Royal Bloods (A Kallura FanFiction)

-7 Allura's POV

As I laid down in my bed I kept thinking about what Keith said before. He's never celebrated his birthday before, that sounds absolutely horrible. I remember on Altea I would have the best birthdays. When I woke up Father and Mother always came into my room to sing Happy Birthday before allowing me to change and come out of my room. Then, I would always spend the day with Coran in the gardens of the castle. Next, I would have a big party in the evening which ended in a show by the Lions. I smiled at the happy memories before sighing. Keith never got to enjoy anything remotely like that. I frowned at the thought and made it my mission to throw him his first birthday party ever. After all I've heard turning 21 was an important landmark on Earth. I think it was something like 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21 and such.

I stood up and changed before leaving the room. I walked down the hall with purpose in my step when I ran into Keith which would've caused me to fall backwards but he steadied me. I could tell he just came out of the training room. "Woah, what's the rush Allura?" Keith asked. "I- um, nothing!" I squeaked and he raised his eyebrow. Even though he wasn't trying to be intimidating I was definitely intimidated under his stare. I looked away trying to calm myself down but I couldn't understand why I felt so bad keeping a secret from Keith. Why am I like this towards him? I've always felt close to the red Paladin no matter how much he pushed me away like everyone else. When I found out he was Galra I felt betrayed somehow, was that why I was so irrational at getting mad at him? Was the closeness I felt why I was so forgiving of the race that destroyed my planet? Is that why when he left for the Blades I felt emptiness? Was that why when he came back I was so cold towards him? Is that why I get so scared when he's close to dying? Is that why I could be so protective over him? Do I- Do I like- no love Keith? I think I do.

When I looked into his eyes I couldn't help but blush. Even in training clothes he looked stunning and his violet eyes were so comforting. I snapped out of my trance and cleared my throat. He most definitely knew I was staring at him, I blushed even more now at the thought. "Allura, your face is all red, are you ok?" Keith asked and I nodded, not trusting myself to speak after I heard how my name sounded coming out of his mouth. "Allura." He warned knowing something was up. Quiznack! Why did I have to realize I like him now? Now he's going to find out I'm throwing a birthday party for him.

My eyes darted around the hall trying to find anything to help me out of this mess. Just then the door to Lance's room opened, and I let out an inaudible sigh of relief. I rushed towards Lance with Keith slowly following behind me in curiosity. "Lance! Just the person I was looking for!" I exclaimed. "Ah does the princess finally realize what a great guy I am?" He said and I rolled my eyes. "Sure." I agreed sarcastically dragging Lance down the hall and away from Keith.

I turned around to check if Keith followed us but he didn't. I let my body calm down from the close encounter while Lance stared quizzically at me. "Keith almost found out-" I stopped to take a breath. "Found out what?" Lance questioned. "I was coming to get the rest of the team because I was planning on throwing Keith a birthday party." I explained. "You've never thrown anyone else a birthday." Lance pointed out and I forced myself not to blush. "Ok well there's a few reasons for this. One, Keith has never had a birthday party. Two, for everyone else's birthday we were in space so it would be harder. Three, someone's 21st birthday is important." I half lied and he nodded skeptically. "So come on let's find the rest of the team." I exclaimed.