~Karkat's POV~
'29... 30... 31, finally' I think to myself as I sit down in the comfy seat on the airplane.
I had been visiting my friend Kanaya in New York for a week, but all good things must come to an end. Now I have to go back home to that shit-faced juggalo, Gamzee, in Texas.
I stare sadly out the window, not wanting to leave. I can feel the seat next to me sink down, so I look at my reflection in the window trying to see the person beside me. I see a blonde boy wearing what looked to be... sunglasses? I glare over at him, seeing that he actually was wearing sunglasses. What the hell kind of prick wears sunglasses inside?
"You liking the view?" he asks in a cool monotone. I feel my cheeks heat up, but ignore it.
"Shut the fuck up asshole, I don't even know you. I wouldn't check out some random fucker who just happens to sit next to me."
"Well it looks like someone's getting a bit fiesty, by the way I'm Dave, Dave Strider."
"Karkat Vantas," I decide to ignore his previous comment and turn back to the window. The pilot comes on the intercom and announces that we'll be on our way in a bit, so the flight attendant begins on her saftey instructions. I tune her out and wait patiently for the plane to take off.
Once the plane takes off I can feel my eyelids begin to grow heavy. Damn insomnia, NOW you decide to let me get some rest... I think to myself as I drift to sleep.
~Dave's POV~
From the corner of my eye I see that Karkat guy start nodding off, his head falls to my shoulder and I feel a blush rise to my cheeks. I look down at him and tap hush head with my free hand, he stirs a little, but just snuggles my arm even more.
He looks pretty cute when he's sleeping... too bad I barely know him, I think to myself. The flight attendant lady comes by with snacks and smiles at us.
"You two make an adorable couple, would you like anything?" she whispers, my face heats up even more, but I push it away.
"Nah, I'm good and we're not dating," I whisper back. She nods, giving me a knowing look before walking away. I get out my phone and message Rose to pass the time.
turntechGodhead [TG] began pestering tentacleTherapist [TT]
TG: dude this guy whos sitting next to me on the plane just fell asleep on my shoulder
TT: Oh? Would I know this guy perchance?
TG: probably not his names karkat though
TT: Oh Karkat! I didn't have a chance to meet him because you were visiting.
TG: what?
TT: Karkat is one of my girlfriend Kanaya's closest friends. he came to visit a few days after you came.
TG: what the fuck rose? you didnt tell me you had a girlfriend not cool man
TT: Well, I didn't know how you would react. I could tell you were fine with me dating girls, but still Dave.
TG: of coure im ok with it i gotta go though bye
TT: Goodbye Dave.
turntechGodhead [TG] ceaced pestering tentacleTherapist [TT]
The pilot came on the intercom and told us that electronics had to be put away, I slide my phone in my pocket and wait patiently for the plane to land. Karkat nuzzles his head on my shoulder and I look down at him, a small smile twitching on my lips. The plane jolts a little as it lands and I decide now would probably be a good time to wake him up.
Maybe I should call him by a nickname, that'll for sure piss him off... I'll call him Kitkat.
"Kitkat~... the plane landed Kitkat, it's time to wake up,~" I coo into his ear, he stirs and looks up at me with wide, tired eyes.
~Karkat's POV~
"... What the fuck?" I ask groggily, that Dave guy just called me Kitkat...
"I said the plane landed Kitkat."
"What kind of nickname is that? Don't fucking call me that, that's not my name."
"Oh, I know. I did it to piss you off," he stretches a little and smirks at you when he sees a light blush cross your face. "Are you once again admiring my Strider bod?"
"Fuck no!" I look away quickly. "Why didn't you push me off of your shoulder when I fell asleep?"
"I didn't want to be a prick," he says as he gets up and collects his things. I follow suit after a little staring ant we exit the plane together. He gets out a piece of paper and writes something on it.
"Here," he shoves it into my hands and walks away quickly. It's a note scrawled in bright red ink.
this is my chumhandle:
turntechGodhead
pester me sometime <3 ;)
~dave strider
I look up, face red as a tomato and smile after him. I yell "YEAH I THINK I WILL, STRIDER." He turns around, a light pink smoldering on his cheeks and gives me a thumbs up. I walk away smiling and grab my luggage from the baggage claim. I go outside and spot Gamzee waiting for me.
"Hey bro, how'd it motherfucking go?" he drawles out.
"It was the best fucking trip I've ever taken."
