Note: Humanstuck John and Karkat have been friends for years, but has it always been so black and white? Karkat's fears are confirmed when long time friend Kanaya tells him what it truly feels like to be in love. Soon things begin to muddle and grey areas skewed. Will John finally see how he comes off or will it just be another tragedy in the blurred lines of romantic misery?

'He pursed his lips before speaking. “What the hell are you doing lying in a trash can?” “It’s for ironic purposes,” came a muffled response. Something clicked in Karkat’s mind, and he felt stupid for not putting it together earlier: this dick was Dave Strider.' *All characters belong to Andrew Hussie*