Homestuck x reader

Shooting lessons (Jade x reader)

Two girls stand in a field, both 20 years of age. Jade Harley and (f/n) (l/n) are their names.

The field is a half a mile away from a house, more specifically Jade Harley's grandfather's house. The old chap has decided to lend the field to Jade and (y/n) in order for them to practice with firearms, positioning tin cans on a fence as targets.

(Y/n) has only recently gotten a certificate from the NRA to handle these (with the assistance of Jade). Jade stands closely behind the other girl, both sets of hands on a rifle that (y/n) is going to shoot.

It would appear that Jade is teaching the other how to handle and fire a rifle. The other girl seems slightly nervous for some reason. Perhaps it is the fact that she has had a crush on Jade since they met 2 years ago? Or perhaps it is the fact that she is handling an instrument capable of taking a human life? Who's to say what goes on inside people's minds.

<Zoom in?: Yes.

"Mm, not quite." Jade said. She leaned closer and some of her hair fell from behind her shoulders and brushed against your face. She smelled like apples. You didn't mean to sound creepy, but you loved this right now, her leaning against you.

"You got it now?" said Jade.

"Mm-hm."

"Okay. I'm letting go now." Jade gently released the rifle and backed away. You slumped slightly at the loss of her warmth. Sure it was late summer and warm enough outdoors, but there's always that special warmth of someone you like.

"Ear protection secure?" She asked.

"Check."

"Positioning safe?"

"Check."

"Safety off?"

You felt for the little switch and pressed it.

"Check."

"Fire!"

You tensed and squeezed the trigger.

POW! The gun jerked slightly and there was a small spark at the muzzle. A hole appeared in the fencing about a foot from your target.

"Well, it's way better than when I tried to teach Dave how to shoot. Poor guy couldn't hit anything. Nearly broke the gun."

"How do I reload?" You tried to get past the subject of her ex.

"Oh. Like this." She took the gun and showed you. When she handed it back, her hand clasped yours and she looked into your (e/c) eyes with those large, chartreuse greens of hers.

Her hands were calloused, from her adventurous rough-and-tumble lifestyle living with her grandpa and from dedicated bass guitar playing.

"Don't worry, I believe in you." She gave you an encouraging smile. "Now, try again!"

You felt something odd go through you; determination. You hefted the rifle, took aim, and squeezed the trigger with similar results, except that the target can twitched to your surprise.

"See? You're already getting the hang of it!" She clapped you on the back. You reloaded and took aim again. This time, the tin can flew off the fence as your bullet pierced it. You put your gun down and sat on the soft grass.

"Third times the charm, I guess." you said. Jade stared at you.

"What?"

"How?"

"How what?"

"How were you able to do that so quickly?! It took me days to even nick a target when I started!" she narrowed her eyes. "Did you cheat?"

"How would I cheat? I don't even know how you cheat at shooting!"

"Hmmmm." Jade crouched and leaned in close, REALLY close, and looked at you so intensely, you felt as though you may shrink. "Okay, I believe you."

She grabbed her rifle and stood up, standing in front of you. She took aim and fired.

With each POW! You couldn't help but stare at her butt. She was wearing skinny jeans. When the shots stopped, you looked up before she could see what you were staring at. She wiped her sweaty brow.

"Okay, why don't we take a break. I'll go get some food, you just relax." So you laid on your back, while Jade marched off to her house.

~~~~~

When you finished your lunch break, featuring leftover pasta and (f/t) pie under the shade of a mahogany tree nearby, you decided to get back to work.

After setting the mutilated cans back on the fence, you fetched a gun and grabbed some bullets to reload. This one was bigger and looked more powerful.

"Think you can reload on your own?" Jade asked.

"Sure." you replied. "Okay, do we really need the earmuffs on? It's kind of hot out here."

"Uh, sure. I mean it's fine, but it's better for beginners to have them on."

You finished and pulled the gun up to your face, took aim and-

The last thing you heard was Jade's shriek as the POW sounded and everything went black.

~~~~~

Everything faded in and out. Everything was fuzzy. You heard... Jade. What a cute voice she had. It was like being in a cloud.

"(Y/n)... hold o... Grandpa's helping" her voice got louder and softer, echoing in your head.

It was so peaceful. Why did Jade sound so worried? You wanted to comfort her. 

You were staring at a ceiling. You blinked. You turned your head and it felt like your brain had just decided to go 'hey, fuck you' and explode. You groaned in pain.

"(Y/N)!" came a familiar voice. Jade came around the corner. She approached the bed cautiously before climbing on top of you and hugging you.

"I'm so glad you're okay!"

"... What... happened?" you asked groggily.

"You held the gun in front of your face, dummy! I told you not to do that! The kick was so strong it knocked you out. Grandpa fixed you up." You looked around and saw the old man standing in the doorway. He nodded reassuringly at you before going downstairs to give you privacy.

"Please," Jade said. She cupped your face in her hands and squished your face.

"Do NOT do that again. I love you too much for you to worry me like that!" She smashed her lips onto yours, then pulled away. "Shit! I'm sorry! A-are you, ya know-"

This time it was you who kissed her. You wrapped your arms around her and she carefully hovered over you.

"Yep. I love you, too, Jade."