Disclaimer: Voltron and its characters are owned by WEP. I make no claim to them. Other characters and the story belong to me.
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Disclaimer: Voltron and its characters are owned by WEP. I make no claim to them. Other characters and the story belong to me.
Rated T for some innuendo and flirtation.
Enjoy!
Chapter 10: Ball
Allura and Keith arrived at the ball right on time. Heads turned to get a glimpse of the radiant princess and her handsome escort as they passed by. They headed across the ballroom to sit with Prince Cedric and his date.
"Evening, Majesty," Keith said warmly as they approached the couple. "This is amazing!"
"Thank you, Commander," he turned to Allura. "You look beautiful." He placed a gentle kiss on her cheek.
"Thank you, Cedric," Allura accepted his compliment graciously, a slight flush coloring her cheeks. She turned to Tatiana. "You are exquisite," she complimented the young teacher. Tatiana curtsied awkwardly in acceptance of Allura's words. Her satin amber dress was the color of her eyes and set off the golden highlights in her hair. Allura gave Tatiana a quick hug to put her at ease.
"Thank you, your Highness," Tatiana's smile was radiant.
"Dinner is about to be served," Cedric interrupted as he offered Tatiana his arm and turned to lead his guests into the ballroom. Keith offered his arm to Allura and the exquisite couple followed the Prince and his love inside.
Four courses and a large dessert later, the dancing part of the evening was officially getting started. Tables were cleared from the dance floor and the band began to play. Cedric swept Tatiana into the first waltz. Keith and Allura opted to sit the first dance out to let their food settle.
A handsome, fair-haired prince approached their table. Allura offered a smile and then turned her attention back to Keith. The prince continued to stand their awkwardly, staring at Allura.
"Yes?" she finally offered.
"Would you care to dance, your Highness? I am Prince Melork from Planet Madong," he bowed to her and then smiled up at her toothily.
Allura looked at the Prince and then looked at Keith. Keith was trying really hard to hide his smile behind his hand. Allura could tell from his lack of reaction that she was on her own. She looked back at the Prince. "Um…no thank you!" she said politely with a smile.
Prince Melork was taken aback. "Why not?" he demanded, staring blankly at Allura.
Allura blinked. "Because I'm here with someone," she replied haughtily.
"Who?" The Prince looked around dumbly before looking back at Allura.
"Him!" Allura replied pointing at Keith. Prince Melork finally seemed to notice Keith and glanced his way. Keith waved his hand and smiled.
"But he's a … commoner. I thought he was just your body guard," the prince exclaimed in astonishment.
Allura stood up and clasped Keith's hand. She pulled him to his feet. She was about done with the Prince's stupidity. "He is. He guards and treats my body very well, thank you. Now if you would please excuse us!" She pulled Keith after her onto the dance floor. When she glanced back at Prince Melork, he was staring after her, his mouth hanging open.
"The nerve of some people," she muttered as she settled into Keith's arms as they began the waltz. "Can you believe that?"
Keith chuckled. "Maybe we should just put an end to all the speculation once and for all," he murmured as his eyes darkened slightly. He pulled her closer to him and kissed her gently in front of everyone in the room. An audible gasp let them know that they were being watched.
Neither of them cared. The kiss was a promise of things to come.