Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016) is the rebooted version of the original Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984) series. All characters, plot lines/story/settings, as well as series lore/mythos belongs to the creators of V:LD. This fanfic is merely meant to pay homage to a fantastic series I love and cherish. Please support the series (as well as its predecessor) by viewing it on its original platform, supporting authentic series merch, and supporting the fandom :) thanks and please leave reviews!
The briefing meeting went along fairly fast, much to Lance's dismay. Keith sat near the head of the table where Shiro and Lance's sister Veronica stood. Allura sat between Keith and Hunk, the latter whom Lance sat next to. Pidge sat across from Lance next to his father and the rest of the crew took their places around the room and table. Lance couldn't help fidgeting before and during the briefing.
As Shiro started the meeting, Lance glanced towards Keith. The Voltron leader was dressed in the Base Uniforma like everyone else, but everyone still knew who he was and what his rank was. The scar he obtained during his space travels alongside his mother Kroila was facing away from Lance but he knew it was still there. The day Keith came back from his MIA, Lance had seen the scar and wanted nothing more than to hold Keith in his arms till the boy turned purple. To have the boy back with nothing more than a scar, Lance had been so relieved.
Without realizing he had been staring, Lance held his glance till Keith turned his head and made eye contact with the Red Paladin. For a moment, the two held their eye contact until Lance turned so his blush couldn't give away his secret before he could.
Could it be true? What Hunk said…..what if I've been so blind to notice that, even if Keith had feelings, they're long gone by now? This is such a stupid idea. Even if I do ask Keith out on a date, he'll say no and I'll ruin the team dynamic…..
As Lance wallowed in his dilemmas, the meeting went on and concurred. Lance briefly payed attention when Keith spoke but quickly went back to twiddling his thumbs when the two made eye contact a second time. As everyone rose to leave, Lance tried sneak away before Hunk could force him to face his biggest fear. Fat chance.
"Oooooh no you don't mister!" Hunk plucked Lance by the ear and dragged him to a corner, "You heard Shiro! He said spend time with the ones you love the most tonight, on our last night on Earth. That means you absolutely have to ask-" Lance clasped Hunk's mouth shut before he could give away anymore embarrassing information.
"Hunk, this really isn't a good idea…"
"Nonsense! I saw the way you two looked at each other in the meeting. Did you see Keith's blush? I mean of course you didn't but anyway, oh look! He's coming over now! Hey Keith!"
Before Lance could even respond to Hunk, his crush walked right up to the both of them.
"Hey Hunk. Lance," Keith gave the latter a pleasant smile, "so, what are you two going to do tonight?"
"Oh. Well, actually, I had plans with my family tonight so I'll, uh, catch you two later then! See ya!" With that, Hunk turned and speed walked out the door, "Oh, but Lance isn't doing much!"
Okay, really Hunk?! How could he make things so awkward?
Lance and Keith stood together in silence for a beat before either of them said anything. Lance could hardly ever meet Keith's eye but today was particularly difficult.
"So...Hunk said you weren't doing anything?"
"Oh...yeah, well I'm not doing much, just dinner with my family. I mean, I LOVE family dinners but usually I sit at the kids table and it's annoying as fuck but I mean, yeah I'm not doing anything. What about you?" Lance mentally facepalmed. His diarrhea mouth had struck again and he was so embarrassed to have revealed he has always sat at the kids table every family dinner.
Keith let out an honest laugh before replying.
"Honestly, not much. I've spent the day with Kroila. We don't have plans tonight so I think I'm not doing anything."
Lance's breathing hitched making his next few phrases difficult to get out.
"Well, if you want to, you could maybe come over and have dinner with me and my family. I mean, if you want to. It's as bad as I've made it out to be. It'd be fun, plus we could spend time together and-', before he could go any further, Lance's blush cut him off.
Dropping his gaze, Lance starred at his feet, "So yeah. It's a stupid idea anyway. Sorry I asked.."
"Oh. Well..I didn't think so. Family dinner sounds really nice actually."
Lance's heart jolted. He looked up and asked incredulously, "Really?"
"Sure!", Keith laughed. "It sounds fun! How about we meet up at my room around sunset?"
Lance was stunned. 'Uh, y-yeah! Sounds good! Dress snazzy, alright?"
With a grin, the next thing Keith said threw Lance's heart for a leap; "Great. It's a date then."
Dunh, dunh, DUNNNHHHHH! Next chapter up soon!
