(My friend @kwaiipootato helped me with names so... Yeah)
It started innocently enough. Jerome was preparing food for his babies when Kosmo decided he wanted some too. After being rejected a few times, the aging cosmic wolf became annoyed. He tried nudging his human brother, tripping him. Teleporting around him, trying to trap him.
But nothing worked.
He huffed in defeat, laying down on the boy’s bed, watching him struggle to feed the animals. He’d finally forgiven the mini Keith for not only abandoning him, but for bring home two, two, heathens!
He dared to cheat on him, with not one, but two new animals! An astral hyena, and glatatic shepherd. Yes they were still young, impressionable, Kosmo could teach him his ways. Teach them how to act, how to beg. They could be useful yet.
But, for the time being, they were inbetween him and extra food and cuddles. Perhaps his human brother needed to be reminded who is top “dog”.
He noted how the two armatures sat at his feet. The shepherd (who looked like an over grown, blow dried, teddy bear) wiggled his tail, jumping up on occasion and bouncing off Jerome’s leg. “Ivan no,” the boy lectured as he point to the ground. The puppy whined annoyingly.
Glaring slightly the wolf huffed. ‘This is what he replaces me with?’ The hyena was older than Ivan. His mo hawk was still tiny but he was bigger than a puppy. He’d bump his head into Jerome’s thigh off and on. “Snickers, down boy.” He was older, he knew better.
‘Really? Snickers and Ivan? Kosmo is a much better name. You should ask Lance for advice, hell even Keith.’
Jerome struggled with the cage opening, he just wanted to feed his rat! Finally getting it open he placed the bowl down, while now trying to keep Raticus in his cage. Closing the door he moved to the bed. Glaring at Kosmo he nodded his head to signal him off the bed.
‘What? I was here even before you! You want me.. oh.’ He watched as the black and white ball of fluff waddled up to Jerome. “Kosmo up. Your not getting Stompers food.” The wolf huffed before hopping off the bed. Well trying to. That damn hyena was in his way.
He pawed at the goofy face, growling slightly. No dice, he didn’t move. Looking over his shoulder he felt anger boil as Jerome played with the little fluff ball. A snout came between his paws as big eyes looked up at him. Snicker’s tail wagged back and forth. He wanted to play!
Kosmo walked around the bed before hopping down by the puppy eating the desired chow. He didn’t like “meal worms” or “protein pellets” and figured the other two would have something similar to his diet. He was curious! He wasn’t going to eat any.... maybe.
“Kosmo get.” Jerome pushed his snout away. “Stop, no.” Kosmo stood back in shock. ‘You dare push my face away?’ Jumping back on the bed he waited for the right time to strike, he was going to teach these heathens how to “train” their father.
Much like he’d trained Keith.
After placing Snicker’s food down Jerome gasped. As he stood back up a wet nose sniffed under his shirt at his back. “Khahahosmo,” Jerome giggled. He couldn’t move away very well. His room was a mess, not to mention it was super packed and small.
He he moved forward he’d kick either Snicker’s or the food bowl, and if he went back he’d sit on Kosmo. To his left, nothing but he’d probably hurt Kosmo. To his right, a metal wall with a large rat cage against it (Raticus and the mice didn’t get along. He was more of a skunk kind of rat damn it! He grew up with Stompers!)
‘Foolish boy.’ Kosmo’s head vanished into the dark long sleeve. His head rubbed against the boy’s side earning more giggles. “K-Kahahasomo! Sthahap it!” The boy tried pushing him away.
“Dhahahahd!” If Kosmo could roll his eyes he would. ‘Keith would have been smart enough to feed me.’ Kosmo pulled out when he heard a shift in Jerome’s laughter. Looking in front of him he ... well he would smirk if he could. Snicker’s was sniffing his tummy from under his shirt. He was standing on his hind legs, pushing on Jerome for balance.
‘Very good, they’re learning. I may have more use for them than I thought.’ Tripping other’s up for food, causing it to fall to the floor. Training Jerome, and Lance every now and then. Kosmo is top boy, not pssh, Cuban boy. Sometimes Kosmo must remind his Keith’s mate of this.
He moved before pulling the boy back onto the bed. A small black and white fluff sat beside him, finished with his meal. They gave each other the look before Stompers swatted at Snickers. Hissing, he firghtend the other up by Kosmo before curling up under the shirt. His nose poked out of the neck hole.
“Dad!” Jerome knew this wasn’t over. Kosmo was still spiteful. He giggled as Stompers started to sniff around, tail swishing over his wast and lower tummy. “Eek! Sthahaompers!” This happened more often than not. The skunk liked to sleep in his shirt, it helped his anxiety to be cuddled.
Jerome’s that is.
As two more nodes found his neck he giggled harder. His face turned pink as a reaction. He was doomed! Little yelps and whimpers caught the eldest’s attention as Ivan tried to get on the bed. Hopping down he picked the puppy up by the scruff of his neck before dropping him on the bed.
For someone who forced the boy to have a baby monitor in his room, Keith wasn’t really meeting the expectation. Lance was out with Hunk, Pidge, Adam and Coran for supplies. Keith and Shiro had gone off to discuss battle tactics train like there was no tomorrow because their husbands would kick their asses if they moved their bodies so dangerously.
“Jerome what do you,” he stopped mid sentence. Keith covered his mouth as he let out a snort. “It’s nahahat fhahaunny!” Jerome shrieked when his soles were poked. “Dahahahd!” Keith couldn’t help it. He loved tickling the kid, it was a form of bonding. “Yeah?” He wasn’t stopping. He grabbed the boy’s ankles before tickling up and down the hyper sensitive soles. “Dhahahahahd!” Kosmo looked up in approvement.
Keith stopped before laughing. “What, you want help,” he teased. Finger’s wiggled up his sides into his underarms. Jeorme’s hands came down to steady Stompers as he screamed and bucked. Kosmo pounced on Snickers as he tried to attack Keith. The father pulled up, looking at the hyena in shock.
“N....no.... Snick...ers! Bha....d....boy.” He tapped him lightly on the snout before looking back at his dad. Keith was still starring at the hyena. “Dad?” Shaking his head the black paladin pulled the skunk out from the boy’s shirt. “Jerome pumpkin... um... I’m not so sure about Snickers.” If the hyena was going to attack him, he’d rather not leave him with his child.
“Dad he’s fine. I screamed. You have to remember we lived from planet to planet for a while. If I screamed it meant danger.” A voice from the door way caught them both of guard. “Guess we should teach him the difference between screams of fear and of laughter.” Lance strode into the room.
Kosmo huffed before fully laying on Snickers. It was going to be a long afternoon.
Domestic Klance family tickles! Contains and oc.. you’ve been warned.
It was late into the night. A rather large room was dimly lit by two side table lamps and the flicker of the television. A brown couch that sat in the room was inhabited by two men. Lance McClain sat lazily against the arm of the couch, his husband Keith cuddled up next to him wearing a blanket as a cloak. "But my king, what am I to do," Keith rolled his eyes, burying his face deeper into Lance's stomach. "What, you dont like this," the other asked. Keith looked up, chin resting on the soft surface. "Lance you know what I like," Lance smiled a bit. "Yeah... I know. But none of your shows were on tonight," Keith closed his eyes. "But this isn’t even one of your shows," He argued looking at the screen. Lance shrugged, " The title looked cool enough, thought we could give it a chance." Keith laid his head back down, wrapping the blanket tighter to his body. "Can we just go to bed," he asked. Lance pet along the top of Keith's blanket covered head.
"No kitty, we don't get to bond often," Lance chose his words carefully. Well one word anyway, Keith was a sucker for bonding. Keith huffed before looking up. "Can you change the channel at least," Lance sighed. "Yeah sure, what so you want," Keith shrugged before getting onto his knees. "Anything but this garbage," Lance pouted as Keith shed his warm, thick, cloak. "Wait where are you going," he asked as Keith started to walk away.
"To the bathroom and to check on Jerome real quick," out if all the names in the world Lance had to choose Jerome. Not that it was a bad name, no not at all. Keith rather liked, it was old. But he felt that Jerome should have been named something like Kevin or something, he didn’t look like a Kevin though. Standing up he started he journey. Lance looked boredly at the tv as he flicked through the channels, until something caught his eye. Not touching the remote again, he watched the bright colors of the cartoon. It had been one he used to watch as a kid, he was surprised it was still airing, it had to be older than his sister. "Really Lance," Keith had finished his mission. "A kids cartoon," he asked skeptically. "Yeah. I used to watch this as a kid," he was now sitting up facing the tv. Keith looked at the screen once more before shaking his head. It was like being married to a damn child half the time. Sitting down he wrapped his blanket around his body. "It's literally just this animal thing that gets into trouble each episode," Keith curled up against Lance studying the pictures on the screen. "It’s rather creepy," Lance scoffed offendly. "How dare you! It’s a classic from the early 90's," Keith rolled his eyes. "Uh huh," he kisses Lance on the cheek before situating back in his spot. " All is forgiven," Keith snorted a bit at the comment. Watching the tv an idea hit Lance as the mad doctor had captured the animal like creature. He had him tied down and a large saw was about to cut him open. Only it didn’t, it tickled. He was laughing and crying his head off...rather creepily. Lance smirked, his hand resting on Keith's side. " Besides don't you like creepy? You watch those damn cop shows where they go over how some died," Keith shrugged. "Depends," he jumped slightly when a ticklish sensation spread through his side. "Lance stop," he warned nuzzling his head into the other's side.
"H-Hey! Kehehith," Keith smirked. "Dont tickle me and I wont tickle you," Lance blushed. How did he know that was on purpose? "I don’t think so Keithyboy," Keith was pushed back into the couch giggling as ten fingers descended onto his firm tummy. "Ehhhehehhe! Lhahahance stop it," He was now cold. "Leheheht mhehehe ghahahaoooooo," Lance grinned evilly before moving to his husbands sides.”Aw can my big, bad hubbie not take a few tickles,” Lance teased earning a blush from Keith. “Or does my kitty love to be tickled,” he asked, smirking when Keith’s blush increased. “S-Shhuhhahaht up,” he giggled trying to push Lance’s hands off him. “Ah, ah, ah. I don’t think so,” he said dodging the hands while still tickling every area available on Keith’s body. “Coochie, coochie, coo,” Keith thre his head back and screamed when Lance hit his under arms. “N-Nhat therhehehere! L-Lahahance sthahp thehehasing,” Lance new he was making the sensation worse for his poor hostage but… he really didn’t care. This was simply adorable! Keith snorted and squeaked each time he’d switch tickling tactics. Even with his arms pinned to his side lance could still maneuver enough motion to keep the half galra mad.
A small boy tossed and turned on a rather large mattress. Little noises of discomfort escaping his mouth as he slept. This gained the attention of a certain wolf who looked over from his side of the bed. As another whimper escaped the small boy Kosmo brought his head closer in an attempt to comfort him through nuzzling. It almost worked… until a scream rang out through the house, probably loud enough for Kultinecker to hear from his little barn outside. Kosmo was on high alert, climbing on top of Jerome who jumped from the sound. Another scream rang out, it didn’t sound painful but it sounded like his Keith. Jumping off the bed Kosmo sprinted down the stairs before a flash of light indicated he teleported. Jerome looked around the dark room, his little cow night light doing little to fight of his fears of what could be in the dark. The noise from downstairs wasn’t stopping and he was growing more and more scared, he no longer had his friend to protect him.
He could call for his daddy or papi but what if that was them screaming? Who was screaming? Was there someone in the house? Flashbacks from his nightmare came rushing up. He let out a yelp and held his stuffed elephant tight, eyes squeezed shut at the thought. “No Lance! Get away from-- EEE,” he heard by his door. The sound of heavy footsteps pounding about mixed with his parents yells did little to calm him. Looking over at his little alarm clock he noticed it was pretty late. Well late for him. It was eleven thirty at night. Mustering up his courage Jerome took his elephant and baby blanket and tentatively made his way out of his room. “Dada,” he called softly. He waited a minute before continuing to walk. “Papi,” he tried again still walking. When he made it to the stairs he could hear the sound a bit better, it was laughter. Confused but still scared the four year old made his way slowly down the stairs. Upon reaching the living room he was met with the look of annoyance by Kosmo, who was just laying on the dining room part of the connected rooms’ floor.
Looking over he saw his papi sitting on the back of his dad’s calves tickling his bare thighs. “L-Lhahahheheance sthahahp,: Keith giggled hysterically. His eyes were watering from tears. He had escaped before, why didn’t he make a better break for it? Why didn’t he fight back? Questions he asked himself before Lance managed to pin him back to the couch. He jerked his head up when Lance started tickling his inner thighs. “AhA! Not thehehere,” he bucked a bit before slamming his face into the couch cushion below them. “Aw I’m sorry, does this tickle,” Lance asked with a fake sympathetic voice. “L-Lahahance seriously! Nahahaha! E-Ehahase up a bit plhehehase,” Keith did love bonding moments like this, especially when they involve physical contact but there was only so much one man could take. “Alright, alright,” Lance stopped, both still oblivious to the child in the room. “Heh… heheh…. You suck,” Keith could feel the smirk on Lance’s lips. “And you--,” Keith cut him off. “Don’t. Idiot, let me up,” he asked. Wel rather demanded.
“Why would I do that sweetheart, kitty, princess, Keithyboy, mullet, love of my life,” wow he knew how to get Keith flustered. “Because you love me and have tormented me enough for one night,” the small Cuban boy wanted to say something but it was late and he was still tired, the sense of fear leaving. He stood on the tile by Kosmo just watching in a zombie like daze. “It’s not torment when you looooovvveee it,” Lance giggled wiggling one finger on each side of Keith’s sides. “Ahahaheheh! Ah-- Lahahnce,” Keith giggled softly. Stopping Lance stood up before rolling his husband over. During the flip Keith noticed the boy standing in the room and nearly jumped. He loved his son but the kid could freak him out and starel him sometimes. “Jerome help me,” he cried out as a last resort. Lance looked over his shoulder and noticed the small boy standing with his blanket pressed to his nose. “Oh shoot, did we wake you,” Jerome nodded a little.
Lance frowned before looking at Keith who was watching him with fearful eyes. A smirk played on his face. “No Lance d-d-- aha,” Keith bucked when Lance dove back into his armpits. “EHhahahahaha! N-Not thehehre! Not theheheree! Bhahaby help me,” Keith laughed helplessly kicking his legs as Lance straddled his waist. Jerome observed the scene in front of him. The idea seeming both like a game which excited his small mind, but also he was tired and … eh just blanked out. “N-No! Lhaha-- ahahaha,” Keith had given up as Lance lifted his arms over his head and began blowing raspberries on the clothed area. Jerome walked forward slowly before tugging gently on his papi’s shirt. Nose still to blanket he looked up with big blue eyes. Lance stopped and smirked down at his son. “You shouldn’t have done that Jerome,” he said crawling off of Keith. Jerome giggled groggily, moving backwards slowly. Kosmo was on high guard, this was a pup. A pup he had claimed. You harm his pup, you die.
Keith was giggling still on the couch, a hand over his face. Looking over he smiled, well with intention, at the sight before him. “Cause now… the tickle monster… is gonne eat you,” he yelled before grabbing ahold of the shrieking child Kosmo stood up but Keith clapped his hands gaining his attention. Lance stopped before looking over his shoulder, a wave of nervousness hit him. “He’s not hurting him,” Keith assured. The space wolf retreated back to his spot on the cool tile before Lance looked at Keith. Keith just glared at him before his attention returned to Jerome. “Any way, as I was saying…. The tickle monster has you now little boy,” Lance let out and evil laugh before placing the the dark haired child on the floor and tickling his tummy. Jerome squealed and kicked his legs out of reflex, his blankey and elephant lost in the battle. Small pudgy hands attempted to grab aged, but young, semi- chubby hands. “Rawr,” Lance hoolard bring his head down and lifting the large t-shirt. “I’m gonna eat you up little boy,” Jerome shook his head before suddenly bursting into a fit of loud laughter. Keith rolled his eyes, finally breathing normally again. It was time he joined in. “No one eats my baby,” he yelled over the child’s shrill screams.
Lance jumped when Keith’s fingers found his sides. “Ahaha! K-Keieith,” he giggled stopping his attack. Jerome giggled still despite the tickling stopping. “I think the tickle monster needs a taste of his own medicine, huh,” Keith asked smiling mischievously at the four year old. Jerome shared the same look before crawling onto his papi’s mostly crossed legs. “O-Oh nohohohhahaha,” Lance there his head back as Jerome started moving his small pudgy fingers along his tummy. Keith liked wearing Lance’s old shirts to bed along with boxer briefs. Jerome wore Keith’s old shirts from before he and his mom lied on the space whale for two years and typically just wore his underwear. During winter though Keith’s made him wear pants. Lance prefered to sleep in not just a long sleeve and pants but a robe… which stopped after the first night he tried to sleep with Keith like that. Too much heat, no cuddles, sad Lance, cranky Keith. However tonight he had on a thin t-shirt, and sleeping shorts, neither of which were doing him any good.
He jumped when Keith started poking under his arms. “N-Nnahahahat thahaht,” he shook his head. “Get ‘em daddy, get ‘em,” the small boy giggled just watching his parents now. He moved of his father’s lap as it was becoming unstable from his reactions to pull away. “Not this? Okay… how about,” Keith quickly grabbed Lance’s exposed ankle, pinning it down he started scribling along the soft soles. “S-Shhhhahahahahaha! K-Keieiehahahahahahaththheheh, nhot thheheheret! Nhohtoht thehehere” he cried desperately. Dark brown locks lay scattered on the tan, wooly carpet as he fell over. “Should have thought about that before trying to make a snack of my baby,” Keith teased scratching under the ball’s of Lance’s foot. A mole his a very ticklish spot Keith knew all too well. “C-Chohohjmehehe on! I- Didhahahah! I didn’t thhahhahahickle yhohour fheheht,” he rsquirmed trying to dislodge his foot from his husband’s hands.
Jerome smiled in amusement, holding his elephant close. Keith smirked, “Jerome, does Ellie think we should let pa-- I mean the tickle monster go,” Jerome thought for a moment before looking at his giggling father. He nodded. Keith immediately stopped, dramatically pulling his hands away. “You two,” Lance panted. “Are evil,” Keith glared. “Says the one who tickled me for like an hour straight in all my worst spots. You only lasted about ten minutes,” Lance sat up in defense. “I did not get all your worst spots, but I can if you’d like,” Keith pulled his feet away leaning back. “Don’t you dare,” they weren’t truly fighting per say, but it was close enough to Jerome. He frowned and covered his ears, what he would normally do when the two fought. Keith and Lance both hated it but sometimes discussing feelings and topics weren’t easy. But it would normally stop because Keith would typically start crying because he hates upsetting Lance, and even more so their child… and he actually doesn’t take being yelled at very well. The fights don’t last long unless Keith’s still yelling through his tears but then much family cuddles and typically movie night happen.
Keith noticed the sudden movement and pushed his foot in to the irritated Cuban’s stomach. Moving his head to the side Lance followed the direction and stopped. Looking back at Keith he sighed before standing up and walking to the small boy. “Hey, pumpkin,” Lance said pulling the boy into his lap. Jerome peeked out one of his eyes before uncovering his ears. He really didn’t like loud noises, and not that his parents truly fought a lot just Keith sounded scary when he was mad, they both did. It wasn’t toxic either, just normal, verbal fights. “We’re not fighting,” Keith said joining them. Sitting down he pushed some of the dark strands of hair out of the small tan face. “No we’re just trying to prove daddy’s a ball of tickles,” Jerome giggled a bit at the statement. Lance would pay for that latter. “There’s that laugh,” Keith said in a sickly sweet voice before grabbing one of the little socked feet and tickling it. Jerome shrieked with laughter and fell against his papi. Lance smiled, he loved nights like this.
But Lance pinning Keith down and tickling him to the point they wake up their son. And he just walks in and Keith does the normal parent thing of "Help! " and being a small lil boy Jerome just kind of walks up unsure of what to do and Lance kind of grabs him and drags him into the tickle fight.
