Voltron x Reader

Gone- Part Two: The Return

(A/N) I think I'm going to make this shorter, I honestly don't know. Again, hope you enjoy! And I'm sorry if it isn't clear, but it's like early morning/middle of the night when these texts are sent. And here's the website I used to get the "proper" Altean times: https://www.reddit.com/r/Voltron/comments/5tpqbw/has_anyone_figured_out_what_all_the_altean/

(Shiro x Female Reader-Romantic)

You were still remembering your meeting the Paladins, and the peck on the cheek Shiro gave you upon departure, when you heard your device beep. Someone had answered.

Your heart nearly stopped at the sound with a mix of hope, joy, and love. But you were also worried. Hesitantly, you grabbed the device, (E/C) eyes scrunched together as to hide the message from yourself. You slowly opened your eyes and looked at the device.

Your best friend, (F/N), who was sitting beside you on your bed, widened their eyes as you started sobbing loudly.

"What is it?!" (F/N) asked, alarmed (in your language, not Altean).

"He's okay!" you replied through sobs.

(F/N) took the device from you and tried reading the text. Not knowing Altean, she gave it back to you to read it to her.

"'(Y/N)," you translated slowly, your sobs lessening, "I am so sorry I couldn't answer you before, I was a little... scattered. The team and I are alright now though, for the most part. How about you? Are you okay? I'm sorry again for troubling you. Training now, bye.' It was sent at 17:98."

You laid back on your bed, smiling happily at the ceiling as you sent a reply. (F/N) peered over you to try and see what you were saying. Thankfully she couldn't read Altean. Giving up, she bid you farewell and left.

You: I forgive you Shiro, I care for you too. Thank the Goddess you're okay. I'm doing quite well, thank you for asking. We should meet again sometime soon, if, of course, it agrees with you and your schedule. (Sent 18:02)

You smiled at your device as you reread the actual message Shiro had sent.

Shiro: Oh, (Y/N), I am so so sorry I couldn't answer you, the team got separated. We're alright now. I'm alright now. I think. How about you? Are you okay? Are you happy? I'm so sorry for troubling you. I care for you greatly, please forgive me. Training now, bye. (Sent 17:98)

You cradled the device to your chest, your mind repeating the mantra 'He's okay, he's okay, he's okay.' Happily, you drifted into sleep, tired from your sobs.

~A few vargas later~

You woke to a beep. Your device had fallen out of your grip and was now laying beside you. You reached for it clumsily, still half asleep, your (E/C) eyes adjusting as you looked at the bright screen.

Shiro: Of course we can get together. My schedule is always open for you, baby. After all, on a scale of one to ten, you're a nine and I'm the one you need. 😘😘😘 (Sent 02:89)

You sighed and rolled your eyes. Lance must have stolen Shiro's device. Again.

You: Lance, please give Shiro back his device. I don't appreciate your crude attempts at seduction. (Sent 02:90)

Shiro: Aww, come on! I almost had you, right? Also, good work on the Altean! You're an expert. (Sent 02:92)

You smiled at the comment. Lance might be a shameless flirt, but he was still a good friend and it felt nice to have your hard work noticed. You still didn't deign to answer, though. It helped to make your point.

Eventually, your device made another noise, causing you to check it again.

Shiro: Sorry, (Y/N), Lance stole my device while I was training with Keith. I hope he didn't offend you too much? This is Shiro, in case you were wondering. (Sent 04:01)