Fate Works In Funny Ways (KLANCE) [ not edited ]

Chapter One: Accepted

Chapter One: Accepted

When Lance got the letter in the mail that was addressed to him- he didnt bother saying hello to his family, or acknowledging any of their existences, but rather- he ran up to his room as fast as he could and scream as he read,

"Dear Lance McClain- we are happy to inform you that you have been accepted into Altea University-- MAMÁ! MAMÁ I GOT IN!"

The first of many to burst into his room was Ana, his little cousin, quicky followed by her brother Michael. Their mom- Lance's sister Lana- was next, followed by Tony, Marie, Joseph, Carla, and finally his parents.

"You got in, mijito?"

"I DID! I did! I worked my ass off all semester and I got in!"

"Language, mijo." His father spoke, a kind smile on his face. Lance was ecstatic because- he put that pride on his fathers face. His father, who was good and kind but never one for emotion, was smiling with endless pride and joy that Lance couldn't help but be proud of himself, damnit. And for good reason. He really did work his ass off for a scholarship to Altea- his dream school, to study Astrology and Philosophy- and he was going there! He had been accepted!

"We're proud of you, bro," Tony said, sitting on Lances bed next to him. Lance was on the verge of tears and everyone being proud and emotional was not helping.

"Yea, Lance. I mean, its gonna suck not having a baby brother here to tease all the time, but I'll get by." Marie, laughed, rustling his hair.

"Im gonna miss you guys too. But don't worry! I'll send you letters and I'll call you- and I'm visiting for Christmas, okay? And Thanksgiving! It sucks that I'm going to be like, half a state away, but I have my phone and I'll be sure to get Pidge to help with the WiFi so it goes super fast, especially because I'll be facetiming you!" He laughed, picking up Ana and spinning her in his arms. "So I'll always be super close, even if I'm far."

Lances mom smiled at him, his favorite warm glow radiating off her cheeks as she kissed his.

"We know, mi amor. Always a phone call away."

**

When Keith got his acceptance letter, he was happy, but... honestly? He didn't know. He knew this was coming. He knew he'd get in, that they'd accept him into Altea U. Shiro went there- their dad paid a lot of money for him to go there... I guess the word Keith was looking for was... underwhelmed.

"Congrats, lil' bro! You made it! Now Matt and I get to embarass you at school, too."

Keith pushed Shiro's arm off of him, but laughed. "As if you didn't do enough of that when I was a freshman. And besides? Isn't Pidge starting this year too? Can't you embarrass her?"

Shiro scoffed and slumped into the sofa, watching Keith pack. "Please. If we so much as tried to embarrass Pidge, you and I both know that she would pull out some weird dirt on us in a second," he said, snapping his fingers. "Besides- you make a funny face when you're embarrassed."

Keith stopped for a second before continuing foldig his favorite sweats and saying, "I do not."

"You do too! You get all red a flustered and your eyes narrow. Oh! And sometimes you stutter."

"Wh- I do- I-"

"Wha- I dont- I- yea. Thats what I thought baby bro. Remember the first time I caught you with a guy? Gave you two the dad shtick- 'Now, what are your intentions with my baby brother?' and you actually screamed at me-" Keith threw a pair of breifs at him, which Shiro caught. "Speaking of, who are you rooming with? You didn't fill out anyone for the form, right?"

Keith started folding his shirts. "Who is there to fill out a form? The only two people I know are you and Matt, and you two are rooming with eachother. Besides, I do not want to be in the middle of whatever gay shit you do in your room."

"You know Pidge?" Shiro supplied helpfully, completely ignoring Keith's comment.

"I asked her- but it turns out she's already rooming with someone else. An engineering major friend from high school. Besides, its not like I know her that well. I only really know her through you an Matt, and I've only met her like, twice."

"Damn. Tough outta luck, I guess."

Keith shrugged as he continued packing his suitcase. He was a little worried- what if his roommate was weird? What if he smelled funny and never showered? What if he were a stoner? What if he were homophobic- worse- what if he was hot and straight? He couldnt deal with that. He was too exausted.

When his back hit the couch, Shiro laughed, pulling him into a side-hug and giving him a noogie.

**

"So you're saying- I'll be assigned a random roommate?"

"Well, yea. You didn't fill out a form for one."

"BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS OPTIONAL!"

"It's not! Listen- 'If you wish to not fill out a form and you will be placed in a room with another person of the same sex who also failed to fill out a roommate form.' Its your fault for not reading the fine print, idiot!" Pidge yelled back, defensive. "It was how Matt and Shiro ended up together. They were just placed together, by fate."

"Thats gay."

"Its true. Also- you dont get to judge."

"... Touché."

"So you guys knew this and failed to inform me?" Lance asked, a frown falling on his face.

"Well, we didnt want to upset you buddy. But Pidge and I already filled out for eachother, and we figured-"

"You figured I'd read the print, I know, I know..."

Pidge crossed the room and sat on Lance's bed, a hesitant hand meeting his shoulder as she smiled. "We didn't mean to upset you, really. Our door will always be open, and you can stop by anytime. Besides- what if your roommate ends up being hot? And you can have a 'Chance of Fate' love story like my brother and Shiro?"

Lance perked up immediately. "You make a good point, Pidge-" but he thought of something and his smile dropped again. "But what if he's not? What if he's creepy? Or weird? Or is into crazy kinky sex? Or he's straight? Or worse? What if he's lame?"

"Lame?"

"Yea! What if he doesn't appriciate Abba or- or Rocky Horror? Because if you think I'm not going to have Rocky Horror nights for comfort while I'm away-"

"Dude relax. Altea University doesnt just let in anybody. They're not going to be creepy. Or kinky- I think. And if hes straight? Who gives a shit. It's not like hes going to be the only cute guy at Altea. There will be plenty of Lads and Lasses to take your pick of, if you so wish."

"Yea!" Hunk agreed, smiling. "And besides, our room is always open if you wanna have a Rocky night."

Lance smiled, warm and happy. This would be okay.

He was just leaving his family, the only home he'd ever known, to move half a state away and go to school a prestigious university. He was just going to change the course of his entire life. He was just going to get a new roommate that would probably not eat him in his sleep. He would be fine.

Lance bit back tears as he smiled at Pidge and Hunk, his best friends in the entire world, as he reminded himself that they would be there, every step of the way.

"Alright," he said, confidence back ever so much. "Lets get to packin' then."