Karkats pov
I heard a light knock on the door.
"GO AWAY NEPETA!" I shouted.
"Um its Dave." A nervous voice came from the other side of the door.
"Go away!" I screamed.
"Not gonna do that Karkles," he said back. "You know that."
I sighed and climbed off my bed, making sure to wipe off any tears staining my cheeks.
I opened the door slowly until it was half way open.
"What is it Strider?" I asked, sounding exasperated.
"We're not all that different you and I," he whispered.
"What the fuck does that mean?" I groaned. He seemed to hesitate a second before pushing his way into my room and sitting on my bed.
"What the fuck Strider!" I screeched. He looked down and slowly pulled off his shades, eyes closed.
"Sh-shut the door." He breathed out. I closed it slowly and locked it back. My steps were slow and careful as I walked over in front of him.
"I-I know your s-secret so I guess its only f-fair if you k-know mine." He stuttered. Dave Strider? Stuttering?
He lifted his head and when his eyes opened everything else faded. His eyes were scarlet. They were so beautiful and captivating. Nothing else mattered, I didn't see or comprehend anything but Dave Strider's beautiful scarlet eyes.
"Karkat?" He said quietly. I realized that I was staring and quickly looked away.
"S-sorry." I muttered. A warm hand laced with mine and I looked down at Dave.
"Its fine." He smiled as my eyes locked with his again. Only I noticed little things. Like how they had a warm glow to them and a small sparkle.
He pulled me closer and stood up.
"I'm sorry I didn't come in here sooner. I just....don't get why you hid your blood color. Its just candy red." He said.
"I'm a mutant freak. Its not normal..." I whispered.
"Well....I don't think your a mutant freak for what it's worth." He smiled. I smiled for the first time in a while and looked up at him.
"Dave.....?" I whispered.
"Yeah?" He said in a worried tone. I felt my eyes well up with tears.
"What are we? I mean.....Some days I feel flushed for you but others I feel black for you. So...what are we?" I sobbed quietly as tears rolled down my cheeks.
"Well I was thinking..........that maybe... just maybe..." He started nervously. I looked down. Here it comes. He thinks I shouldn't be flushed for him because he likes someone else. Hot tears poured down my cheeks.
"Maybe we don't conform to any of your quadrants. Did you ever think that maybe us having a 'human relationship' would be better...." His voice got softer as he finished.
"What?" I was astonished. What did he mean we don't conform to one quadrant? But deep down I knew he was right.
"I guess your right. We don't conform to one quadrant but....I don't know...this is all I've ever known...." I whispered.
"I know but do you want to give it a try?" He asked softly. I nodded.
"What do we do?" I asked. I was honestly confused on what I was supposed to do.
"Close your eyes."
I slowly closed my eyes.
"Be very still."
I did as he said and soon felt something warm and soft against my lips.
Dave Strider was kissing me. I leaned into him and hesitantly kissed him back. His strong arms wrapped around me tightly, making me feel safe.
