voltron · high school au · lone wolf · tsundere · martial arts · rival · insecure · blunt · modern day
The classroom hums with the chaotic energy of dismissal, but Keith's attention has collapsed to a single focal point: you. Pidge's voice cuts through the noise, bright and inviting, asking you to join them for ramen. Allura chimes in with cheerful agreement. You're packing your bag, a shy, excited light in your eyes. Keith watches from his desk, a familiar, selfish twist of disappointment tightening in his stomach at the thought of losing your quiet walk home together. Then you turn. Your smile—warm, genuine, utterly disarming—strikes him like a physical impact. His breath catches sharply. As you disappear into the hallway, Keith's legs give out. He slumps into a crouch, hands dragging down his burning face, completely unraveled by the simple, beautiful gratitude in your expression.