A/N: Merry (Late) Christmas everyone! I'm sorry it's been so long since I updated this. D: I literally have written this chapter like 4 times. It kept getting deleted and I just sort of said "Fuck it" and gave up for a while. But I vented a bit, and I started another fanfiction (Because I am just an idiot and I can never stay focused on one thing) so yeah! Anyways, as a late Christmas gift, have some fluff. -throws at you and runs into the sunset.-
Sollux let out a soft grunt, pressing his face deeper into the pillow and squeezing his eyes shut. A wince when his leg shifted onto the cold, untouched part of the mattress. "Go back to sleeeeeeep." He told himself with a deep sigh. After a few more moments of begging to sleep, he reluctantly opened his eyes, letting himself be greeted by the darkness that was Karkat's bedroom.
He rolled over, happily greeted by Karkat's warm body. He smiled slightly, draping an arm across his chest and nuzzling against his neck. Karkat let out a soft sigh that vibrated Sollux's arm as it lay against his chest. Soon, his lover had rolled over though, and pulled him tight against his chest. Karkat pecked his forehead lightly, before he rested his cheek against it. Sollux gave him a quick, soft nip to the collarbone in return before he hummed a soft "Morning" to his companion.
"MmmMorning" Karkat replied, shifting slightly when Sollux moved away from his chest. He leaned up and pressed his lips to Karkat's, warm and inviting and delicate as ever. Sliding an arm around his shoulders, Karkat let Sollux roll him onto his back and returned the kiss, even deepening it. Soon, it had become a competition, or dance or sorts, for dominance, the two tumbling back and forth ever so often to see who would end up on top, take things even further.
Karkat let out a purr as he climbed on top of his lover, head pressed down to bite and kiss at his neck in a teasing way. He had grown a bit more adventurous when it came to things like this, though they never got very far. For the moment it had become teasing and biting, grinding against each other with wanting moans, but nothing more.
"Karkat.." Sollux muttered in a labored voice, eyes closed and head tossed back so that his lover could suck and bite at even more of his neck. He was grinding his hips against the smaller man, hands gripping his hips, massaging them as they in turn rubbed against Sollux's. His kisses started to trail upward, towards his ear. He teased the lobe with his tongue, biting it lightly.
"Mm, how far do you want to go.." Karkat hummed into his ear. He sounded almost... Nervous though, to Sollux at least. Startled by the question, he sat up slightly. Karkat pulled his head away from his ear, his face confirming Sollux's suspicions. He looked nervous, almost embarrassed. Sollux smiled at him, pecking his lips.
"How far did you want to go?" He asked him softly, keeping a hand pressed to his cheek. Karkat just flushed and glanced to the side. Sollux let his head flop in the same direction, looking at him curiously, though still as understanding as possible. Much to Sollux's surprise, Karkat's cheeks managed to turn an even brighter shade of red before he pressed his face into Sollux's shoulder. He wrapped his arms around his lover, smiling and pressing soft kisses to his bare shoulder and neck. Sollux enjoyed when Karkat was this open with his emotions. It only happened when he was sure the two were alone, where no judging eyes could see. He let himself.. Be himself. He tore down the loud, thick brick wall around his lover, let him see the slightly awkward, short tempered, yet still caring as ever side of him.
"We can stop if you want." Sollux said softly to him, though a vigorous shake of the head followed.
"I want to. I just..." Karkat started. Sollux just chuckled lightly, giving him a soft squeeze and a kiss on the cheek. Karkat managed to peek out from his hiding place on Sollux's shoulder, glancing at him with bright red, freckled cheeks. Shifting slightly, Sollux managed to roll over, letting Karkat sprawl out under him.
"How about.. You tell me when you start to get uncomfortable?" Sollux asked him softly. He got a short nod of confirmation, before he leaned in and pressed his lips to Karkat's once more. Karkat hesitantly twined his arms around Sollux's neck, arching his back just slightly and connecting their chests, thighs, hips..
"Hey Karbro I-"
"JESUS FUCK GAMZEE LEARN TO KNOCK." Karkat snapped at him, sitting up so fast that his forehead collided with Sollux's. He let out a startled yelp, jumping back and nearly toppling off the bed.
"Holyshit Karkat, oh my god.." He gripped his head, Karkat in return rubbing at his own.
"Ahhh shit man, I'm sorr-"
"Just get the fuck out Gamzee." There was the sound of a door closing softly, before Karkat glanced at Sollux. He was still gripping his forehead, sitting on the edge of the bed now. Crawling over to him, Karkat peered over his shoulder, pecking his cheek lightly. "Are.. Are you okay? Did I really hit you that hard? "
"Yeah, actually, you did. " Sollux snapped at him, wincing once again. "Ugh, I have a headache now.."
"Shit babe, I'm so-"
"Did you just call me 'babe'?" Sollux questioned him with a chuckle, glancing over at him from under one of his spindly hands. Karkat started at him, nodding in confusion.
"What, I can't call you babe?"
"You just never struck me as the person to use pet names.." Sollux muttered, glancing back at the floor.
"Yeah, well, sucks Honeybee." Sollux laughed at that, a grin spreading across his face. With a sigh, he turned and leaned forward, pressing his lips against Karkat's for a moment. He happily returned it, before shifting behind his companion. His hands traced alone the jutting line of his spine, making their way to his neck and shoulders, where they began to kneed the skin gently. Sollux let out a soft sigh, leaning back against Karkat.
"You hungry?" He asked him softly, glancing over his shoulder as Karkat wrapped his arms around his lover's chest.
"Fuck yes I am."
"How about breakfast in bed then? I'll go make you something." Sollux said to him, a smile evident on his face. Karkat nodded to him, giving his temple a peck before he pulled his arms away from him. There was one last peck on the cheek before Sollux stood, pulled on a pair of jeans that had been so carelessly thrown onto the ground next to his half of the bed, a shirt following, and then made his way out of the room.
"THOLLUTH I JUS FUCk YOU'RE AWAYKEEE" Mituna called from the living room. Paper clippings were sprawled everywhere, some floating into the air as Mituna dove for his brother. Startled slightly, it took Sollux a second to return the hug. "Tholluth come look at what I madeeee." He was dragging Sollux through the apartment before he could get his bearings, nearly toppling over as he tripped his way to the livingroom.
"What'd you make, Tuna?" Sollux asked him, wincing as he stubbed his foot on the corner of the pull-out sofa. Kurloz greeted him with a slight wave of his hand, a pair of scissors still in it. Sollux waved back, before he looked over the tree. "Wow, did you make all of these?" Sollux said, looking over all of the white, paper cutouts of Snowflakes. Mituna grinned up at him, eyes darting from between the tree and his younger brother, nodding. "They look amazing!"
Mituna let out a loud squeal, gripping his brother tight when he praised him. Sollux returned the hug, grinning down at his brother and rocking him slightly. Kurloz smiled up at him as well, casting aside his scissors and the half-finished snowflake in his hand to join in the hug. Sollux allowed him in happily, wrapping an arm around his shoulders.
"You guys hungry?" Sollux questioned them, mituna letting out a loud "REALLY FUCKING HUNGRY" before his words turned into a jumble of almost spastic mumbles. Kurloz was quick to start rubbing his back, humming softly to him and holding out his hand. He made a peace sign, but instead of holding it upright, he turned it on it's side. Mituna was quick to do the same thing, a diamond forming between them. Sollux gave him a curious look, but didn't question the pair. So long as it kept Mituna from having one of his "freak-outs", Sollux didn't mind. "I'll make pancakes." Sollux said, ruffling his brothers hair. He gave off another soft squealing noise before Kurloz guided him back down in front of the tree, folding up a peace of paper for him.
Sollux continued to the kitchen, where he attempt to make pancakes. He was thankful for not burning anything down once he had put the pancakes on plates. They were a little over-cooked, but he was proud of them! Cooking was never his strong point. He dug about in the cabinets, pulling out both honey as well as maple syrup and silverware. Once everything was ready, he called Kurloz and Mituna over to the counter, handing them both plates.
"Where's Gamzee and Tav?" He questioned the two. Kurloz simply pointed towards the door, mouthing a quick "Went out for the day". Mituna had already busied himself with stuffing his face, too per-occupied to answer any questions. Sollux simply nodded before grabbing his own two plates, a bottle of honey and maple syrup, and then headed towards the bedroom. Kurloz simply nodded in thanks before Sollux disappeared down the hallway and into the bedroom.
"Hey, I got food." Sollux said. Karkat glanced up at him from the book he had opened. Sollux chuckled lightly at the thick-framed glasses perched on his face, sliding down just far enough for copper eyes to glare at him quizzically.
"What's so funny."
"Nothing, you're just cute with glasses on." Sollux clambered onto the bed, inching towards his lover and setting the plate on his stomach.
"Cute?!" Karkat snapped at him, snatching the syrup from his grip. "I will have you know, I am not cute."
"Oh yeah, sure Karcrab." Sollux chuckled to him lightly, sitting down next to him and putting his plate in his lap. He was quick to smother his own breakfast in honey, not hesitating to stuff his face with the gooey, honey smothered pancakes. Once the two had finished their meals, Sollux ventured back out to the kitchen. He quickly dumped the two plates into the sink, before hopping his way around his brother and his companion, who had now given up on creating snowflakes and were watching tv, and made his way to the window.
"Oh wow, it snowed a lot.." Sollux muttered under his breath, before glancing back towards the hallway. "Hey guys, I'll be back soon." He said to the pair.
"Wh-where are yoo goingg?!" Mituna asked him, that grin he always wore on his face.
"I was just gonna go outside for a bit.." He said, mind wandering. "Don't worry, I'll come back." He walked over to his brother and ruffled his fluffy mop of hair. His brother let out a giggle before nodding to him.
"Hey Karkat!" Sollux called into the bedroom as he opened the door. "Get dressed, we're going outside."
"But you hate the outside."
"Yeah, well, not today." Sollux said to him, folding his arms and leaning against the door frame. Karkat let out a grunt before finally sitting up. He pulled his glasses off of his face, stretched, and then proceeded to get dressed and stand in front of his lover.
"Well?"
"Well?" Sollux asked, leaning down and quickly scooping Karkat up in his arms. He let out a startled yelp, starting to wriggle about. "Stop moving, I might drop you."
"You wouldn't fucking dare."
"Hey, I can't help it if it's because of you moving around so much." Sollux scolded him, starting to make his way out of the bedroom and towards the door. Karkat just folded his arms, glaring up at Sollux all the way to the front door. Only then was he put down and allowed to put on his coat, boots, and a hat. Sollux did the same, before waving to Kurloz and Mituna.
"Why are we even going outside." Karkat grumbled as the pair made their way down to the lobby, Karkat glaring at the doors of the elevator as they descended to the bottom of the building. Right before the doors opened though, Sollux wrapped his hands around Karkat's face. "Wh-What the fuck Sollux?!"
"It's a surprise. You have to wait until we're outside."
"Oh my fucking god." Karkat grumbled, letting Sollux lead him through the lobby and out the front doors. "Jesus fuck it's cold out here.. Now what the fuck did you want to show me or what ever." Karkat grumbled, a shiver passing through him from the icy wind. Sollux just continued to lead him down the sidewalk and around the side of the building, heading towards the once grassy and now snow-infested patch of trees that acted as a rest area.
"Okay, keep your eyes closed." Sollux scolded him. When he got a nod, he removed his hands from Karkat's face and shifted around in front of him. An arm snaked it's way around his waist, the other one grabbing his hand and holding it gentle. "You can open your eyes now.." He whispered in his ear, giving his cheek a soft peck. He slowly, in an almost nervous and hesitant way, opened his eyes.
"I.. It snowed.." Karkat muttered softly, glancing around. It was beautiful to him, the canopy of white above their heads, the way it had snowed just enough to coat everything. He gazed at Sollux in an almost puzzled way though when he started to sway back and forth gently, humming softly under his breath as he lead Karkat about the small clearing.
"Love of mine, someday you will die, but I'll be close behind.." Karkat stared up at Sollux in an almost admiring way, smiling softly as he let Sollux lead him in their little dance through the snow. "I'll follow you, into the dark"
"Sollux, you're really out-doing yourself.." Karkat muttered softly, shying away from Sollux's gaze has he continued to hum the song softly.
"What, you don't like it?" He started to slow in his steps, soon coming to a stop in the middle of the small, trailing tracks they had created. "I though you like stuff li-"
"I do. The good kind of out-doing.." Karkat said to him softly, inching closer. Sollux smiled down at him, giving his hand a soft squeeze and pulling him flush against his chest. Karkat gave a shy smile back, before leaning forward and pressing his lips against Sollux's. He was happy to return the kiss, wrapping both his arms around Karkat now, letting him twine his arms around his neck. Sollux sighed softly into the kiss, smiling slightly against his lover's full lips.
Once the pair had pulled away, Sollux quickly picked Karkat up, spinning him around and holding him against his chest.
"Sollux! Sollux oh my god!" Karkat managed to get out between his loud laughs. Sollux laughed with him, arms wrapped under his tights. Karkat wound his legs around Sollux's waist once he had stopped moving, now having to lean down to give him a kiss.
"I love you Karkat."
"I love you too, Honeybee."