You fly for your phone when you hear it buzz. Maybe it's John, forgiving you. You had never realized the consequences of kissing that man at the bar. You thought there wouldn't be any consequences. You thought John would take your hand, and walk you home. Then you would apologize, like so many times before and he would forgive you, like so many times before. But John hadn't forgiven you. Instead of taking your hand, he had walked away. Without you. That has never happened before. You had acted like a little kid with sweets. You got them so much you expected them, but when you didn't get them, you were thrown out of the loop. You didn't realize how much you liked those sweets. How lost you were without them. You let out a rueful chuckle. You were on a diet. One you prayed to a God would end soon, because without your sweets, you would starve. You're an atheist.
Your hands shook when you put in the password to your phone. You swear you almost dropped it. You click on your messages, and your heart soars and drops at the same time when you see a number one stamped onto the rectangle with his name on it. John. God, do you miss your John. A pain shoots through your body, going straight to your heart. Was he really yours anymore? You push away the thought. Of course he is. Your hand shakes even more when you raise it to click on his name. As soon as you see the capital lettering, your heart stops and you grit your teeth, replacing your worried look with a glare. Karkat. The message reads: 'IT'S KARKAT. I'M AT JOHN'S APARTMENT RIGHT NOW WITH HIM SLEEPING PEACEFULLY IN MY LAP. READ AND WEEP BITCH. DO JOHN A FAVOUR, AND FUCK OFF.'
You feel your blood begin to boil. John's yours! You had to stop yourself from shoving on your shoes and coat and going to John's right now. Karkat had been your rival for as long as you'd liked John. John held a special place in his heart for Karkat, and Karkat loved to rub your nose in it. You squeeze your eyes shut. 'No. I won't lose John to Karkat. Never.'
He couldn't believe it. He had left the safety of his bed- coaxed out by Karkat of course- and this is what he came out for. Doughnuts. He could have just eaten the pizza in the fridge, but no Karkat had said. It's been two weeks. You need to start 'socializing.' John cringed at the word. As far as he was concerned, Karkat was the only person he needed to 'socialize' with.
Karkat tugged on his hand, trying to hurry him up. Hell na. If you were going to go out, you were going to walk at your own pace. Karkat then proceeded to turn around and glare at you aggressively. Ok then, on the bright side that wasn't the darkest look he's ever given you. You roll your eyes. This was going to be a long trip.
I can't believe I convinced John to go outside. The biggest achievement before this was getting him to shower which he insisted he didn't need and he didn't smell at all. When you threatened to stop buying him gusher though, he gave in. You'd only achieved that yesterday before you were on to this miracle. As you pull john through the crowd, you pray to Jegus that he won't notice the amount of couples around. You just want to try a doughnut. Yeah, you think as you turn your head to look at john only a doughnut.
When you have successfully dragged John the doughnut shop, you begin to tell him about the awesome doughnut they serve here. "But that's a couples doughnut." He says skeptically as he raises an eyebrow. SHIT. You settle on the best course of action. Which is telling him he's an idiot, because that's so obvious. "Oh. Ok... then?" He whispers. You roll your eyes and explain to him how you've always wanted to try this doughnut and your previous matespirits (of which there truthfully are none) haven't wanted to try it. He shrugs then and doesn't say anything. You high five yourself in your head for that smooth explanation. As soon as you buy the doughnut, you both sit down. They bring it to you minutes later. It's HUGE. You and John eat and talk, but you both don't realize your being watched. By very jealous eyes.
Sorry if this chapter seemed rushed and not as descriptive as usual. I hope you all enjoyed it anyway!
-Toast