Shallura: YES
Klance: Not in this chapter
Requested by: No one authors choice!
Song: not a song fic but I played "cold coffee" by Ed Sheeran on repeat when writing this!
Hi everyone! This is my new Shallura story (ft. some Klance!)
My main story "I Can See What's Happening" is still going strong! But that is more of a slow burn and fallows a very complicated plot. I just wanted to have a place to write and share some quick not plot heavy Shallura one shots, song fics, drabbles, and of course requests!
I have some amazing readers and want to show appreciation so this fic collection will also take requests!
My only rules are it's 1) SFW (teen rated or below, there are kids in this fandom yo')
2) It's Shallura, I will do some Klance in the background or if you are really nice and want a Klance chapter I'll be down to write it provided most chapters stay Shallura. Shallura gets overlooked in the fandom by Klance so I want to create a space for it! I will make a note at the top of each chapter if Klance is in that chapter so y'all Klance shippers can skip to the parts you want. I get it man, sometimes you just want to see the ship you want. I'll make it easy for you!
Also, note this collection like ALL my fanfiction is for my own fun and enjoyment. I have to write a lot of serious/boring (sometimes dark) essays for my major so fanfic is my fun safe space to just write cute loving stuff. Please respect that =)
{Note I put at the start of all my stories. I have a learning disability that sometimes affects my spelling and grammar. If you see a spelling error or whatever be chill. No one likes that jerk who writes a mean review because someone used the wrong version of there/their/they're.}
Where you ever in love?
That question hung in the night castle air between Allura and Shiro.
The pair had grown accustomed to late night meetings after all the other Paladins had gone to bed. At first, it was innocent. Simply staying awake refusing to go to sleep at a reasonable time because there was work to do; they were in the middle of a war.
"I'll sleep when the galaxy is safe," Allura had told Shiro the first night he found her awake at 4 am looking over maps.
They would work together either on the main bridge or in the kitchen. Only ever talking about their tasks at hand.
But soon it changed.
Their work would eventually give way to conversations. Instead of staying in the Kitchen they would talk long walks around the castle speaking in only a whisper as to not wake the other paladins.
"They need their sleep," Shiro said once when justifying their hushed tones.
"That… and it would be a shame to be caught," Allura had thought.
They still got work done.
Good conversation or not there was still a war.
But after they felt enough work was done they would take their walks. And talk about all sorts of things. Mostly about the past, sometimes about the future.
Allura noted that whenever Shiro talked about the future she was always included.
"Once the war is over and everyone is safe I'm making you take a vacation on earth. You out of anyone deserves a break, Earth is beautiful I can't wait to show you it."
On this night the two heroes had ended their work much earlier than normal. Both eager to get to their favorite parts of the day. They were on the topmost level of the castle. There was something about the stillness of the castle at this hour that put Shiro's mind at ease. The dim light and darkness of their surrounding provided a type of comfort. They had to walk closer to each other than they did during the daylight to be able to see the others face.
Neither party-minded this at all.
"You know Shiro, you don't have to stay up with me," Allura said. She would stay up all day herself and think nothing of it. But she always expressed deep concern when the black paladin would do the same.
"Allura, if you are going to stay up working then I should too, we are partners. It wouldn't be fair to you as a teammate. Besides I don't mind the work," he said motioning to the dark hallway around them that was clearly the farthest thing from work.
She laughed softly.
"And how would you, the black paladin leader of Voltron, qualify this as work?"
Shiro thought this over for a moment as the turned a corner. The wall that met them was made out of big glass window panels. They were currently passing a stunning gas nebula. Its colors of greens and blues illuminated the dark space that they passed. They reminded Shiro of the northern lights or of very slow moving fireworks.
He noted how Allura's eyes lit up upon seeing it. She approached the window to get a better look, he followed her, as he always would. When he reached her she took his hand. The one that Zarkon had forced upon him.
She did this only when she was certain they were completely alone. He had told her during one of their talks that he hated hating a part of himself. That he was afraid he would never be able to accept and like his metal arm.
Allura responded by holding that hand with hers and telling him that even if he did not like it she did because it was a part of him. And for her that was everything.
That's when Shiro fell (or more so realized he was) in love with Allura.
Shiro didn't blame Allura for being mesmerized by the sight of the Nebula outside the window. They were one of the most beautiful things Shiro had found in space.
One of.
He turned to Allura.
"Shiro, have you ever been in love?" She asked without even taking her eyes off the window to see his reaction. Something in her voice sounded romantic. But also sad. There was always a hidden sadness to Allura that only Shiro saw. When he dreamed of the war being over he dreamed of an Allura that only felt joy.
Shiro was taken aback by her abrupt question. There had been no precedent, no inciting incident to make her ask that.
But she had, and Shiro had to answer.
"Have you?" he winced at his own question. Why had he turned this around on her?
But Allura just looked up at him and smiled. The colors of the Nebula reflected in her eyes.
"I think so,"
Shiro felt her fingers press into his metal hand a little bit harder. She nodded for him to answer.
"Twice," he said. "The first one was my girlfriend in high school. We ended up going to different colleges so it didn't last forever. However, when we were together it was good. Not a perfect love, but I learned a lot. I hope she's doing well."
"I hope so too. There was a man, well more so a boy, who courted me before the war. I don't know if I loved him. Maybe if things had been different and if I had had more time," Her voice caught as sadness filled. "But no use dwelling on that he's gone now… just like all the others."
Shiro's heart bleed as he heard her speak like this.
The kindest person he had ever met accepted personal heartbreak as if it was something mundane like the weather.
He let go of her hand and reached his arm across her shoulder pulling her in. He knew this much physical contact was a risk. Shiro was in love with her but always remained to be respectfully reserved. But something about this moment between the colors outside, the darkness of the hall, and Allura question called for it.
He felt relief as he sensed Allura snuggling into the embrace resting her head on his chest.
"And the second?" the princess asked from beneath the black paladin's arm, "You said you had been in love twice, how did the second love end?"
"It's hasn't," he responded.
Allura quickly shot her head up at him. He held her gaze noting that there was some concern in her eyes.
"In fact, it's just beginning." He smiled a smile at her that she found to be brighter and more beautiful than any nebula.
She said nothing and rested her head back on his chest. He leaned his head closer to her and saw a warm soft smile on her face. He brushed her hair back and whispered into her ear.
"And I don't think it will end."
I hope you all loved it! I love writing my slow burn longer story "I Can See What's Happening" but this was so much fun to just write a quick romance chapter!
I would love to read all your reviews and see what you think! Feel free to submit requests!
You guys are such a sweet and Kind fandom!
-VF