amazing pilot, but jesus, you've gotta be careful. I can't lose you Lance. You're all I've got." Lance smiled and placed his hands onto your hips. He pulled you in for a kiss. The two of you pulled away and he looked you over before smirking and gently tugging at the piece of fabric that you were wearing.
"Is that my jacket?"