Wings of Home (Voltron: Legendary Defender/One Day at a Time 2017 Crossover)

At Fault

Keith awoke with a headache, but somehow, he managed to roll out of bed while still clutching his pillow. Normally he enjoyed seeing her face, but last night he wanted to avoid her. She felt, for some reason to close, and yet still so far away. He staggered into the living area where Shiro stood in his undergarments ironing the uniforms he and Keith were expected to wear meaning he'd taken the time to clean them the night before.

"Hey. I'll have your uniform ready to go in a few. Why don't you eat some cereal so you don't accidentally spill anything on your uniform."

He walked over to the refrigerator still clutching his pillow. "Where's Ryo?"

"He's on a conference call in my room. More privacy that way. He was starting to get a little worried that you weren't up yet. You sure you're feeling alright? You did get soaking wet last night."

"Japan?"

"Yeah. I don't know if it's family, his agent, friend, teacher..." Shiro stopped ironing and glanced up for a few seconds. "Honestly, he doesn't tell me those kinds of things.

"At least he knows who his family is, don't know what the purpose of an agent is, has friends, but also teachers he likes."

"Keith..."

Keith glanced over at Shiro. "Sorry."

"I get it. You're upset Adam's dead. He's your favorite teacher 'cause I can't be caught favoring you at school, and..." Shiro set the iron down. "Keith, how do the teachers and other students treat you?"

"We've had this conversation before."

"I know."

"The answer is everything is fine." Keith put his head into the cool refrigerator looking for the milk. "Or are you going to accuse me of lying."

"That's completely unfair of you."

"Well, that's what you'd be doing if you said it's not."

"I think it's more of you don't want to worry me, and that has me worried."

"Can I make myself eggs today?"

"Sure. Let me know if you need any help figuring out what to do."

"Yes, sir!" Keith saluted from the door but set about making his breakfast.

"Very funny. Don't get your teacher's any flack today, particularly since you're suspension this time lasted only part of the day."

Keith frowned as he cracked an egg into the pan. Shiro noticed. "Hey, you need to heat the pan first."

"Oh." Keith dumped the egg into the trash and started over. His mouth twisted into a deeper frown. "Shiro, why are they allowing me back after such a short time? They usually don't do that?"

"Iverson pulled some strings."

Keith frowned and flipped an egg. "You mean more favoritism because you're his personal favorite. You didn't..."

"Iverson is actually quite proud you've gone so far this year without getting into a fight, but he's also aware of Adam's situation. Plus, the principal refused to keep the other kid out for more than that."

"So?"

"So?" Shiro let out a sigh before hanging Keith's uniform where he could see it. "Move. I'll work on teaching you how to make eggs properly when we've got more time. Maybe this weakened."

"You're always busy." Keith watched Shiro's facial features twist. "Sorry."

"No. You're right."