✄𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤--- Klance Little Space AU

Chapter 19: Doctors Visit

Tw: mentions of SH, ED, abuse, PTSD, adult breastfeeding, needles

(No one's pov)

Keith was laying in his bed with Lance cuddled up to his chest. It was nap time; And the first successful one since they've gotten back from their vacation.

They had so much fun there. They went swimming almost every day, had great food, went on a hike (to which Keith and Allura took turns pushing the stroller around a few safe trails since the babe couldn't walk well), and they even played with dolphins. Lance had an absolutely blast with the dolphins. So much so that Keith got an adorable picture that's now his home-screen.

They've been back for 3 days and ever since they've gotten back, Lance has had trouble napping. The kid had no trouble going to bed. In fact he made absolutely no fuss being laid down at night. He guessed it was because he'd gotten so used to that hotel room that it felt weird to him to be only resting for such a short time back in his room to which now felt different.

Keith was relieved that the boy was finally knocked out. He'd already been asleep for an hour so he assumed he'd maybe be out another 30 to 45 minutes.
He laid his head down fully onto the pillow and watched the little boy with a soft gaze. His beautiful brown hair messed from rolling in bed and his adorable lion pacifier bobbing lazily in his mouth.

Just then, a soft knock on the door. Keith sits his head back up and sees Allura peaking her head in. She smiles softly and quietly makes her way over to the bed. Allura lightly sits down and rubs the babes belly.

"He's finally napping I see. Was about time." She whispered, chuckling a little bit.
"If he didn't nap today I was about to make him. He's so out of schedule right now; especially with the time zone change." Allura hummed.
"He's got his 2 year check up with his doctor tomorrow. Getting his shots and she's checking in how he's been healing recently. We haven't seen her in a while so this'll be a great check point for him." Allura said. Keith in all honesty forgot all about that appointment. It's been around 6 months since they've been to the doctor for a checkup. They used to go every 1-3 months when he first got Lance but after year one his doctor said such frequent visits weren't needed as he was doing better.

His doctor was actually the one who helped Keith start out with Lances regression. She thinks it's an amazing thing for him and absolutely adores him. She's also the one who got Keith and Lance in touch with a good therapist; although they haven't seen her lately because they've been busy.
"Oh. He's not going to take lightly to shots. It was a battle the last time he needed them." Keith sighed and brushed his bangs out of his face. Allura wasn't there during the first shot appointment while he was actively in little space.
The first appointment they went to he wasn't completely slipped so he paid little mind to the several shots he needed plus a blood draw. The first official time he was slipped they numbed Lances arm after he sobbed and screamed for 10 minutes and Keith let him play with his hand while he got blood work. Very emotional hour.

"He's been doing better. I bet he won't mind a shot. And he loves the doctor I'm sure he'll find comfort in her if she does it." Allura says positively. She truly tries to stay positive when it comes to the littles health. To be blunt, it still isn't perfect. They're still working on his diet and eating habits, as well as his scratching habit that sometimes causes cuts to reopen. Lance doesn't really do it purposefully anymore, it's just a habit now. A habit they're still working on shaking.

"You're always good at being positive huh." He doesn't look up at her. Still staring at his baby's face.

"It's my craft. Now have a good rest. I'm going to get some work done in the garden before dinner." She slowly stands up to not shake the bed too much and carefully shuts the door behind her. Keith only hums in response and fills rests his head to hopefully get some sleep before Lance wakes up.