dave x non binary reader :)

two

james had disappeared as soon as the car stopped. (y/n) assumed he had gone over to the middle school. they stepped out of the car and went through a mental check list of what to do. they noticed the eyes of a few students on them already. (y/n) shook their head and plastered a fake smile onto their face. they somehow made their way to the small student admin just in time for the bell to go.

the room was rather small, the walls were white but covered in bright paintings clearly done by students. the lady at the desk looked up at (y/n) and smiled.

"(y/n) (l/n) right?" they nodded and she handed them a time table. "i asked someone to be here to show you around but they didn't show. if you need I'll get someone else?"

"uh no thanks, i should be able to find my own way around" they flashed a reassuring smile and left the office. they mentally face palmed when they left the office. it was going to be a long day.

luckily they payed attention when they were on the way to the office. they knew where their first class was. (y/n) slowly opened the door. it felt like the minute they came into view everyone turned their heads in unison to look at them. they gulped and the teacher frowned. "late on your first day are you? nevermind, (y/n), do have a seat." she tried to sound mad but quickly cracked a grin. (y/n) rushed to a seat at the back of the room, a blonde guy wearing what looked like 3D glasses looked at them and flashed a grin. (y/n) smiled back and sat next to him.

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(y/n) had some how found the move easy. they had a good friend group and did well in most of the classes. not to mention how they already had a job. it was at a small café within walking distance from their apartment complex. (y/n) worked most days after school. sometimes their friends, sollux, karkat, jade and karkat's boyfriend (who went to a different school) would come to see (y/n) after their shifts.

today was like every other day. (y/n) went home after school to change then headed to work. karkat's boyfriend came up to the counter and flashed a smile at (y/n). they had never talked, but they'd notice him sneaking glances. he definitely was someone (y/n) would go for but he was dating their best friend and that was a no go.

after three solid weeks of the guy coming in at the same time every thursday, (y/n) brought it up.

"why do you keep showing up every thursady when I'm working? oh and don't think i don't notice how you only ever let me serve you?" (y/n) spat out the words with a touch of venom. the guy only smirked.

"it's because you're cute and my boyfriend is always talking about you." (y/n) frowned.

"karkat talks about me to you?" the guy just smirked. (y/n) frowned.

"we can talk more when i finish, just take your drink and go!" he took his drink and sat at a table close to where (y/n) was.

right when (y/n) was hanging up their apron he walked over and slung an arm around their shoulder.

"you're (y/n) right? i'm dave strider, or karkat's boyfriend." (y/n) smiled at him.

"so you do have a name. Now what's up with stalking me?" they swiftly pushed his arm off their shoulders.

"i feel like Karkat prefers you over me." (y/n) had to hold back giggles.

"oh my god! seriously? you're all he ever talks about!" (y/n) swore they saw him blush slightly. he smirked.

"i am pretty irresistible." (y/n) started laughing.

"oh yeah totally"

the two of them found out they have a lot in common. same taste in music, same friends, same age, hell they both even had the same hate for most sports. (y/n) knew they were falling for dave and they hated it. he was just so... perfect? But they couldn't hurt karkat like that. the two had ended up walking to a park together and chatting on a park bench. with dave time seemed to stop existing. after what felt like hours of talking dave gave (y/n) his pesterchum and left.

(y/n) checked the time and almost screamed, it was 10 o'clock! They had been talking for 4 hours! (y/n) rushes home and went inside. their dad frowned.

"AND WHERE WERE YOU? I WAS WORRIED SICK YOU COULD HAVE TEXTED OR SOMETHING! I WAS WORRIED YOU HAD BEEN KIDNAPPED!"

"i'm sorry.... i didn't realise it was so late i was hanging out with a friend i'm fine dad"
he shook his head.

"just get to bed you have school tomorrow."