PIDGE ONE SHOTS‼️

THROUGH THE STARS TOGETHER

The Castle of Lions drifted silently through the vastness of space, a floating sanctuary amid the chaos of the galaxy. Inside, most of the crew were resting, trying to recover from the day's mission. But sleep wasn't on Pidge's mind tonight. Instead, she found herself wandering the halls, her thoughts consumed by you.

You had joined the team months ago, an Earth-born engineer with a talent for tech that matched Pidge's own. At first, you and Pidge bonded over your shared love for science and technology, spending long hours in the lab bouncing ideas off each other, creating gadgets, and working on Voltron's systems. But over time, that bond had grown into something more.

Something deeper.

Pidge had always been more focused on her missions than her emotions, but lately, she found herself distracted—by the way you smiled when you figured out a tricky problem, by the sound of your laughter echoing through the halls, and especially by the way your eyes lit up when you looked at her. She tried to push those feelings aside, convincing herself that you were just teammates, friends at best. But it was getting harder and harder to ignore the way her heart sped up whenever you were around.

She found herself standing outside the observation deck, knowing you'd be in there. It had become a habit of yours to watch the stars at night, and Pidge had developed a habit of joining you, though you probably hadn't noticed how nervous she felt each time.

Taking a deep breath, she stepped inside. As expected, you were sitting by the large windows, gazing out at the stars, lost in thought. The soft glow of the distant galaxies illuminated your face, and Pidge's heart skipped a beat at the sight of you.

"Hey," she said quietly, not wanting to disturb the peaceful atmosphere.

You turned, a smile spreading across your face as soon as you saw her. "Hey, Pidge. Couldn't sleep?"

She shook her head, walking over to sit beside you. "No, too much on my mind."

"Yeah," you said, nodding slightly as you returned your gaze to the stars. "There's always a lot to think about when you're saving the galaxy, huh?"

Pidge chuckled softly. "You could say that."

For a few moments, the two of you sat in comfortable silence, watching as the stars blinked and shimmered outside the castle. Pidge loved these moments with you, even when no words were exchanged. There was a sense of calm that washed over her whenever she was near you, as though everything that weighed on her mind faded into the background.

But tonight, that calm was tinged with something else—an anxiety, a nervous energy that she couldn't shake. She could feel the unspoken words bubbling up inside her, threatening to break free.

"You ever think about what's next?" you asked suddenly, your voice soft. "Like, after all of this is over?"

Pidge blinked, surprised by the question. She hadn't thought much about the future beyond defeating the Galra and restoring peace to the universe. But now that you mentioned it, she realized there was more to consider.

"I guess I haven't thought that far ahead," she admitted. "I've been so focused on the mission that I never really stopped to think about what comes after."

You nodded thoughtfully, your eyes still on the stars. "Yeah... me too. But lately, I've been wondering."

"Wondering what?" Pidge asked, her curiosity piqued.

You hesitated for a moment before turning to face her. "Wondering where I'll be. Who I'll be with."

Pidge's heart skipped a beat, her throat suddenly dry. Was she reading too much into your words, or was there something deeper hidden in them?

"I mean," you continued, your voice quieter now, "I can't imagine doing this without you. You've become... really important to me, Pidge."

Her breath caught in her throat. She wanted to say something, anything, but her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, none of them making any sense. You looked so sincere, so open, and it made her heart ache in the best way.

"I—I feel the same way," Pidge finally managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper. "You're important to me too."

Your eyes met hers, and for a moment, the air between you felt charged, as though something unsaid hung in the space. Pidge could feel the warmth of your presence, the closeness of you, and it made her heart race in her chest.

"I've been meaning to tell you something," you said softly, your gaze never leaving hers. "But I didn't want to make things weird."

Pidge swallowed hard, her nerves on edge. "What is it?"

You took a deep breath, as if gathering your courage. "I like you, Pidge. Like... more than a friend."

Her heart stopped. Time seemed to freeze, and she stared at you, trying to process what you had just said. Did you really mean it? Was this real?

She opened her mouth to speak, but the words wouldn't come. Instead, she just stared at you, her mind racing. You liked her. And not just as a friend.

"Look, I get it if you don't feel the same," you said quickly, misinterpreting her silence. "I just... I needed to tell you. I didn't want to hide it anymore."

Pidge snapped out of her daze, shaking her head. "No, wait—" She took a breath, gathering her thoughts. "I feel the same way. I just... wasn't expecting you to say it."

You blinked in surprise. "Really?"

"Yeah," Pidge admitted, her voice softening. "I've been trying to figure out how to tell you, but... I didn't want to make things complicated."

A smile slowly spread across your face, and Pidge felt her heart melt at the sight of it. You liked her. And she liked you. She had spent so long trying to push her feelings down, thinking they would only get in the way. But now, sitting here with you, everything felt so much simpler, so right.

"Can I—" you started to ask, but Pidge didn't let you finish. Instead, she closed the distance between you, leaning forward and pressing her lips softly against yours.

The kiss was gentle at first, tentative, as though testing the waters. But as soon as Pidge felt the warmth of your lips against hers, all her nerves melted away. She leaned into the kiss, her hand resting lightly on your arm as you kissed her back, the space between you vanishing entirely.

When you finally pulled back, both of you were breathless, your foreheads resting against one another.

"Wow," you whispered, a smile tugging at your lips. "I wasn't expecting that."

Pidge laughed softly, her heart racing. "Neither was I."

The two of you sat there in the quiet of the observation deck, wrapped in each other's presence as the stars twinkled outside. The future still held many unknowns, but for the first time in a long while, Pidge wasn't worried about what would come next.

Because you were here, and for now, that was all that mattered.