Hello! This is my very first fanfiction ever, so critizism is welcomed (just not harsh or rude things please!). I'm also new to the site so helpful tips would be nice as well :3 If there are any grammar or spelling errors please tell me, but I hope I did a good job!
Warning: yaoi (Sol/Eri)
AU- All trolls are human
Language, Angst, Drama, Fluff, BL, etc.
Many other side pairings in later chapters.
DO NOT LIKE DO NOT READ~
Homestuck belongs to Andrew Hussie.
Wworst day evver.
It all started this morning around 8 when I had slept through my alarm. I was soon trying to rush to get to work with no avail since my ride had already left. I decided to call a friend of mine to pick me up.
I had just finished gelling my hair up when I heard a loud honk and a copious amount of curses coming from the front of the house. I grabbed my favourite scarf, a translucent blue and purple striped beauty, and ran out the door. I spotted a silver convertible with a tall smiling clown in the drivers seat and a grumpy red eyed munchkin in the passengers waiting at the front gate.
"Get in fuckass," Karkat grumbled at me with his arms and legs crossed in front of him.
I flew into the backseat then checked my watch. 7:47 am.
"Gam, floor it!" he nodded and soon enough he was breaking the law. Good thing the top was up or else my hair would have gotten another restyling.
They dropped me off at the back door of the restaurant/coffee shop I worked at. I thanked them before they sped off. I checked my watch again. 8:02 am.
Blasting through the doors I clocked in, grabbed my apron, and started setting everything up as usual. I unstacked the chairs from the tables and laid the needed items on each glass surface. I then set off to start decorating some of the baked goods displayed for people who liked to pass by for a snack and such.
I had a talent for decorating, or at least that's what my step sister Feferi would tell me. I had just finished frosting a tray of cupcakes when I heard my name being called from the kitchen.
"Eridan! Eridan please hurry!" I placed the tray into the display case then bolted into the kitchen (I've been doing that a lot lately). I found Feferi dressed up in business like attire with a phone wedged between her shoulder and ear while trying to balance a pile of paperwork in one hand and holding a suitcase in the other. Shuffling to her side I took the paperwork and suitcase from her.
Mouthing thank you she grabbed the cellphone and began talking. I followed her to a booth in the corner of the restaurant. Placing the papers gently onto the table and handing her the suitcase, she sat down.
"Yes...that would be perfectly fine... See you then," she placed her phone down then plopped her head onto the table, her long auburn hair flying everywhere. I sat on the opposite side of the table and patted her head softly.
She began to mumble still face first on the table with my hand still on her head.
"Sorry lov-ve I couldn't hear ya. W-what w-was that?" She giggled then looked up with a grin.
I rolled my eyes and returned her smile," Only when your feelin' down Fef."
She puffed out her cheeks then frowned, but it was obvious that she wanted to laugh at my speech deficiancy.
"Well, if it's okay with you, I'm goin' to go finish frostin' some more cupcakes." I stood and started heading back to the kitchen.
"Wait! Eridan I need to ask you for something..." she trailed off.
"If it's for me to watch the place while you go to a meetin' or somethin' it's okay with me," I waved a hand at her still walking towards the kitchen.
"Um... that's part of it," she started fidgeting with her hair and gestured me to sit down again, so I did.
"There's someone really REALLY important coming today and he's supposed to talk to the manager aaannndd..."
"You want me to talk to him for you?" she nodded. I took what she said and processed it for a moment, but only one word came to mind.
"No."
"B-but Eridan! You need to talk to him! If you don't then-"
"Fef, listen to me! I'm not goin' to do YOUR job especially if this person is really this important. Your either gonna have to reschedule with this man or figure somethin' else to do cause I'm not goin' to do i-"
"It's our father."
My eyes grew wide behind my glasses. I was completely speechless.
"It's your chance to actually talk to him face to face, Eridan. It's time to end this madness! You haven't talked to him directly since highschool graduation!" I placed my face into my hands not even caring that my glasses would get dirty.
"You did this on purpose didn't you." She didn't answer.
A simple word can ruin someone's life.
"Fine," and there was mine.
She let out a squee then got up to hug me.
"I have to get going now, please be nice and don't cause to much of a scene," she grabbed her stuff then rushed out the back.
"Hey... WAIT A MINUTE, WHAT WAS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?"
I sighed then slumped back into the booth closing my eyes. I almost fell asleep when I felt a presence looming over me. I opened my eyes to see Equius, one of the few employees that I actually liked to see.
"E-exuse me Mr. Ampora but it is almost time to open and I just saw Ms. Peixes leave the facilities," he began to sweat.
I groggily stood up and stretched a bit, "Um... yes. Tell all the other employees that I will be incharge for today since Feferi is very busy."
"Yes sir," he took the towel that was hung on his shoulder and dabbed his forehead.
"Oh also can you finish frostin' the cupcakes?"
"Yes sir. Will that be all Mr. Ampora?"
"For now. Now hurry along, I feel like it's goin' to be a very busy day." I went and tied up the curtains that were heavily draped in the front of the restaurant, and looked at my watch. 9:24 am.
I turned the open sign on and prayed for an easy day.
The heavens were not in a generous mood.
As the day continued I was getting more and more anxious, so I decided to do something that would some what calm me down. I started making a mental list of what I could do with my life if I didn't have the CEO of Betty Crocker as my mother and a father who owned a very successful restaurant/coffeeshop in almost every state in America, Province in Canada, and country in Europe.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when a customer had called for a refill on his sprite. After refilling his drink I scurried into the kitchen and checked the clock. 1:34 pm.
Metally cursing myself I decided to take a well deserved lunch break... at Mc'Donalds.
"Hey Nep, ya mind takin' over my shift for a few. I need to go eat somethin' or I'm gonna pass out."
"No purroblem!" she waved goodbye to me and I exited the back then rounding the front to go across the street. Walking into the small Mc'Cafe I ordered a large coffee and a salad then sat down in a booth next to the window. I took a glance across the street to the building I came from. I took a small sip of my coffee and followed the line coming from the doorway. My eyes continued to wonder when I spotted a suited man checking his phone near the end. I nearly choked on the steamy drink in my hand.
Hacking, I threw the remains of the salad and coffee into a trash bin and rammed the doors open. He was still checking his phone, so I bolted across the street to the closest lamp post. Checking once more I hastily dragged myself into the kitchen and slammed the door shut behind me.
Everyone in the kitchen turned to look at me but quickly looked away thinking it was another one of "those" days. I composed myself and snatched my apron from the coat rack sitting next to the door. After I had put it on again I decided to go and reserve a table for my father and me to sit at. Grabbing a "Reserved" sign, I walked to the booth closest to the bathroom. It was an ideal spot, if anything went wrong I could rush to the bathroom and sneak out the window or something.
I took a look at the cashier and sure enough my father was already in the VIP line.
"Psstt, Nep," I waved a hand at her to come closer.
"What is it Ampurra? You got back quicker than I thought," she had crouched down to my level. I hadn't even noticed that I was trying to hide behind a trashcan.
"Do you see that man right there?" I pointed to my father who was still looking at his phone,"well that's my father and I need you to escort him to table 14 for me."
Her eyes grew wide,"you mean that's...?" I nodded.
Covering her mouth she let out a gasp. She marched back to the cashiers and began conversing with my father. I on the other hand started to freak out when I saw Nepeta beginning to lead him to the table. I ran to the coffee machine and brewed two fresh cups of coffee, one black and one with extra sugar and cream. Not even caring to get a tray I ran back outside and found my father looking bored as ever.
I placed the black coffee on the table and held the other tight while I sat myself down across from him.
"Eridan? I thought I was here to discuss with Feferi?" his strong Scottish accent was more intimadating as ever.
"W-well,"and there goes my stutter," you see, um... Fef had to go to a meetin' today and she w-wanted me to talk to you in her place..." He was giving me a look of disgust.
"I see. Knowing Feferi, she did this so you and I could talk didn't she." It was a statement, not a question. "If that's the case then tell me. What have you been doin' for these past few years. Have you been gettin' an education?"
"Yes sir. I have." I stared hard at the steaming cup of Joe in front of me.
"Very good. And might I ask, what have you been takin' up?" I stayed quiet and gripped onto my knees to hopefully stop my shaking.
"Eridan, answer the question," his look turned dark as he crossed his arms.
My fingernails started to dig into my skin,"I'm..." I wanted to cry, "I'm taking...Art."
The next few moments were still, not even the noise of the restaurant could have broken the silence.
"When will you cease dissappointing me Eridan."
That was it, I had to get out of there.
I jumped up and started running. I heard the call of my fellow employees and the shouts of angry customers I ran past, but I did not stop running. I ran straight through the front doors and out into the parking lot. I ran until I felt something... something solid and bony.
"Hey! Watch where you're going dumbath!"
I had ran into a man and apparently knocked both of us down. Not only that, it appeared that I had spilled his coffee drink all over something he was holding.
"Holy fuck! WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO TO MY LAPTOP?"
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