I'll lay beside you till the end

Chapter Nine

Dave had helped Karkat start saving up for his radiation scans. Come over after work to hang with his boyfriend, help around the place, and put at least ten to twenty dollars in the jar. They had saved up enough to go in three weeks after Karkat had come out and told Dave that he had cancer. Karkat had set up an appointment and Dave went in with him. When they both got to the hospital Dave and Karkats Doctor met and shook hands.

"Well well Karkat who is this fine man." Dave started pulling out his phone and typed away on it but Karkat stopped him. "I'll speak for you fuckass. His name is Dave and he's my matesprite. Also he's a mute so don't expect him to give you a speech."

Dave nudged Karkat with his shoulder, making them both smile. "Well its very nice to meet you Dave, and don't worry I learned sign language so you don't have to type." Thank you Doc, appreciate it. They all went through the hospital and Karkat got ready for his radiation. In the other room Dave sat with Karkats Doctor in silence.

Finally after some time Dave moved his hands to ask a question. What are the chances of karkat surviving this? The doctor is quiet for a while, choosing his words carefully. "Of karkat was able to come in more regularly he would have a higher chance rate but then again radiation doesn't always work, especially if he's battling two types of cancer. But I believe karkat is a very strong person and he will make it."

I hope so cause I don't think I could say goodbye. "Karkat knows this, that's why he cut his friends from his life. He would of don't the same to you but your wormed your way into his heart. I am sure he is happy and is more then ever to fight this thing. All the way down to the last  millisecond."

Dave smiles a real smile at the doctor and nods his thanks in reassuring him. "Cherish what you have i always say. you only live life once. I'm sure Karkat is slowly starting to realize it." Damn straight, I'll lay beside him till the end.

When they got home Karkat went straight to his room and started changing into his work clothes. When Dave noticed this hr stopped Karkat and shook his head. Dude no relax a bit and try to get some sleep you can miss this job once. "I can't up and do that you fuckass." Babe look in a mirror your exhausted. If you want to be able to work right get some rest.

Karkat goes to argue but Dave just picks him up bridal style and flops him onto the bed. Dave leans down and kisses karkat, cutting him off from a rant. They lay their, Karkat below Dave as their lips lock and move in a smooth flowing movement. Dave pulls away, a little breath as he smirks. What's it gonna be Kitkat, stay here and get some rest with me or leave me all alone.

Karkat stares at him before sighing, pulling out his phone and dialing a number. Someone picks up on the second ring and let's it all out. "Casey I won't be making it in today. Just got back from the doctors and I need some fucking sleep." There is small chatter from the other end before Karkat hung up.

Dave smiled as he got off of Karkat and pulled him to his chest, intertwining their hands and fingers together. "As much as you piss me off sometimes I still fucking love you." Hehe love you too KitKat, get some sleep ok man. And with that Karkat closes his eyes and slowly falls asleep against Dave's chest, listening to his heart beat slowly.