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

Chapter Six: The Inevitable

Chapter Six: The Inevitable

Lance would say he was a pretty smart guy.

He always got straight A's and knew how to cook, clean, change a tire. He spoke two languages fluently and had taken French for three years during highschool. He wasn't stupid- he knew about sex and how to be safe. He knew how to fight. So, he would say he was both street smart and book smart.

This? This was probably the dumbest thing Lance had ever done.

Because- you cant choose you you get to fall in love with. You dont get to pick. You just--

Youu just fall.

Lance had started spening more time in Hunk and Pidge's room because, while he was smart, he was a coward.

Pidge told his as much.

"You're a coward."

"I know Pidge, but what choice do I have? I cant date him, I cant fuck him. I just..."

"Why not? He- hes gay? And he probably doesnt hate you."

"Yes, but I'm falling in love and he isn't- and he won't- and I cant... I cant deal with that. I just cant."

"You're being overdramatic. Hunk, pass me a 10 notch. Thanks."

"What am I supposed to do? I can't stop- I just-- I can't stop falling in love."

"You sound like one of your novelas, bro."

"I know Hunk, but, I... I gotta tell him. Should I?"

"Lance, thats... thats for you to figure out. I wish I could help you, but-"

"Whatever. Its... whatver. Ill just shoot someone a booty call, forget about it."

**

Keith, was also having a Crisis.

When he was freaking out, he would visit Shiro and Matts room.

"You should tell him-" Shiro would sing-song.

"No I- hes too busy fucking randos and hanging out with Hunk and Pidge. Its like he's avoiding me or something."

"He may be avoiding you because he likes you?"

"He doesnt like me Shiro. And... I cant tell him okay. Im not sure he'd even be okay with it. I cant give him the love he deserves and needs- I just cant. I dont know how."

"I think you do."

"I dont- I'm scared Shiro! What if he decides he doesnt want me anymore? Or what- what if I'm not good enough? I cant just be another conquest, another good fuck- I cant. Im not ready for that Shiro."

Shiro put a hand on Keith's shoulder.

"I know you dont know Lance that well, but I do. Hes a really good guy- a truly, good guy- and he's not the type to just cast you aside for no reason. And, while his recent... activities have been questionable, he does really care about people. Hes not as shallow and self-centered as he seems. Hes actually really self conscious, you know. He might not even realize you like him, and if he likes you, that might be killing him. So just... talk to him, okay?"

Keith wiped a tear on his sleeve and hugged Shiro, before grabbing a controler.

"Fine, I'll talk to him- but Im kicking your ass at Mario Kart first.

**

The sex wasn't bad, in fact, it was great.

But Lance couldn't stop thinking about Keith.

How Keith would feel, thrusting into Lance.

How Keith would hold him by the waist as Lance rode him.

Would he take it slow, gentle? Was he fast and rough?

"Mm-- Lance-"

How would Keith say his name? A breathy exhale, a deep moan?

Was Keith a top? A bottom? A switch?

Lance didn't care. He just wanted him. Not... whoever he was fucking right now.

He came, and pretended to be thrilled, and cleaned up before shoving the guy out of the room without so much as a glance.

**

Lance was asleep by the time Keith got back to the dorm, in only sweats. It's what Keith had come to realize was Lance's 'afterglow' outfit. It sent a sad pang through his chest.

Of course. Just because you gave him a tiny lion, it doesnt make you his boyfriend.

But Keith saw the lion in Lance's arms, and he smiled to himself.

If he wasn't able to love Lance, at least the prize he won him was in the bed while he slept with someone else.

Wonder who he thinks about during these conquests. Maybe a favorite celebrity crush? Who knows.

And with that, he put the light out, falling asleep.

**

Lance awoke at three am in a cold sweat.

His eyes burned with tears, his breath ragged and heavy.

It was just a dream, a bad dream, it was just a dream, a bad dream-

"Lance, are you okay?"

And there he was, Keith. He was there.

"Keith- Keith, I- I cant-"

"Its okay, dont- dont talk, okay? Just- just breathe, okay? Just breathe, I'm here-"

"But you weren't-"

"Lance, stop; I'll always be here- right here-"

"No, you weren't! In my dream! You weren't here for me!"

Something clicked, and Keith shook his head, willing Lance to stop crying, because he was ready to cry, he couldnt- he shouldnt-

"Lance, you dont have to worry, I'm here, I'm here."

"Ke- Keith- I- Please, please- I-- please dont go, dont go I- you can't leave, I--"

"Lance, I wont. I'm not. I wont leave you."

Keith didn't wait for him to say it was okay before climbing into bed with him, and holding his head in his chest, fingers combing through his hair.

"You're okay, everything's okay."

Lance fell asleep to the sound of Keith's voice.