Outcast (JohnKat)

5: Where's Dave?

I watched Karkat as he admired the oversized socks on his feet. I was trying to read a book Rose had written but I couldn't keep my eyes off of the sock loving troll.
Wow, he really loves those things.

"Karkat, are you hungry?" I set down my book.

"WHAT DO YOU FUCKING THINK?" He grinned.

I sighed. "Karkat, what did I say about that kind of language?"

"OH SHIT.. SORRY." He giggled. "BUT YEAH! IM HINGRY!"

Jeez.
I held my arms out, and he ran. He hopped into my arms and nuzzled into my chest, purring.
I smiled and rubbed his nubby horn with my pinky. "What do you wanna eat?"

"I don't care.." He whispered, too busy enjoying my finger rubbing his horn. He leaned into my touch. It was too cute.

I smiled and slowly set him down on the counter. He sat and continued to fondle over his socks.

Looking into the fridge, I decided to make us some tuna sandwiches for lunch.
"Hey Karkat, want a tuna sandwich?"

He nods. "C-Can we have juice too?"

I was surprised to hear him talk quietly. I blinked and put my hand to his forehead. "Are you feeling okay?"

"Yeah. Why?"

"You're speaking quieter than usual.."

He shrugs and rolls over, playing with his socks. "My thrt was starting to hrrrt again.. I don't wanna yell anymore.." He whimpered.

"Aw." I scratched under his chin, making him purr. "You don't have to completely stop.. But you should give it a rest for a while.. Or maybe just switch the volume down a little bit. Don't shout at the top of your lungs."

He nods and watched me make the sandwiches. In his, I add a bit of troll food in the center.

I cut it up into squares so it's easier for him to hold. "There you go, buddy."

He stares at it and looks back up at me.
"My juice?"

"Oh right!" You look into the fridge and see orange juice, apple juice, and HI-C.
"We have OJ, AJ, and HI-C. Which do you want?"

"What's AJ?" He tilts his head.

"Apple juice."

"OOOOOH! That!" He grins.

I smile and pour him a cup.
Speaking of Apple juice.. Rose was saying something about Dave. Maybe I should call her later on and ask? I haven't seen him since college. Nobody has.. Except for Rose of course, maybe?

I put the cup and plate of sandwiches on the table, bringing Karkat over.
"Okay, you eat. I gotta call Rose really quick, okay?"

He nods as he stuffs his mouth with the sandwiches.
I laugh and grab my phone, taking it out of my pocket. I dialed Roses number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Rose! I need to ask you something.." I walked out of the kitchen.

"Certainly. What is it?"

"Well when Karkat and I came over, you were about to tell me something about Da-"

"David? Oh yes, how could I forget!" She laughs. "You said you haven't seen him since our college years?"

"Yeah! And I really want to see him again! You know, have a best bros meet up or something like that! Have you talked to him?"

"Not recently.. But a few months ago I did.. We were getting in touch with each other, but just like that. Boom. He was gone again."