Keith told Coran the situation. Coran was worried about Lance since he crash landed on Earth. He had 2 bruised ribs and a bad concession. They had to stay on Earth until the Red Loin was fixed and Lance was well. That didn’t sit well with him. Coran and Nanny were worried about the Princess’ safety. She'd never been away from home before and they felt that she should be guarded at all times. Keith understood. He, the guys, and Princess Allura left the hospital and tried to find a place to sleep. Since this was his home Planet Earth, Keith called taxi cabs to take them to a hotel. Keith new Coran would want the Princess guarded. He also knew Pidge and Hunk wanted some freedom. He heard them talking about where to go visit tomorrow. Keith went to the hotel clerk desk and asked for two rooms: one for three people and one for one.

"I’m sorry I don’t have rooms like that available," the clerk responded.

What do you have then?"

"All I have is one six person suite with a king size bed and one honeymoon suite."

"All right," Keith sighed. "We’ll take them both for the next few of days."

The hotel clerk gave him the electronic key cards for the rooms. Keith then walked over to the guys and Allura.

"Here, Hunk. This is the key to Pidge’s and your room. I’ll let you guys have some freedom, but you have to promise me you’ll check on Lance at the hospital everyday."

Pidge exclaimed, "Will do, Skipper. All right, Hunk, let’s check out the room then go to dinner, I’m starving. And we need to do some clothes shopping since we’ll be here a while."

"Right behind you, little buddy."

They left Keith and Allura standing there.

"Where’s my room key, Keith? I’d like to see the room before I get something to eat and do some sight seeing."

"We don’t have separate rooms, we have to stay in the same room since they didn’t have enough. Anyway, you know you can’t go sightseeing. You have to stay in the hotel where it’s safe."

"Fine let’s go up to the room then," she gave him a mean look and walked away.

Allura didn’t want to have this conversation with him in the lobby. But once they got into the room, she was gonna let him have it.

They arrived at the room and Keith opened the door and Allura eyes lit up and she whispered, "It's the most romantic room I’ve ever seen. It seems so... intimate."

Keith said, "Just get into the room Allura. And don’t get any ideas just because it was the only room that they had available."

"All right, Keith," she said in a very devious voice.

Keith just gulped and mumbled, "I’m in trouble."

Allura went and sat down on the loveseat build for two. "Why can't I go sightseeing like Hunk and Pidge can?"

Keith said, "Your safety is the most important thing to me. Coran told me guard you and to not let you go outside the hotel room."

Allura got up and pushed Keith in the chest. "So that’s it. Someone will guard me and keep me in line so I won’t go anywhere. This is my first time away from home and Nanny and Coran think I need to be guarded like some child. We’ll see about that then. I’m going where I please tomorrow and see if you can stop me."

"I will. You are staying here if I have to tie you to the bed tomorrow. And I will do it!"

Allura laughed. "Yeah, right, Keith. Like you’ll put your hands on my body." Allura was getting aroused while she was pushing on Keith's chest and thinking, What a man. She was slowly moving her hand down his chest and it went a little farther down. But before she could get it where she wanted, Keith grabbed her hand, realizing what she was trying to do. He couldn’t dare let her. She was feeling on him and he was enjoying it.

Keith asked, "What do you think you’re doing, Allura."

Allura moved the hand which Keith did not have slipped it between his legs. She grabbed something that was very big and had a huge smile her face.

"This must be very big Keith. Do you mind showing it to me?"

Keith tried to move her away. "You know good and well you should let go, Allura."

"I kind a like my hand there." Keith slowly moved his hand where she had hers. She was rubbing his manhood and he was getting very aroused. It was throbbing and Allura was at full speed now. Keith let out a soft moan and Allura guided his hand to her buttocks. Keith squeezed it.

Keith new he should stop this. It was difficult to since he loved her and wanted this badly. And he knew that she felt the same way. Keith let go of her. That was it! He lost all control. He was going to sleep with her tonight. He begin to unzipped her jumpsuit and she did the same to him. Urgently, Keith picked her and was taking her to bedroom to finish this. Then the televiewer went off. It was beeping for them to answer it. It was Nanny and Coran, checking in on them.

That got Keith’s attention. He realized what he was doing to Allura. He was about to sleep with her! He stopped kissing her.

"The televiewer’s beeping. I should answer it,’ he said, a little out of breath.

"Let it beep," Allura replied. "Let’s finish what we started."

"No, Allura I have to answer it."

Keith got up as he zipped up his uniform. He made sure he was presentable and wiped the lipstick off of his face. Allura swore fluently under her breath. She was this close to having the man and Nanny and Coran had to ruin it. Keith answer the televiewer.

"Keith here, Coran."

"Did you all find rooms for the night?" Coran asked.

"Yes, we did."

"Does the Princess have a room to herself?"

"No, she’s in the room with me."

"Oh, no, Captain. I do not like that arrangement," Nanny interrupted. "How many beds are in this room?"

"One. But I plan on sleeping on the couch, Nanny, and not in the same bed as Allura. The hotel clerk only had two rooms available so I took this one and the guys took the other one. And no, Nanny, I did not plan it this way."

Coran asked, "Where is the Princess, Keith"

"In the bedroom."

"I would to see her and explain a few things to her."

Keith was getting very nervous.

"Allura, could you come out here, please?"

Allura zipped up her uniform. She was mad as hell at Coran and Nanny for interrupting her and Keith. He probably wouldn’t let his guard down again like that any time soon.

"Yes, Coran, what do you want?"

"To explain few things to you. First of all, you cannot leave the hotel room. Secondly Keith's guarding you and you cannot go sightseeing."

"Why not?"

"You are a Princess and you need to be guarded at all times, even if you are on vacation."

"I will not stay in this hotel room all day and do nothing. I’m going sightseeing and no one can stop me."

Here we go again, Keith thought.

Coran exclaimed, "You are not going nowhere young lady! You are staying in the hotel room."

"We’ll see about that. You are on Arus and I’m on Earth. So good luck trying to keep me penned up!" With that, she stalked out of the room.

"Keith, do not let her leave that hotel room."

"Coran, be reasonable. What harm is there in letting her do a sightseeing? I’ll go with her and protect her."

Coran gave in with a sigh. He knew the young Captain was right.

But if anything happens to her..." Nanny let the threat hang in the air.

"Nothing will happen, I promise. Keith replied. Keith out."

"OK, Allura. Coran gave in. You’re allowed two days of sightseeing with me as your guard."

"Oh, Keith, you’re the best."

She threw her arms around him and kissed him on the lips. Keith broke the kiss and thought to himself, This is my last chance to take her and tell her that I love her more than anything.

Then it occurred to him that he could take her sightseeing and romance her. He could call it a date and have her all to himself.

"Allura, I will take you sightseeing if you agree to something."

"Anything, Keith."

"Will you go out on a date with me?"

Allura couldn’t believe her ears. "Yes, Keith I would love to go on a date with you. All you had to do was ask and I would have said yes a long time ago."

"Let’s go, Allura," he said and they left the room.

"Where would you like to go for dinner?" Keith asked. He had snuggled closer to her and was nibbling on her ear. All Allura could think of was how good this felt.

"I would like to go shopping first, Keith, to get something to wear for our date." She wanted something feminine and sexy.

They were in the lobby and Keith turned to the hotel clerk. "Excuse me. Where is the nearest mall? My lady and I would like to go shopping and get some dinner."

"The nearest mall is about a mile away. There are some restaurants and stores in the hotel, thought. They’re pretty formal and require you to dress up. If you look behind you you’ll see some brochures that suggest things to do and places to eat. We do have a shuttle that will take you back and forth from the mall. "

"Thank you for the information. We’ll pick up the brochures when we get back from the mall, " Keith replied.

When they arrived at the mall, Keith asked, "What would you like to do first?" "I’d like to go shopping first."

"Then that’s what we’ll do." As they were walking Allura spotted a lingerie store and wanted to go in.

"But, Allura, that’s a lingerie store!"

"Well I will need some undergarments since we’ll be staying here a few days."

So, they went into the store. Allura picked out some bras and panties. Keith just watched, happy that Allura agreed to go on a date with him. Allura picked up a two teddies, one red and one white. Both were see-through. She signaled Keith over.

"I need your opinion on something," she said with a gleam in her eye. "Which one do you like best, the red or the white. I can’t decide."

"Either one will look good on you."

"Then it’s settled: I’ll get both."

She took them up to the clerk to pay for them.

"That’ll be $48.73"

Keith came up behind her and handed the clerk his credit card.

"I’ll pay you back when we get home, Keith. I promise."

"No way, Allura. I’ll be paying for everything on this date. I’m the guy and no woman that I’m with will have to pay for anything.

The clerk looked at the two of them. "You’d better hold on to him. It’s hard to find a complete gentleman now days."

"Oh, don’t worry, I will," Allura said.

The clerk handed Keith the bags. "You two make the cutest couple. You seem to compliment each other well. You should be married. How long have you been together?"

"Well," Keith started, "I just got up the nerve to ask her out. There were a lot of reasons why I couldn’t do it before."

Allura finished his thought. "My meddling guardians are overprotective of me. If he would have just asked me in the beginning, I would have said yes."

"I could never get you alone long enough to ask you out. Your guardians throw every available pri...uh, bachelor out there at you." He suddenly remembered where they were. He didn’t want to have to explain why he said ‘prince.’ "And have you noticed that I’ve turned everyone of them down since none of them were the one I wanted. I wanted you, Keith."

"So, let me get this straight," he said. "You were waiting for me to ask you out because you’ve been in love with me from the beginning?"

Allura replied, "And it’s about time you did. It took you long enough. Why do you think I always come to find you after I’ve had a fight with Nanny and Coran? Because it feels good to be held by you. You always make me feel better about myself and make me laugh with that silly sense of humor that you don’t let anybody see."

"Well, I just show it around you. And when you come to me like that, it makes me feel good just to listen."

"You loved each other but didn’t say so because they didn’t want you together? That’s stupid." Keith and Allura jumped at the clerks words. They seemed to have forgotten she was there. "From the way you two talk about each other, you already have good communication, you’re there for each other when need be, you probably have fights sometimes, but probably never slept together at all. I hate to break it to you, but you’re already a couple, you just haven’t expressed publicly yet. You seem so much in love with eachother that I would be surprised if you weren’t married with a house full of kids in a couple years. You are true soulmates."

"Thank you," Keith said, a little embarrassed. "We have to get going and do some more shopping. You don’t happen to know of a good restaurant in the mall do you. I haven’t been home for four years so I’m getting reacquainted with my home planet."

The clerk said, "Try ‘Ruby Tuesday's.’ That’s a good restaurant."

"Thank you," Allura said as Keith pulled lead out of the store and back into the mall.

They started talking and brought up what the clerk had said.

"You know, Keith, I always thought of you as a boyfriend and eventually maybe a husband."

"Yeah, I felt the same about you, as a girlfriend, or maybe wife. I can’t believe we were so blind about our feelings for each other."

He pulled her too him and planted a kiss on her lips. She let out a small moan.

"Oh, Keith, I never knew you could be this lovable."

"When we get back to the hotel I’ll show you just how lovable I can be," he smiled.

She smiled back. "I like the sound of that."

Allura pointed to another store and they went in. She pick out several pieces of clothing, shoes, and stockings. Allura went to try them on and came out in a short dress.

"Well, Keith, how do I look?"

"That looks great on you! It’s short and sexy and red, my favorite color."

Keith paid for the clothes and they left the store. They ended up buying several more clothes, including a suit for Keith which Allura picked out, under extreme protest by him. Once they finished shopping, they were ready to eat. They went to the information desk to ask the clerk where Ruby Tuesday’s was.

"It’s upstairs and to the right. You’ll see the sign for it."

"Thank you," Allura replied.

"You’re welcome, and buy the way you do really make as cute couple.."

Keith blushed and said thank you and they walked away. They arrived at the restaurant and the hostess asked how many. Keith said two and the hostess escorted them to a table and gave them two menus. She said the waiter would be with them shortly.

"My goodness. There’s so much here that I’d like to try I don’t know where to start," Allura said.

"All right!" Keith exclaimed. "They have my favorite here. A big hamburger with French fires. That’s what I’m ordering!"

"That sounds good," Allura replied. "I’ll have that, too. At least I’m sure what it is."

Just then the waiter came over. "Are you ready to order?"

Keith said, "Yes, please. My girlfriend and I will have two medium rare hamburgers with fries and no onions and two Shirley Temples. Also, could you cut her burger in half so it will be easier for her to eat?"

The waiter replied, "Sure, sir. I’ll be right back with your drinks."

As they were waiting for their drinks, they were laughing and talking about how great a time there were having. It was wonderful to be able to act like themselves. Keith got serious for a moment.

"You know, Allura, you’re the only woman I’ve ever asked out on a date," he whispered in her ear. "And, I think you should know I’m still a virgin, I’ve never slept with anyone."

"That’s so sweet," she replied. Then whispered back, "I’m a virgin too but you probably already knew that. Though it’s tradition for a princess to wait until marriage, I’ve just been waiting for the right person."

Keith laughed. "I have to admit, I’m a bit embarrassed that I know nothing about sex. Guys are supposed to know these things."

That’s all right, Keith, I don’t know anything either. But, you are a very good kisser." She watched him blush. "Maybe after dinner we could go back to the hotel and figure the rest out together."

Keith smiled, still blushing. "I like that idea."

The waiter brought their food out to them and Keith asked for ketchup and mustard. After he brought them and Keith showed Allura the best way to dress her burger, Allura took a bite.

"Mmmmm, this is delicious, Keith." Then she tried her drink. "Wow, this is good, too."

"I knew you’d like this," Keith smiled.

They finished dinner along with some light conversation. They decided to skip dessert and left the restaurant. Keith wanted to stop by the bookstore.

Keith walked up to the clerk and whispered, "Excuse me, where are your sex manuals?"

The clerk replied, "They’re along that wall over there. May I suggest two good books "Sex for Dummies" and "Idiot’s Guide to Sex."

Allura stood way from the two, embarrassed beyond belief at the situation. Keith ran to get the books and put them on the counter to pay for them.

The clerk said with a smirk, "So, your first time?"

"None of your business," Keith replied.

"Well, she’s pretty hot, I don’t blame you for wanting a book so you won’t embarrass yourself."

Keith didn’t reply but was turning red with anger.

"But make sure you use something. You don’t want to get her knocked up. That would suck. If that happens you’d best run!"

"Look, you, if something like that were to happen I would not run. A man doesn’t run from the consequences of his acts. I would stand by her and our child and you, obviously are not as man!" With that he grabbed the bag and left with Allura.

"Well, excuse me," the clerk called after them.

When they were in the shuttle to go back to the hotel, Keith was still fuming about the clerk’s suggestion.

"I can’t believe he suggested turning away if I got you pregnant!"

"I think it’s sweet that you said a man should be there for a woman and her child if she were to get pregnant."

"It’s the right thing to do. If something like that were to happen, the man should have loved her in the first place and want her and the child to be part of his life. He should want to marry her. My parents were young when they got married, and they were very loving and giving to each other and to me. That’s the type of father I want to be."

They arrived at the hotel and Keith helped Allura out of the shuttle. They were asked by every bellhop there if they needed help carrying their bags to their room. The other people from the shuttle said yes, but the bellhops only seemed interested in helping Captain Keith Armstrong and Princess Allura Bryan. Keith was wondering what Coran did, since all of a sudden the hotel staff was asking if they needed anything and to call if they did.

Keith said, "Sure, here you go guys," and handed them their bags.

They went to the desk and asked the clerk what was going on. "Captain Keith and Princess Allura, please accept our best accommodations. Everything has been paid for well in advance. Your room is equipment with all the latest movies on pay-per-view. They are all paid for and will run continuously. You may eat at any restaurant at the hotel without reservations and the hostesses will make sure you have the best tables. We also have a rental car available for you."

Allura turned to Keith and said, "My god, Coran must have made sure I wouldn’t be bored when I was supposed to be in the hotel."

"Don’t worry, Allura, I’ll think of something." He turned to the clerk. "Are there any messages for me?"

"Yes. Your friends say they are fine and have turned in for the night if you need them. They will check in with you in the morning."

"Thank you," Keith replied.

Keith, Allura, and the bellhops went to the room with the packages. Keith opened the door and said, "Put them in there please." He was about to give them a tip when one said, "No, thank you. It has already been taken care of." Then they left. Allura sat down on the loveseat and sighed, "He just couldn’t leave well enough alone." "It’s not the end of the world, Allura. We’ll use it to our advantage. I like the idea of a rental car. We can use it to go check on Lance at the hospital and get more sightseeing done. Let’s not worry about it right now and see what’s on television. We’ve got all the latest movies, you know."

Keith turned on the TV and there was a romantic movie on.

"Let’s watch this, Keith. It looks interesting."

"Sure."

Allura cuddled up next to Keith. He put his arm around her and together they watched the movie. Being this close to Allura, Keith noticed he was getting aroused but he tried to control it. Allura was thinking she was getting this warm tingly feeling all over and wondered if Keith would like to satisfy it.

"I’ll be right back," she said, "I’m just going to change into my nightgown."

Keith was a bit uncomfortable in his new suit. He decided it was time to put his pajamas on. He decided on a pair oh short pj’s. He put the air conditioner on full blast because he was hot from the now unfamiliar Earth summer. Allura came in with a short nightgown on. She sat it back down by Keith on the loveseat and cuddled closer to him than before. Keith instantly pulled her closer to him. Keith was getting more aroused as they watch the movie and he almost couldn’t concentrate because he wanted Allura very badly now. Allura’s hand moved his thigh and was messaging it. Then she moved it up a little farther and started rub his manhood. Keith let out a loud gasp and said, "Baby, that feels so good."

Keith kissed Allura because he couldn’t take much more of her rubbing his manhood. Keith kissed her passionately, letting his hand wander up and down her body. Allura hands were rubbing up and down Keith finely sculpture chest and she mumbled, "What a body!" Keith hands slipped between her legs and spread them open and lay on top of her. Her eyes flew open wide and she gasped when she felt him between her legs.

"It’s OK," he said. "It’s just me." He moved against her slightly and said, "let’s go into the bedroom, Allura. We’ll be more comfortable there."

"OK, I like that idea."

Keith picked Allura up and took her to the bedroom. He gently lay her down on the bed. They began kissing and the passion was mounting. They lost complete control of themselves and were well on their way to making love when the televiewer started beeping. It had beeped six times before they even realized it. Keith got off the bed, mumbling about how overprotective they were. Didn’t they realize he wouldn’t let anything happen to her. Well, almost anything. He went to answer and realized his shirt was unbuttoned. He quickly straigtened himself and answered the call.

"Yes, Coran and Nanny, what do you want now."

Coran asked, "Is Allura giving you any trouble because she might try to go do some sightseeing beyond the day I gave her."

"She already tried that But I can handle it if she tries again. She knows I will make the punishment a lot worse than it is now," Keith replied.

"And what is the punishment?" Nanny asked.

"I really can’t say since I promised her I wouldn’t. I didn’t hurt her physically or mentally. Just her pride."

Coran raised an eyebrow, "Oh, Keith?"

"It’s something that was done to me at the Academy when I tried to sneak out. It just hurt my pride."

Nanny acted like she was buying all this but knew Keith was up to something. She just couldn’t figure out what. She knew he was lying and intended to find out why. Keith looked at Nanny’s thoughtful expression. He could tell she knew he was lying. He knew Allura and himself had to be careful about their budding relationship.

In the bedroom, Allura had fallen asleep. It had been a long day and she was having sweet dreams about her new boyfriend, Keith.

Keith said, "Goodnight Nanny, Coran. And, by the way, what time are you planning on calling tomorrow? I’m taking extra safety precautions since Allura tried to sneak out and she’s not allowed to answer the televiewer unless I’m here."

"Well, Keith, when is better for you: morning or evening?" Coran asked.

"Morning."

"All right then that’s when I’ll call. Goodnight, Keith."

Keith shut off the televiewer and went back to the bedroom. He found Allura asleep and got into bed beside her. He lay on his side and put his arm around her. He fell asleep not believing that Allura was in love with him. It was a very pleasant thought.

At the Castle of Lions, Nanny was telling Coran that Keith was lying about the punishment he gave Allura.

"I don’t think he punished her at all for sneaking out. I think he went out with her."

"Nanny, Keith is the most honorable, dutiful, and trustworthy person I know next to King Alfor. King Alfor’s only real weakness was that he had soft a heart towards his wife Queen Anna." He laughed to himself. "Although, I do remember when they got caught having sex on the kitchen floor. They thought everyone was asleep in the castle and the guards were on parole. I walked into the kitchen to get my pregnant wife a pickle sandwich. King Alfor bit my head off saying what the hell was I doing up. All Queen Anna did was blush and put her robe back on. She said goodnight and left the kitchen. I told him he and his wife were sex maniacs, having sex anywhere they pleased. I told him I knew they were trying to have a baby, but maybe they should tone it down and leave it in the bedroom. He told me to go to hell. That I was out of line and had to show him respect in his castle. Sure enough, Anna became pregnant."

"Alfor and I didn’t speak for months unless it was necessary. Until our wives made us talk it out. We’d do anything for them, so, naturally, we worked through it. We became close friends after that, which is why he entrusted his daughter to me. He knew I would keep her disciplined and treat her as my own. But for the love of god she had both the king and the queen’s personalities. It’s scary. If she found a man that she felt worthy of her, she’ll go after him in a big way and make him her husband. Then we’ll be in big trouble, since he won’t necessarily be a prince."

Nanny gave him a meaningful look. "My god, Nanny, you’re right! Allura has a huge crush on Keith and she’s all alone in a room with him. There’s no telling what she might try to get to him."

"And, she’s a whole galaxy away, so there’s nothing we can do to stop her."

"If she’s anything like Queen Anna, then she will do exactly what her mother did to her father. While he’s in the shower stripped down to nothing, she’ll go and join him. King Alfor couldn’t resist it. He took her three times that morning. He loved her very much, and they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. When they came back from their honeymoon, they were too tired to do any of their duties for the people." He thought for a second. "I wonder if Keith has the same feelings for Allura."

Nanny said, "My god, if they do like eachother enough to do something about it now that we’re not around, I mean, what if he gets her pregnant?!" She almost fainted.

"Let’s go to bed, Nanny," Coran replied, catching her. "Allura is in another galaxy now and our reach can only go so far. It's up to Allura to act reasonability."

In the morning, Keith woke up, still not believing he was in bed with Allura. He just lied there watching her sleep. He decided to wake her by kissing her neck. She opened her eyes.

"Good morning, Allura" he said, smiling. "You look beautiful this morning."

Allura blushed. "No I don’t, Keith. My hair is a mess and I look awful without makeup."

"You’re still the most beautiful woman in the galaxy."

"Aww, that’s sweet, Keith."

Then she kissed him passionately and caressed his back. The televiewer began beeping, again, and they had to break the kiss.

"They are the most agonizing people I know," Keith grumbled.

"I’m going to take a shower and get dressed while you answer them."

Keith answered. "Yes, Coran. Allura is fine this morning and she’s still in the hotel room. She’s taking a shower now."

Coran almost sighed his relief that Keith wasn’t in there with her. "And how is Lance doing?"

"He’s doing fine. They thought he had a concussion since he lost his sense of humor, but he doesn’t. He should be released either today or tomorrow. The first thing he’s probably want to do is go to the amusement park. Galaxy Garrison is having the Galaxy picnic at Orbiter Amusement park for the members of the Galaxy Alliance. I told Pidge, Hunk, and Lance I’d drop them off. Space Marshall Graham did ask why I wasn't coming to the park. I told him that you want me to guard the Princess at all times and that she was to stay in the hotel."

"I didn’t know the Galaxy Alliance picnic was being held on Earth. With all the diplomats, princes, and ambassadors there, Allura may have a chance to find a prospective husband. Please, Keith take her to the picnic so she can mingle with the other Alliance members."

"Sure, Coran," Keith sighed. "I’ll take her to the picnic."