Chapter One

Sollux felt bees flying around in his stomach, today for biology class they were being given their partner assignments for their end of the year term project. This counted for 50% of your grade as well as your final exam grade. The project itself wasn't that hard, simply pick two animals and create a theoretical hybrid. You and your partner are to write a 2000 word essay and create a model of the creature hybrid. What Sollux was worried about was who he was going to be assigned to as a partner, he didn't want a moron for a partner. He didn't want to be left with all the work.

Walking into the biology lab he strolled to his table in the back and dropped his backpack and slid into his seat. A minute or two later his table partner and best friend came stomping into the classroom, cheeks flushed bright red and a tall, lanky juggalo following behind him. Karkat plopped into his seat beside Sollux. Gamzee sat across from Karkat, his eyes hazy and drooping, a lopsided grin slapped across his face.

"Mithed a thpot, KK." Sollux commented pointing to his left cheek and Karkat blushed harder.

"Shut the fuck up." he grumbled, using the sleeve of his shirt to rub off the missed greasepaint.

"Language Mister Vantas." their teacher said from his desk looking down at his papers. The vertically challenged sophomore grumbled out an apology and glared over at the clown that was the cause of the mark.

"Motherfucker you're so cute, Karbro." Gamzee said in his deep, lazy voice. At this point Karkat looked like he was about to turn into a goddamn tomato.

"Language Mister Makara." the teacher said glaring over at the back table.

"Shit, sorry teach!" Gamzee's apology getting a few laughs from the other students in the classroom. Their teacher simply sighed knowing it was no use and walked over to the blackboard.

"Today you'll be given your partner assignments for the animal hybrid project. There will be no partner changes, you'll just have to deal with who you get." The teacher started going down the list and Sollux listened carefully as the groups were called. His stomach sank heavier and heavier the longer the teacher went on.

"Sollux Captor," Sollux perked up at his name "and Eridan Ampora." and it felt like ice was just dropped down his throat. Not this asshole. He glared over at the table nearer to the front of the room, and got a glare back.

Eridan Ampora was one of the most stuck up snobs Sollux Captor ever had the displeasure of meeting. He was tall, tan, spoilt brat, and captain of the high school's swim team. Eridan was also one of the most desperate person he's ever met, always running after girls, always being turned down. Probably due to the fact that he was acting out of desperation. It was kind of sad to watch. But then again it was pretty funny too.

"You have the rest of the class period to talk with your partners and figure out an outline for you projects." the teacher said sitting back at his desk. Everyone in the class knew that was teacher talk for "I don't feel like doing anything today.".

Sollux watched as Eridan got up from his table and walked over to his, sitting across from Sollux.

"Hello Sol." he said in a indifferent tone.

"Thup ED?" Sollux replied back, inwardly bristling at Eridan's nickname for him.

"Nothin all that interestin at the moment." for some reason that felt like an insult. There was an awkward pause between them, both not really knowing how to communicate with the other without starting a fight.

"So w-what animals w-would you like to do? I w-want to do a seahorse hybrid." Eridan spoke first. Sollux forgot that Eridan had a habit of doubling up his W's.

"How about a theahorthe and bee hybrid?" Sollux offered. Ever since he was little fascinated with the little buzzing creatures. His father was a private pilot, but he kept a few beehives to make honey to sell on the side. When his father was gone on a trip Sollux would be left to take care of bees.

"Fine w-whatever. Do you w-want to set up a time to w-work on this after school?" Eridan asked shrugging.

"I'm free after thchool anytime thith week. Your houthe?" Sollux asked, surprised at how well they were cooperating so far.

"Eh, my house might not be a go idea, w-what about yours?" Eridan fidgeted uncomfortably in his chair. That was odd. Now Sollux was getting kind of curious to what Eridan seemed to be hiding.

"Thure, if you want to get thwarmed by beeth." Sollux said, he was sort of lying, they would only get swarmed by the bees if they went into the backyard. Eridan shook his head slightly frightened by the idea.

"I'm allergic to bees. Fine my house it is. W-we can w-walk there after school." Eridan sighed. One for Sollux, zero for fish breath.

"Meet you at the front doorth?" Sollux asked, swinging his backpack and getting up as the bell was about to ring.

"Yeah, sure." The swimmer replied, seeming a little defeated. Sollux grinned to himself maybe this project wouldn't be all bad.


Heheh a little side GamKar just for my own fanboy needs. What could Eridan possibly be hiding at his house? And how the hell are they gonna merge a bee and seahorse? At least one of those questions will be answered next chapter!

As a side note I do not own Homestuck characters.