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"Sleepover"Keith grimaced as he wrapped his left wrist. He couldn't believe the gladiator beat him. He was mentally berating himself as he tried to put his fingerless glove back on but found that it put too much pressure on his injured wrist. He had been hoping he'd be able to put on his gloves and no one had to know, but that wasn't the case. Everyone was going to notice that he wasn't wearing his trademark gloves. What was he going to do? He couldn't hide in his room; Shiro would find him. Hiding on the training deck wasn't any better of an idea; everyone would look there. He could hide in Red, but did he want his over protective lion to find out?A roar in the back of his mind caused him to flinch. Apparently Red already knew, and she wanted to see him right then and there. Keith sighed and made his way to the lion's hangar. Her head was already lowered with her mouth open for him to enter. He walked into the cockpit and sat down in the pilot seat. He could feel Red all around him, and she was concerned. "I'm okay, Red. It's just a sprain.""But you were trying to come up with a way to hide it from your teammates, cub. That tells me it's not a minor injury.""I'm used to doctoring myself up. What I'm not used to is having people who care about me.""Let your team help you if they want to. Just let them know your expectations, cub."Keith blushed a little at her nickname for him. He really did secretly like it, even if he didn't admit it out loud, though he suspected she knew anyway. "All right, Red. I think everyone's in the lounge. I should go see them then."Red purred to her Paladin. "It'll be fine, cub. You'll see."Keith left his lion and her hangar, making his way to the lounge. He was nervous and excited at the same time. He was excited, because he couldn't remember anyone taking care of an injury before. He was sure his mother and father probably did, but he didn't remember them so that didn't count. He was nervous, because what if his team (or certain Paladins) didn't listen to his expectations. He took a deep breath and entered the lounge.All eyes were on him as he walked in and took a seat next to Allura. "All ready done training today, Keith?""Yeah, Shiro. Maybe I'll go back later, but I'm good for now." Keith absentmindedly waved his right hand in Shiro's direction.His lack of gloves caught Lance's attention. "Hey, Mullet, you forgot to put your gloves back on after your shower."Keith blushed. "That's the thing. I didn't." Keith moved his left hand onto his lap. The white bandage stood out against his black pants."What's this?" Allura reached out to brush against the bandage.Keith quickly moved his arm away. "Please don't touch it, Allura. It hurts.""Hurts? Keith, did you get hurt on the training deck?" Allura asked."A little," he admitted. "It's just a sprain. I wrapped it myself, so it's okay.""Why didn't you come to one of us? We would have helped you," Hunk mentioned.Keith ducked his head slightly. "I've never had anyone who wanted to help me before, so I just did what I've always done. Bandage myself up and keep going.""Well, mi amigo, you're in luck because Doctor Lancey Lance is in the house. I prescribe rest and relaxation.""I want a second opinion," Keith deadpanned."No second opinions necessary. Rest and relaxation is what we are all gathered here for. The Galra seem to be pretty quiet, so Lance thought it was time to have a sleepover. Pidge brought movies, Hunk has a popcorn type snack, and Lance brought extra blankets and pillows," Shiro said. "I was going to get you before we got started, but you saved me the hassle of coercing you into joining us."Keith was startled. He thought Lance was trying to be his usual annoying self, but he was actually telling Keith to join the team for a sleepover. He snagged a small pillow and placed it on his lap. He gingerly laid his hurt wrist on the pillow and looked up at Lance. "All right, Doctor. What's the first dose?"Lance grinned. "Movies and cuddles. Get comfy, Samurai. You're going to love this."Several movies later had all the Paladins and the Princess asleep in the middle of the lounge. Hunk was sprawled out on his back, and Pidge was draped over Hunk's legs. Lance was curled up against Shiro's side, and Shiro had his left arm wrapped around Lance's waist. Keith had his right arm wrapped around Allura's shoulders, allowing her to cuddle up against him. His left wrist was still lying on a pillow.Fin