Mine

Chapter Twenty One

So I decided to take two extra classes this semester. Its only the second day and I'm overwhelmed. I will be updating on Fridays, and I did say I would be updating twice a week. However, I have ACT and make up SAT to take. I won't be able to start updating twice a week until March. If updates are late or not always on consistent days I apologize. The other story I'm going to do with Gamzee's background in it won't be started for a while, but once I post it I'll let you know. Thanks for reading!

When I wake up I find myself in Dirk's room, and Dirk isn't here with me. I don't get up right away, mostly because I'm sore from hauling out all that trash yesterday, and somewhat because I'm lazy. I call out for Dirk and he replied with a what. "Come here!" I whine.

"No!"

"Dirk!" He doesn't reply so I sigh and get out of bed. I don't really remember how I got here, I wonder if he carried me. I see Dirk's hunched form on the futon. I guess he's working on his rabbits again. I guess that's a good reason to have not come when I called him. I frown and try to think of a better way to word that so it doesn't sound like he's a dog. "What are you doing?" I lean over the back of the futon and see Dirk is actually working on a third robot. It's not all put together yet.

"I'm trying to add a third robot to the same code." Dirk leans back and turns his head to face me. "Did you actually read the address that was sent to you?"

"Huh? Oh! Uh...no. Why?"

"Because I did. You have to go to California, and it's literally like the day after your graduation in Maine."

"Graduation is on a Sunday?"

"For people who have to travel a long distance. So if we go, we have to leave right after for us to make it to California."

"You're coming with me?" It's not like I would mind, but I wasn't expecting him to.

"You're going to need sleep, and I don't want you driving tired. You'll have to get up early too. I'll hang with you the first few days until your adjusted."

"Aww that's sweet." I kiss Dirk suddenly and he pulls back startled. "Your the best." He smiles at me happily.

"I know I am. So what do you want to do about Gamzee and Kurloz?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well you'll be gone and I'll have to finish up their house. So I guess how much do you want to get done before we leave?"

"Can we finish painting their house? I kind of want to do that." For some reason I feel that Dirk would be really cute with paint stains on his clothes. I start to smile just imagining it.

"I guess so. Just tell me when your ready and we can head over there." I nod to Dirk and head into the kitchen.

"Did you eat already?"

"Yeah." I guess I'll just find something for myself then. I end up finding some pop tarts, which are always the best breakfast option. After I finish eating my pop tarts, and I've had some apple juice, I head to my room to find some old clothes. I decide to wear my jeans that have grease marks on the back of them. It's just a light stain that I could probably get out if I really wanted to, but they're perfect for ruining even more. I also find an old pair of boots when I was going through a work boots faze. The only thing I'm struggling with is finding an old shirt I don't mind ruining. I'll just ask Dirk for one of his. I leave my room not really thinking about my lack of a shirt and lean over the back of the futon.

"Hey do you mind if I borrow an old shirt?"

"Guess not, I'll grab you one." Dirk stands up, but when he see me he stops heading for his room. His eyes widen and his mouth falls open a little bit. He lets out a whistle and I feel myself blush under his eyes. "You look good like that I don't think I'm going to get you a shirt."