PIDGE ONE SHOTS‼️

STARBOUND HEARTS

ALTEAN READER

The Castle of Lions was quiet tonight, save for the faint hum of its powerful engines as it glided through the vast emptiness of space. The silence, which often provided solace for its crew after the day's missions, felt charged for Pidge tonight. It wasn't just the usual calm. It was anticipation.

The stars outside twinkled like a thousand tiny diamonds against the black canvas of the universe, but tonight, Pidge found her thoughts far from the stars. They were with you.

You had joined the Voltron team as an Altean, one of the few left after the destruction of Altea. With your wisdom, grace, and raw strength, you quickly became an invaluable ally in their fight against the Galra. But beyond that, to Pidge, you became something far more significant.

At first, you were a mystery—a link to Allura's past and someone who had faced unimaginable loss. You carried the pain of a broken world behind your eyes, yet you always showed strength in every step, an unwavering determination that echoed in everything you did. But over time, as the two of you spent more and more time together, your relationship evolved. You were no longer just teammates; you became something deeper, something Pidge had never expected.

She stood in the doorway of the observation deck, watching as you gazed out at the stars, your tall, slender frame bathed in soft light. You had always been beautiful to her—your Altean features distinct and regal, yet there was a vulnerability in the way you stood alone, as if the vastness of space only mirrored the isolation you sometimes felt.

You turned when you sensed her presence, and your face broke into a gentle smile. "Pidge."

Her heart fluttered at the sound of your voice. "Hey," she said softly, stepping further into the room, her green eyes tracing your form. "I thought I'd find you here."

"I needed some time to think," you admitted, your voice smooth and melodic, though there was a hint of weariness beneath it. "Sometimes, the stars... they remind me of home."

Pidge's chest tightened at the mention of Altea. She had always admired how much you had lost and yet, how resilient you remained. But tonight, there was something different in the air—an unspoken tension that had been building between you two for weeks.

"You miss it, don't you?" she asked quietly, moving to stand beside you. The space between you felt heavy with unsaid words, as though the stars themselves were holding their breath.

You nodded slowly. "Every day." You turned your head, your eyes meeting hers. "But I've found something else here, too. Something that keeps me going."

Pidge felt her pulse quicken under your gaze. She swallowed, her voice barely above a whisper. "What's that?"

You didn't answer right away, but the way you looked at her, your eyes softening with emotion, said everything.

It was in moments like these that Pidge's feelings for you became undeniable. What started as camaraderie had blossomed into something more. She had never imagined herself falling for someone—especially not someone as extraordinary as you—but here she was, standing at the edge of a precipice, her heart racing as she realized that the feelings were mutual.

"Pidge," you said softly, your voice dropping lower, "there's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while."

Her breath caught, and for a moment, she could only nod, her throat too tight to form words.

"I've been trying to keep my distance," you continued, stepping closer, your hand brushing against hers. "I didn't want to complicate things—especially with everything that's happening in the galaxy. But... I can't deny it anymore."

Pidge's eyes widened as you gently took her hand, your thumb tracing over her fingers in a gesture so tender, it sent shivers up her spine.

"I care about you," you confessed, your voice thick with emotion. "More than I've cared about anyone in a long time. And it terrifies me."

Pidge's heart soared at your words, and before she could stop herself, she closed the distance between you, her hand reaching up to cup your cheek. "You don't have to be afraid," she whispered, her voice trembling with vulnerability. "Because I feel the same way."

The world around you seemed to vanish as you leaned in, your lips capturing hers in a kiss that was soft at first, tentative, as though testing the waters. But as soon as Pidge felt your warmth, the floodgates opened. She melted into you, her hands sliding up your arms, pulling you closer as the kiss deepened.

Your lips were soft against hers, and every brush of your hand against her skin sent sparks of electricity through her body. She had never felt anything like this before—this overwhelming rush of emotion that seemed to consume her completely. It was as if every unspoken word, every lingering glance between you, had built up to this moment, and now, there was no turning back.

When you finally pulled back, your foreheads resting against one another, Pidge's heart was pounding in her chest, her breath coming in short, unsteady gasps. You smiled down at her, your eyes filled with a warmth that made her feel like the only person in the universe.

"I've wanted to do that for a long time," you murmured, your fingers gently brushing a strand of hair away from her face.

Pidge's cheeks flushed, but she smiled, her fingers still resting on your arm. "Me too."

You both stood there, wrapped in each other's presence, the stars twinkling behind you as if they were bearing witness to this moment. The quiet intensity between you grew, the air thick with unspoken promises. Pidge had never imagined that she could feel this way about someone, but with you, everything felt right.

"I know we have a lot ahead of us," you said softly, your voice steady despite the emotion in it. "But I don't want to hide how I feel anymore."

Pidge smiled, her heart swelling with affection as she looked up at you. "Neither do I."

And in that moment, beneath the endless sea of stars, Pidge knew that whatever the future held—whatever battles they would have to fight, whatever dangers lay ahead—you would face them together. Because you had each other now. And that was all that mattered.