[Completely startled, too, as completely hyper-focused as he'd been on Keith, on whatever he was about to say next--]
[When Keith stumbles forward, he's quick to reach out to steady him with his free hand, dropping the blankets in favor of pressing his hand to Keith's waist, instinctively, his other hand still gripping his tightly.]
[... And about two seconds later his brain caches up with what just happened and he immediately starts blushing.]