Lost Future chapter 6 preview
He felt broken. Feels broken. He might as well have had his spine snapped in half and his chest explode. He could hardly stand, and could hardly breathe without a panic attack flitting through his thoughts. He was in pain, but he wasn’t rendered useless. He wanted to be there for Keith’s memorial. Wants to make his sendoff, at the very least, full of love and beauty. To exchange their rings for lilies and roses. To make sure his wake is filled with the gentleness he showed Lance. To be entered with some smiles, though he was sure hearts would be bleeding. For him to not be sent off in a world of flames and scars, but with a tulip nestled in his hair kisses on his brow.
He wanted to do what he couldn’t in life.
It took two arguments and a screaming match for Shiro to let Lance in on the funeral plans.
“Please tell me why you think I’m so incapable of taking care of someone I ALSO love,” Lance seethed, glaring at the phone despite Shiro not seeing it.
“I don’t think you’re incapable, Lance,” Shiro said, Lance aware his words hurt. “You need to focus on healing. You have a broken arm, leg, and fractured ribs. You’re not okay.”
“Don’t you patronize me, Shiro. I’ve had a week to recover and have been taking my medication. I can handle this.”