CHAPTER FOUR: MOVING IN
After the most awkward breakfast Karkat had ever had, he swiftly walked down the hallway to Gamzee's bathroom. ~ Why the hell did I have to fall like that? That was seriously more awkward than the time I had to tell dad I was gay. Oh god, what is he going to say when I tell him? Pfft, if anything I'll have to keep him from stabbing John. That man loves his knives way too much to be healthy. ~ With his thoughts now thoroughly distracted from the early events of the morning, Karkat grabbed a fresh towel from the closet and hopped into the showers welcoming warmth.
Steam billowed around Karkat as he emerged from the shower. Drops of warm water fell from his arm as he reached for the towel. When he had dried himself completely, he wrapped the towel firmly around his waist before opening the door and heading down the hallway to his room. There was a surprise awaiting him.
Taped on his door was a note from Gamzee,
"Hey there Karbro! Seeing as my best motherfucking friend didn't have any clean clothes, I found some of my old ones for you! They might be a little big but hey, at least they are clean. Also, I called Solbro and asked him if we could use his truck. It would be kind of hard to get all of your stuff out of there with only my motorcycle you know? Anyway he said yes and that he is also going to be helping us!"
Karkat read the note, and then reread the note several times. ~ He called Sollux? Fuck! Now everyone is going to know! I know he was just trying to help but seriously? God Damn it! Well, I guess there is nothing left to do besides get dressed and go. ~ He glanced back down at the note and saw a small arrow that he had missed before pointing to the back of the note. Karkat turned it over and read the small message,
"P.S. Solbro wants you to text him."
With a heavy sigh Karkat opened the door to his room and sat on his bed. The clean clothes that Gamzee had laid out for him lay on the bed next to him. Karkat looked through them as he fished his phone out of his old jeans pocket. Gamzee had given him a pair of black jeans with rips at the knees, a pair of red boxers, a white t-shirt, and a gray sweatshirt with pockets on the front. He logged on to pesterchum while he pulled the boxers and pants on.
carcinoGeneticist (CG) began pestering twinsArmageddon at 10:35 A.M.
CG: HEY SOLLUX, GAMZEE SAID YOU WANTED TO TALK TO ME.
TA: kk, why diin't you tell me that john cheated on you? ii would have let you 2tay wiith me!
CG: I DIDN'T TELL YOU BECAUSE I WAS CONFUSED AND HURT AND DIDN'T WANT TO BOTHER YOU AND YOUR NEW GIRLFRIEND. AND IM GOING TO KILL GAMZEE! I CAN'T BELIEV HE TOLD YOU!
TA: calm down kk, ii made GZ tell me why you where 2taying at hi2 hou2e.
CG: HOW THE FUCK DID YOU DO THAT?
TA: iit wa2 e2ay, he called and a2ked iif he could u2e my truck and ii a2ked why he needed iit. he 2aid that he wa2 helpiing you move out but he diidn't want to 2ay why. 2o ii told him that iif he wanted my truck, he had two tell me what iit wa2 for. and that ii2 how ii found out!
CG: SO, ARE YOU GOING TO MEET US AT THE APARTMENT?
TA: of cor2e ii am kk, but aren't you worriied john wiill be there?
CG: NO, HE HAS WORK ON SATURDAYS SO HE SHOULDN'T BE THERE. I JUST WANT TO GET THIS OVER WITH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MEET US THERE IN ABOUT TEN MINUTES OK?
TA: ok kk, 2ee you then.
carcinoGeneticist (CG) ceased pestering twinsArmageddon at 10:43 A.M.
Karkat pulled the oversized sweatshirt over his head when he had logged off. It was lose around him but not in an uncomfortable way. The rest of the close fit pretty well so he placed his phone in one of the deep pockets in the sweatshirt and left his room.
"Gamzee, are you ready to leave?" Karkat shouted down the hallway. There was no response. ~ Where the hell is he? ~ Karkat wondered. He walked down the hall to the living room and saw that the front door was wide open. "Gamzee!" he called again, "Where are you? We have to leave soon!" He heard a muffled reply from the shed Gamzee kept his motorcycle.
Karkat shut the door behind him with a small shuddered at the sudden chill as he set out for the shed. It really wasn't in that great of shape. The once bright green paint had faded and chipped off in a lot of places. The old tin roof was covered in rust and the doors where hanging off of their hinges. It really was quite depressing to look at.
"Hey Karbro, catch!" was all the warning Karkat received before he saw something shiny, large and red thrown at his head. His hands shot up and managed to catch the foreign object before it connected with his jaw. He stared at the candy red motorcycle helmet in his hands for a few seconds before looking up at the clown who had thrown it.
Gamzee was dressed in jeans, a black t-shirt, and had on his favorite pair of converse. The only addition that had been made to his wardrobe was the black leather biker jacket around his shoulders and the dark purple helmet currently on his head. "You ready to go now Karbro? Oh and is Solbro still going to meet us there?" Karkat glared at him remembering what Gamzee had done, but thought better of yelling at him. ~He was only trying to help me so I guess I'll let it slide this time. ~ "Yeah I'm ready, let's get this over with. And yes Sollux is stilling going to meet us there."
He moved to put the helmet over his head when he felt Gamzee grab his arm. "Hey Karbro, are you mad at me for telling Solbro about what happened? I was just trying to help. So please don't be mad." The emotion in Gamzee's voice took Karkat by surprise. He used his free arm and placed it on Gamzee's shoulder, "I know you were trying to help Gamzee, so no, I'm not mad at you. Now can we please leave?" Gamzee just grinned at him and closed the visor on his helmet signaling to Karkat to do the same once his was on.
10 minutes later:
"GOD DAMNIT GAMZEE, YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE THAT FUCKING FAST!" "Relax Karbro, we made it here on time didn't we? Come on, Solbro is waiting for us right there at the building." Before Karkat could say another word Gamzee had turned the motorcycle off and was walking towards the dark yellow F-150. Karkat glanced around looking for John's old Honda; it was nowhere to be seen. ~Well thank god for small favors! I did not need to see his stupid ass today, or any day after now! I'm glad he didn't skip work, this going to be so much easier without him here…wait, work…OH SHIT! I forgot to call Mr. Hussie and tell him that I wasn't coming into the shop today! I guess I should call him, but I'll do that after I'm done here. ~
Karkat didn't even get the chance to greet Sollux before the taller man hugged him. "Sorry about what happened kk…" Karkat could tell that Sollux was just as awkward about this stuff as he was. He patted Sollux's arm and said, "Thanks Captor, now let's get this shit out of the way." When Karkat pulled away he got a fresh look at his friend. Sollux was wearing a bright yellow shirt and jeans with a small bee stitched onto the left front pocket. ~ Yep, Captor still loves his bees. ~ was the only thought Karkat had when he saw the small insect.
All three off them worked quickly in the apartment. Karkat went in first and grabbed everything that was his and hauled it out into the living room while Gamzee and Sollux boxed it up. The one room Karkat had yet to enter was the room where his whole life had changed. That bedroom had some good memories, but the fact that John had shared their bed with another washed those memories away. Karkat stared at the closed door working up the nerve to go inside when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned his head and it was just like the first night when Gamzee had shown him his new home. Gamzee had a smile on his face, but it was not the large goofy smile he had seen that night. This smile was small and full of comfort.
"You want me to help you with this room Karkat?" Karkat blinked in surprise. Did Gamzee just use his real name? While thinking over the fact that Gamzee had in fact used his actual name Karkat nodded his head. ~I guess Gamzee really does understand what I'm feeling. Heh, there I go, underestimating him again. ~ Karkat gripped the door knob in his shaking hand and pushed it open as it turned.
The bed where everything had fallen apart on was freshly made and all of Karkat's clothes where in piles on top with a note.
"Dear Karkat, I know you hate me and I know there is nothing I can do to make you come back, but I just wanted you to know that I will always love you. I know what I did hurt you and I can't take it back. I hope that someday we can be friends again. Love John."
Karkat read the note and crumpled it up and threw it in the small trashcan by the bed. He didn't say anything just grabbed one pile of clothes and walked out. Gamzee's eyes followed him out the door before he picked up the other pile and the few small items of Karkat's that had been place on the bed as well. When he left, Gamzee closed the door to the room before leaving the apartment.
Sollux drove his truck to Gamzee's and helped unload the boxes before leaving. He said he was sorry he couldn't stay longer, but he and Fef had a date that night. Both Gamzee and Karkat wished him luck as he left.
Back in his room Karkat stared at the small mountain of boxes waiting to be unpacked. He sat down on his bed and looked around his room again. It was the first time he noticed the wallpaper. The silvery paper had dragons of every color flying around. The paint had obviously been special, because every time Karkat turned his head the dragons would shift into different positions and back again. ~ I think I'm going to unpack tomorrow, I'm just too tired to really do anything now.~ With his eyes slowly closing Karkat couldn't help the small smile that crossed his lips. ~I'm finally home. ~
END CHAPTER FOUR
AN: I finaly got it done! _ sorry it took so long guys. Also, I would once agine like to thank all of the people who read this and yuugi arry for the help!
p.s. i do not own homestuck, wish i did though...
