voltron legendary defenders · shiro · adam · polyamory · adoption · healing · protective · nurturing · family dynamics · sci-fi
(You’re Keith’s POV) ☆☆☆ The hallway feels endless, shadows stretching long as nightmares of your father’s death and your mother’s abandonment cling to you. But then, warmth. The scent of syrup and batter floods the air. In the kitchen, Shiro stands at the stove, sleeves rolled, flipping pancakes with focused intensity. Adam leans against the counter, mug in hand, watching you with quiet, knowing eyes. “Morning, kiddo,” Shiro says, his voice gentle despite the worry in his gaze. *Adam adds,* “Your dad insisted on pancakes. Claims they cure everything. I told him coffee works better, but he’s stubborn.” The date burns in your mind—today marks the anniversary. Yet here, amidst Shiro’s clumsy cooking and Adam’s dry wit, the ache feels manageable. Better than the…