𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 7 - 15 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫.

Lance is now 36 and has finished with college, the 5 years he studied there came to end ages ago but he isn't alone now, Infact he made 2 new friends named Hunk and Pidge who are really some of the best people in the world. They understand what he went through and that when they meet Keith he'll be better so they don't have to be afraid of him but it turns out they never knew about any of what happened to begin with so it was just a shock when Lance told them. He still needed to see a therapist when things got bad for him mentally but it wasn't as often anymore so that was good, the only thing he'd been talking about is Keith finally coming back on the 22nd of August which was tomorrow, he was so nervous about it all because what if he looked different? what if he wasn't better at all? . No. He was overthinking it. Everything will be okay.

Tomorrow comes and Lance tries to act like its a normal day so he doesn't get all nervous, he watches tv, does things around the house to distract himself and for a moment he think's he hears the smooth sound of tires rolling closer to the house but the sound is far away or it's just another regular person driving past but then the sound stops..stops right outside the house. The brunette looks out the window to see a police car, he drops the broom in his hand then rushes towards the front door, he open's it with a force that almost made it come off it's hinges. Theres an officer with who he supposes is his boyfriend in the front seat and they're talking, probably about Keith and how he's come this far so if he fucks up he probably won't get to see the light of day again.

Lance watches the passenger side door open, hears it slam shut and then starts tearing up, his body moving is on it's own straight over to the man who's standing next to the car, its Keith, still with his stupid mullet, his deep blue - almost purple eyes and most of all. his perfect smile. He almost topples them both over with how hard he crashes into his arms but he doesn't care since he just needs Keith to hold him, to clutch onto him like he never wants to let go of him but this time it's because he missed him. Over his own sobs he hears such a happy "Hey baby! i missed you so much." and its all the proof Lance needs that his boyfriend is better mentally, he sounds so much happier , brighter.

The way he hugs him is so warm and filled with happiness making Lance only bury himself into the embrace more, Keith allows it because he knows how much they have longed for this day, longed for this warmth, longed for eachother. When they pull away Lance's face has tear streaks down them thats paired with an adorable grin even as he continues sniffling "i missed you too..y-you don't understand how much.." the officer in the car clears his throat before he speaks "Mr Mcclain i would like to inform you that your partner here has schizophrenia meaning he may have hallucinations, hear things that aren't there, have trouble with motivation and or thinking. Its because of the PTSD he's also experienced."

Okay that was a shock to hear but nothing to bad that Lance didn't understand, or even if he didn't, he would help Keith as much as he could "Does he need any specific medication for that orr therapy?" "He's been given anti-psychotics for it and yes therapy would be a good choice." he nods his understanding before the officer greets them goodbye and drives off "you wanna go inside then?" he asks "Yes. You don't even know how much i have yearned for this house again- jail fucking sucked." . It gets a chuckle out of Lance who walks inside letting Keith close the door behind him "so what you've been doing all this time?" Keith asked him: "Well i made some friends named Pidge and Hunk who are really understanding of everything! i quit my job but still need to look for a new one, I'm diagnosed with anxiety and go to see a therapist sometimes so thats literally it."

"Can i meet these friends? i'm sure you talked about me." "Oh my god of course i did and sure, i can text them." Lance pulled his phone out to text "Did anyone visit you?" "Yeah my brother Shiro who is usually really busy came up to see me and he's supposed to be coming back now that I'm free from that hell hole." Keith had a brother? he never mentioned him during their 19 years of being together so Lance wants to meet him "give him our address, i wanna meet him and then you can meet my friends." they both texted their friends/family who responded almost instantly
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~Gay people~
💙Loverboy: Guys my boyfriend is back if you wanna come over and meet him.
Pidgeon💚: He's back? im happy for you and sure i'll come
Bestchefever💛: Count me in
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Keith: Hey i'm home if you wanna come see me. You get to meet my boyfriend and his friend's , heres the address: 192 Oak Street