Karkat and I have been together for about a week now. I'm thinking of taking him on some kind of date later, although I can't say I know for sure what we're gonna do. Not like there's anything new and exciting to do on this boring ass meteor. Still, I can try and at least do something.
This is a new feeling. This...feeling about...
Other guys.
I didn't know I even liked guys before I met Karkat. Sure, after the retcon I started developing a crush on him. And now we're dating. The two of us promised to keep it a secret. Hell, I don't even know how I'd begin to explain this to my friends. Rose would probably understand, being a Lesbian and all that. John, I don't know. I love him, but he's not the sharpest tool in the shed. He probably wouldn't get it if I dropped subtle hints. I'd probably have to wear a rainbow shirt that says 'I love dick' or something and have Karkat sit on my lap whilst holding a bucket while I explained that I have romantic feelings for someone who's the same sex as me. Jade probably wouldn't care much. I'd assume she'd just want what was best for me, and for me to be happy. Jade and John aren't even here anyways. Not like I could tell them.
Still, I'm going to have to eventually, assuming Karkat and I are still together by the time we meet again, which will hopefully be the case.
I'm lying here on his couch, using my cape as a blanket. We're watching Good Luck Chuck, and every time he looks at me, I feel my heart flutter in my chest, like a butterfly trying to escape from a net. I notice that he's blushing, and I take his smaller hand in mine. Our fingers fit perfectly together, as if whatever higher being that doesn't even exist designed it that way. "Kar...kat."
I'm not sure if nicknames are acceptable yet.
"What?" He questioned, glancing down at me. I was resting my head on his leg. His cheeks were dusted a pale pinkish red, and he squinted at me. "Do you...wanna go on a walk? As in outside?" I asked, glancing up at him through my shades, which made everything look much darker. The troll simply shrugged and nodded, pausing the movie and letting go of my hand. The two of us go outside without really being noticed. Thank god.
Karkat and I sit down at the edge of the meteor and hold hands. Both of us are silent. This is pretty awkward. I look at him, and he looks at me. "Is this supposed to be a human date?" Karkat asked me. "Not really. I mean, I guess. I don't know." This wasn't really a date, per se, since I didn't really have anything cute or romantic planned or whatnot. Maybe I should say something to him. "I...I love you."
Great.
"I love you too, Dave."
"Hey, isn't it funny how Rose hasn't figured out that we're in love yet? You'd think with her impeccable gaydar, she'd have us figured out in a second. Apparently not," I mutter to myself. I don't even know if he's listening. "I've been considering telling her, actually. Just her, and maybe Kanaya. I trust the two of them. I know they'll keep our secret safe. Besides, they understand our whole interspecies romance thing," I laugh a bit awkwardly, and Karkat shoots me a sidelong glance. "Is that ok, or do you not want me to do that?" I ask him. "That's fine, I guess. Just don't tell anyone else. I trust Rose and Kanaya," the troll sighed. The two were our respective 'moirails', Kanaya being Karkat's, and Rose being technically my weird ectobiological relative. However that may work.
Later on, I had an opportunity to speak to Rose. She was reading a book and jotting down some notes or something, sitting next to Kanaya, who was watching her. "Hey Rose, hey Kan. Can I...tell you two something?" I questioned, sitting down on a chair in front of them. "Sure. What do you want to tell us?" Rose asked, glancing up at me from her book. "It's about Karkat and I."
"Oh. Did...something happen between the two of you? Did you get in a fight?" Rose asked. Kanaya looked at me, "Do you need someone toauspisticize between you two?" she asked. I shook my head, adjusting my shades a bit. Shit. I could feel myself blushing. "Nothing bad happened. We just...had a bit of a relationship shift."
"Go on," Rose raised an eyebrow.
"We're...dating," I mumbled under my breath.
"Wait, really?" the Seer asked, her eyes widening a bit. "I didn't know you were interested in guys."
"I bet you didn't see that coming," I joked.
Rose sighed, and Kanaya smiled. "That's excellent. I think it behooves Karkat to be in a red relationship with someone, especially after all his previous failed romantic endeavors. Hopefully everything will carry through between you two," she nodded. "Thanks. Just please don't tell anyone else. We don't want anyone knowing yet. We'll let them figure it out." I nodded, standing up.
Days turned into weeks, weeks into months, months into years. Eventually, we met up with Jade and John again. It was great to see them, and everyone else from the void session. Karkat and I were still in a strong relationship that was mostly red, but both of us had black days on occasion.
Everyone who'd been on the three year meteor trip knew about Karkat and I. We were holding hands when we met John, and I introduced Karkat. John seemed to really like him. "I can't believe it's been three years!" the Heir laughed. "You guys sure seem like really good friends! I'm glad!"
Karkat and I looked at each other. We'd just let John try and put two and two together. I glanced over at Jade, who was waving at us. She came over and sat down next to John. "Hey! How's it been! Three years sure seems like a long time," Jade smiled. "Yeah."
"Are you and Karkat...um..." she paused, a slight blush coming onto her face. She mouthed the words, as if saying it aloud would summon Lord English himself or some nonsense.
'Dating?'
I nodded.
"Oh my god, that's so cute!" Jade squealed, clasping her hands together. "John! Dave and Karkat are dating! Isn't that adorable? I'm so happy for you two!" she laughed. "Wait, what? Oh, hee hee. Silly me! I assumed you two were just very good friends!" John smiled awkwardly. "How come no one told me?" He asked, looking at me.
I glanced over at my matesprit, and the two of us sighed.