Chapter 4: Princess
"Okay, so what should our theme be?" Shiro asks, looking through previous videos of couples skating. "Well, how about, 'New Beginnings' or something about being fresh and new," Allura suggests. "Um, and did you have a song in mind? Because I was thinking of having the theme be about 'protection'." Shiro says sheepishly. Allura puts her hands on her hips skeptically. "Protection? Really? Why protection?" Shiro rubs the back of his neck. "Well, I like the thought of the need to protect. The adventure, the value, the... I don't know. Just forget about it." He moves to look through other themes they could choose from. "No." Allura touches his shoulder. "I'm sorry. It's just at 'protection' is an interesting theme. Usually, people choose, romance or pain. Never have I seen one for 'protection'." She smiles at him. "It could be fun." Shiro stands up from his rolling chair and gasps. "Really?" He realizes his over enthusiasm and clears his throat. "That-that's really nice of you. To choose my idea, I mean." He laughs nervously.
"Of course." She shrugs. Shiro beams at her. "Then how about our first song can be 'Treat you Better' and our second can be," Shiro looks through his playlist. "This one, 'Parachute'. Do think they'd fit our theme?" Shiro asks excitedly. Allura laughs. "I think they'll work wonderfully Shiro." She puts a hand on his shoulder. "I'll hand these to Coran and he can make us a dance for it." She writes down the names of the songs on a small notepad that she always carried with her. "Is there anything else we need to do before we go back to hockey?" Allura asks with a smile. "Um, not to my knowledge, no," Shiro says, looking out the large windows that looked down towards the hockey rink. He pressed the microphone's 'on' button. "Uh, Pidge, how about we wrap up for the day?" Shiro asks into the microphone. Pidge smiles and gives a thumbs-up. Shiro sighed. "So, what now?" Allura asks.
"Now?" He looks up at her with an arched eyebrow. "Now I get something to eat with the team. You're more than welcome to join us if you're not doing anything." He stands and gives her a wide smile. "And if you need a ride, I'm sure Keith won't mind sitting in the back." They both laugh a little. Shiro rubs the back of his neck and looks at her with hopeful eyes. "So, ya wanna come?" Allura lets out another laugh. "Sounds delightful. I'd be happy to join you all."
"Then follow me, princess." He says, giving a little bow. Allura blushed. "You mustn't be so formal. Just because I have more experience than you, doesn't make me a princess." She notes. "No," He stands upright. "But I've seen you skate. And I may or may not have looked up how many wins you've been given." He opens the door and holds it open for her. "Thirteen consecutive medals. It's very impressive." Allura waves her hand back and forth at his comment. "It's nothing really. My father drilled me very hard as a child and my mother always choreographed my dances. That is," she pauses, her face falling a little. "Until she passed away a few years back. I was only ten." Shiro puts a hand on her shoulder. "I'm so sorry. I lost my mom a while back too." He says with a reassuring smile. "But when she died, it only made me want to skate more. To make her proud. She was always so supportive of Keith and me."
Allura wiped away the small tears at the corner of her eyes. "Thank you, Shiro. You're a good friend." She smiles up at him and Shiro gives a small laugh. "I'm always here for you, princess." He adds the nickname in a teasing way. Allura groans. "Please tell me that's not a nickname that will stick." Shiro laughs, following her down to the main rink. "Oh, it's gonna stick to you like glue." His smile broadens as Keith runs up to them. "Hey," He says, acknowledging Allura before looking back at Shiro. "I'm taking my bike to the diner, I hope that's okay." Shiro nods. "Um, of course. Guess it'll just be you and me, Princess." He chuckles.
"Shiro!" Lance calls, pushing past Keith. "Shiro! Pidge is riding with her dad to visit Matt and Hunk already left. Can I hitch a ride with you and-OW!" Keith hits Lance on the back of his head. "You idiot. You can ride with me." He starts to walk away. "W-wait!" Lance follows behind him. "But you've never let me on your bike before and-"
"Shut and follow me or I'm leaving your ass behind," Keith says, he's cheeks only slightly red. "Okay, right behind ya!" Shiro laughs at the two boys. "Anyways, still want that dinner?" Shiro asks. Allura giggles with a smile. "Yes. Dinner sounds lovely."
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