A/N: Inspired by and modeled off of "The Vow"

"Sol, for god's sake, hold still!" Eridan whined from his seat on the table.
Sollux laughed and rolled over on the couch. "I don't like having to lay here for hourth!" he snickered through his lisp.
 "Well how else am I supposed ta finish this sketch?" he asked with a drawn out sigh as he set his pencil down beside himself. "This project is due ta'morrow."
 "Why on earth would you want to thketch me for your art project?" Sollux asked as he sat up and stretched. "And why'd you wait tho long?"
 "I forgot, and why the hell not?" Eridan shrugged. "Our professor told us to..." he paused, sliding his thick glasses down to the end of his nose and squinting his eyes. "'Find something of great beauty to sketch for this project'," he said, making his voice high and shaky. Sollux laughed, clutching his stomach and doubling over. Eridan snickered, unable to contain his own amusement as he fixed his glasses.
 "Thomething of great beauty, huh?" Sollux asked as he fought for breath, grinning through the tears in his eyes from his fit. "Are you trying to fail thith one?"
 "Art is all about interpretation, Sol." Eridan smiled.
 "Yeah? Interpret thith." Sollux flipped him off.
 "Hah, very funny. Now get your lazy ass back on the couch so I can work."

Sollux stared up from the couch, feeling crushed by the silence. Art paper and books were still scattered about the room, pencils littered the table. He watched them all with a heavy heart. He stood and grabbed the nearest sketch book. Eridan had never let Sollux go through this one. It even had 'Stay Out Sol' in permanent marker on the cover. Sollux sighed and set the book back down. He glanced at the beat up CD player he had hooked up to the sound system that spanned the entire apartment. The disc inside stared up at him through a faint layer of dust.

"Oh my god, ED..." Sollux groaned as he stumbled into the living room. "Turn that thit down..."
 "What? Don't like having the music this loud in the morning?" Eridan said calmly, only adjusting the volume slightly.
 "Not that orchethtra thit," he growled as he staggered into the kitchen.
 "I thought you would'a liked it," Eridan commented, following Sollux. "Considerin' it's your shitty orchestra music."
 "I don't have any orchethtra-!" Sollux fell silent as the music began an all too familiar theme. "You didn't," he gaped.
Eridan grinned. "I did." He held up a video game case and tapped the sticker on it that said 'Includes Theme Music CD'. Sollux spun around and hugged him tightly, lifting him off the ground and burying his face in the fabric of Eridan's shirt. Eridan laughed as he was set down again. "Happy birthday, Sol."

Sollux walked into the kitchen slowly, digging through the emptying fridge. He sighed, instead grabbing a Clementine from the basket on the counter. He shook his head and jumped up onto the counter, sitting with his legs dangling off of the edge. He slowly peeled the tiny fruit, tossing the peel into the trash can and grabbing a bowl from the cabinet above him. Sollux threw the small fruit slices into the bowl and retrieved one of the many jars of honey. With practiced ease, he opened the jar, threw the lid in the trash, and drowned the poor Clementine pieces.

"Sol, what are you doing? That's disgustin'!" Eridan said, making a gagging noise as he watched Sollux eat spoonful after spoonful of honey covered Clementine's.
 "Thith thit ith great," Sollux mumbled, wiping the honey off of his chin.
Eridan curled his lip back. "That's just gross."
Sollux shoved a spoonful in Eridan's face. "Come on, ED, jutht try it."
 "Oh god, no! I'm not eatin' that!" he squeaked, turning away.
 "Come on!" Sollux laughed, grabbing Eridan by the arm. "Try it!" He gripped Eridan's jaw, pressing his fingertips into the two pressure points near the base of Eridan's ears and forcing his mouth open. He shoved the spoonful of honey and fruit into Eridan's mouth with a laugh. Eridan coughed and sputtered before Sollux clapped a hand over his mouth. Eridan glared, grudgingly eating the sugar-coated fruit. Sollux snickered. "Tho? What do you think?"
 "Aside from bein' suffocated an' you force feedin' me," Eridan quipped before pausing, "I guess it's not bad."

He threw on his jacket, stuffing his phone and his keys into his pockets. He stepped outside, tugging the collar of his coat up over his mouth as he locked the door of the apartment. The sky was clear, his breath fogging through his jacket. He walked down the street, a brisk wind whipping past him. People walked past him, many wandering back and forth from shops, some on their way to jobs or school. He followed the small dirt path, stepping out of the way of a small group of bicyclists. Sollux shook his head, turning away and heading deeper into the city. The tall buildings surrounding him seemed to swallow the sky, masses of people making their ways through the streets. He turned, taking a more deserted route through town. He stopped at one vacant intersection, staring at the vandalized stop sign and the broken street light overhead.

"This is the most annoyin' song ever!" Eridan groaned.
 "You thay that about all of my techno," Sollux commented, turning the volume up higher. He was sure the speakers would blow one day, but until then, he could still piss Eridan off.
 "'Cause it is all annoyin'!" Eridan slapped the off button. "Thank god," he sighed. "You are the worst boyfriend ever," he said, feigning seriousness.
 "The wortht?"Sollux asked in horribly scripted shock.
 "The worst," Eridan repeated.
 "But you thtill love me for it." Sollux grinned as he pulled to a stop at the sign.
 "Yeah, I do," Eridan sighed, taking a hold of Sollux's free hand. Sollux laughed as he set the car in motion again. "Sol, look-!" He was cut off by screeching brakes as a swerving truck slammed into the side of the car. Sollux felt the impact before the world started to fade. He could see Eridan slam against the window, feeling the others' hand clench in his own.

Sollux shook his head roughly, walking up the steps of the hospital. The nurses waved and greeted him, all knowing him on a first name basis by now. He felt his heart grow heavier with every step he took. The doctors patted his shoulder as he passed, muttering words of encouragement under their breath.

"ED?" Sollux asked hesitantly as the other boy slowly woke up.
 "Huh? Oh, hey... Wait... Who are you?" he muttered. "Why are you here?" he asked in confusion, sliding away from Sollux a bit.
 "What are you talking about? Don't joke like that! I'm Thollucth!" Sollux said in a faint panic. "I'm looking out for you! That'th what I'm thuppothed to do!"
 "Why?"
Sollux began to panic more. "Becauthe I'm your boyfriend," he said hastily.
Eridan looked taken aback. "What are you talking about? Who are you? Where's Fef? Why are you lyin' ta me?" he said harshly.
 "I..." Sollux took a small step back.
The doctor cleared his throat for attention. "It is possible that the accident may have caused a small loss of memory but-," he began.
 "Thmall?" Sollux growled, leading the doctor out of the room. "Thmall? I've been with him for three yearth! You're telling me that'th thmall? Thmall ith him not remembering what project he'th working on. Thmall ith him not remembering our fight latht week. Thmall ith not him forgetting that we've been together for three yearth!"
 "Captor, sir, I assure you, things will improve!" the doctor said hurriedly. "Right now, I think he just needs some time to think!"
Sollux fell to the floor, hands on his knees, fighting back the tears in his eyes. "ED..."

"Hey, ED, how are you feeling?" Sollux asked as he stepped into the room.
Eridan looked up from his book. "Oh, hey... Sol, right? I feel fine, thanks," he said quickly, returning to his book. "They said I can go home ta'morrow. I already called Fef and arranged to stay with her. I'm not sure what I was doin' before but this'll work for the time bein'."
"Wait... But didn't they altho thay you thould go back to your normal routine?"
"Yeah, and your point is?"
"Your normal routine wath alwayth with me," Sollux stated.
Eridan growled slightly. "Sol, I don't know what you're playin' at, but I sure as hell wasn't stayin' with you. For god's sake, stop lyin' ta me."
Sollux paused before leaving the room again. He leaned against the wall, sliding down to the floor and burying his face in his hands. He could feel the tears slide between his fingers, leaving little damp spots on his jeans. "I've never lied to you, ED... I'd never lie to you..."

A/N: I don't know if I should continue this... I'm considering leaving it... but I do have more started, but don't know if it would be liked. Please let me know if I should continue on this...