AN: HEY EVERYONE! . BECAUSE MY LAST CHAPTER WAS JUST…WELL…SMUT, IM GOING TO GIVE YOU A FUNNY/SAD CHAPTER! :3 BECAUSE I CAN! ANYWHO, ON WITH THE STORY!
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I do not own homestuck/any of the songs mentioned yadda yadda yadda
CHAPTER TEN: BACK TO WORK
The ringing of his phone awoke Karkat. At first he ignored it, content to stay in his warm cocoon of blankets and…what the hell was that? Karkat brought his hand up and felt around. The blanket was soft…but there was something harder underneath it. He shifted to see what it was, but as soon as he moved his hips he hissed in pain. "Ow ow ow! Why does everything hurt? What the hell did I do last ni-…oh. OH! Oh shit…" Karkat looked up and gulped at the sight of Gamzee's sleeping face. He was smiling and mumbled from time to time in his sleep.
"…Gamzee? Gamzee wake up. Gamzee!" Karkat poked his cheek but there was still no response. "GAMZEE MAKARA WAKE THE FUCK UP!" Gamzee opened his eyes slowly, blinking away the sleepiness from them. His eyes found Karkat's and he grinned. "Morning Karkat. How was your night?" "….." Gamzee's grin slowly faded to a small frown. "Are you all right man? I…I didn't hurt you did I?"
Karkat shook his head, "You didn't hurt me Gamzee. I don't think you could ever hurt me." Gamzee leaned forward and kissed Karkat gently. "I meant everything I said last night Karbro. I love you. I have always loved you." Karkat's face flushed as he kissed Gamzee back ~God I love him. I've been such a fool. ~ *RING RING RING* Karkat jerked away and grabbed his phone. "WHAT IN THE EVER LOVING FUCK DO YOU WANT?" "….Err is this a bad time Karkat?"~OH SHIT ITS MY BOSS~ "….not at all mister Hussie!" "Ok….If you say so. Anyway, I need you to come in today. Alright?" "Yes sir! I'll be there after I get some breakfast." "See you then!" *click*
Karkat stared at his phone for a few seconds before jumping to his feet and fumbling for his clothes around the room. "Fuck, where are my pants?!" Gamzee watched as Karkat scrambled around his room before getting up himself. "Karbro…calm down ok? Why don't you go take a shower first?" "Yes shower. Good Idea." Karkat rushed down the hall, ignoring every twinge he felt with each step.
The hot water helped him relax. With the steam swirling around him and the spray beating lightly on his back, Karkat let his mind wander over the events of last night with a small smile on his face. *BAM BAM BAM* "KARBRO? HURRY UP MAN YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE!" Karkat jerked out of his day dream and quickly got out of the shower, wrapping a towel around his waist and practically sprinted back to his room. "FUCK GOTTA FIND CLOTHES!"
After he had managed to fine a clean pair of pants some underwear and a clean shirt, he ran down the hall and into the kitchen, freezing at the sight that greeted him. Gamzee was only in his boxer shorts….and he was making bacon. "GAMZEE WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING MAKING BACON WITH OUT A SHIRT?" Gamzee glanced up and smiled. "What's wrong Karbro?" "AJKSFM GIVE ME THAT BEFORE YOU BURN YOURSELF!
Karkat pushed Gamzee away from the stove and took over making breakfast. He tensed up slightly when Gamzee wrapped his arms around him, but soon relaxed and leaned back into the embrace. Gamzee's chin rested on the top of Karkat's head as he watched him, shuffling his feet from time to time. "…You need a ride to work man?" "Yeah I do….do you mind?" The only response he got was Gamzee kissing the back of his neck when he pulled away. "…I'm going to take that as a yes."
He had just taken the bacon off the burner when Gamzee walked back in dressed in his old blue jeans, tattered white shirt and black bikers jacket, his keys in hand. "Well I'm ready to go after you eat." "Aren't you hungry?" *wink* "Nah man, I got my fill last night." "…." Karkat blushed at the reminder of what had happened last night. "W-whatever dumbass…." The smirk never left Gamzee's face as he watched Karkat stuff the food down and shoved his plate in the sink. "Well let's get going!"
FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER
"And here we are bro! Just call me when you're done!" "N-no! It's fine Gamzee, I can get Sollux to take me home ok?" ~NOTE TO FUCKING SELF, DO NOT RIDE A MOTORCYCLE AFTER GETTING FUCKED THE NIGHT BEFORE!~ "You sure bro? I don't mind…" Karkat sighed and kissed Gamzee's cheek before climbing off. "Yes Gamzee I'm sure, and I know you don't mind but I don't think a motorcycle ride is what my ass needs right now." "….Oh. Ok man, see ya when you get home then. …Call me when you're on your way?" Karkat smiled one of his rare smiles. "Of course, now get your ass home and get something to eat. You haven't had any food since yesterday!" Karkat moved to walk inside when Gamzee jerked him back and kissed him. Before he could do anything Gamzee pulled away, winked and the drove off.
"….Motherfucking clown." Karkat muttered as he walked into the record store. He was about to grab his I.D. when a green blur tackled him to the ground. "WHAT THE EVER LOVING FUCK?!" "KARKAT I MISSED YOU MAN! NOW I DON'T HAVE TO HIDE WHEN THE CREEPY PUPPET GUY COMES." "SIR, WOULD YOU KINDLY GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME?" "NOOOO I MISSED YOU." "Hey is that the puppet guy?" "WHAT? WHERE!?" Karkat slipped out of the strangle hold his boss had put him in. "Guess you just missed him sir."
Karkat watched as his boss got off of the floor and dusted himself off. Andrew Hussie may have seemed like a complete moron when Karkat had first met him, but time and time again he had proven himself to be….well an evil genius. He always wore the same green shirt to work and each time Karkat asked him why, all he got was a wink. Hussie knew how to run a store, and keep the customers coming back for more. He kept all kinds of music in stock, from the late fifties all the way to current popular fans of every genera. That and the fact he had ties to someone in the music industry meant he got the newest hits before any of the other record stores. He could be scary as fuck though. Last Halloween someone had tried to break in and steal the money out of the cash box, not knowing that Hussie had personally made it so no one but him could open it. How did he do that? Oh no big deal really, just a lock that if you didn't have the right the key would trigger a hidden switch that called both the police and Hussie himself, while also administering a small paralytic shock. Like I said…evil genius.
"What is it that you called me in for today anyway sir?" "Hmm? Oh! I had a shipment coming in today that someone ordered from us and I forgot I had a doctor's appointment. I need you hear to receive the shipment, and then give it to the customer when they arrive!" Karkat stared at his boss, his eyebrow twitching. "You mean to tell me, that even though it is my day off, and Jane lives right down the street, you still wanted me to come in?" "Yes!" "….*SIGH* when does the shipment get here?" "Meh, an hour give our take." "And when do you leave?" "NOW!" *Ollies outies* "….SON OF A BITCH"
Karkat kept muttering under his breath after that, even when the shipment came and he signed for it, his threats varying in violence. He went from murder to humiliation to downright sadistic torture in the span of an hour. With a slight glance at the clock he went into the back room and grabbed the record he had signed for. "What is so special about this," He squints to read the label, "….Ok…who the fuck put a Nickleback album on to a god damn record?" He stared at the cover of the record, trying not to think too hard about it, or at least that had been the plan. You see, Karkat worked in a store that played all of the music it sold. They played songs from old timey blues, to hard core rock. And just as he was about to walk back into the front of the store…
"This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know"
Karkat froze at the beginning of the song. He didn't hate Nickleback, but they were not his favorite band. But this song….it was their song. His and John's song, the one they always danced to. The one that the shared their first kiss to. Karkat didn't realize his knees were shaking until he fell to the ground, tears pouring down his face with silent sobs. It felt as if his heart had been ripped open and burned.
"That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know"
"F-fuck! Why does it still hurt?" Karkat sobbed. Why did it still hurt to think about him? He curled up into a ball on the floor, sobs escaping from his throat, tears making trails across his face. Memories flooded his mind. The good ones coming first, and then the ones that made his heart throb in pain. Each one bringing a fresh wave of tears.
"That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore"
~Fuck, fuck, stop thinking about him Karkat! You don't need him! You have Gamzee now…You finally found someone who loves you for you. ~ Karkat couldn't even talk anymore, his throat was sore from the sobs. He tried to stand again but his feet wouldn't support him.
"So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know"
~Please God make it stop hurting, please stop it….~
"I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go…."
After the last notes faded away Karkat struggled to his feet. His legs still shaking but finally able to walk again, he picked the record back up. When he had made it back to the front room, he heard the door chime, signaling a customer had arrived. "Hello! Welcome to the Waste of Space record st-"
He couldn't move. He couldn't breathe. In the front of the store, holding hands were the two people who had turned his world upside down. "Hello Karkat!" ~Hello? That's all I get? ~ He didn't even notice his grip tightening. His eyes flicked to Dave when he spoke up, "You got my record man?" "…This is yours?" "Yeah." Karkat nodded and moved to the register, trying not to break down again. Not into tears but into a screaming mess. "…That will be twenty three dollars and eighty six cense please…" "…Are you ok Karkat? You're not still upset are you?"
*CRACK* Karkat gripped the record so tight it shattered in his hands, cutting them deeply. But his anger overridden the pain. "UPSET? UPSET!? NO IM NOT UPSET. IM FUCKING PISSED. EVERYTIME I EVEN THINK ABOUT YOU MY HEART BREAKS A LITTLE MORE. I FUCKING LOVED YOU AND YOU THREW ME AWAY LIKE A PIECE OF TRASH. HOW DARE YOU EVEN SPEAK TO ME? YOU SHATTERED MY WORLD AND ALL I GET IS A FUCKING HELLO? NO! FUCK YOU!" Karkat moved to walk away, but John reached out and grabbed his shoulder. "Karkat I'm sorry but I couldn't bring myself to love you back. I didn't want to hurt you. Please try and under-" *CRACK*
Karkat had whipped around and slammed his fist into John's face, breaking his glasses and knocking out one of his teeth. "DO NOT FUCKING TOUCH ME!" Karkat ran to the back room, locking the door behind him and collapsed on the floor again. His fingers trembling he managed to pull out his phone and called a number he hadn't in a long time.
AN: WHAT IS THIS? ANOTHER AUTHORS NOTE!? HOLY FUCK WHAT AM I DOING!? Meh I don't even know. Anywho, just so you guys know, I fucking love Nickleback, I know some people don't but that's their choice. Now I know you all know Christmas is coming so I'm going to say this now. I HAVE A SURPRISE FOR YOU ALL! :D
p.s. if you do not celebrate Christmas…#tag your triggers. :P
FLUFFYKINS OUT! *absconds to bunker*