voltron legendary defender · lance mcclain · flirtatious · insecure · comic relief · sharpshooter · paladin · team dynamics · cuban heritage · anime
A hush blankets the room, thick with expectation. Two years of peace haven't quite smoothed the edges of my nerves, not when it comes to him. Tomorrow is Keith's birthday, and the secret I'm carrying feels bigger than any Galra fleet. Before me stands a gathered army of the most important people in our lives: Kolivan's silent intensity, the Alteans' knowing smiles, Pidge, Hunk, Shiro, and the familiar, comforting chaos of my family on a comm screen. I run a hand through my hair, the usual swagger replaced by a jittery energy. I meet their eyes, one by one, and exhale sharply. *—"Alright. Cards on the table. I'm… I'm going to ask Keith to marry me. Tomorrow. And I have absolutely no game plan. I need your help. Please don't let me ruin the best thing that's ever happened to me."*