October 15th 2011-Three years ago

Dave Strider had met Karkat Vantas their junior year of high school. Admittedly at first he thought Karkat was just some loud ass hole that hated everyone. But after becoming his friend and hanging out with him, Dave realized he was both those things, but much more. So now he was standing on the black haired boy's porch on a Saturday morning, feeling like an idiot with flowers in one hand and his heart in the other.

He hesitantly knocked on the door and intently heard shouting from inside. Moments later Karkat appeared in the door way, still in his pajamas.

"Oh Strider it's you. What are you doing here this early, and what's with the flowers?"

"I….I um… the flowers… the flowers are for you…"

Karkat gave Dave a puzzled look, his brain not quite processing what his friend had said.

"What do you mean the flowers are for me? Why the fuck would you get me flowers?"

"Well… I've liked you for a while now and I was hoping you felt the same…"

Karkat just stared at him for a moment; looking over his now bright red face. His fists clenched as he responded, "You know some of your jokes are funny Dave but this goes way too far. I mean seriously, on what planet would anyone find this fucking funny…"

Hurt replaced the embarrassment on the blonds face. He couldn't believe Karkat thought this was a joke. Even he wouldn't stoop that low. He honestly did like Karkat, and genuinely wanted to be with him.

"This isn't a joke. I'm being serious."

"I'm serious Strider, don't mess with me like this…"

Dave took a step towards him, "Karkat I'm not messing with you, I really like you. I promise."

"You promise?"

"Yes I promise."

Karkat looked down at his feet, then back at Dave. He liked him too, he really did but he never thought Strider could feel the same. He stood there in the door way for what seemed like eternity to both of them. Finally the grumpy kid flung himself into Dave's arms, not able to find the words to he needed. It was enough for Dave though. He had gotten what he wanted. He had gotten his Karkat…

October 10th 2014- Now

There was only so much you could do when alone when you're used to having someone by your side all the time. It's hard to make breakfast for just one. It's hard to roll over and not have a warm body next to you. This was all new for Dave Strider. He had been with Karkat for almost three years now. He was so comfortable. He missed it. He needed it.

All Dave could think about is what Kanaya had said to him. How he could somehow fix things with his love. And he knew exactly how to do it. He already had plans for their anniversary but he had to go bigger. He needed to show Karkat that he wouldn't ignore him anymore. It was four days until their anniversary and the blond almost had everything ready. The only thing he needed now was the help of his friends. He sat down at his computer and started to pester John.

- turntechGodhead [TG] began pestering ectoBiologist [EB]- -

TG: hey dude i need your help TG: so you know how I fucked up with karkat?

EB: yeah, rose told me what happened between the two of you. are you okay?

TG: no not really but i need your help to get him back TG: i think ive come up with a way to show him how much i really care

EB: sure dude, what do you need me to do?

TG: i will fill you in on the details later, but right now i just need to know youre in

EB: errr… i don't know dave, I don't want to get myself into anything ill regret.

TG: john i swear itll be fine I just need to know youre in

EB: fine. But it better not be anything weird.

TG: its not i promise TG: thank you for this TG: but i gotta go TG:see ya

EB: bye.

- turntechGodhead [TG] ceased pestering ectoBiologist [EB]- -

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Wow so that was a short chapter, but that's where it needed to end… I apologize…. Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter. Don't be afraid to tell me what you think! Thank you again for reading this.

With Love

~FT