::steeples fingers:: so what if Keith’s Dad looks so much like Shiro because they’re brothers?
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I know of a LOT of fics where they’re college AGE, so I’m just going to rec a few I thought of off the top of my head where at least one of them is IN college, okay? ((note: I’m saying college here as in the American usage of the word, meaning university level))
Not That Bad -> Literally my favorite college au fic. Like, if you haven’t read that one already, you should. It’s adorable, and I love the pacing, and I love the insight into both the characters. It’s just good story telling and good writing, man. It’s complete and written by the talented @blue-lancer
Sharps and Accidentals -> Everyone’s a music major of some sort, Keith is deaf, and Lance is TRYING (but constantly fucking up, but he gets there). This one is also really good. I’m a slut for fics that actually have good sign language knowledge ((any of my homestuck followers know this)). The pacing is good, the writing is amazing, and I’m probably super biased because I love @zizzani and everything they write ((Bo is also my co-author to the time travel au and Drive Like You Mean It)). This fic is still in progress, but it’s looking great so far.
So Anyway, Here’s Wonderwall -> So this is a fic that’s slow to update, but I personally really like it. It’s falling into this category because Lance is in college, even though Keith is not. Keith is the bassist of a band. I just really enjoy the writing of this fic, the pacing, the world and oc build, and the overall atmosphere. It just has this VIBE about it that’s so chill and so unique. The moments between Keith and Lance just feel so genuine and real. It’s the story of two dorks slowly falling in love, and you can really feel that in each special moment they share.
Keith Kogane’s Guide to Extracurricular College Planning -> So this one is significantly shorter than the others. Only 4/5 chapters. Everyone is in the same fraternity. And… idk, I just really like it?? It has this vibe and a take on the characters that I just really enjoyed reading. It’s about poor Keith being in love with his best friend for years, and how the two of them finally come together.
Cross-Steps -> This one is also shorter by comparison, completed, simple, and very cute. Keith is a long boarding youtuber, and Lance is obsessed. They go to the same college. There’s mutual pining, boys being idiots, and it’s just a super cute, really chill and easy read. You can breeze through it and feel all the happy fuzzy fluff feels if you’re not in the mood for anything too heavy. It’s written by @varevare!
Don’t Break Connection, Baby -> This one is making the list because Lance is in college, they’re college age, and by the end of it Keith gets accepted into college, too (spoilers??). It’s nsfw, so you’ve been warned! Keith is a sex phone operator that Lance prank calls and things spiral out of control for both of them. I absolutely love this fic, because @princedeadend does such an aMAZING job balancing humor and smut and plot. Like, it’s the most realistic smut I’ve ever read BECAUSE it’s so ridiculous, hilarious, and fluffy. I saw someone once said it’s the fluffiest smut, and honestly, that’s a good description. Wrenn has this crazy ability to move the story along and set up setting using mostly dialogue, and it’s something I admire. Definitely a fun read. Be warned for extreme second hand embarrassment in the first few chapters.
Voltron Cafe -> Okay, so TECHNICALLY, they’re not in college, but Lance is studying for college and they’re college age, so that has to count for something, right? It’s still in progress, but it’s an extremely fun read. I’m enjoying it a lot. The author, @hannahmelto, also wrote Cactus, which I really enjoyed. From what I’ve seen, they’re currently teaching in Japan, and they wanted to take a stab at writing a maid cafe au. From what they’ve said in their notes, they’re approaching this fic like a shojo manga, which I think is a really interesting writing challenge to give to yourself (from someone who loves giving herself writing challenges too), and it definitely pays off! It reads like a manga in the best way possible. If that’s not your thing, I get it, but I’m very much enjoying this fic. They also have an ask blog for this au! @voltron-cafe
Misdialed -> More phone shenanigans! Just as the title implies, Keith accidentally calls a wrong number and ends up with Lance. The two of them start a friendship not knowing who the other really is. But they also both go to the same college and have mutual friends. They don’t get along in person, but on the phone they grow close. It’s an amusing and fluffy read with a lot of dialogue (that’s not a bad thing), but @sasaina-ai has threatened angst on the horizon (also not really a bad thing). This one is still in progress!
Okay, so honestly, there are probably LOADS more “college/college age” fics I could rec, but these are the first ones that came to mind. I thought of a few others, and even though I’ve been enjoying those a lot, they haven’t updated in quite a while, and I feel bad sending you that way since I know a lot of people don’t like to get invested in fics that haven’t updated in a while.
okay so like idk if this has been pointed out before and if it has ignore this but in ‘The Blade of Mamora’ while shiro and keith are down in the base and the others are waiting in the castle we hear that the red lion starts attacking the base and shiro says this
(and we’ve also seen red save keith in the past in near death situations)
it hasnt been explicitly stated in this scene, but everyone on the castle knows that red would only attack the base if keith was in danger.
everyone is like oh Shit
hunk is freaking out too bc he knows it means the red paladin is in danger
AND THEN LANCE
yall i wish i had a recording of the way he said ‘allura’ because his voice is so soft and full of worry and like do u all see the concern on lance’s face??
im d e a d lance is so worried about keith, he cares about keith a lot?? even if they argue and are “rivals” theyre space ranger partners first and foremost
look AT THE BOY worrying abt his boyf dont worry bby he’ll be alright
anyway i love lance showing concern for keith it makes my day
Lance when he’s at the alter about to get married to Keith: hey Keith you still like me right
reblog if your url represents who you really are
I am really Putin’s girlfriend
then we have a problem
I can explain
Honey, what the fuck
Oh my god
a masterpiece
What a Healing Pod Can’t Repair by Remember_Me (Completed) Words:55773 Chapters:12/12
VERY good post-episode 11 fic. Lance gets heavily hurt and Keith gets affected by this a lot more than he thought.
The Message by shipstiel (Ongoing) Words:91858 Chapters:40/45
A lovely “wrong number”-type of AU, with Lance being the trashy memelord he is and Keith being his dry (sarcastic) logical counterpart.
Watercast by Fishwrites (Ongoing) Words:48169 Chapters:6/?
Very popular, it has avian Keith and merman Lance, do I have to say more?
I Swear To God the Devil Made Me Do It by innoguilty (Ongoing) Words:17729 Chapters:4/?
Gay croptop hipster/drugdealer Keith and fuckboi Lance in highschool. The song the title is referring to fits well. It started small but I enjoy it so much!
Entangled by mackerelmademedoit (Ongoing) Words:65977 Chapters:10/12
Keith and Lance develop this telepathic bond and their journey filled with a lot more “bonding moments” is entangling you right with them.
The Quiet by MilkTeaMiku (Ongoing) Words:32000 Chapters:16/?
Keith can see dead people and one certain obnoxious ghost in the hospital can’t leave him alone?
While a certain bit of the plot seems very obvious, the story goes a lot deeper than that and leaves some bits unexplained, in a good way.
call me, beep me by safra (Completed) Words:85591 Chapters:10/10
Another very enjoyable and sweet “wrong number”-AU!
Ethereal by SylphOfBlood987 (Ongoing) Words:13644 Chapters:9/?
Surreal. Lance drowns and finds himself in a world like a dream inhabited by one person only, Keith.
Close Your Eyes by Linea14 (Ongoing) Words:2348 Chapters:1/?
Soulmate-AU and it started wonderfully so I can’t wait what’s next.
Just my type by Lonely_Ghoul (Ongoing) Words:6062 Chapters:4/?
Keith needs a new roommate and Lance finds him.
Dirty Laundry by Gibslythe (Completed) Words:85042 Chapters:9/9
A Klance classic everyone apparently knows. Very well written and oh, what a ride. Keith comes with Lance to visit his family as his fake boyfriend.
nothing’s quite as sweet by dimpleforyourthoughts and thebrotherswinchester (Completed) Words:50370 Chapters:1/1
This is one chapter, but it is as long as some multichapter things and the journey through it left me emotionally exhausted just like the multichapter ones do.
Keith works at a shit cafe (plus Shiro and Pidge) while being really good at making coffee as a hobby and Lance (plus Hunk, Allura and Coran) work in the shelter across the street. Keith finds kittens in a dumpster.
Alright so this was mainly planned for my (one) friend @i-ship-a-lot-of-ships on here, but I thought I might as well make it all fancy with links n stuff and post in publicly, because some of these fics are rather popular, but some also need some more recognition!
I’m sorry if the short descriptions don’t make the fics justice, I tried keeping it brief, if I were to properly sum up the plots and my feelings for it, it’d be way too long! Just know that I LOVE all of these a lot, so much that I upped my initially planned count of a list of 10 to 12 fics just so I could fit them all in!
Please also know that the fics are not listed in any order. I would never be able to compare them to list them chronically for their quality because each one is unique in its own.
I will be reading a lot slower from now on due to College, but I’m planning on doing another one of these, it was quite fun organising this somehow.
If anyone wants to recommend me some fics (multichapter or not!) to read, I’ll definitely have a look at it and it might be on the next rec list if I enjoyed it! Just drop me an ask or a message!
Relationship: Keith/Lance
Word Count: 2936
Rating: General
Tags: Dogs, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Established Relationship, Fluff Light Angst, If You Squint, Adoption
Summary: Keith and Lance finally decide to adopt a dog, and they just happen to find the perfect one.for @thespace-dragon for dealing with a crappy day at work. i hope this makes things at least mildly better <3
“God, I’m so nervous,” says Lance. Keith watches his arms move, hands likely wringing themselves under the table.
“Why?” asks Keith.
Lance gives him a look. “We’re adopting a dog, Keith. This is almost like adopting a baby. ”
“Is it, though?”
“Yes.” Keith gives him a flat look. “Oh, shut up.” It’s said with a bitterness, but one of Lance’s hands comes across the table, laying atop his own and squeezing for a moment. Keith flips his hand over, folding his fingers over Lance’s hand, and squeezes back.
I’ve just felt really bad today. I don’t know what it is, but i’m just down and really want a hug and to talk to someone
ruinedchildhood
