Keegan had always been the second choice. At least until you came along and befriended the quiet soldier.

So when Elias told the team to pick a partner for sparring he instinctively looked towards you, expecting you to look at someone else but instead his eyes locked with yours. He tried denying his feelings but the butterflies still swarmed through his stomach.

His eyes softened and he gave a small nod, a silent agreement that you’d be partners. And god was he happy he was your first choice.