Speaking of fic recommendations, what are yours? Sorry if you've already answered this like a million times 😊
Hi, @shiverslightly! So, honestly, I’ve not answered this a million times. But I thought I’d 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 - I’ve definitely been known to dig around in other people’s bookmarks for fic recs!)
Here is a not-at-all-inclusive list of some Klance-specific stories that I’ve read somewhat recently and really enjoyed. I tried to tag all the authors, but Tumblr isn’t 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 wouldn’t be a true fic rec list from me if I didn’t include Mytay’s stuff (not just those amazing space cowboys, either - EVERYTHING is fantastic). If you want creative ideas and true characterization - Here’s a quick link to her stuff
“You should date me” by petalloso - friends-to-lovers college setting AU with a really sweet Lance (I’m a sucker for ‘caretaker Lance’) and I’m fairly certain he falls for Keith on first sight in this one.
“All the Way Down” by speaks - I’m positive I’ve recc’d 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 doesn’t realize it) at a space fair.
“can’t buy me love” by @jilliancares - an adorably funny story that follows hopeless romantic Lance (who drives a dilapidated ice cream truck) when he meets sneaky mechanic Keith
“Chewbacca” by @ambitiousskychild - I remember not being able to put this one down once I began reading. College setting with another ‘caretaker Lance’ 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 don’t often find in stories)
“Sparks Beneath The Water” by @bleusarcelle - an AU that includes magic, tattoo artist Keith, and soulmate-seeking Lance. It’s smart, includes really fun snark from Shiro, and, of course, some giddy soulmates by the end.
“it might not be that bad” by @katranga - the humor is just a real thing when it comes to this writer and this story is no exception. Canon-divergent with ‘classic’ Lance and Keith miscommunication (before they figure it out) plus hilarious lines one second before you’re melting at the fluff in the next.
“there, nestled against his pulse” by @hiuythn - I know I’ve recc’d 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.
“One Plus One” 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 son’s elementary school art teacher. This is actually a series - the first story is Keith’s POV, the second is the original story but in Lance’s POV, and the third focuses on their first year together (its still a WIP but the chapters dont leave you on a cliffhanger!)
“Somewhere a Clock is Ticking” by @emphasis-all-mine [(seven league boots (memphis)] - this story just followed me around for days after I read it, and I’ll 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
“fit the crown to my head” 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 ‘caretaker Lance’), 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!
