In love with my assassin

Prom?

Karkat’s pov

    With small talk here and there lunch slowly ended. Me and Dave had next period together so saying goodbye and ending the conversation that was going on isn't necessary. As we were exiting the cafeteria Dave grabbed for my hand which I let. I looked up at him with a small smile which he nodded too back. I realized over these three days of knowing Dave that he only shows emotion in private or around his house and me.

    Memories of this morning flooded back to me. I realized that I actually talked about my feelings to someone who wasn’t my journal or Ms. Paint… After a bit more of conversation we entered out next class which was a free period but today was going to be an actual “class” for the first bit.

    “Alright class, I know this is a free period but we’re going to go over something then you can have your normal free time.” He scanned over the class then let out a small sigh. “You are all seniors. It’s also almost the end of school. We only have two months left. (Oh yeah, it’s March and we’re seniors hah….) “We need to start planning for prom” Prom. The word I always hated...

    Last year I went to prom with Sollux. He was nice then before we got into a fude at the said prom. We were dancing and just having a good time. Then his now boyfriend, Eridan, decided to spill the whole bowl of punch onto me. I yelled at him then Sollux yelled at me for yelling at him and that’s when I broke his heart. Next week we had a fight in the hall, me acting like the small dog only to blow him off in front of everyone beating him up. And now we’re best friends so..

“Prom blows” I look next to me seeing Dave resting his cheek on his hand.

“Why say that Mr. Strider?” Dave sits up straighter but still with a small slouch.
“I mean, girls make a sport out of it. Tallying up how many times they get asked or who asked who then boys have to do all the work of asking the girl and getting everything else like the ride and yada, yada.” Another girl perked up angrily.

“So what you’re saying is that US GIRLS have to get the boys everything?” He sighed and chuckled a bit facing the girl.

“No, I was saying that it’s over played and stereotypical. It’d be nice if you girls actually pitched in and did something besides spend all day getting your dress, hair and makeup done. When it comes to half of us dudes we don’t care about looks. We just wanna have a good night as it’s one of the last fun nights of our school life / childhood until adult life. Yet again in adult life no one cares about looks either.”

“So… you say you don’t want a pretty girl to dance with?” A smirk appeared Dave’s face.

“Nah, I prefer a guy” A gasp could be heard by a few students.

“You’re gay?!”

“Loud and proud sweets. Girls only talk drama and about their looks half the time. I like someone who gets me and doesn’t talk about what some girl did the other day at a party unless we both agree on the topic. I know some girls are like that but idk. Boys are just so cute and hot like damn.”

“Sounds like you’ve got a crush.”

“Not yet… Maybe here soon I will.” I saw him look at me and gave me a small wink I blush a bit and smile to myself.

“Now, now, kids, I know that this is a free period but we don’t need a whole scene about genders. We already get that enough.” I snicker and pull out my book to read. It was hard to actually read though… Thinking about what Dave said about having a crush on someone or even me here soon..

“You okay there Karks? You’ve been on that page for at least 6 minutes.” I look over at Dave and shake my head.

“I’m okay just spacing out a bit. My mind is going insane. Not like Gamzee but still..”

“That fucker has more things that are messed up. Not just his mind let me tell you that right now bro.”

“Fucking true to that” a little more joking around and getting yelled at for being loud later the bell rings. Two more classes then I’m done. “Hey, you left your stuff over at my place. You can come over after school and hang out a bit until you or someone in your house says you need to go.”

“That sounds good but I am serious about what I said earlier. Once we get closer and everyone starts to know you better I can ask for you to move in with us or until one of the peeps in that house asks for you to.”

“Made hardly any sense but okay..” I walk into my class, choir. It wasn’t bad… We goofed off a lot but it was nice to sing somewhere where you’re not judged a lot. I’m an alto but I can reach a whistle note if I tried hard enough. I look around for the teacher but instead we had a sub. Just my fucking day. I looked to see who the sub was and it’s my mom….

“Good morrning class! I do apologize that yourr teacherr is not herre.. She had a last minute issue and could not make it.” A kid by me raised their hand. “Yes??”

“Do youh know exactly wha happened?”

“No, I don’t, sorrrry..” She paused for a minute then spoke again. “If that’s all then let’s starrt class.” She flashed me a soft smile as she went to the piano to play. We did our normal routine with warm ups and our songs. The bell was about to ring so we put up our binders / music. “Vantas, I’d like to see you in my office.” I few gasps and Oooooooooooohs could be heard. I shook my head and entered the room closing the door behind me.

“Yeah, mom?”

“Hi, hunny, I just wanted to let you know that since I’ll be moving out here soon I’m not moving out of the neighborhood. Me and your dad decided to remain good friends but not lovers. Our ship has reached its destination then sank. I will be moving into the court and keeping Nep and Meulin’s stuff there so if they want to see your dad, you, and your brother they can.” I nod with a smile and hug her.

“Thank you, mom.”

“For what?”

“Not abandoning us.”

“I would never.” I let go as we smile at each other. I exit the room flashing her another quick smile. I grab my stuff just in time to leave to my last class.