Speaking of fic recommendations, what are yours? Sorry if you've already answered this like a million times š
Hi, @shiverslightly! So, honestly, Iāve not answered this a million times. But I thought Iād give this a real shot this time. Let me preface this by saying these are in no way all my fic recs (my bookmarks on AO3 is probably the best place for that - Iāve definitely been known to dig around in other peopleās bookmarks for fic recs!)
Here is a not-at-all-inclusive list of some Klance-specific stories that Iāve read somewhat recently and really enjoyed. I tried to tag all the authors, but Tumblr isnāt really cooperating on that front. Also, these are all completed stories with two very special exceptions:
First, you all know how much I adore stories from @thisgirlhastales, so it wouldnāt be a true fic rec list from me if I didnāt include Mytayās stuff (not just those amazing space cowboys, either - EVERYTHING is fantastic). If you want creative ideas and true characterization - Hereās a quick link to her stuff
āYou should date meā by petalloso - friends-to-lovers college setting AU with a really sweet Lance (Iām a sucker for ācaretaker Lanceā) and Iām fairly certain he falls for Keith on first sight in this one.
āAll the Way Downā by speaks - Iām positive Iāve reccād this one before, but it bears repeating. This one is canon-divergent and focuses on an entire day of Lance and Keith just flat out flirting with each other (even if the other doesnāt realize it) at a space fair.Ā
ācanāt buy me loveā by @jilliancares - an adorably funny story that follows hopeless romantic Lance (who drives a dilapidated ice cream truck) when he meets sneaky mechanic Keith
āChewbaccaā by @ambitiousskychild - I remember not being able to put this one down once I began reading. College setting with another ācaretaker Lanceā as the entire crew drags Keith out to the woods to try to force him to relax for a weekend. (Also includes post-get-together moments that I donāt often find in stories)
āSparks Beneath The Waterā by @bleusarcelle - an AU that includes magic, tattoo artist Keith, and soulmate-seeking Lance. Itās smart, includes really fun snark from Shiro, and, of course, some giddy soulmates by the end.
āit might not be that badā by @katranga - the humor is just a real thing when it comes to this writer and this story is no exception. Canon-divergent with āclassicā Lance and Keith miscommunication (before they figure it out) plus hilarious lines one second before youāre melting at the fluff in the next.
āthere, nestled against his pulseā by @hiuythn - I know Iāve reccād this one somewhat recently as well. Its not only a soulmate AU, but includes a really sweet, natural relationship that develops between Keith and Lance before the soulmate aspect even comes into play.
āOne Plus Oneā by @luddlestons - single dad Keith turns down the guy who flirts with him at a bar one night, only to have to face him again when Lance turns out to be his sonās elementary school art teacher. This is actually a series - the first story is Keithās POV, the second is the original story but in Lanceās POV, and the third focuses on their first year together (its still a WIP but the chapters dont leave you on a cliffhanger!)
āSomewhere a Clock is Tickingā by @emphasis-all-mine [(seven league boots (memphis)] - this story just followed me around for days after I read it, and Iāll honestly never look at James Griffin the same way again. Post S7 canon-divergent with time travel, Voltron family, and Lance and Keith as dads who are written as real people who are also going to do whatever it takes for their family
āfit the crown to my headā by @apvrrish (aknightley) - even though this one was posted fairly recently, it hardly needs me to rave about it in order to recommend it. But - just in case - Prince Keith meets newcomer, stable boy Lance combined with elements of magic, family sadness, hints of mystery around Lance (who also has moments of ācaretaker Lanceā), and amazing world-building
This was harder than I expected since I have so many other favorites, and I forced myself to basically pick just one favorite story from the above authors - definitely go check out their other works (and leave some love in their comment sections!) Thank you for asking, shiverslightly!
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