Stay For A While Chapter 2
I’m back with chapter two! Keith gets to meet new people and we learn a little more about him. Nothing super serious but yeah. I talk about Keith’s artwork in this chapter and I decided he does dark abstact art mostly with pencil. Honestly I just googled it but here is the link anyway. https://www.google.com/search?q=dark+abstract+art&safe=strict&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjg2a26svnaAhXi6oMKHdrhCEcQ_AUICigB&biw=1366&bih=700. Oh also Pidge is here and I have Pidge go by they/them pronouns. There is bullying in this chapter but not about that. Chapter one is also on my page and I honestly have no clue how to like tag it in here so if someone could tell me I’ll totally do that. Anyways uh it’s teen and up and I hope people like it thanks.
After a long weekend of shopping with Allura Keith is exhausted. He was able to get some new clothes that actually fit and got some paint for his room which he is very excited about. He wants to paint his room black with grey storm clouds and is shocked when Allura agrees to it.
“It’s your room,” she says, “we want you to make it your own.”
Keith has been painting all of all day on Monday and listening to music as he works, he is interrupted by the lightest touch on his shoulder making him jump and swing his fist behind him which is just barely dodged by Shiro.
When Keith realises what he almost did he removes his earbuds, “Shit I’m so sorry are you ok?”
Shiro chuckles, “Yeah I’m good sorry I called your name but I guess you didn’t hear me.”
“Yeah I play music kind of loud.” Keith mutters.
“All good,” Shiro says chuckling, “I just came to tell you that school is starting in a week and the principal wants to meet with you before that. I have to go today for practice so I was thinking you just come with me.”
Keith crosses his arms closing in on himself. Due to his record principals usually want to meet with him and it usually doesn’t go well.
Shiro sees this happening and frowns, “The art teacher also wants to meet you.”
Keith looks up at this, “Really?”
Shiro gives a small smile, “Yes Coran is a good friend of ours and when we told him you were an artists he said he had to meet you.”
Keith smiles slightly and nods his head agreeing that he will go. Shiro walks out so Keith can get ready. He changes out of his paint colored black clothes into some clean black clothes but instead of jeans opts for some ripped up black shorts that go to his knees. He throws on a red beanie that he got over the weekend with Allura. At the last minute he decides to grab his sketchbook and stuffs it into his bag incase the art teacher wants to see his work.
He heads downstairs when he is ready to see Shiro waiting at the door. Keith puts on his black converse and they head off to the school.
When they arrive at the school Shiro insists on going with Keith but Keith refuses, saying he will be fine on his own. Shiro reluctantly agrees and says to meet him at the football field when he is done. Keith nods on confirmations and beings to walk into the office meets the secretary Ms. Haggard, she looks up and glares at him, “bathroom is around the corner.”
“No umm I’m Keith I’m here to meet the principal?”
Ms. Haggard looks Keith up and down making him tense up, “Take a seat over there.” she directs.
Keith goes over to the seats and puts in his music. He wonders what this principal will be like. There are some who try to be his friend and there are others who threaten him. He doesn’t really like either of those but rather prefers the one that hides out in their office but he doesn’t think that will be the case this time, those guys don’t want to meet him.
“Principal Zarkon will see you now.” Ms. Haggard says.
Keith nods and walks into the office. He is greeted by a rather large man sitting behind a desk wearing a suit who is not even bothering to look up from his paperwork which Keith realizes is his file, if Keith was anybody else he would call him intimidating.
“Have a seat Mr. Kogane.” Zarkon gruffs.
Keith sits down at the chairs on the other side of the desk. He looks straight at the man across from him because he refuses to look weak in front of this man.
Zarkon looks right at him, “I have read your file and I am not pleased with what I see.”
Keith crosses his arms, Zarkon continues, “In previous schools you have gotten into fights, pulled fire alarms, and even punched a teacher.” He slams the file closed probably trying to scare Keith but all Keith does is glare at him while saying, “I had my reasons.”
Zarkon scoffs, “That’s what they all say.”
Keith shrugs. Zarkon stands up towering over Keith, “I don’t care how things worked in your previous schools or if people let you get away with things because they feel bad for you but that will not be the case here at Voltron.”
Keith laughs slightly at this, “I’ve heard all this before.”
Zarkon gives a sinister smile, “Well if you have heard it then you should know that if you do anything to disrupt this school I will kick you out of this school.” While talking Zarkon has stood up and is towering over Keith.
If Keith was a weaker man he would be terrified, but Keith has gone face to face with people a lot more intimidating than a high school principal. Keith stands up to get in Zarkon’s face ready to tell him exactly where he can shove his threat.
He never gets the chance because both men inside are startled by the door being pushed open by a man with orange hair and impressive moustache, “Zarkon I heard my newest art student is here!”
Zarkon pushes himself off the desk so he is standing up right and waves his hand toward Keith.
Coran either doesn’t notice the tension in the room or chooses to ignore it, “Well it’s a pleasure to meet you my dear boy!,” He shakes Keith’s hand, “I am Mr. Coran, the art teacher at this fine establishment.”
Keith gives a small smile, his fighting instincts slowly fading “Keith.”
Coran claps his hands together, “Splendid well why don’t we get your schedule from Principal Zarkon here and I can show you around yes?”
Keith picks his bag up from the floor and nods to Coran.
Coran gets his schedule for him and reads over it, “My you are a smart lad! Follow me! It was good to see you again Zarkon!”
Zarkon grunts as a response to Coran and gives Keith one last deadly look before Keith is pulled out the door by an excited Coran.
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Keith and Coran walk down the hallway with Coran leading the discussion, “You have art with me right after lunch! Oh that is the best time because you aren’t hungry and can really focus on your projects!”
Keith smiles, he likes Coran, he seems really nice and likes art as much as Keith does, “What kinds of projects will we do in class?”
Coran somehow smiles even wider than he did before, “I like all my students to express their art however they seem fit. I will just assign a color scheme or an emotion and students have free reign from there.”
Keith nods in understanding, he really likes the idea of being allowed to do whatever he wants for the most part. He feels the weight of his sketchbook in his bag and decides to show Coran.
Coran actually bounces with excitement when he sees the sketchbook, he hold himself back from grabbing it as to make sure Keith is comfortable.
Keith speaks, somewhat self-conscious, “I really like abstract art.” He shows Coran his some of his better sketches.
Coran looks at the artwork in pure awe. He is currently looking at a drawing of what looks like a mans torso, it is drawn in pencil and it is dark and rough.
Keith continues, “I prefer dark colors but I will occasionally through in some other colors to add to it.” shows him one more picture this one a skull with what looks like fire in its eyes. Keith realises this is the most he has talked to a teacher basically ever so he immediately shuts his book and stuffs it back in his bag looking away.
Coran sees Keith closing up and wants none of it, “Well my dear boy I think you will be a great addition to art class this year.”
Keith looks back at Coran and gives a small smiles, “Thanks.”
“Of course boy! Now I’ve shown you where all your classes are let’s get you to the football field hm? I’m sure Shiro and Allura are wondering about you.”
Keith nods and they head over to the field not saying another word which Keith is grateful for.
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They arrive at the field and Keith waves goodbye to Coran and sits down in the bleaches. Shiro and Allura see him and they both wave. Keith waves back then puts in his headphones and gets his sketchbook out to pass time.
Keith does not now how much time passes exactly but his focus is interrupted by something happening off to his side. When he looks over he sees two of the cheerleaders one of them has short hair and one has a very long ponytail, they are talking to someone sitting down this person’s hair is short and going everywhere and they have big round glasses, they seem to be a few years younger. Keith looks at their posture and can tell that they are not very comfortable. He turns off his music to listen in.
“Look Ezor,” they short haired cheerleader says, “It’s the little bird.”
“Yeah your right Acxa,” Ezor says, “What’s their name again? Pidgen?” She laughs.
Acxa laughs too, “No no I think it’s just Pidge. What kind of name is Pidge anyway?”
Pidge clears their throat, “Can I help you with something?” Pidge says with mock confidence.
Ezor gasps, “Holy shit the bird talks.”
Pidge looks up at them, “I am not a bird.”
Acxa waves them off, “Yeah yeah whatever you say bird.”
Keith puts his sketchbook away, he does not really like where this conversation is going.
Ezor speaks, “What are you even doing here anyway? Shouldn’t you be in the library studying in your little nest?”
Pidge rolls their eyes, “I’m just waiting for my brother and my friends. Not that it’s any of your business.”
Axca’s eyes light up, “Right! I always forget Matt’s your brother just doesn’t seem right.” She looks Pidge up and down.
Ezor smiles, “I know right? I mean Matt is just soo dreaming and you,” she looks down at Pidge not even finishing her sentence.
Axca continues, “Right! Also Hunk and Lance are your friends? I mean that makes no sense. Bet they just keep you around out of pity.”
Keith decides he has heard enough of this. He gets up and walks over to where they are standing and goes behind Pidge. He gives the two cheerleaders his most terrifying glare and their expressions immediately change to one of fear.
Pidge notices the looks on their faces and turns around to see Keith. They jump slightly but turn back around to glare at the girls as well. Both girls try to speak but nothing comes out and they walk away, “This isn’t over bird.”
Pidge just waves smiling at them. Pidge turns around to thank the guy behind them, “Hey umm thanks.”
By now Keith’s glare has gone down slightly, “No problem.”
Pidge smiles and holds out their hand, “I’m Pidge by the way but I guess you already knew that if you were listening.”
Keith takes their hand, “I’m Keith. I’m new.”
Pidge’s eyes light up, “Oh right! You live with Shiro and Allura right? They mentioned you last year.”
Keith nods, “Yeah.”
Pidge laughs, “Talkative.”
Keith shrugs. Pidge is about to say something else but is interrupted by someone calling their name. It’s three guys but one of them is a lot louder than the rest.
Pidge rolls their eyes, “Well that’s my cue to go. I’ll see you around. Thanks again.”
Keith nods and Pidge runs off to join their group. Shiro and Allura show up soon after and Keith goes off with them decided this school isn’t that bad.
