There will be more chapters to this, but it will most likely be a short, like Angel of Patience.

Also, Gamzee's 11 and Tavros is 9. No sex in this story.

I'm merging Rufioh and Tavros into one and Gamzee and Kurloz into one. I like the idea, hope you guys like it too.

Warning:

DISCLAIMER: HOMESTUCK IS NOT MINE

Gamzee opened the car door and jumped in. Tavros sat in the middle seat of the car beside his dad. He smiled happily, waving happily when Gamzee was seated beside him.

Gamzee smiled and took his duffel bag off and set it at his feet. Tavros' dad had invited Gamzee to come with camping with him and his son, as they usually did over the summer. After a few days of begging Gamzee had finally convinced his dad.

"Did you bring the marshmallows?"

Tavros asks excitedly. Gamzee's smile disappears and he shakes his head.

No, sorry, I thought we had some, but I couldn't find any. He worded with his small hands. Tavros nodded then turned to his dad. "Is it okay if we go to the dollar store and buy some Marshmallows?" Tavros' father nodded and he said something about buying some extra candy and pop for them before poppin in Tavros' Skrillex cd in the cars radio.

"This is exciting! I brought my fishing pole too, so I can teach you how to fish!" Tavros said pointing to the back of the truck, Gamzee turned around and pressed a hand against the window. Is that a Tinkerbell fishing pole? Gamzee asks. Tavros blushes but nods. "My dad bought it for me when I was younger." Tavros says, not really that embarrassed since it was Gamzee he was talking to.

Later that day, they had left the dollar store with three bags filled with all types of candy, pop and a pair of shoes for Gamzee, more fit for camping. The sun was setting by the time Tavros' dad had chosen a camping spot in the woods. Tavros and Gamzee helped set up the tents and find fire wood and dead leaves. When they came back to the campsite Mr. Nitram had already set up the sleeping bags on the inside of the tents.

"Gamzee, is it okay if you sleep in a separate tent, or do you wanna share with Tavros?" Mr. Nitram asked. Gamzee shrugged, fine with whatever but Tavros turned to his dad and whispered, "If something happens, he can't really call for help dad." So Mr. Nitram ended up moving Tavros' sleeping bag into the second tent.

"Okay, you guys bring out the Smores stuff and I'll make the fire. Oh, and spray this over yourselves." Mr. Nitram said pointing them out then handing the two boys a a long can of anti-bug body spray.

Tavros popped open the body spray while Gamzee unloaded the bags of candy and such from the truck. Mr. Nitram, when he saw Gamzee, laughed and joked about Gamzee being a sugar bunny. Gamzee smiled and handed the bags to his best friend's dad. Tavros turned to him and handed him the spray. It took him only a while to put it on, but after he did he grabbed a cover, wrapped it around himself and cuddled next to Tavros.

Tavros and his dad fixed the smores while Gamzee rested on Tavros' shoulder, seemingly tired, and maybe a bit depressed. Tavros knew by now that Gamzee was usually very happy and excited about a lot of things, but he tended to get depressed when ever he thought about his lack of speech. It was something he was born with.

Gamzee ended up eating about seven before passing out on Tavros' lap with a half eaten one in his hand. Mr. Nitram carried Gamzee into the tent then he put out the camp fire and hurried Tavros off to his tent.

In the middle of the night though, Gamzee sat up. He grimaced then shifted a bit and shook Tavros awake. Tavros sat up and whiped his eyes groggily.

"What?"

Tavros asked. Gamzee grimaced again. I have to pee. I don't want to go alone though. Gamzee signed. Tavros stared at him for a few seconds then sighed. He crawled over to the entrance of the tent and motioned for Gamzee to follow. He did, and when he was out he looked around and found Tavros pulling toilet paper out of a bag. He tossed it at Gamzee and they began walking up a small hill.

"Is this good?" Tavros asked. Gamzee shook his head. Tavros sighed tiredly but kept walking. They walked down the other side of the hill now and Tavros looked at Gamzee, but he still shook his head. "Really? There's a hill. Dad can't see you." Tavros said crossing his arms and stopping. Gamzee grumbles. Turn around. He signs, so Tavros does. While Tavros waits he begins kicking small stones. In the end he picks some up and throws them. One flies off out of sight, another flies over a tree and another hits the very tree. Though the next one he throws hits something attached to the tree that he thought was of the tree.

Tavros takes a quick step back as he hears a sudden crescendo of buzzing. He takes a few more steps back and runs into Gamzee. He looks over his shoulder quickly at Gamzee, who had already zipped up his pants and was ready to tap him.

When they both look at where the buzzing is coming from, they feel their stomachs tighten. There was a small swarm of wasps coming at them. Gamzee grabbed Tavros by his wrist and ran for it. The buzzing got closer, and they couldn't run any faster. Their hearts were pounding in their throats. Before Gamzee could stop, the path they were running on came to an end and they tumbled down a long steep hill side.

They finally rolled to a stop, and they laid there for a few seconds, a couple feet away from each other. Gamzee struggled onto his elbows, then he shakily stood and stumbled over to Tavros, who was crying and sobbing. He helped Tavros sit up then gasped when he saw a wasp trying to free itself from where it had stung Tavros on the foot.

"F-Flick the stinger out!" Tavros cried holding his knee. Gamzee nodded, then began flicking at it. He missed various times from how badly he was shaking, but he finally flicked it out. Tavros whimpered, then pulled Gamzee into a tight hug.

"It hurts Gamzee." Tavros cries out into Gamzee's shirt. Gamzee holds the nine year old against his chest. They sat still crying for a while longer until finally Tavros pulled back and looked up at Gamzee. "Is there anything we can do about it?" Tavros asked. Gamzee shook his head. I don't know Tav? He signed. He stood up, leaving Tavros on the ground and walked over to the steep ledge. He tried climbing up a few rocks but he slid back down and fell back. He propped himself up on his elbows and looked over at Tavros.

We can't go back up. Gamzee signed. Tavros looked down at his foot, he was silent, then he began to cry again. Gamzee crawled back over to Tavros and held him in his arms, but Tavros fought against it. He pushed Gamzee back by his chest and slapped him across his face. "This is your fault! We didn't have to walk out so far." Tavros screamed. Gamzee's eyes widened, then he looked down at the ground. He raised a hand slowly and signed Sorry.

There was a long silence, then Tavros carefully got on all fours then crawled over to Gamzee and hugged him. "I'm sorry Gamzee, maybe there's another way to get back to dad." Tavros suggests. They both stand up after a few seconds and look around.

"Uhm, I guess we should just walk until we find road?" Tavros asked. Gamzee nodded, grabbed Tavros hand and began walking.