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Sheith Participation Week Day 5 (Share a Thought) // Sheith AU: Film Crew Member!Shiro  X  Actor!Keith

Shirogane "Shiro" Takashi - A 32-year-old with sexy stubble who works as a film crew member. He’s in charge of key props and is considered the most helpful staff member—those muscles seem to handle anything! Reliable and laid-back, Shiro is the guy everyone turns to, and nearly every producer wants him on their team. His easygoing nature has made him a role model for nearly all the younger and newer props and crew members.

Keith Kogane - A 23-year-old newcomer to acting, Keith initially modeled here and there before gaining recognition in the film industry, thanks mostly to his looks. He was first scouted for minor roles that needed someone handsome, but it turned out he had a natural talent for acting. To this day, he’s not entirely sure what made him decide to pursue acting seriously; he’s never really been a “people” person. But hey, the pay is good, so why not?

(Definitely an existing age gap right here, so please don’t kill me for it. I swear everything else is wholesome, cheesy stuff because I’m a sucker for fluff, so relax.)

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Keith’s first starring role was in a crime suspense series, where he played a young, arrogant, and impatient detective eager to jump into action, despite his senior partner advising caution.

Keith was generally passive with the crew, barely acknowledging anyone outside his manager and a few lead staff members. He found interacting with others to be a nuisance, convinced he was there solely to do his job. At least, that’s what he initially told himself. But then, he noticed the props guy—a ridiculously attractive man who was also incredibly friendly. The type of easygoing, reliable guy everyone liked. And every day before filming, he’d flash Keith a brilliant smile and say, “Hey, do your best out there, Keith!” Keith would practically melt each time—how could he not, when someone as stunning as Shiro encouraged him before every shoot? At first, it didn’t faze him, but there was something different about Shiro. Soon, Keith found himself eagerly anticipating those encouraging words. He couldn’t quite put it into words, but an unexpected attraction was starting to settle in his chest. And it wasn’t just before shoots—after every scene, regardless of how well it went, Shiro would be there again, flashing that same smile and saying, “You did really great, star!” For the first time, Keith had a genuine reason to be grateful he’d pursued acting.

As time passed on set, they began talking regularly during breaks, unless Shiro was called by the crew or Keith was pulled aside to rehearse. Otherwise, chatting felt natural. Shiro shared wild stories from past projects, and Keith would listen, captivated by tales of Shiro’s dangerous work as a stunt double. He savored every word, pause, and breath Shiro took, growing even more in admiration with each story. Eventually, Keith asked about Shiro’s scars, hesitant it might be too personal, but Shiro answered anyway, laughing about how most of them were from minor, careless accidents on set. He wouldn’t say much about the scar across his nose, but Keith respected that and found the mystery alluring.

It was during later filming sessions that Keith realized he’d fallen hard. In the middle of scenes, when he wasn’t in frame, he’d find his mind wandering to Shiro. He’d glance around, hoping to catch sight of the guy. And sometimes he did—Shiro, all sweaty and exhausted, was somehow even more captivating. Once, Keith caught him wiping his face with the hem of his shirt, and every line he’d memorized flew out of his head.

Keith knew, in that moment, Shiro was going to be the end of him.

(The director gave him an earful later for forgetting his lines.)

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Wow! I initially planned to post just the doodles and write a brief background, but I ended up writing way more than I expected! Lmao, I couldn’t help it—this AU has been on my mind for who knows how long. Please excuse any grammatical errors; English isn’t my first language. I also apologize for the inconsistency in my art style; Keith doesn’t look anything like a model or actor in the character sheet at all, haha!

These are some fics that I am deeply in love with, and I need absolutely everyone to know about them. So, here’s a rec in the spirit of @sheithparticipationweek day two!

Trenches by commodorecliche • 9.9k 

This fic is incredible. It has such a fantastic atmosphere, melding unsettling beauty and romance into this fucking masterpiece of a fic. Subtle world building, beautiful prose and pacing, and the most captivating characterisation - I swear it’s worth it, please give it a read.

Coming Out by melonbug • 1.3k

This is one of those tiny fics that just steals your soul away. The dialogue has great, subtle comedic timing and the characters absolutely shine. I wish I could read this for the first time all over again, but all the same I keep coming back to it. 

I wanna hold your hand by tsunkiku • 3.4k

I thought I had reached peak love for Keith. I was wrong. Sometimes I try to reread this fic and I have to take a little break because my heart is literally threatening to bust out of my chest. This is the sweetest, most well-written fic, and Keith’s internal dialogue is so well placed and genuine. If you want to be smacked over the head with soft-dorks-in-love... prepare for some spinning cartoon hearts, because this is the fic for you.

Wildfire by Graysworks • 13k

Fake marriage AU! Literally what more do I have to say? Except I’m going to say more because I’m actually in love with this fic. Humour! Action! Romance! Stunning characterisation! A plot that sweeps you off your feet! And I swear it’s as exactly as good as it sounds. Go read it, and then accidentally reread it because you scroll back to review your favorite part and just get lost in it all over again. 

soft as a lion tamed by ghostlypng • 11k

Alright, the truth is - nothing I could say here would do this fic justice. I am completely, totally in awe every time I go back. The prose is steal-your-breath-away incredible, and the characters are complex and so deftly written. It’s one of those quiet stories that is lodged permanently and perfectly inside me now. If you’re looking for something different, and interesting, and hugely inspiring - follow that link now. 

and run to the light by the hyacinth girl • 9.3k

This fic feels like the softest nostalgia. It’s fairy-tale beautiful, with enough complexity and and quiet sadness to have you daydreaming about the world inside it for days afterwards. I’m no kind of romantic, but my heart is aching right now just thinking about this story, and as soon as I finish making this post I’m probably going to go read it again. You should do the same.

Make You Sweat by filthbaron • 4.5k

A good author can get me into anything, and this author is uniformly excellent. This (very very extremely nsfw) fic edges that perfect line between absolute filth and sweet, sweet romance, and it does it so well. If you’re looking for something unapologetically different, give this one a try. 

A Floral Fuck You by HaroThar • 4k

This fic is just a whole lot of fun. There’s somehow a whole plot tucked into a few thousand, perfectly paced words. Soft pining, humour, intrigue, plot twists! If you grew up reading fic in any capacity, this is going to remind you why you love it in the simplest, most joyful sense. 

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Hey, don’t you think it would be fun if there was a fan event that everyone could participate in? Something with simple fan things that anyone could do to express their creativity and enjoyment of Sheith, without having to be a super experienced writer, artist, or have a bajillion hours of free time? Well now there is!

Announcing Sheith Participation Week! An event for all fans to join in and celebrate in our ship together as a fandom. Running from Monday May 21st to Sunday May 27th, each day of the week will have a different prompt for fan activities to do. People can participate in as many or few days as they like, and their posts will be reblogged on this blog.

Prompts

Day 1 (May 21st) - Share a headcanon

We all have them. Little thoughts and ideas about Shiro and Keith that are near and dear to our heart. Ways we interpret the characters, and backgrounds we give them in our heads. Now is your chance to share them!

Make a post about your favorite head canon about our lovely couple. No head canon is too silly, dark, or contradicting canon to be be shared. This is the time to share your personal canon free and clear.

Day 2 (May 22nd) - Rec a fic

Fan fiction provides hours and hours of free entertainment. They make us snigger, gasp, and get those stupid grins that have people ask what we’re reading. Today’s prompt is all about sharing the joy one of your favorite fanfictions gave you.

Make a post with a link to your favorite Sheith fanfiction, on any medium (tumblr, Ao3, etc.). Then write a little review letting people know why you love it, and don’t worry folks, one long sentence of incoherent squeeing is A+ review as far as we’re concerned.

Day 3 (May 23rd) - Share a Sheithy screenshot

We as a fandom have been blessed with so many beautiful pieces of canon. From Shiro and Keith staring lovingly into each others eyes, to daring rescues, to perfectly time freeze frames of confuzzled faces.

Head over to netflix and screencap a Sheith moment (push the print screen button, then right click paste into paint to take a screenshot). Then share that moment with us here on tumblr. Captions/thoughts highly encouraged, but some picture say more than words ever could.

Day 4 (May 24th) - Rec a drawing,

Fanart is a glimpse into whole worlds and stories drawn in color and lines. They inspire our imaginations, show us glimpses of precious moments, and make amazing backgrounds for our phone ;P

Make a post linking to one of your favorite pieces of fanart either on tumblr or elsewhere (remember to link, not repost people’s work). Then let people know why you love it.

Day 5 (May 25th) - Share a thought

That idea that keeps you up at night, that perfect image that pops into your head when you really should be listening to the lecturer. Everyone’s got ideas, and now’s your time to share them.

Make a post telling the world about that thought knocking around your head. An idea for an epic fanfic, a beautiful piece of art, or tiny AU that you wish someone would make.

Day 6 (May 26th) - Make a meta

We’ve all watched the show, seen the evidence right in front of people’s noses. The Proofs right there! Today’s the day to share what you’ve seen.

Make a meta. Doesn’t have to be big or important, just some idea about them that you have that you think is supported by canon. You can talk about how “Keith’s favorite color isn’t actually red”, or how you think “Shiro and Keith bonded because they were both orphans”, or even argue “Shiro has the most alien fangirls in canon”. Just share your thoughts on the canon, we want to read what you have to say.

Day 7 (May 27th) - Share your story

A week about fandom should be capped by its most important part, the fans! Celebrate yourself and fellow fans. Share your story on how you first started shipping Sheith!

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This, to me, was the most impactful moment Sheith had experienced in the finale of season 2.

Together even through possible demise, Keith and Shiro are still connected in their final moments. Which are illustrated here with their respective lions (directly implying they are there with each other) in the background of one another's intense moment of distress.

It's essentially reinforced by the fact the other three paladins -don't- have lions on their backgrounds when the scene pans to them. The three floating alone with the outside screen small and insignificant compared to Sheith's wide angle shot of their own screens completely in view of the other's lion.

The hugs, the shoulder touches, the words they say to one another, and their easy comfort they have for each other accumulates to this moment.

Slip-n-slid

Sheith Participation Week - Day 3 - Screenshot

Ok 1st WOW. Which one to choose among all those amazing ones we were blessed with. Just thinking about it makes my heart flutters. I’m gonna cheat, sorry :P . So 1st THIS up here. It is a screenshot and it was modified by a request of the producers so they will be standing next to each other inside Shiro’s story. I mean come on guys ! Also ... look at Keith’s expression here ;_; 

Keith’s expression again looking at Shiro wake up in the healing pod after their amazing episode alone together (S2 ep 1 will be the death of me I swear). 

Keith ready to bite Allura’s head off because for once Shiro allows himself to show how much he’s suffering or is not able to filters it completely. Allura interrupts as they are having this conversation that is clearly Shiro in a ‘weak’ moment. And Keith will do anything to protect not only Shiro’s body, but also his heart from any harm. 

There was two thing to be drived in and they just chose to get into the same one. I mean COME ON (ok I know its to have the trio of dofus do some team time as well which I totally love to). 

Shiro just being so proud of how just good Keith is at piloting. It’s a bit like he’s taking it as if Keith was trying to show of XD.

Shiro’s face looking at Keith’s state in the BOM episode. Look at how worry he is and desperate guys. 

This sequence in 2 screens that I just noticed 1st time seeing this episode and went wyld. But it turns out it was another intentional one asked by the producers. This is such a intense and tragic moment in which they could have died and it was important to see them in each other’s background. gbuiaegivwf

DO I REALLY NEED TO EXPLAIN THIS ONE ? My heart is still melting. Look at how Shiro is trying to comfort him, but also act like a bit shield against the world, but also treating him as an equal over here. Yeah I know, I see all that, because everything is in the small details. 

Day 3 - share a sheithy screenshot @sheithparticipationweek