Title: And I'll Form the Heart
Author: Voltronseatbelts
Artist: Totesunrepentent
Post Date: April 24th, 2019
Sneak Peek!
The romance isn’t working. Keith’s love life is nonexistent. He’s going to flunk out of college. He takes a deep breath through his nose and levels Lance with his most threatening look.
“What if you don’t get me to fall in love by the end of the semester?” he asks. Lance’s expression morphs from shocked to confused to thoughtful in the space of a nanosecond. He seems to mull over the question, tapping the straw of his drink against his chin.
“We can trade rooms,” he says. “You’re always complaining about that.” “And you do my laundry,” Keith demands.
“I do all your laundry except whites.”
“You do all my laundry, including whites, plus the futon cover.” “All the laundry, including whites, no futon,” Lance counters.
“Done,” Keith says.
A slow, sly grin unfurls over Lance’s lips. He raises an eyebrow at Keith’s extended hand.
“Wait. Really?” he asks.
“Yes, and hurry up before I take it back,” Keith snaps.
Lance doesn’t waste a moment, grabbing Keith’s hand and shaking it vigorously. Keith hisses and Lance quickly retracts his touch, both suddenly aware of the coffee burns forming on his skin.
“I can’t believe you broke your coffee cup because he gave you his number,” Lance laughs.
“Say that again and I’ll include the futon cover.” Keith spins on his heel and walks away again, hiding his hand against his chest.
“No, I like it!” Lance says, jogging to keep up. “It means I have a project. And you, Keith, are my best subject yet.”
The tone of his voice is suspicious and unsettling. Keith flattens his mouth into a frown and doesn’t reply. He won’t give Lance the satisfaction.
Because Lance is already all sorts of satisfied. He continues blabbering, listing all the things he wants to do with his ‘best subject.’ Keith doesn’t bother to listen. He’s freaking out in his own mind, because Lance, of all people—Lance has taken it upon himself to get Keith to fall in love.
Want to see what happens next? Be on the lookout for the complete story and accompanying art posting at the @klancepinefest on April 24th!
