His Color Is Red (Voltron Highschool AU)

Voltron (Three)

Keith's eyes fluttered open. He was tired and his body ached. He looked to the side to see a woman in a doctor's coat. Most likely the school nurse. She recognized him and gently smiled.

"It's good that you're awake, that means your head injury isn't so bad. I'm Dr. Ryner." She said. She put down 2 pills on the table beside her and a glass of water. Keith didn't say anything. "The injuries from the fight are surprisingly minor; it seems that you only collapsed on old wounds. Takashi explained to me your situation, so I somewhat understand your reasons for retaliation, but violence does not solve your problems."

"I hear it enough from Shiro..." Keith mumbled. He sat up, and a realization soon hit him. He quickly pulled the covers over him. "Where's my shirt?!"

"Oh, I had to make sure no old wounds reopened. The one on your arm did. I promptly bandaged it. I don't believe it should require more stitches, but I would get that checked out with your doctor." She said.

"Well give me my shirt if you're done, then...!" Keith exclaimed through his teeth, trying not to yell. She tossed him his black long sleeve shirt and Keith quickly put it on.

"It is last period, in case your are wondering. James has been given 2 days suspension, as there were enough witnesses there to claim that he did start it. But, that does not mean you are off the hook, Keith. You have detention this tomorrow." She said.

Keith didn't really mind. He was used to detention. He used to get them on purpose in order to lessen the time he spent at home. Keith heard the bell ring, signaling the end of the day. He sighed, wondering if Shiro was going to be worried or angry. Keith just hoped that he would show up at all.

But, be was not expecting that door to open and see everyone else. Lance walked through the door. Then Pidge. Then a big guy Keith presumed must be Hunk. Then Allura. Then some tall guy with a really lucious ginger mustache. And finally Shiro.

"Ay, you're finally awake!" Lance excitedly yelled.

"You know, you kinda scared us. Allura told us your arm was bleeding from when that dick decided to be a dick." Pidge said.

"Language, Pidge." Shiro lectured.

"Oh, lighten up number 2." The mustache man said.

"Why am I the mature one, you are the actual teacher, Coran..." Shiro passive aggressively mumbled. He turned to Keith and patted him on the leg. "And fights, on the first day of school? Really?"

"Hey, you can't blame him. James started it. If he didn't punch him, I would've!" Lance yelled, punching the air.

"You couldn't take on James." Pidge said, sipping on a carton of milk.

"He would destroy you." Hunk agreed.

"Thanks guys..." Lance said, sadly.

Keith smiled. "I'm guessing this is Voltron." He said.

Everyone looked at him and smiled. "Yep! We decided that we should take Voltron to you." Lance said.

"Shiro was a mess when he came to the clubroom, we thought you were dying." Hunk said, chuckling. "Oh, I'm Hunk by the way."

Shiro's face got red and he looked away when Keith smirked at him.

"And I am Mr. Smythe! I teach astronomy to the juniors. But, most people call my Coran Coran the gorgeous man!" The mustache man happily exclaimed, twirling his mustache.

"No one calls him that." Allura said.

"It'll catch on," Coran protested.

"Anyway, Keith, this is the astronomy club," Allura said, motioning to everyone. "Our club activities usually include learning about the universe and how little we are in retrospect. Maybe even research the existence of extraterrestrial life."

"Who cares about astronomy? I care about aliens. And watching cartoons about aliens. We also do that." Lance said.

"Uh-huh..." Keith said. "I'm not very interested in astronomy, I'm more of a history geek..."

"There is history to everything, young Keith." Pidge said, pushing her glasses up.

"I haven't know you for very long, but I can already tell that you're younger than me..." Keith retaliated.

"Sometimes we get together on Olcari Heights and watch the stars together. Since today is a full moon, it's perfect. I'm sure you'll make sure you're brother will be there." Allura said, looking to Shiro.

"Of course he'll be there." Shiro said.

"Guess I don't have a choice..." Keith mumbled.

Shiro looked to Ms. Ryner. "Is he okay to go home now?" He asked.

"Oh, yes. He really only passed out due to lack of sleep. He will be a bit sore, but he's practically fine." She explained.

Shiro knew why he was tired. Keith has forgotten to take his medicine. One helped him sleep without dreams, one helped his hallucinations, and the other managed his crippling anxiety. Shiro wondered if Keith got any sleep at all last night, but didn't want to talk to Keith about it. Shiro found that talking to Keith about it caused him to panic and relive it. So, his first mission was to get Keith to open up about it. And to do that, he knew Voltron must be the cure. And seeing Keith's smile, Shiro knew it had to be working.

Shiro helped Keith get out of bed. Shiro had something to do after school, so asked Lance Hunk and Pidge to walk him home. It wasn't anything important, but he thought that Keith being alone with his new friends would be good for him.

"Hey, Keith, what's your favorite food?" Hunk asked, as they exited the school.

The question threw him. "Uh...I don't have a big pallet, but I guess...I like Shiro's ramen. Why are you asking?" Keith said.

"To initiate you as our red paladin, imma cook you up your favorite food. I'll bring some ramen." Hunk cheerfully said.

"Let's make it a picnic! I'll bring my abuela's famous flan." Lance said. His mouth was watering at the thought of it.

"What's flan?" Keith asked.

"Heaven. It is heaven, sweet sweet naive Keith." Lance said, patting Keith on the shoulder.

"It's aight." Pidge said, knowing full well what she was doing.

"Shut it, you little gremlin!" Lance snapped, defending his abuelita's honor.

"If everyone is bringing something, I guess I'll ask Shiro to help me make something..." Keith mumbled loud enough for them to hear. Hunk patted him on the back, hard. Keith gritted his teeth to stop a pained squeal escape his lips.

He laughed. "That's the spirit, Keith! Guess you've already accepted that you're one of us." Hunk said, smile plastered on his face.

Keith looked away. He did like the company, but would die before he let anyone know that. "Don't get ahead of yourself..." He said.

Lance looked to Keith's cheek, that started to get red. "Awww, emo's starting to like us~" Lance sang. Keith slapped his hand away, and Lance just chuckled.

"Quit calling me emo..." Keith mumbled.

"Okay, then how about I call you mullet? You know, after that mop on your head that hasn't been cool since the 80's?" Lance teased. Keith punched him in the arm. He would've done it harder if he had the strength. Lance laughed

Hunk and Pidge watched as Keith and Lance argued about his mullet, thinking that they looked pretty good together.

The two shared a smile, thinking this could be the start of something for the red and blue paladin.

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