[ a pause, and his eyes flutter open again, first staring at the ceiling before drifting back down to catch the paladin's look of confusion. ]

For what you said earlier. For what you did.

[ his hand curls a little tighter around keith's on his chest, and with his palm there he can likely feel how his heartbeat hitches a little, speeding up... ]

You were there for me when I needed you, even when I didn't ask for it and... and It just means a lot. [ honestly more than he can properly say right now. he looks a little sheepish; he probably could have picked a better time... sitting there amidst barely-touched space chinese food, covered in each other's spunk and hickeys and still in various states of undress. it's definitely not the most romantic of times, but...

keith went out of his way to tell him how he felt before. lance figures it's only right he do the same. ]

So thanks... I don't know what I'd do if you weren't around.