Comfort of Strangers Pt. II

#Sheith || ABO || Alpha Shiro || Omega Keith || Sex Worker Shiro || Angst || Hurt Comfort || NSFW || M-Preg || College AU

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Shiro wonders what the consequences are for falling for someone he hardly knows. Keith regrets his choices.

https://twitter.com/meena_dumb/status/1226848791745220608?s=20

Where we left off...

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The following morning was something sacred. Shiro was just barely awake, blinking at the bleak sunlight that filtered in through Keith's window, painting Keith in the softest shade of gold. Shiro's heart stuttered in his chest as he admired the sight.

Keith's expression was so relaxed and he looked as if he was in complete peace. The more Shiro gazed at him, the more he realized just how /beautiful/ Keith was. His eye lashes were a little longer than most guys. He had faint, tan freckles just under his eyes and on his nose.

His brows were dark, but perfectly shaped, and his /lips/. God. Shiro felt like he was in heaven while kissing him. His lips were soft, and weren't too big. When Keith smiled, it was like seeing the sun after weeks of rain. Shiro was smitten. He knew this, but it was /fine/.

As he observed, he froze, watching as Keith's expression changed, a small grunt of annoyance sounding from him as he turned his head into Shiro's neck, the sun shining right in his eyes.

Shiro couldn't help but smile and chuckle, shifting Keith and the blankets so that he wouldn't get blinded when he woke up. Keith settled right back into his side, a sleepy whine coming from him as he relaxed again.

Shiro let him sleep, letting his fingers card through Keith's hair gently. God. He was /so/ smitten. Shiro didn't believe in fairy tales, but maybe this was one of those 'love at first sight' kind of things?

Maybe when Keith woke up he could properly ask him on a date.

Shiro lost track of how much time had passed since he had woken up, but when Keith shifted next to him, Shiro just smiled, waiting for him to wake up.

The omega yawned, groaning as he began opening his eyes, lifting his head up.

"Good morning sleeping beauty," Shiro chuckled, supporting the back of his shoulders as he sat up.

Keith frowned, looking to Shiro and then his bed before realizing what they had done. His eyes widened as he looked back at Shiro.

"We-.. I- and--" Keith was still trying to wrap his head around it. Shiro just smiled, looking up at him.

"Yeah."

"And you're.. Still here.." He said it with such disbelief it made Shiro's heart ache.

"Yeah. You wanted me to, so I did."

"Thank you," He spoke so quietly, Shiro almost didn't hear him. Keith moved, trying to sit up entirely, only to freeze up, hissing in pain. "Why the fuck does my back hurt so much--" He groaned.

Shiro smiled sheepishly, shrugging as he sat up. "I dunno. Could be the way you slept, or because we had sex last night."

Keith whipped around to glare at him. "You're a pain in the ass."

Shiro grinned looking at him, "I'm sorry, I'll be more gentle next time."

"Fuck you!" Keith hissed, even though he was biting back a smile.

He laughed, watching Keith's face heat up, "Already done, what's next?"

"Oh my god--" Keith groaned, burying his face in his hands, shoulders shaking with a breathless laugh.

"I'm kidding, come ere'. This is the /best/ part. I'll give you a massage here in a bit to ease the pain, then I'll get you some pain killers, okay?" Shiro pulled him back down gently, wrapping him up.

Keith just sighed contently, humming in response, "Sounds good."

"Did you sleep good?"

"Yeah, I did. Probably the best I've slept since forever," Keith smiles, tracing small patterns on Shiro's chest. Shiro's fingers are still carding through his hair, gently untangling the knots.

"Yeah? You got quite the bed head," Shiro smiles.

Keith shrugs cluelessly. "Lance tells me that a lot. He tells me I need to cut it and style it."

Shiro /whines/ at the thought of Keith cutting his hair. He can't help it when he says, "Don't. I like it like this."

Keith blushes at the compliment, muttering under his breath.

// ALRIGHT! Sorry yall, I fell asleep but I'm here! Let's get this ball rolling! I can't believe the support you all are already showing for the thread

You all keep me inspired and influenced. I love you all. //

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Shiro smiles, seeing how easily shy Keith gets. Shiro brushes through his hair for a moment more before sitting up a bit.

"Alright, wanna turn over for me? I'll rub out most of it and then give you a painkiller afterwards," Shiro hums, sitting up on his knees.

Keith nods, wincing as he shifts onto his stomach, resting his head on the pillows. Shiro moves the blanket so that Keith's ass is covered (not that he'd want it to be though..) and so that he can sit on the back of his legs.

It was the best position so that Shiro could really message the muscle. He had some experience with physical therapy from when he personally volunteered at hospitals and by helping other omega's around campus. He was a gentlemen and then some (so he's been told).

Keith grunted as Shiro sat right behind him, igniting that same excited energy from the night before. Shiro hummed, starting by running his hands down Keith's shoulders, sides, and finally his back.

Shiro noted how Keith closed his eyes, already relaxing under his touch.

He frowned as he continued this motion, getting a feel for the structure of Keith's back. He could feel the tense muscles and knots in his shoulders. Shiro would definitely work those out for him. But it also made him question why Keith was so tense to begin with.

Shifting his focus to his lower back, Shiro kneaded gently at first, watching how Keith's expression scrunched into a light wince. He did this a few more times, finding the trigger spots that held more pain in them.

Shiro began focusing on one side, pressing and kneading into the tense muscles.

"Oh /fuck/," Keith growled against his pillow, squeezing it tightly. Shiro faltered, afraid he was hurting him. "Don't stop- that feels /so/ good."

Shiro breathed out with a chuckle.

Keith was absolutely, going to be the death of him.

He repeated the motions, trying to stifle his laughs at Keith's reactions. He's probably never had a massage in his life.

"Ow-!" Keith yelped, flinching under Shiro's touch.

"Fuck- Sorry- Are you okay?!" Shiro withdrew quickly, feeling the guilt seep into his chest.

He was confused when Keith started laughing. He opened up his eyes, looking over his shoulder through raven bangs, smirking a bit.

"I'm kidding, partially. It hurts, but it feels good," Keith laughs, watching how Shiro's face turns red. He pouts as he pokes Keith's back, trying to ease his nerves. Keith smiles sympathetically, still laughing a bit. "It's alright Shiro, I'm fine. Keep going."

Shiro huffs with a pout, though he's /definitely/ smiling. "You're gonna be the death of me, you know that?"

"Yeah? Guess you better start writing your will and calling churches then." He chuckles, closing his eyes again.

Shiro swats at him playfully, laughing with him.

"You're impossible," Shiro smiles, continuing with the massage. Keith just hums in contentment, letting Shiro rub out the aches.

As Shiro moved his hands rhythmically, he let's himself ponder what life would be like if he got to wake up next to Keith every morning.

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// Gonna put it on pause there for now! I'll continue later on tonight! See you guys in a few hours!//

// Hey friends! I made the official playlist for Comfort of Strangers! There's also a google doc attached that has a bunch of "behind the scenes" stuff as well as a guide for the songs! There's also some cool news about the upcoming /threads/! // https://twitter.com/meena_dumb/status/1227551789232332800?s=20

// Hey hey friends! It's been a while, yeah? How about we get this ball rolling again! Took a little bit of a hiatus for some company and plan my next AU! The Homeless ABO AU is STILL happening, BUT, only after Comf. of Strangers is complete!

Let's continue this though! //

// #sheith Comfort of Strangers Pt. II - Continuing from where we left off! //

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Some time had passed since Shiro began. Keith thinks he dozes off because it felt /so/ good, because Shiro is nudging him, a gentle chuckle sounding just beside him.

"How did that feel?" Shiro asks, the playful hint in his tone as he nudges him again with a poke. Keith cracks open an eye at him, a smile creeping onto his lips.

"Really good. How long was I out for?"

Shiro grins. "I dunno. I think it's a few years into the future, actually!"

Keith just snorts, rolling onto his back with a relieved sigh. "Bullshit. If it was, you wouldn't be here still."

Shiro looks at him, smiling still, but there's something that changed in his eyes.

"Says who?" Shiro asks quietly, eyes watching him. Keith can see it- the hesitation mixed with the /desire/. Keith doesn't respond, instead shrugging his shoulders a little, turning up to the ceiling.

"I dunno. I'm not that interesting of a person. Even if it was a great night of sex, I don't think you'd want to hang around me much longer," He says it so honestly, and risks a glance at Shiro, confused by the crestfallen expression on his face.

"I would though. I /want/ to."

A punched out noise sounds from him, unsure of how to respond to that. He waits, thinking carefully about what to say. Shiro's looking at him with such a gentle expression, it makes Keith /melt/.

Who was he to deny himself the offer of a friend, if maybe something more?

"You.. Really want to hang around?.." Keith is searching his face for any sort of fault or lie. He doesn't find any.

"Of course.. I know it's- Against my 'usual' but- I admit that last night was /amazing/. Keith, I'd be an absolute idiot if I just left after that."

He frowns, contemplating his words carefully.

"I just-.. I'm not going to force anything, but- Keith- I can't ignore this connection.. Even if nothing comes of it-"

"I feel it too.." His voice is soft, and he looks up at him through thick lashes and messy bangs.

Shiro thinks its a sight to die for (if only he had a camera, and permission). He smiles at Keith, nodding.

"I won't force anything.. We can start- As friends. I know it's a bit unconventional and not at all traditional but- I want to know you.. You're interesting, Keith."

"Thanks?" Keith quirks a brow, a sheepish smile on his face. "I really.. I really appreciate that, Shiro.." His smile morphs into a genuine one.

Shiro thinks its a win and he smiles, reaching forward and gently flicking his forehead. "You're welcome."

"So.. What now?" Keith's voice is quiet, almost awkward. Shiro hums thoughtfully.

"Well, I guess we just take the time to get to know one another." He decides. He can do that.

"Alright, I'll start. Tell me your credit and debit card information." He grins wolfishly.

Shiro snorts, not at all expecting that. "Okay. Give me your phone and I'll put in my credit card information." There's a mischievous glint to his eyes. Keith huffs, rolling his eyes but reaches over and gives him the phone.

"Here. Password is my birthdate. 1023."

"Giving me your phone password so soon? Better be careful Keith, now I can hack you whenever I want!" Shiro has a dumb grin on his face and Keith just blushes, rolling his eyes.

There's a moment of quiet before Shiro hands him back his phone. "There. You have my card info now."

Keith takes the phone, but he frowns. He didn't expect Shiro to actually do it, and he certainly didn't expect Shiro to put his phone number in his contacts with his name set as, 'Alpha <3'.

"Oh my god. You're so full of yourself," Keith laughs, grinning as he shoots him a text.

Keith sends a quick text of, 'Now actually give me your card information lol.' And then Shiro pings on the night stand too and he's reaching over Keith to get it. Keith just smiles, watching him pick it up and snort at the message.

"What are you, a scam artist?"

Keith can't help as he barks out a laugh, shrugging innocently. "I don't know, am I?" Shiro flicks him again, smiling as he responds to the text.

'Hmm. Tempting, I'll think about it. <3'

Keith smiles, glancing at him. "You're a handful."

But really, Keith doesn't mind.

As they spend the rest of the morning hours lounging in bed, joking and getting to slowly know one another, Keith can't help but wonder how he'd gotten so lucky.

Lance was definitely looking out for him, he had to give him that. But he had to keep his own boundaries in place.

It would be a real shame if Keith fell for someone out of his league. But Keith is better than that. And even as they're already dressed and watching a movie on Keith's laptop, comfortably leaning against Shiro's shoulder, Keith can't help but think.

It would be a real shame if he did fall for someone like Shiro. Keith had bouts of luck, and he wondered just how long it would be before this bout ran out.

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// Gonna temporarily pause there! I need to properly plan out the next couple of scenes so I don't loose track of the pacing! My apologies if that last pacing was really weird! <3 I'll get it sorted out! //