It's been four fucking years since I've seen John. I'm kind of worried but at the same time I'm not. He's pretty strong for a skinny, lanky guy, but that doesn't mean I can't worry. I still remember the last thing he said to me before he left. "Karkat, would you wait for me?" I stupidly said yes. Now, I'm cursed. Whoever I become close to, is bound to disappear mysteriously after three days I've met them. I didn't believe it at first but it started happening a week after John left and people who were close to me no longer stay with me. They either moved or transfer out of my school or some other scenario. No one ever really stays for long. Ever since that day, I've became a dick to everyone to save them from my curse.
"Really? Is that what she said?" A student from my math class shouts. She's very dramatic, like who cares what 'she' said. Get on with your fucking life. People address her as Mindfang because she can claw into your mind and manipulate you. Well, at least, that's what I heard.
As I was about to get up, Sollux, the computer genius comes over and hands me a folded paper. I stare at it for a second and then I looked at his face. The 3D glasses aren't fucking helping. He nods his head as if trying to tell me to take the paper. So I did.
Walking out the school building and into the girl's dorm, I finally opened the paper and it read: Hey, Karkat, would you like to go to Alternia Arcades with me? Don't worry, we won't be alone. My friends are coming too, so you don't have to listen to me talk about my computer nonsense. It'd be great if you came. We meet at 4:00pm. -Sollux
Fumbling to get the key into the keyhole, I finally opened the door to my room. Slamming the door shut, I jumped onto my bed and hugged my crab stuffed animal. Dad got it for me when I was eight. I miss him.
"I should get some coffee." I said, but then burst out laughing because I don't drink coffee! I don't even like it! Getting up from my bed, I changed into a new set of clothes. As I was about to leave, I grabbed the little piece of paper that Sollux gave me. Maybe I'll change my mind about not going.
Entering the coffee shop, I saw someone…different. He wasn't the usually guy who worked at the counter. To be honest, he looked attractive.
"Hey, sis, what can I get you?" The guy says in a low, lazy but oddly sexy voice.
"I want a hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream… and a cherry on top." I said, mumbling the last part.
The guy nodded and went to work. I checked my phone and it read 3:30 pm. Great, only thirty minutes 'til the date. A smile grew on my lips. I willed my lips to form a frown because smiling isn't my forte. I look like a creepy fan girl who just layed her eyes on some smut fanfic.
The guy came with the cup in his hand and placed it on the counter. I couldn't take my eyes off him. He was saying something but I wasn't paying attention to the words, just his eyes. They were brilliant purple.
"Sis? Uh… sis?" The guy called out.
"Yes, thank you." I took the cup into my hands, embarrassed that I was distracted by him.
"We didn't have cherries, so how 'bout a kiss?" The guy says, rubbing the back on his head.
"A... a kiss?" I stuttered, almost dropping my drink.
"Yeah," he took out from under the counter a huge chocolate kisses. Where in the hell did he get that?
"Oh," I burst out laughing to the point that everyone in the cafe is staring at us. "Thank you." I took the kisses from his palm.
"You have a beautiful laugh." He says, slowly as if he's trying to remember it.
A blush grew on my cheeks as a smile formed on my lips. "Thanks. Oh, right." I say, reaching into my pocket from my wallet.
"It's on the house." The counter guy said, quickly, stopping me from taking my wallet out.
"Really?" I gawked at him in disbelief.
He nodded with a genuine smile.
I bit my bottom lip as my smile grew bigger. "Thanks." I say as I took my leave. That was probably the first time I've gotten something for free. This was the best day so far.
I kicked a pebble as I walked to Alternia Arcades. It was pretty far though. I haven't walked a long distance in a while, I didn't have anyone to walk with. What's still on my mind is that guy from the cafe. His voice was what set me off, I'll tell you that. I didn't even look at his name tag on his shirt, goddammit! I'm a fucking idiot! Now, how am I supposed to know who the fuck he is? Maybe I'll go to the cafe tomorrow and find out. AAAaaahhg! What if he's not there tomorrow? Well he has to be, I mean, he fucking works there. It might just be a part time thing, though.
"Ugh! Don't know what to do." I say, aloud.
"What don't you know what to do?" Someone says.
I jumped. "Sollux, you scared me!" I turned around.
"Actually, I'm Gamzee. One of Sollux's friends."
"Oh.. Hi, Gamzee. I'm Karkat. Where's Sollux?" I asked.
"Don't motherfucking know." Gamzee says, looking around with his lazy eyes.
Taking a long look at his face and noticed there was make-up on it. It would be hard to notice considering his skin is pale was ever. "You have make-up on-"
"Karkat! Gamzee!" Someone called us from afar.
It was Sollux and two other guys.
"Sollux, you're slow as fuck." I say, kinda harshly.
"Sorry, KK. These two got lost and I had to come get them. Karkat, this is Dave." Sollux pointed to the blonde one. "And this one is-"
"Jake! I'm Jake!" The black haired one with glasses says in his British accent.
"No, you're not. His name is-"
"That's my middle name. My first name is Jake!"
"Fine, whatever. This is Jake."
"I can see that." I say in an amused voice.
We all go into the arcade and something was weird about this place.