Training Exercises (Shiro x Allura)

Training Exercises

*In the beginning of season 2*

I walked up and down the castle, trying to clear my mind. Coran told me to stop stressing myself, so i decided to take a break.
We had just gotten everybody back together and Shiro was still recovering in his pod. I was worried about him, and hoped that he would heal quickly.
I passed by the kitchen and saw Hunk and Pidge experimenting with the green goo.
I kept going, and found Lance helping Coran repair a bit of the ship.
"Do you need more help?" I asked, but Coran shook his head. "No can do, Princess. You need to rest after all you've done. Now, off you go."
I glanced at Lance and he mouthed the words "Help me." I chuckled and made my way down the halls.
I passed by the training room and looked in.
To my surprise, Shiro was inside doing push ups. I stepped in and made my way towards him.
"What are you doing here? You should really be in your pod. You might not have fully healed yet." I said, standing next to him.
He looked up, sweat dripping down his forehead and his bare back. He grunted and stood up. "Sorry about that, Princess. I just thought i should train a bit in case Zarkon came to attack again." he wiped his brow with the back of his arm.
I frowned.
"Still, i think you should try to rest. You've been through quite a lot these past few days, you must be exhausted."
He smiled. "I could say the same for you, Princess. But it seems like you wont be doing that anytime soon."
He went back to doing his pushups and i furrowed my brows. A thought ran through my head.
"Shiro," i said, "Do you need help with training? I dont have anything better to do."
He looked up again, paused.
"Uh, i guess you could help me do some sit ups. There isnt really any equipment for them here."
"Sure," i said, and sat on the floor. He sat in front of me.
"All you have to do is hold my feet down." I nodded. He bent his knees and i held onto his legs as he laid his back flat on the ground. He closed his eyes and struggled to pick himself up. He grunted, and i could see that his recently acquired wound was still bothering him. My eyes were drawn to the new scar on his torso, but they drifted to the others littering his skin.
'He must have gotten all of those when he was a prisoner of the Galra ship,' i thought to myself. My eyes stopped at the scar on the bridge of his nose. I slowly leaned in closer to him.
'How hopeless did he feel when he got captured? I could only imagine how frightened he'd been.'
I studied his face. He seemed so concentrated, but i could tell he was still in pain as he continued.
'I admire how strong he's been through all of this. Always leading the team without fail, never showing any signs of weakness...he truly is-'
My thoughts were interrupted as i realized that i was leaning in too far. He came up once again and his lips lightly brushed against mine. My eyes widened and his shot open. I quickly let go of his legs and fell backwards.
"I-Im so sorry, i didnt realize..." i stammered as i got up "I should probably go-"
I moved to leave but he grabbed my arm to stop me.
"Princess!" He said, and i turned to face him again. His eyes were filled with worry.
"Princess, are you okay? Are you hurt?" He asked. He gently took both of my arms and looked me over.
"Im...Im fine Shiro," i slowly said. I could feel my cheeks burn. We were so close that i could feel the heat emitting from his body. I looked up and our eyes locked.
He gave a small, patient smile.
"Thanks for helping me train, Allura. I appreciate it."
He gathered his things and walked over towards the doors behind me.
I sighed.
"Oh, and one more thing..." He called out. I turned around and found him inches away. Before i could say a word, he kissed my forehead. My eyes widened once again and he smiled.
"Ill make sure to rest now. I hope you do the same," he said, and left the training room.
I stood there, dumbfounded for what seemed like hours.
When i finally made my way back to my room, i wore the brightest smile.