A/N: Another story that I've written and posting here, as seems to be pretty good for posting some fun short stories! :D Don't own anything but the plot of the story...enjoy!

Rated M well cause of Karkat's mouth and of course cause of the lemon too! :D

It's great having things and hobbies that keep me distracted...finishing up college brings me such joy, as it feels like a rite of passage, and I feel like I leveled up with the experience I gained. Bad to use a gamer reference, but still fun non the less. I didn't care to really get into relationships aside from friends as most of the romantic ships I had previously left a bad taste or just have been nothing but pointless and drama filled. Even tried my hand at doing a long distance one, but that was stressful, and got to the point where it was a bad idea, and one I just couldn't handle...especially where I tried breaking to be just friends, wasn't an option.

Remember when I mentioned that I kept most at friends, well...what I'm about to share is one experience that I mainly if not most deal with on my own...heh, the fact I had someone to be my knight in shining armor just once, is something that I will never forget.

"Heh, sounds like we both haven't had the greatest luck in quadrants..." Karkat stated with a quiet chuckle. "Well, mainly the reddest one."

"True, that's where I find it pointless to even try! I got tired of the drama, and after one that was simple and that...even...blew up in my face." I stated my shoulders sinking down as memories flew through my thinkpan.

"Those nooksniffers didn't deserve someone like you...don't waste anymore time on fuckasses like them!" He stated with a growl, my eyes looking into his.

I smiled enjoying the fact that even though Karkat curses, he did have a good point...this is why I'm glad I made the choice of just making friends. Karkat especially as it was nice to talk with someone that knew or just had the right advice to give to me.

Before I really talked or hung out with the nubby horned troll, I felt like I was just going with the flow of a lot of things, as I really had enough of drama and pointlessness in general. We were able to freely speak about various topics and maybe that's why I felt better whenever I saw him in the cafeteria before going off to class. At first I didn't really notice him as he didn't really want to stand out among the group, but once he and I spoke more one on one, I felt like I was getting even more back on track to goals and dreams that I pushed aside long ago.

Heh, I even pushed aside attempts as simple friendly gestures because I felt at the time it was better to just keep my feeling pale, as I didn't want to get my hopes up for more. Who would of thought, he was really trying to grab and get my attention?!

"The fact that they couldn't even confess, just says that they couldn't commit...(name) you deserve so much more than that." He stated with a crack in his tone.

"I'm just tired of it all falling apart, and just being left with nothing but emptiness. A BIG HOLE, or my heart just being stomped into the dust." I faintly cried out, holding back tears.

I felt him caress my shoulder in comfort, and I looked up into his eyes. Before I could or he could speak, someone interrupted.

"(name)! Long time no see!" (b/n) stated with a grin.

I felt myself go stiff with shock, not ever expecting to see (b/n) again especially with how things ended with him. That I just felt myself put on a friendly smile and pardon myself from Karkat to have a few words with (b/n).

"If you need to speak with (name), you can do so here, I won't judge..." Karkat muttered sending (b/n) glares.

I chose to just sit at another table with (b/n) and we spoke. The whole time I felt he just wanted to get back together, when that really wasn't an option. I moved on, he cheated on me, and I felt just telling him how I was doing without him in my life...was a good choice, as I was not going to fall for his charms and tricks ever again. It helped that Karkat kept an eye on me, silently telling me to come back over...after a while, I made my way back over, (b/n) following close on my heels.

I saw and felt the level of Karkat's glare, but it wasn't directed at me...but (b/n). He smirked and offered that (b/n) stay a bit and that he did. Karkat noticed how awkward I was being, and after a while mentioned to (b/n) an important fact.

"I thought you had to go, guess I convinced you to stay?" Karkat asked with a smirk.

"I-I guess, but look at the time! Nice seeing you (name)!" (b/n) stuttered as he made his way out.

"I thought he NEVER leave! Thanks Karkat!" I stated with a grin before giving him a hug.

"No problem...(name)." Karkat muttered returning the hug. "There's something I want to say, if you're willing to listen?"

I pulled away, still in his arms "Sure Karkat! I'm all ears!" I smiled.

"Well, um...fuck...I actually really like you and-" He didn't get to finish as I couldn't stop myself from just leaning in and pressing my lips against his.

He was shocked at first, but soon melted into the kiss a sigh of contentment and relief escaping his lips before we pulled away.

"I like you too!" I smiled a faint line of blush dusting my cheeks. "I was dying to do that too...kiss you, I mean." I quietly muttered blushing even more.

"Who said we should stop there?" He asked before pulling me into another passionate kiss.