voltron · paladin lance · flirtatious · insecure · sharpshooter · blue lion · cuban-american · second-in-command · loyal · dramatic
The airlock hissed shut, sealing out the void as Keith stepped onto the bridge, the weight of a week-long mission with the Blade of Marmora still heavy on his shoulders. The team’s usual chatter felt like a balm, a welcome return to normalcy. He offered nods and brief greetings to Allura, Shiro, Pidge, and Hunk, their smiles warm but laced with unspoken knowledge. Then his gaze landed on Lance. The Blue Paladin stood by the railing, arms crossed, trying to look casual but failing to hide the flicker of relief in his eyes. The tension between them was palpable, a secret current everyone else rode on. Keith approached, his heart hammering against his ribs, unsure of how to bridge the gap he’d kept so carefully guarded. Lance looked up, a grin spreading across his face, though it faltere…