Room 1013

Engagement Period

The engagement only lasted six weeks. Lance's mother took care of the wedding details while Krolia decided on decorations and location. Keith was hesitant to the idea of a Christian wedding-due to Lance's family-but agreed as long as it wasn't in a church. Krolia picked a beautiful spot that overlooked a mountain range. The guest list was limited to Keith and Lance's families, Shiro, Allura, Hunk, and Pidge. Shiro would be Keith's best man while Pidge would be Lance's best woman. The rest of the wedding party consisted of Lance's cousins or siblings.

Lance and Keith both refused bachelor parties, deciding instead to spend as much time together as they could. Keith didn't like parties-especially his own. Lance didn't see any point in saying goodbye to being single, since he couldn't remember how life was without Keith. Lance's parents gave them a night out with a nice dinner and moonlight walk over the bridge. They kissed under the stars and danced above the water.

"I feel like blindfolds are the theme of our engagement." Lance sat in the car with covered eyes.

"Well, I guess so." Keith squeezed his hand, his own eyes were covered. He leaned forward, "Hey Mom, where are we going?"

"Yeah," Lance leaned forward as well, "What's going on Krolia?"

"Would you be quiet?" She giggled. "Your father and I are giving you guys your wedding present."

"Now?" Keith tilted his head and sat back in his chair. "The wedding isn't for another week."

"Well," Eric chimed in, "This is something you're gonna need to know about before the wedding."

Lance clicked his teeth, "So mysterious."

Keith felt the car stop and his parents get out. They each went to one side and retrieved one of them. Keith could feel himself walking in grass as he held onto his mother's arm. "Mom, What are you-"

"Shh!" She stopped and turned his body, then connected his hand to Lance's. "Alright! Take off your blindfolds!"

Keith and Lance used their free hands to tug them off, blinking as their eyes adjusted to the light. They were standing in front of a small powder beige house with white trimming. It was cozy and sweet. Keith cocked his head, "I don't get it."

Eric walked up behind him and placed his hands on his shoulders. "It's yours."

The pieces finally clicked together. He spun around as his mouth dropped in disbelief. "Wait! Are you telling me you bought us a house?!"

Krolia squealed and jumped around as she nodded. "Yeah!"

"Oh my god." Keith covered his mouth. "You didn't." He shared a confused look with Lance.

"My boy," Eric patted his shoulder and stood beside him, "You guys are going to be married." He motioned to the house, "You're going to want a place of your own."

"It's only five minutes away," Krolia reassured them. "We are just down the road."

"Krolia," Lance gave her a worried look, "This is too much."

"No, it's not and you guys are gonna live here." She tossed the keys to him. "Don't you want to see inside?"

Keith and Lance shared a quick look, then ran forward in agreement. The door opened to a spacious room that could easily be a living room. Behind that was a kitchen with an island and eating area. To the right of the living room were two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. On the other side of the house was the master bedroom, half bath, laundry room, and flex space. Lance and Keith thanked them over and over on the way back. Keith had never expected them to do anything as grand as this.

Keith woke up in a gentle haze. He took a deep breath to stretch his lungs and rubbed his eyes. He felt Lance's arms around him and looked over at his face. After being around him more, Keith started noticing the little distinct features he had: acne scars along his chin and temples, a small birthmark hidden behind his jawbone, even little curls in his hair that he fought with every morning.

Keith leaned forward to give him a gentle wake-up kiss. Lance stirred and opened his eyes. He took a breath, "Hey."

Keith's mouth broke into a wide smile, "It's today."

Lance brought his fingers up to stroke Keith's hair. He smiled back, "It's today."

Two loud knocks shook the door. Pidge's voice was muffled by the barrier, "Are you guys decent?!"

"I'm stealing your groom, Lance!" Shiro called after her.

Lance quickly kissed Keith and slid out of the blankets. He jumped into his sweatpants and pulled on a shirt as Keith watched from the comfort of the bed. Lance smoothed his hair and called to the door. "You guys can come in!"

Pidge burst through the door, "Happy wedding day!" She grabbed Lance's arm and tugged him out. "We've got stuff to do!"

Shiro brought in various items and set them on the bed. He motioned to them and looked at Keith, "Let's get to it?"

Keith dramatically rolled over and reached for the door, "My love!" He giggled, "O, wilt thou leave me so unsatisfied?!"

Lance turned around at the top of the stairs and reached back, "My love!" He puffed his chest, "What satisfaction canst thou have to-night?!"

Keith jerked his head to shake his hair, "The exchange of thy love's faithful vow for mine!"

Lance recited with dramatic arm movements, "I gave thee mine before thou didst request it: and yet I would it were to give again!"

Keith stifled his laughs, "At the altar, my Juliet!"

"At the altar, Romeo!"

Pidge pulled him down the stairs, "You guys are ridiculous!"