Each Touch

Sorry bro

After a month of school starting, things started to settle down. A routine back in progress, though for a certain blond things weren't going the way he thought it would. Ever since his brother's boyfriend's sister, Jade Harley, had transferred to their school she's been taking up all of his time. Literally. In the mornings, during lunches, holding him on after class ended; maybe it was because she was the only one she felt comfortable with, but surely she had other friends to hang out with too.

Dave gave a weak smile as he listened to Jade drone on about something he couldn't care less about. It was a Friday, their last class as well, he had planned to hang out with John this weekend and attempt to make up for a month's loss of time. His eyes glanced up at the clock, there was a few minutes left of class. He started to pack his things, hoping he could excuse himself before Jade could hold him back. 

"Oh- Look Jade I gotta...Class is almost over-" 

"-It is! Oh I'll get my things then I can tell you the time..." said Jade.

A soft sigh escaped Dave's lips as he looked to the side, great it looks like she's insisting they walk together too. She's a good girl, she is but she's been...Overbearing. There's only been a few times when he could get away from here and that was with the help of Karkat and sometimes Jake himself; he'd have to thank them some time. 

The bell rang and Dave shot up in his seat, startling Jade. He gave a small smile and a quick goodbye before he dashed out of the door leaving the green eyed girl in confusion. He maneuvered through the hallway down to the library where he panted and stood to wait for John, hopefully John got here quick so they could leave. He raised his shades to rub his eyes, exhaustion clearly in his eyes.

"Dave!"

The albino softly groaned as he knew who it was. He turned and saw the girl nearing him; she ran over, adjusting her glasses as she got to him. Jade smiled and giggled as she caught her breath, complimenting on how fast he ran out of the classroom, a forced smile curled on his lips as he said a short thank you. If only he knew where John's last class was, he could just meet him there.

"Oh look who it is, the cool kid's newest, biggest fan."

Karkat and John had walked upon them, the doe eyed teen looked over at the albino. His lips were parted as he stayed silent; it's been a while since the two had a full conversation or even hung out with each other properly so things felt awkward. Dave gave a small wave over at John who just smiled softly. The space between them had grown as wide as the Grand Canyon.

Jade had turned to retort to Karkat's statement; Karkat looked at Dave and tilted his head at John before arguing back at the girl. The albino moved away from her and walked over to John who was tugging at the hem of his shirt, Dave felt guilty for how distant John felt from him. He gave a smile and a playful punch to the shoulder.

"Hey, hangin' out with Lil' McShouty now?" said Dave.

"Oh, yeah. You've been busy so I've been helping Karkat study and all," replied John.

"Well enough studying man, I'm coming over to your place this weekend to hangout."

"Ah well-"

"I can't stand you!" exclaimed Jade as she huffed.

"If you understand that much, then that's probably how Dave feels about you," said Karkat.

She gasped and looked at Dave, who paid no mind to her as he continued to talk to John. The girl crossed her arms and huffed, staring back at Karkat furious; Dave didn't feel that way about her, he enjoyed her company, he listened to her stories and hung out with her. Jade raised her head as she went over to Dave and held onto his arm.

"Come on Dave, let's visit our brothers then we can hang out with Rose and everyone," she smiled.

John held onto his shirt and pulled on it as he smiled up at his...Best friend. It was good that Dave was expanding his circle of friends, though he couldn't help but wish it had stayed with just he and Dave. Maybe they can hang out next weekend, there's always that possibility. As he thought, a wave of sorrow and a foreign feeling washed over him.

"It's okay Dave, you should hang out with your brother and sister," smiled John, "They're family, I can wait."

No. No it's not okay.

"John-"

"The buses will hold us back if we don't leave now," said Jade.

Jade please-

Dave glanced at her and sighed, "Sorry bro."

The two walked away, Jade chattering away once again. Hands stuffed itself into pockets and eyebrows scrunched together. The girl was really getting on him, even if she might become his new sister or whatever. He sighed softly as he looked back at Karkat and John.

"Let him fuck around," said Karkat.

"But Karkat..." trailed John.

"Look John, if you don't take action he'll be gone. Do something before it's too late."

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(This is a heads up, I'm moving next week which means I'll be void of Internet. So the next chapter will come later than it is.)