#i finally got the readmore line where it needs to go so it won't clutter your dashboard anymore

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I don't want to be there when you cry (new tears over old lovers)

Keith fell in love with Lance when he was fourteen and Lance stayed up with him all night to help him cram for a Spanish test that he really couldn't afford to fail. Keith didn't want to fall in love with his best friend; it just happened! The realization terrified him and he resolved never to tell Lance about it.

Lance fell in love with Nyma when he was sixteen and they dated for two years. In Keith's opinion, Nyma was a bitch. No, he wasn't jealous, he was simply observant. Nyma always asked Lance to buy her stuff and take her to fancy places while she belittled and insulted Lance's language, heritage, family and everything in between. Lance gradually lost the spark in his eyes and Keith hated seeing him so sad all the time. Then Nyma cheated on Lance with Rolo and didn't even bother to hide it. Lance was devastated.

When Lance turned nineteen, just a few months after his heart was thoroughly shattered by Nyma, Lance kissed Keith on the lips. Keith wanted to say it was sweet, but he only felt grossed out. He still loved Lance, but Lance didn't love him and was still hung up on Nyma.

Keith abruptly ended the kiss and he must have looked horrified because Lance immediately looked sorry and began apologizing. Keith wanted to cry, but not in front of Lance, so he just up and left. Lance tried to come after him, but Keith was sneaky when he wanted to be.

That night Keith sent his application to the Garrison Galaxy which his foster brother Shiro also attended. He was accepted. He began to pack his bags immediately and wrote a long letter to Lance:

Dear Lance,

I know what you're doing, but I can't play along this time and pretend it's fine. I like you, a lot, and I have for years. I would like for you to fall in love with me for me, and not because you're trying to get over your ex. I wouldn't mind taking you out on a nice date or two.

I got accepted into the Galaxy Garrison and will be leaving in a month. I think we both need some space. But I will come back, and if you're ready then, and willing, I'll take you out on a real date and show you that you can fall in love with me for me.

Love,

Keith.

This is one of my favorie bands, and I wanted to write a fic to this song. Essentially, for those who don't know Spanish, in the song the guy is telling the girl that he doesn't want to be used to get over her ex. He tells her he'll wait until she's ready and that it can be love at second sight.

This is my favorite verse: "Porque no quiero estar ahí cuando tu llores/ Lágrimas nuevas pero de viejos amores/ Y que el recuerdo de alguien más riegue mis flores."

(Translation: Because I don't want want to be there when you cry/ new tears over old lovers / and that another's memories water my flowers. [ugh,this translation doesn't sound right but it's 1 am and this is the best I can do atm])