A/N: I have done this a couple of times before with Hetalia, and I wanted to try it again for Homestuck. The whole song WILL make it into the stories, and as long as no one decides to snitch on me to the people that run this site (or to that Mr. Goody Two Shoes reviewer guy) then I promise I'll make this worth your while.

Song: Calling You

Artist: Blue October

Pairing: DirkJake

Dirk Strider nervously fiddles with the strings on his guitar. On the other side of that velvet curtain is a crowd. Not just any crowd though, the entire Skaia High population to be specific. That's only half of his problem though. The other half consists of a bunch of smaller problems that actually outweigh everything as a whole.

1. He and his band actually belong to Derse Academia, the rivaling school of Skaia High. And though they've performed here numerous times before, it wasn't without risk of getting caught. 2. His brother Dave, manager of the turn tables, is late. They can't do this particular song without him. 3. This song, as just previously mentioned, will tell everyone, EVERYONE, his real feelings for a certain someone.

One moment Dirk's entertaining these dark thoughts and letting them make him feel anxious, the next he's getting tackled from behind and momentarily losing his balance. "Lighten up silly! This is supposed to be fun."

He turns around and sees his drummer and friend, Nepeta Leijon, staring at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes. He smirks and straightens up, causing her to slide off him in surprise.

"What are you talking about? I'm chiller than an ice cube sitting in the middle of a blizzard."

One eyebrow arches up high beyond her fiery hairline, the curls taking yet another victim. "I don't believe that one bit Dirk Strider. You never play with your guitar before a performance unless you're nervous."

Her gaze softens and she continues on in a more gentle manner. "Don't worry about it, I'm sure he'll love your tribute."

Dirk was about to say something, probably something along the lines of thanks bro, but just then Dave rushes onto the stage looking unkempt and very much like he just woke up. Dave unpacks the turn table set and plugs in numerous wires.

"Oi! What the hell man?" He pulls away from Nepeta and walks over to his brother. "You were supposed to be here half an hour ago!"

"Sorry, my alarm didn't go off for some reason and no one came and got me. How long until we launch?" Dave puts on some bulky headphones and begins the routine sound check.

"1 minute until showtime!" Roxy sings, gliding onto the stage with her silver guitar strapped over her shoulder, raring to go. "Places!"

"Fuck!" Dave scrambles to complete his sound check while Nepeta leaps over equipment to her drum set. Roxy moves by the microphone left center stage and gives the thumbs up. Dirk takes his place in the spotlight, center stage.

Outside he can hear the announcer, a cheery female, introducing their band: Fraying Strings. The crowd goes nuts and the curtain rises. Stage lights hit him, and in that moment he briefly reflects how grateful he is to have a pair of awesome shades handy at this time.

With a little sass he flashes the crowd an award winning smile and tips the microphone towards him. "Thanks for having us again Skaia High!"

The crowd cheers. Dirk scans the jubilant mass of bodies, looking for one person only. There, in the front waving next to some of his other friends.

His breath catches in his throat, and his heart skips a beat.

Jake.

"This first song is a special tribute for one of my fans," He tries to keep calm, already cursing himself as he feels a drop of sweat rolling down the back of his neck. "Thanks for sticking through with us buddy."

Deep breath.

There's something that I can't quite explain.

Roxy strums her guitar and Dave begins to add the rivets.

I'm so in love with you, and you never take that away.

He began to pick at the chords on his guitar.

And if I've said it a hundred times before,

Expect a thousand more.

You never take that away.

He takes another half breath and increases his volume. Roxy leans into her microphone and begins to sing as his echo.

Well expect me to be calling you to see if you're okay when I'm not around,

Asking if you love me, I love the way you make it sound.

Calling you to see:

Do I try to hard to make you smile? To make a smi-ile.

Nepeta begins making the timbre of her drum more noticeable and the pace picked up a little. He felt the nervousness slip away and the passion fill its place.

Well I will keep calling you to see:

If you're sleeping are dreamin', and if you're dreamin' are you dreamin' of me?

I can't believe- you actually picked me-

He keeps his gaze locked onto Jake. A faint smile forms and tugs at the corner of his mouth as he sees the utter surprise and happiness on the other boy's face. He looks down slightly and continues with the next verse.

I thought that the world had lost it's sway.

(It's so hard sometimes)

Then I fell in love with you,

(Then came you)

And you took that away.

(It's not so difficult the world is not so difficult)

You take away the old, and show me the new

And I feel like I can fly when I stand next to you.

So while I'm on this phone, a hundred miles from home

I'll take the words you gave and send them back to you.

I only wanna see, if you're okay when I'm not around.

Asking if you love me, I love the way you make it sound.

Calling you to see:

Do I try to hard to make you smile? To make a smi-ile.

The energy of the band hits a new high and he smiles wide.

I will keep calling you to see:

If you're sleeping are dreamin', and if you're dreamin' are you dreamin' of me?

I can't believe- you actually picked me-!

He trails off and turns his full attention to the guitar in his hands. He plays with his heart out on display, moving over to Roxy so they can combine their firepower. Dave cranks the volume on his turn tables and creates an echoing piano effect. Nepeta hammers away on her drums, a exuberant grin a light on her face. Towards the end of the music solo he leans towards the mic with Roxy and sings:

Well I will keep calling you to see:

If you're sleeping are you dreamin', and if you're dreamin' are you dreamin' of me?

I can't believe- you actually picked me-!

I will keep calling you to see:

If you're sleeping are dreamin', and if you're dreamin' are you dreamin' of me?

I can't believe- you actually picked me-

He holds that last note and everyone -Roxy, Dave, Nepeta- begins singing the background part.

(Wo-oo-oh oh oh, oh-o-oh

Uhwo-oo-oh oh oh)

He let's go of the note and inserts him in with the background singing. The crowd joins in with them as they finish off and fade out. He looks to Roxy and she nods her head. Dirk slips off his guitar, handing it to her, and runs to the front of the stage. Nimbly he hops off and into the crowd. They went ecstatic at that, but moved out of his way knowing full well he was going to meet someone. They part and form a circle around him when he reaches Jake. The spotlight roams around until it falls on them. The crowd hushes, waiting for him to say something.

He gulps, feeling his cheeks turn red. "Jake English, you turned my world upside down, but I don't mind it one bit. I'm glad we met, and I can't believe you actually picked me."

He moves closer and embraces the tan skinned boy. His heart raced in his chest, pounding so hard against his ribs. Can Jake feel it? Is his heart moving just as fast?

"Mate, I wouldn't have it any other way," Jake pulls out of the hug and grabs his shirt, pulling him in and kissing him.

The crowd cheers wildly, and he finds that he's with them on this.

Wooh! This isn't even my ship but woooooohhh! I did pretty damn good if I say so myself. Alright to business! I will just go and do this for whatever song and character that I feel like, BUT, and that's a very big but, I will accept requests! Just submit a song, the artist, and character (or characters ((must state if it's a pairing or naw))). Hope ya liked it! Peace out.

Disclaimer: Don't own the song or Homestuck.