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wickedwitchofthesouth · 25 days

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Keith can play the electric guitar, and shiro can play the drums, and Adam was an exceptional vocalist. Before everything went to shit shiro and Keith used to joke about how they would form a family band if the whole space thing didn't work out.

When shiro left, Adam encouraged Keith to keep playing as a hobby. When shiro went missing, Keiths passion for it staggered, but he continued playing because he wanted to show shiro how much better he'd gotten when he would come back- because shiro was going to come back. He had too

When Adam passed away, Keith gave up entirely. Maybe it was out of spite. Maybe he didn't see any point in practising anymore. Maybe the memory of better days was just too painful to revisit. Keith couldn't give you a reason. He'd really given up on all his hobbies and interests. Anything that wasn't directly needed to help him find shiro wasn't worth the effort.

He knew shiro would hate that. But shiro was the one who left. So did he really have any say in how Keith chose to ruin his nights finding him? Keith didn't think he did.

But its years later now and theyve all found their way back to earth, ready for one last mission before the end of the line comes into sight. Keith walks into his room for the first time in years to find shiro already sitting on his bed.

Hands cradling the dust covered guitar. The strings were britle from years of sitting in a corner and its once pristine glossy red finish had been replaced by the dulling of sun damage.

If the instrument could speak, it would curse him to the ends of the earth for abandoning it the same way he was abandoned - and Keith would let it.

Still, shiro smiles at him, handing over the guitar to his brother. "You still play?" He asks as if he doesn't already know the answer.

Keith feels like he's a kid again. He doesn't want to disappoint but he doesn't want to lie either. "Not really"

Shiro gets up to uncover all the old equipment from under the sheets. Keith can see the dust partials flying in the sunbeam that's shining through the blinds. He watches shrio plug everything in, the lights on the tuner take a while to flicker on but they get their eventually.

Keith remembered how he'd kept shiros drumsticks even though Adam had thrown out his drum set one night in a fit or rage. He'd cried all night after that, Keith remembered trying to comfort him to no avail. Little hands trying to wipe away the endless pools of tears that streamed down Adams face. He doesn't like thinking about it.

He walks over to his bedside drawer. It takes a bit of strength to wriggle the old thing open, but when he does, he's pleased to see they're still there. Shiros favourite pair of purple drumsticks. Adams favourite colour. Keith remembered, and he knows shiro can't forget.

"Aha!" Shrio cheers, and Keith is pulled back into the present. When he turns around, he finds shiro standing over the equipment. Overly satisfied with himself for still remembering how to set it up. "Still got it," he says, brushing his shoulder. Keith can't help but chuckle.

Keith holds up the drumsticks and he loves the way shiros face lights up ."Oh my god! you kept them?!" He cheers.

"Theyre all I could manage to hide from adam" Keith replies as shiro takes them out of his hand. He did not mean for it to sound as miserable as it came out.

Shrio smiles ever so softly as he turns them over in his hands. "It's okay," he says. Keith knows exactly what he's thinking about. it's an odd feeling to be able to know someone this well.

Shiro takes in a sharp breath before looking back up at keith. That excited spark finds its way back into his eyes as he pushes the guitar into Keith's chest. "Your turn." he smirks, patting him on the shoulder. "Show me what you've got"

Keith stands there for a moment like a deer in headlights. It's been years since he's even held the guitar in his hands. He's not sure if he's "got" anything left.

"Shiro I don't-"

"Oh come on!! I'm sure you've still got it just give it a try"

It's an even worse feeling being known this well. Keith doesn't know what to do with it.

He carefully slings the strap over his head. He's sure the dust will leave a mark on his jacket.

"Okay, but don't laugh if I suck." he points his pick at shiro, who holds up a finger to his lips in response, but Keith can already see the laugh creeping up on his face

Keith readjusts the guitar to try and get a better grip. Something doesn't feel right. He fiddles around with it a little longer. He holds up the pick and strums a few chords, but they don't sound right. He tries to tune them, strums the chords again, readjust the strap again-

"You need to try Keith," shiro finally says. "You won't know if you can play if you don't even try"

Keith looks back at his brother. It's been nearly a decade since he last heard shiro say that. He prays to any higher power that will listen to not let his eyes give away how those words make him feel now. He doesn't think anyone is listening.

Keith takes in the deepest breath before holding the guitar again. He tries to smile. "Okay, any requests?"

Shrio taps his chin in thought, "How about Bowie?" He recommends "life on Mars? Or maybe rebel rebel? You used to love those songs"

"I might remember rebel rebel," he says mostly to himself. He strums a few chords trying to remember the riff of the songs. It takes a few attempts, but he gets it eventually.

Keith hums the lyrics he doesn't remember and the ones he does he attempts to sing

Rebel rebel, you've torn your dress

Rebel rebel, your face is a mess

Shiro joins in the chours. Well- he certainly makes an attempt

Rebel rebel, how could they know?

Hot tramp! I love you so!

Somewhere between the awful singing and questionable guitar playing, keith finds himself lost in the music. His head rocks back and forth, and he's sure his hair is a mess but he feels like he's floating. He feels like he's 14 again. He feels like they're back in shiros garage on a hot summer day and the sound of drumsticks beating on his desk turns into drums actually being played, and Adams is about to walk through the door any moment now and grab the mic.

When the song finally ends, keith finds himself laughing in excitement. When he opens his eyes again, the drums have turned back into a desk, and the mic is nowhere to be found, but Keith is still smiling. He's got it.

He's still got it

"See" Shrio cheers, pulling Keith out of his head the for second time that afternoon "I told you"

"That was awesome," Keith says, pushing his hair out of his face as he pulls the guitar off. He wants to hug it and tell it he's sorry for leaving. Shiro will think he's lost his mind, but it's totally worth it.

When he looks back at shiro, he's giving him the fondest smile. Keith suddenly feels a knot forming his stomach, he's only seen shiro make that face twice his whole life. Once when Keith got his fighter pilot rank at the garrison and second when he was selected for the kerberos mission.

He opens his mouth as if to say something but closes it again and suddenly slings his arm around Keith's neck, pulling him down to ruffle his hair even further. Keith tries to protest, but every word just comes out as a laugh. "Look at you," shrio says amidst their play fight. "When did you get this cool, huh?"

Keith finally manages to pull away, stumbling a little before finding his balance again. "I've always been this cool," he retorts, trying to card his fingers through his hair. "You just refused to notice it before"

"Nope no I'm pretty sure this is a recent development" shiro mocks,

Keith rolls his eyes but the smile his still apparent on his lips "whatever" he says, crossing his arms over his chest

He's thrown slightly off balance again when shiro throws his arm around his shoulders. But this time, he only gently pulls him into a side hug as they walk out of the room. "Well, at least we still know one thing for sure"

"And whats that" Keith asks walking in tow

Shiro shrugs, one hand around his brother the other in his pocket "if this space thing doesn't work out, we've still got the band" he winks

Keith shakes his head laughing "and are we taking audtions for a new vocalist?"

"No need to, I've already got someone in mind" shiro replies "have you heard lance sing?"

"Lance can sing???"

"Oh that boy was built for a stage"

#this was supposed to end at the first paragraph #i got a little carried away #i love them so much #they are my jo and amy march #takashi shirogane #keith kogane #adam x shiro #keith and shiro #sibilings #klance #voltron #voltron keith #vld #vld shiro #vld keith #ficlet

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keithbutgay · 11 months

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I think my favorite Adashi thing is the idea of Adam calling Shiro Kashi

We know that, in canon, Adam is the only person who really calls Shiro by his first name, Takashi.

The only times Shiro ever really used that name (besides with Adam) were when he was being introduced to new people, introduced as this famous and incredible pilot

Takashi means "esteem", or "boasting"

Most of the time, Shiro obviously goes by his nickname. But it means "white". He feels empty without Adam besides him, and even more so being separated from Earth itself while out in space

The thing is, Kashi means "sweet".

It also means "song", and "poetry", among a few other things. Including "visible"

Adam makes Shiro feel seen. He knows he belongs. Adam is his home, and Adam sees him for who he really is. He calls Shiro "sweet", he calls Shiro his "song".

And we know that Shiro finally feels whole again.

#im not crying you are #i love them so much #voltron #voltron legendary defender #adashi #shadam #takashi shirogane #adam x shiro #adam voltron #shiro voltron #vld

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wierdshenanigans · 10 months

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Fanfiction- when canon deserves a good kick in the ass

#remus x sirius #sirius orion black #remus lupin #harry potter #sirius black #marauders #klance is canon king #klance #voltron legendary defender #keith kogane #keith x lance #lance mcclain #percy jackson #pjo hoo toa #takashi shirogane #adam x shiro

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the-kittens-of-vol-tron · 1 year

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Ok so hear me out:

(in this au, Shiro took Keith in at a much younger age)

Adam trying to win Keith over while trying to woo Shiro?

Yes Yes Yes

So if you have seen Lilo and Stich, I’m going for the sibling relationship Lilo and Nani. Shiro is Keith’s legal guardian but big brother <3

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“Who is that?” Adam whispered to his classmate, his eyes glued to the boy who entered the room.

“Huh? Oh, that’s Takashi Shirogane.”

He sent his friend the side eye, “and how do you already know his name?”

They rolled their eyes, “he literally got the top score in our entrance exam? And look at him! Total hottie.”

Adam allowed his eyes to look back at the other guy, who took a seat a couple of desks away from him. He looked his height, maybe slightly shorter. His undercut was fresh and he had to have something in his hair to make the top of his hair fall like that. He was muscular, defiantly someone who took care of himself.

A sharp pinch appeared on his side and he smacked his friend's hand.

“Stop staring, it’s rude.”

“I wasn’t staring!” Adam whispered back harshly.

“He might not even like men.”

Adam felt his heart drop, a painful reminder that his dating pool is limited. He stared at his desk, tracing the different colors of the wood with his eyes. “Yeah...you’re right.”

A comforting hand was pressed on his upper shoulder blade. “Chin up buddy. It’s the first day of the semester, you’re going to meet plenty of people.”

He gave a weak nod, looking forward as the teacher walked in.

---

“Adam right?”

Adam nearly fell out of his chair, being snapped out of his daydream of actually flying instead of learning about how to fly. “Uhh yeah?” He looked at the voice, Takashi staring down at him with an easy smile. Why is he talking to me? And how does he know my name? Take a breath Adam, just in and out. Just like we’ve done since birth. He prayed his inner turmoil wasn’t readable on his face.

The other guy laugh, the sound rumbling in his chest. Adam wishes he could save it to memory. “We’re partners...for the project?” He nodded his head at the bored.

“Partners For Developing Your Own Flight Plan To Kerberos!” Was written in black marker.

“Oh yeah...the project,” Adam took his glasses off, pretending to clean smudges that weren’t there.

“You were zoned out weren’t you,” Shiro stated. A humorous smile on his face.

“Wh-what? Me? Zoned out?” He cleared his throat, ignoring how his face felt. “I was just...seeing if you were paying attention...?”

Takashi laughed again, throwing his head back at the action. “Understandable,” he extended his right hand. “I’m Takashi.”

Adam took his hand, trying not to focus on the string grip on Takashi's hand. “Nice to meet you.”

---

“So I was thinking after dinner we could start the project? My roommate will be at their partner's dorms so it’ll just be me in mine. But whatever you’re comfortable with.” He held onto his backpack straps as they walked down the hallway. Attempting to keep his persona cool. He was only inviting the hottest man he had ever seen in his life to his dorm.

She rubbed the backside of his undercut, his eyes on the ground. “I actually will be gone before dinner. I leave the grounds around threeish. Right after our last class.”

Adam sent him a confused look. “Do you not live on campus?” Freshmen weren’t allowed to live anyways but in the dorms. Juniors and Seniors could get other housing but it would still be Garrison housing.

“I don’t...it’s complicated.” He smiled. “I can give you my number and we could call later to work on it.”

Adam nodded, pulling out his phone. He quickly unlocked it and got to the contact screen. “Here.”

Takashi quickly typed in his info before handing it back. “I can call any time after 19:00!” He started to move down the hall. Leaving Adam still confused.

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He ran his hand through his hair again. Groaning with the short strands didn’t stay where he needed them to. “Come on! Just stay where you need to be.” He mumbled to himself, hesitantly checking the clock. They were going to call at 19:15 and it was currently 19:13. He didn’t have time for this.

He grabbed his glasses and sat down at his desk, propping his phone up on his laptop. Opening his notes right as his phone began to ring. He took another deep breath and accepted the video chat. His voice died in his throat as Takashi appeared on the tiny screen.

He wasn’t in his Garrison Uniform, though he did make that orange work. Instead, he wore a white baggy hoodie. With a logo Adam didn’t recognize and the top of his hair was pulled back into a very, very small bun. “Hey, how was dinner?”

Adam cleared his throat, did he talk to everyone this casually? “Good...y’know cafeteria food.” He paused, “unless you don’t. But you aren’t missing much.”

Takashi sent him a toothy grin. “I’ve heard horror stories.” He leaned out of frame for a moment, repapering with his notebook. “Want to get started?”

They worked for over an hour, making good progress until Takashi looked at something off-screen. “Yeah, buddy?”

Adam stopped talking, holding his breath unknowingly.

“No, it’s okay. I’ll be right there okay?” Takashi looked back at the camera. “Sorry, can we call it a night? Something came up.”

Adam nodded, “yeah no problem. See you tomorrow?”

“Yeah, see you!” He ended the call, leaving Adam in a still silence. Who was he talking to?

---

Adam rubbed his eyes, flopping down in his seat. He stayed up too late watching movies.

“Wakey-wakey Adam,” his friend snapped his fingers in front of his face.

“I’m awake,” he crossed his eyes, sinking back in his chair. “Did you start your project?”

His friend scoffed, “no, it’s not due for like two more weeks.” They gave Adam a quick glance. “Did you?”

Adam hummed, “started it last night.”

“Ohh you actually worked with Takashi? Didn’t try and kiss him?” His friend nudged his arm.

Adam rolled his eyes, sending Takashi a small wave as he entered the room. “Yeah...we got some work done.”

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“I have to say,” Iverson took his reading glasses off his face. “This is the best plan anyone has come up with for a project like this.”

Takashi nudged Adam’s arm, smiles forming on both of their faces.

Iverson sent them a professional smile. “You two clearly work well together. Would you two be interested in a side project? It’ll look good in your academic folder. Might open more doors in the future.”

They both nodded, not feeling the need to discuss it with each other. They did work well together.

They exited the room, smiles plastered on their faces. Each holding a folder of the next project. “So are you heading home? Since Mrs. Dominic's class was canceled?” Adam asked as they headed down the hallway, their shoulders brushing against each other.

Takashi shrugged his shoulders. “I was thinking about it. But that would put me home almost three hours early. I won’t know what to do with myself.” He chuckled.

“Well,” Adam stopped walking, tightening his hands around the folder. “We could always get a head start on the project? The libraries are nice to work in, but you have to reserve a study room twenty-four hours in advance...and then I have my...dorm...?”

Takashi turned to face Adam, having taken a couple of steps after he stopped moving. “Why did you say that like a question?”

Adam shrugged, praying the other boy couldn’t see the heat on his face. “I just-” he cleared his throat. He needed to get over this unrequited crush.

Takashi laughed, “we can do it to your dorm. I just need to leave after 15:00.”

“Copy that,” Adam began to walk. Leading the way. They chatted back and forth as they walked, Adam scanning his badge to unlock his dorm. “Welcome to my lovely abode.”

Takashi whistled as he walked in, “living in luxury I see.”

“You know it,” He slipped his bag off, hanging it on the hook at the end of his bed. “Make yourself at home.”

Takashi took off his own bag, pulling out the chair to Adam’s desk. His leg bobbed up and down.

Adam slid off his orange jacket and climbed into his bed. Sitting with his back against the concert wall. The folder in his hands. “Did we want to start?”

Takashi nodded, placing his folder on the desk, his eyes falling on the picture frame. “Awe is this you?” He gently grabbed the frame, lifting it up to his face.

Adam ignored the embarrassment that bloomed in his gut. “Yeah...I was like five or six. First time I ever saw a plane up close.”

Shiro stared at the picture, a nostalgic look in his eye. “I guess we all have a moment like there. Where we fall in love with flying.” He put the frame back down. “Is that your mom and...” He trailed off.

“Mom and Mama,” Adam stared at the folder. He wasn’t ashamed of his familial structure, it was a good way to introduce new people to the topic.

“They look nice. Loving.” Shiro opened his folder, pulling out the papers inside.

“They are...what about your family? Your parents?”

Takashi’s jaw tightened for a brief second. Before he met Adam’s eyes, “a story for another time. Let’s start shall we?”

Adam nodded, his stomach tightening with guilt. “Yeah.”

---

It had been a couple of weeks since that day. They worked together almost daily, excluding the weekend. They were always around each other. Joined at the hip. Adam and Takashi slowly became Adam and Takashi. An inseparable pair.

Adam’s leg bounced up and down. Trying to contain his excitement. Takashi was going to come over again today. Unrequited crush or not, he just liked spending time with him. They clicked really well. And sometimes, just sometimes Adam felt as if Takashi felt the same.

Iverson entered the room, silencing the students with his presence. Adam’s eyes drifted to where Takashi sat. His seat empty.

He didn’t show up the next day.

Or the day after that.

He let his bag drop to the floor, feeling defeated. He flopped on his bed face first, not even bothering to check his phone. Takashi hadn’t responded at all. Hadn’t even read his messages. He tried not to take it personally. But he was still hurt. He thought they were closer. They had an unspeakable, indescribable connection. Something drew them together and yet. He wasn’t allowed to be there for him.

He awoke to his roommate entering the room. “Yo, you missed dinner. Are you feeling okay?”

He pushed himself up, rubbing his eyes. “What time is it?”

“Like seven?” They sat on their own bed, shrugging off their uniform.

Adam shimmied off his bed, rolling his shoulders. “I’ll head down before the kitchen closes.”

His roommate hummed, opening up their laptop as Adam exited the room. Glancing at his phone as he walked. A missed call from Takashi.

He frowned and quickly dialed it back, pushing the anxiety down into his core. The call picked up, “Hey Takashi. Is everything okay?”

A small voice responded. Hesitant. “Hi, are you Shiro’s friend?”

Adam frowned, stepping off to the side to let others pass. “Uhh, I...who are you?”

“Shiro’s sick. Can you help?”

“Wait what?” He ran his free hand through his hair. “Is he okay?”

“Ummm, hot but shivering. Sweaty and he won’t eat.” The small voice listed off the different symptoms. “What?!” He called to someone on his side of the call. “Adam!”

Adam could feel his heart in his throat. Pounding in confusion and concern. He could hear a voice muffle on the other side but he couldn’t make out the words or the owner of it.

The unnamed voice returned, “Can you help? I live at...” He recited the address quickly and Adam pulled a pen out of his pocket. Scribbling it down on his arm.

“Sure...I’ll do what I can.” The call ended and he started at the location. It was outside the Garrison, but not too far of a drive. But a walk? That would take him hours. He chewed on his inner cheek. Turning to walk to the one teacher that might help.

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“I can’t allow you off campus Adam. You know the rules.”

“Iverson, please! I don’t know who that was but they sounded like a kid. If Takashi is sick he might need some help.” Adam forced himself to keep his posture straight. His eyes ahead, trying to plead his case. “I don’t know his living situation that well, but given he’s allowed to live off campus I can only assume he’s the sole provided to someone.” It was a shot in the dark but it made sense.

Iverson's face revealed no information. “Again. I can’t allow you to leave campus.”

Adam’s face dropped, his shoulders sagging.

Iverson stood, “I’m sorry. I know you two are close.” He moved to stand in front of the younger boy. “And I’m known for not always locking my office door.” He placed his hand on Adam’s shoulder. “The key to my truck is hanging by the door. I park in spot 34.”

Adam sent his teacher a confused look. “What?”

“Takashi Shirogane is a special case. One we teachers are not allowed to discuss. And he trusts you, so if you’re being requested. You should go.”

Adam nodded, swallowing around the lump in his throat. “Thank you.”

Iverson stepped back, moving back toward his desk. “You do know how to drive right?”

Adam moved, grabbing the key that hung by the door. “Sure. It can’t be harder than flying right?”

Driving was harder than flying.

He managed to make it to the address in one piece. Trying to ignore the number of traffic laws he broke. He knocked on the door. It was a smaller house, with a couple of lights on. His palms sweated as he waited. Unsure who was going to open the door.

The door cracked open, stopping on a chain, A younger boy stared up at him through thick raven bangs. “Um....hi?”

The kid didn’t respond, just stared.

Adam shifted under his gaze, “I’m Adam?”

The kid nodded, closing the door briefly. Reopening it fully. “Follow me.” He lead Adam upstairs to a cracked door. He pushed the door open, leaving Adam in the hallway.

He returned a couple of seconds later, waving Adam in.

Adam followed, his eyes immediately falling on a very sick-looking Takashi. “Keith...I told you not to call him.” The other man wheezed out, trying to focus on the smaller boy.

The boy, now known as Keith, crossed his arms. “I’m no doctor.”

“Neither is Adam.” Takashi let his head fall on the pillow, his eyes squeezed shut.

Keith looked at Adam, “he wears glasses. He has to be smart.”

Takashi groaned, “it doesn’t work like that.”

Keith rolled his eyes, “can you help him or not?”

Adam nodded, “yeah.” He moved ahead, sitting on the edge of the bed. Leaning forward to rest his cheek on Takashi’s forehead.

“Adam?! What are you doing-” The other man began to protest, his eyes blown wide.

“Shhhhh. I’m trying to check how hot you are.”

Keith snickered, which resulted in his brother saying his name.

Adam leaned back up, “have you eaten anything?”

Takashi shook his head, “hard to eat.”

“Drank anything?”

He shook his head again.

“Okay,” Adam stood, looking at Keith. “You have any soup?”

“No.”

“Okay,” he looked at his classmate, “mind if I steal your kitchen?”

Takashi didn’t respond, slipping into a shivery slumber.

“I’ll take that as a yes.” He looked at the younger boy. “Can you show me the kitchen?” That’s how Adam found himself. Chopping up slightly old vegetables, adding them to a simmering pot.

Keith sat on the island behind him. Munching on a grilled cheese. “So how old are you Keith?” He slid the carrots into the pot.

“Seven.”

“Oh, that’s a good age.” He moved on to the celery. “Where do you go to school?”

“Down the road. Shiro drops me off on his way to the Garrison.”

“Ah, I see.” More chopping. “What’s your favorite class?”

“Hmm,” Keith put the plate down beside him. “Science.”

“Mine too.” He finished the vegetables, giving the soup a stir. “Where are your parents? Away at work?”

“They’re dead.”

The room fell into silence. The soup bubbling. “Oh...I see.”

“Shiro takes care of me. He’s been taking care of me since he turned eighteen. But they passed when I was four.”

Adam squeezed the spoon he was holding tighter. Everything fell into place in his mind. Why he never stayed past three in the afternoon. Why he never came to campus on the weekend. Why he didn’t live on campus. His reaction when Adam asked about his parents.

“Shiro likes you.”

He turned, “what?”

Keith hopped off the counter, placing his dish in the sink. A small pile of dirty dishes formed. “He talks about you a lot.”

“Oh...we are good friends.” He turned to focus on the soup. Trying to calm his racing heart.

“Adam.”

“Hmm?”

“What’s a boyfriend?”

“Oh...it’s a guy you date. Someone you like and may fall in love with.”

“Oh...well Shiro said he wants to be your boyfriend.”

He dropped the spoon he was holding. “What?!”

Keith looked at him like it was everyday knowledge. “Only if I like you.”

Adam stared at the kid, unsure of what to say.

Keith began to leave the kitchen. “I don’t have any thoughts on you. But I thought he liked shorter guys.” He left the room, the TV turning on in the living room.

Adam placed the spoon in the sink. Finishing up the soup while emptying the dishwasher and starting it up with the new dishes. Cleaning up the messes that Keith had created since Takashi was out of commission.

He dished up a bowl, moving to head up the stairs. Keith curled up on the couch, asleep.

He headed upstairs, knocking on his classmate's door. “Takashi? You awake?” He made a small grunt sound and Adam, entered the room. “I made you some soup.”

“Adam, I am so sorry about this. I was just pushing myself too hard and...sometimes.” He paused, catching his breath.

“Your body will make you take a break.” He set the soup on the bed-side desk. “Come on.” He helped Takashi lean forward, propping the pillows behind him. He grabbed the bowl, lifting the spoon up to the other boy's mouth.

“You are not feeding me.”

“You are not feeding me,” Adam mocked back, “just shush and eat.”

Takashi fought him for a couple of moments before giving in. Letting Adam feed him. “Keith’s asleep downstairs.”

“Yeah...he does that when I don’t make him go to bed.”

Another spoonful. “He told me what happened...about your parents. Shiro, I’m so sorry.”

His face scrunched up, “you called me Shiro.”

Adam ignored the fire under his skin. “Sorry, hearing your brother say it. It just slipped out-”

“You can call me it. I only let people I’m close to call me it.”

“Oh,” another spoonful. “Are we close then?”

Shiro sent him a weak smile, grabbing his wrist weakly. “I like to think we are.”

Adam returned to his dorm around two in the morning. Falling on his bed as soon as he kicked his boots off. He didn’t leave until Shiro had eaten, he put the other dishes away and he carried Keith to bed properly.

Sleep didn’t come easy to him. Every time he tried, all he could think of was what it would feel like to kiss him.

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The next Monday rolled around Shiro was finally back in class. Looking more alive than he did when Adam saw him last. He came in right in front of Iverson so they didn’t have time to talk. But Shiro sent him a bright smile when he walked into the room.

The class dragged on but as soon as it was dismissed Shiro was in front of Adam’s desk. “I am so sorry again for last week.”

Adam waved his hand in a ‘whatever’ motion, standing while grabbing his bag. “Again, it’s fine. I’m happy you’re feeling better.” He met Shiro’s grey eyes. A hint of pink on his cheeks. Was he flustered?

Shiro bobbed his head a couple of times. Unsure of what to say but he seemed to be reluctant to move. “I should go...I have a lot of work to catch up on.”

Adam nodded, both of them refusing to step away from each other. An invisible energy pulling them together. “Did you want some help?” Adam offered.

“Yeah,” Shiro nodded, a smile forming on his face, “I’d like that.”

They ended up sitting on Adam’s bed, leaning against each other as Adam helped him with the various assignments.

Shiro groaned, resting the back of his head on the concert wall. “This is a lot.”

“Missing of a week of school seems stressful.”

Shiro closed his eyes, his body relaxed. “It was. I couldn’t do anything. I was so worried Keith was going to set the kitchen on fire. But, at least our neighbors could take him to and from school for me.”

They sat in more silence. Adam finally broke it. “Why didn’t you tell me about him?”

Shiro sighed, his eyes still closed. “It’s hard to talk about I guess.”

Adam mimicked his position, closing his eyes as Shiro talked. His voice rumbled from his chest.

“Losing mom and dad...it was hard. I was fifteen. I went to school, Keith went to daycare, and then one distracted driver left us spending a night at an emergency placement home.”

Adam intertwined his fingers with Shiro, giving it a comforting squeeze.

Shiro didn’t pull his hand back, and his grip tightened ever so slightly. “We were moved a lot. I made sure we stayed together no matter what. And as soon as I turned eighteen I got us out of there. I’m just happy the Garrison worked with me. Let us stay in our family home. I didn’t want to bring Keith on campus.”

“He’s important to you,” Adam whispered.

“He is. I would do anything to keep him safe. To make sure he isn’t hurt or left alone.” He released a shaky breath. Leaning to rest his head on Adam’s shoulder.

Adam rested his cheek on Shiro’s head, “like date someone he approves of?”

Shiro nodded.

Adam knew what he had to do. Get Keith to like him.

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“What are you doing for Winter break Adam?” His friend asked as they sat down for Iverson’s last class of the semester.

“I don’t know. I only live like forty minutes away so it’s not like I have to travel.”

His friend nodded, going on a slight tangent of the layovers they would have to sit through to get home.

He sent Shiro a small wave as he entered the classroom. Shiro smiled at him and sat down. Adam’s phone lighting up a couple of moments afterward.

Good to see you. I wanna talk to you after class.

He reread the message, quickly typing a response as Iverson walked in the door. Spending the entire class wondering what Shiro could want to ask him.

“So what’s up?” Adam made it to Shiro’s desk first this time.

“Adam!” Shiro’s face lit up and he stood, a slight bounce to his action. “How far do you live from here?”

“Like a forty-minute drive...why what’s up?”

“So Keith loves roller-coaster but um...I don’t.”

Adam couldn’t stop a laugh from escaping his chest. “You’re in a fight pilot major and you don’t like roller-coaster?!”

Shiro rolled his eyes, “mock me later. Do you like them?”

“Yeah.”

“Great, I was given some free tickets to ‘Roller-Park’ and I was wondering if you wanted to go with me...and Keith of course. He’ll need someone to ride with him.”

Adam grinned, his heart fluttering in his chest. The perfect opportunity to befriend Keith just fell in his lap. “Yeah. Just let me know when.”

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“I want to ride that one!” Keith pointed to the 400ft rollercoaster that could be seen from the entrance. He dropped his hand back down on Shiro’s head. Holding on to the tuff of hair with his fingers.

Shiro whistled, “that’s a really tall coaster,” he sent Adam a panicked look.

Adam chuckled, looking up at Keith who was sitting on Shiro’s shoulders. “Let’s start on the smaller ones first okay?”

They spent the entire day riding rides. Shiro waiting by the exit for them. Kneeling down each time to hug Keith as he ran at him. Adam was having fun. Keith was a good kid.

“I want dipping dots,” Keith said, pulling Shiro toward the ice cream stand.

Shiro let the smaller boy drag him along. “What flavor do you like?” He looked at Adam.

“I don’t need anything.”

“Come on, the least I can do is buy you some ice cream.”

“I’m fine Shiro.”

“Shiro?” Keith tugged on his arm.

“Yeah, buddy?”

“Can I have Adam share then?”

Both men broke out in laughter.

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“Ready to try the big one?” Adam ran a napkin across Keith’s face.

Keith nodded. “It’s going to go fast!”

“90 miles per hour.” Adam stood, extending his hand to the raven hair kid. “Come on, let’s go check your height.”

Keith was surprisingly tall enough for the ride and after a twenty-minute wait they were buckled into the coaster. “You ready?”

Keith nodded, swallowing a bit. “I’m scared.”

Adam frowned, wrapping his arm around the smaller boy. “It’s okay to be scared. Does it help to know that I’m scared too?”

Keith looked at him, “you’re scared?”

Adam laughed, “a bit. But’s going to be fine.” He removed his arm as the coaster began to move. It launched off and after a minute the coaster was stopping. They shared a look before laughing at how messed up their hair was.

They kept laughing until they met up with Shiro. Keith immediately told Shiro about the ride and how brave he was. He whispered something in Shiro’s ear, causing him to look at his brother with a wide expression.

Adam wasn’t sure what he said but he figured it wasn’t his place. They rode a couple more rides, Keith grabbed Adam’s hand a couple of times as they walked.

“I’m going to go get us some food. Come on Keith.” Shiro grabbed his brother's hand.

“I’ll eat whatever you get.” Adam looked around, his eyes falling on something. “I’m going to check something out.” He waited until the two had walked away and made his way over to a game stand. “What do I have to do to get that?” He pointed at the giant blue and black wolf plushy that was hung up.

The employee smiled at him and quickly explained what he needed. It took Adam a couple of tries but he walked away with the stuffed wolf.

Shiro and Keith were sitting down. Chomping on chicken tenders and French fries. Shiro’s eyes widened at the giant stuffed animal. Keith had yet to notice.

“I got you something Keith,” Adam sat the wolf down next to the boy who stared at it with wide eyes.

He looked up at Adam, “for me?”

“Yup.”

Keith grinned at the plushy, hugging it tightly.

“What do we say, Keith?” Shiro said, looking at Adam with an unreadable expression.

Keith pulled back some, “thanks, Adam!” He let go of the plushy and jumped up to hug Adam.

Adam hugged him back, glancing at Shiro who smiled at him.

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“He is knocked out,” Shiro plopped on the couch next to Adam, resting his arms on the back of the couch.

“I’m happy he had fun.”

“Yeah...me too. He named the wolf Kosmo.”

“That’s a fitting name. Did he ever let go of it?”

Shiro laughed, sliding his arm down so it was wrapped around Adam’s shoulders. “No. He fell asleep holding it. I had to pretend to brush its teeth while he brushed his.”

Adam chuckled, sinking into Shiro more. Trying to keep his heart rate steady. Just two dudes...platonically cuddling. Nothing more, nothing less. “What did Keith whisper to you at the park.” He wasn’t sure why he asked, but something forced the words out.

“He said that he liked you.”

“Oh.” He tapped his fingers against his upper thighs. Trying to keep himself composed. “I like him. He’s a good kid.”

“Yeah,” Shiro adjusted, so he was twisted on the couch facing Adam. “And I like you.”

Adam turned his head so he was facing the other man. Their faces were closer than he expected. “...like a friend?”

“...more than that.” His hand moved up, slowly cupping Adam’s cheek. His thumb slowly rubbed over his cheekbone. “Do you like me?” He leaned closer, their breaths mingling. “More than a friend?”

Adam took a shaky breath. This was it. No matter which way this went, this would change everything. “Yeah.” He whispered.

“...can I?”

Adam licked his own lips nervously, “yeah.”

Shiro tilted his head slightly, pressing their lips together. Pulling back too soon. He leaned back, dropping his hand. “Was that okay?”

“You better kiss me again Takashi or I will never forgive you.”

Shiro laughed and leaned forward again.

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This...this got away from me

But I hope you liked it!! This was so much fun <3

Thank you for reading <33333

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fuck-julian · 10 months

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Nimona (the movie) really said

Ill do what voltron was too scared to accomplish

A happily gay couple with one who has one arm and the others name starts with a and they are actually fathers to their weird kid

#nimona #voltron #vld keith #nimona ballister #ballister boldheart #ballister x ambrosius #ambrosius goldenloin #adam x shiro

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adamismyreligion · 11 months

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Adam 100% has a "hecho en mexico" sticker on the back of his jet, you cannot tell me otherwise

#adam voltron #adamw voltron #adashi #shadam #voltron adam #adamw #klance #v*ltron #voltron #adam x shiro

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sharpkatsudon2-0 · 4 months

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ADASHI/SHADAM fans 📣

This one's for you hehe

So remember when I told you I had plenty of stuff in mind for Adam / shiro content, here it is ✨

I've always wondered how life was at the garrison and what would happen to the cadets who couldn't get home on holidays or weekends

And I'm sure our two favorite instructors would be concerned to see Keith all on his own from Friday to Sunday night so at some point they'd make him his own bedroom at their apartment

This is a patron exclusive, in vertical format, updating every Saturday with 5 new panels ! 💜🧡

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the-music-maniac · 1 year

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It's 2023 and I'm angry once again about the shitty writing in the last few seasons of Voltron.

Today's topic - Shiro. More specifically his romantic relationships - and the wasted potential.

I think I'm mostly annoyed at how the writing choices just don't make any sense to me. Specifically the part where they literally didn't give us any information about Shiro's love interests. Nothing. Like who does that? Who writes a romance where one half of the couple is entirely an unknown? They didn't do that for any other main ship in the show, only the lgbtq+ one and maybe it wasn't intentional but it kinda rubs me the wrong way.

Correct me if I'm remembering wrong but I think the one scene they show us of Shiro and Adam is in the midst of a fight - they don't really show their relationship in exactly a good light and it's the ONLY thing they give us of them. Why is that the only thing you show us. How did they meet? What was their relationship vibe? Milestones in their relationship, important moments, uh what kind of person Adam was? Anything? ANYTHING??

Don't get me wrong, all the Adam x Shiro fanart and speculations are absolutely amazing, and y'all are an absolute wonder, I hope everyone who does ship Adam x Shiro keep finding all the joy and happiness in that ship - but just, I find it personally hard to ship two people when I know vastly more about one of the people and nothing about the other. And there's some part of me that almost feels like Voltron did this on purpose. They put no effort into Adam and Shiro and it pisses me off. And then! They continue to put in zero effort, and kill Adam off! Okay fine! I guess he was just meant to be a side character, cannon fodder for Shiro's tragic backstory, WHATEVER I HATE IT BUT OKAY?!

BUT T H E N, they have the opportunity to start over again with another romance and they STILL DON'T SHOW US SHIT. Who does Shiro even marry wtf was his name? Curtis??????? DO WE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS MAN. AN Y T H I N G. HOW MUCH SCREENTIME OF HIM DO WE GET, PRAY TELL. WHO IS CURTIS HUH. TELL ME ABOUT HIM, I AM ON MY KNEES. I AM ASKING FOR THE BARE MINIMUM HERE. CURTIS AND SHIRO AS A RELATIONSHIP DESERVES BETTER. PUT IN SOME DAMN EFFORT. WTF.

And I would perhaps be able to make my peace with it, if I didn't feel that they ignored literally the perfect candidate for a relationship with Shiro after Adam, with all of the foundations already fucking BUILT. It would have taken so little effort at that point to write a compelling relationship where BOTH characters are well known and loved. I am talking about MATT. Hear me out.

We actually KNOW Matt. We are fond of Matt. He is our meme lord. He is our bespectacled (or not so bespectacled anymore) badass. A rebel, a staff wielding king. And not only that, he has known Shiro for a damn long time. He was literally in the first scene of the show WITH Shiro. They worked together at the Academy and in the field, not knowing each other that well of course, but got thrown into that entire Galra kidnapping situation, protected each other in the field, lost contact, got reunited, became friends - meanwhile Matt became like, a ten bajillion times more confident in himself, more reassured, taken on a leadership role, a scenario where it could potentially lead to some people (AHEM perhaps a certain person with one arm) sitting up and taking notice after years of knowing the other person -

Like do not try and tell me that's not the perfect set up for a developing relationship. Someone you've known for a long time, circumstances push you to work together, get to know each other, save each other, and you get closer and eventually realize hey. I think I might like this person. That shifting dynamic, that developing relationship - what could be better? AND IT WAS BASICALLY ALREADY IN THERE. IT WAS SITTING RIGHT THERE, IT WAS XISNJSNJSBDJDNDNDBDND

Also they would be an absolute power couple, don't even lie to me.

Their personalities are so fucking compatible as well. Like Shiro's seriousness and competence and dry humour in contrast with Matt's endearingly nerdy brand of goofiness along with his own competence/skills? Can you imagine how adorable that would've been?

Not only that, Shiro is already basically Pidge's pseudo older brother. They have such strong sibling vibes, can you imagine how awesome it would've been if Shiro had actually become Pidge's brother in law???

Not to mention having Matt start up a relationship with Shiro - bisexual/pansexual representation.

All I wanted was SOME effort. Like, I would have been perfectly happy with Adam X Shiro or Curtis x Shiro if the writers had simply put in an ounce of effort into making it convincing. It's such lazy writing and it makes me so upset, thinking back on it. And it makes me even more upset realizing they could've made it amazing by picking a character that already has the perfect setup. the lack of effort almost feels intentional, because it wouldn't have even taken that much to make a convincing, well written relationship. ThIS is the representation you hinted at for so long? This is what we waited for? Are you fucking joking. I'm gonna riot, Shiro and Adam and Curtis deserved better.

I have a feeling thinking about this stuff is gonna make me spiral and sooner or later I'm gonna start ranting about the lack of effort they put into Allura and Lance as well And the lost potential of Klance of course

God, Voltron was such a shit show.

#no but seriously why is shiro x matt not a more popular ship i don't understand #shiro x matt #matt x shiro #shatt #miro #adashi #adam x shiro #shiro x adam #shiro x curtis #curtis x shiro #voltron legendary disappointment #voltron ledgendary defender #voltron #shadam

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mcr-is-my-seratonin · 2 years

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Pt.4 of Keith, Shiro, and Adam's relationship :)

(Let me know if any of these belong to y'all, I'll tag who I can)

@xfifiartstuffx20

@a-zzurra-blog

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uniquecellest · 4 months

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Okay but imagine:

Adam lives through the Galra invasion. Team Voltron is on Earth reuniting with their loved ones. Shiro obviously nervous about seeing Adam again. So is Keith (bc he views Adam like a dad/brother). When the three reunite Adam only pays attention to Keith, completely ignoring Shiro and Shiro just follows Adam around hoping to get acknowledged in some way, even if it's in a "I moved on, but it is good to know you're alive" kind of way. Keith notices this and just laughs and doesn't explain anything to Shiro (lowkey Keith is also mad Shiro left for kerberos and left him and Adam) but knows his dads/brothers have to go at their own pace.

One night when Shiro thinks that everything is fruitless that perhaps Adam forgot about him Adam acknowledges him for the first time.

Bonus:

Krolia and Adam bonding which worries Keith and Shiro and not in a "oh shit they're going to kill each other" way but in a "they're going to be troublemakers together and thank God they did not meet when they were younger but - DID THEY JUST BLOW SOMETHING UP" kinda way

Krolia also loves the petty silent treatment bc she once had to do something similar with Keith's dad.

#adam voltron #adam x shiro #adashi #shiro x adam #takashi shirogane #voltron legendary defender #shadam #shirogane takashi #voltron #keith kogane #keith voltron #krolia #krolia voltron #galra #keith loves his earth/space separated parents or brothers #keith learned and got pettiness from krolia and adam #shiro is in trouble #to be fair all of earth is #i need more of a krolia and adam friendship

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vldsideblog · 1 year

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The idea that Keith’s eyes glow in the dark comes with so much comedy value, especially pre Kerberos.

Keith spending the night at adam and Shiro’s house, getting a late night snack with the lights turned off. Shiro coming downstairs to see what the fuck this stupid teenager is doing at 3am, only to see two glowing eyes staring back at him.

Shiro just goes back to bed and convinces himself it’s a stress induced hallucination,

#keith kogane #keith voltron #vld #voltron legendary defender #keith headcanon #voltron #autistic keith #character headcanons #hcs #broganes #adam x shiro #pre Kerberos #galra keith #shiro is stressed #he has been put in charge of this disaster child #who is actually an alien #and has no clue what to do #rip

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a-rareperson · 1 year

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Adashi sketch..? Xd

#drawing #shiro vld #adam x shiro #adam vld #shadam #adashi

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keithbutgay · 11 months

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I just realized

So the paladins gave Sam recordings to give to their families. Right. We know this.

Shiro's recording was most likely a message to Adam. Right. We also know this.

But it wasn't actually Shiro. It was Kuron.

Adam probably got a message from his dead no-longer-fiance's clone telling him that he still loves him and that he misses him so much. And probably also that he doesn't have the muscle condition anymore.

And then Adam dies, never being able to get in contact with the real Shiro ever again. Thinking that the message he got was from him.

#adam deserved better #im not crying you are #voltron #voltron legendary defender #adashi #adam x shiro #adam voltron #takashi shirogane #vld

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s0n0fl1ght · 10 months

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Adashance fairy au. Shiro and Lance are humans while Adam is an Altean Fairy. For this bit, he will be pretty small(similar to the fairies in tinkerbell) but he will end up bigger if I expand on this. Also Shiro isn't sick in this AU so he doesn't die and doesn't get cloned. The first part takes place before they become friendly with Lotor and the second part is after they are friends with Lotor.

Lance was sitting next to Shiro, the two were sitting in the lounge room of the castle while the others were spread out. Pidge was upside down, Hunk was leaning back, and Keith was sitting on the floor near Pidge. After awhile, Allura joined them and sat next to Pidge. Lance leaned against Shiro. They were all waiting for Coran as the man had stated that he had found another Altean creature on the ship.

At first, Allura was excited but as time went on her mood dropped. Along with everyone else's, they were hoping to learn more about Altea but Coran didn't know how to explain and Allura knew very little. So they assumed that Coran saw wrong.

Until Coran walked into the room with something or someone in his hand. Allura looked at Coran and excitement was written all over her face. "An Altean fairy!" Allura shot up. Coran had a bright smile on his face. Everyone looked at the two confused. "Altea has fairies?" Pidge tilted her head. Coran walked closer to the group with the fairy sitting in his hand. "Of course, and this little guy was locked in a cryopod while Allura and I managed to leave them." Coran twirled his mustache around a finger on his free hand.

Lance looked at the fairy. The fairy was standing and had a small hand on one of Corans fingers. "Can the fairy fly or are their wings injured?" Shiro crossed his arms as he stared at the fairy. "I believe he can." The fairy looked at everyone. "Can he talk? Or will we not be able to hear it due to his small size?" Hunk looked at the fairy.

Lance glanced at Shiro and back to the fairy. The fairys wings twitched before he flew off of Corans hand and headed straight to Lance and Shiro. Lance tensed up and Shiro moved away from the fairy. Lance watched as the fairy went through his pockets before taking something out of them. The fairy took out flower seeds that Lance found. Lance made sure they were safe to eat so he kept them. Lance enjoyed them so he kept them and apparently the fairy also liked them since he was taking them. "Those are mine." Lance pouted slightly.

The fairy only stared at him. Lance crossed his arms. The fairy went over to Shiro, who had his arms crossed, and sat on his arms and started to eat them. Shiro looked at Lance. "Where did you get seeds?" Shiro looked back at the fairy. "I found them." Lance shrugged.

The fairy only looked between the two while continuing to eat. Lance looked at the fairy. The fairy would rip the seeds open and eat them like that. Lance found it odd. He looked over the fairy and noticed the wings. "I thought fairies had see through wings." Lance looked at Coran. "Well he is an Altean butterfly fairy. He is a mimic butterfly of one of Alteas most poisonous butterflies." Coran smiled, "So don't eat him," Coran said. The fairy immediately looked up at that.

"You try that and I will destroy your ship." The fairy tossed a seed in everyone's direction. Lance used his pinky to tap the top of the fairys head. "No throwing food little guy." Lance smiled. The fairy looked at Lance before he flew to be in Lance's face. "You will not command me. If that king cannot command me then neither can you." The fairy crossed his arms.

"Its rude to throw your food." Shiro spoke up. The fairy looked at him. "Not if you monsters are planning to eat me." The fairy glared. "He talks." Hunk sounded scared. The fairy looked at him. "Of course I do!" The fairy sounded annoyed. Lance frowned. "Don't yell at him." The fairy looked at Lance. "He deserves it for being dumb." The fairy seemed pissed at Lance.

"Hes not dumb so don't call him that or I'll actually eat you. I'm sure you'd make a perfect soup or even a pie." Lance hissed. That seemed to make the fairy even more mad. "Lance relax before you start a fight with him." Allura begged. "Stay out of this Princess," Lance said. Lance stared at the fairy who looked as if he was going to attack him. "Let's make a deal, you apologize to Hunk and we can forget about this." Lance uncrossed his arms. The fairy then grabbed Lance by the nose. "Hey that hurts!" Lance tried to push the fairy away. "I will not apologize to someone who does not need it." The fairy tugged on Lance's nose.

A few months later(idk how to write this)

Adam was sitting near Shiros neck, he was wearing his Paladin armour which gave Adam a perfect seat. Adam was playing with one of Lance's fingers while they spoke about their latest mission to a long haired man. Adam didn't care for him that much. "Who is your friend?" Adam looked at the man. "Adam." Adam pulled Lance's hand closer when he tried to pull it away.

The man turned his attention back to the team. Adam tuned them all out. He wrapped his hands around Lance's middle finger and he couldn't wrap his hands around Lance's finger all the way. Adam frowned at that. He quickly got over it in favor of wrapped his arms around it and practically hugged it. Adam layed his head against Lance's finger. Adam looked up at Shiro, unable to see his face.

He then closed his eyes. He leaned against Lance's finger. Adam hummed when he felt a finger brush against his leg, close to his thigh. "Watch it." Adam's voice was muffled against Lance's finger. Adam felt Shiros armour move slightly as he let out a small laugh. Adam opened his eyes and saw one of Shiros fingers rubbing his leg. "That feels nice." Adam smiled. Shiro hummed, along with Lance.

"That's the point." Lance's voice was soft. Adam closed his eyes again, he enjoyed this. Adam gave Lance's finger a squeeze before he let himself relax enough to fall asleep.

That's all for now, I might make a part two.

#voltron adam #voltron shiro #shadam #adashi #adam x shiro #voltron lance #lance x shiro #shance #adaance #adam x lance #adashance #writing #fanfic #voltron fanfic #voltron fairy au

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