A/N: So after posting the last chappie, I decided to get straight to work! Thank the lord of cocoa that it's finally Spring Break! :v Are you guys and gals ready for some super-duper relationship meddling? ;D Heh heh... *rubs hands together evilly...* what? I gotta make it interesting! Anywaves~ I have some really big ideas concerning the other trolls! And don't worry about douche-bag Karkles, you'll sea what happens with him, later... ;) ;) ;)

7heracody: Yes, she kinda is. Although believe it or not, I'm actually a bit shyer! :D I wanted to make this story super unique and different than anything else, plus Em's little "power" might just end up getting her in trouble! ;) *Eeep! Spoilers!*

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Continue on Eridan's pov! :3

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"Eridan? Who's there?" Em called from the kitchen, bringing me back into the horrid reality of my situation.

"It's nothin Em! Don't wworry, an just um, stay in the kitchen!" I responded quickly.

"Oh... Okay?" She said worriedly. I turned back to Fef. Why did this have to happen to me, especially right now. Ugh, fuck.

"So I'm nofin now?" Feferi asked curiously, looking at me with her head cocked to the side.

"No, I just. Fuck, wwater you doing here Fef?" I blocked the door fully, making sure she wouldn't be able to see anything suspicious.

"Whale, I didn't know you would be so UPS-ET about seaing me..." She made a frowny face, looking away. God she was cute... Wait. What? No. Dammit!

"I'm not... I'm just, surprised. But wwhy are you here?"

"I came to make shore you were okay, sealy!" She shook her head, smiling softly. "Also, Kanaya wanted me to give you this!" She brandished a large rectangular box, handing it to me. Taking it, I looked at it quizzically.

"Er, thanks I guess." This wasn't awkward one bit. Nope, not at all. Not. At. All... Why don't we add a bit more sarcasm.

"You're welcome! Glad I could kelp!" She smiled widely, pulling me into a tight embrace. I hesitantly wrapped my arms around her as well. God, she just felt so nice, and warm, and familiar... "It's reely nice to sea you again..."

"It's nice to see you too." My voice was slightly muffled by her large amount of hair. I would be lying to say the opposite. I missed her so much, I still did... Too soon was our simple exchange over. It seemed weird that a simple hug could bring back so many repressed memories and emotions. Afterwards, she'd smiled, waved good bye, and then vanished. It was as if her smiley presence had slipped through my fingers, yet again. I shut the door, having to lean against it for support. Just seeing her knocked the wind out of me. I wasn't supposed to feel like this. I should be guilty. I shouldn't even want to see her. I DEFINITELY should not want to just hold her like this... What is wrong with me? I semi-pulled myself back together and looked for where Em had gone.

"Em? Wwhere are you?" I called out, unable to find her in the kitchen.

"In here!" She trilled back. I followed her voice back to what was now becoming her room. She smiled brightly from the bed, as I walked in. I felt an instant stab of guilt in my heart, making me smile weakly in return.

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"Eridan: be the unknowing one"

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Seeing his forced smile made my own falter. I would've been lying if I said I hadn't seen nor heard what had happened. The moment I heard his voice call out to me, I had wiped away the purple water droplets and plastered on a smile. What was there to cry about anyways? I had him, not her! Right? I sounded like a jealous school girl, trailing after her crush. Jeese, get over it already Emma!

"Who was it?" I asked, hoping for an answer I wouldn't get.

"Kan's package arrivved." He responded rather stonily. My heart semi-plummeted at his answer.

"Kan... Isn't that the one who sawed you in half?"

"Usin' a chainsaww, yes." He subconsciously touched the bottom of his stomach.

"Why would she send a gift?"

"I think it has to do wwith the dance."

"Well let's open it!" For once I had to fake my excitement. He walked over, handing me the box, and sitting on the bed as well.

"Honor's all yours." I all but tore into the box, pulling out a heavily packaged object. It took me awhile to unravel all of the tissue paper. Once done, I just sat there staring down at the perfect masterpiece in my lap. It was a dress, but so much more than that. I stood, holding it up to myself. It had a black corset like top with a sweet-heart neckline, all covered in black lace. The skirt was a dark purple with layers of darker purples and black underneath it, the lace flowed down covering everything and making it all beautifully tasteful. I smiled like an idiot, twirling around, and laughing gleefully. This was just so utterly perfect, and I knew immediately that the dress would fit like a glove.

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"Emma: be the guilty one"

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The dress was more than stunning, and fit Em's personality immaculately. I pulled out the other tightly packed outfit, taking forever to unwrap it. It was, of course, a tux. It was black, with dark purple and charcoal grey accents. While she was distracted, a note tumbled out of the packaging. It was bubblegum pink, and the bubbly handwriting was one that I knew well.

"We N-E-ED to talk." Four words were all it took to wrench my heart away from me. What was I going to do? Emma interrupted my thoughts with a large yawn.

"Hey Eri?" She asked, rubbing her eyes slightly.

"Yes Em?" I answered distractedly.

"I'm really tired... I think I'll go to bed?" I nodded. Grabbing the suit and note quickly, I started to abscond to the hall. This isn't right... I stopped in the doorway, fighting between what I should do and what I wanted.

"I'm sorry Emma..." I whispered to myself, mentally shaking my head and walking to the living room. I took the coward's way out, because that's what I was, and am.

A coward.

As I lay by myself, alone, I couldn't help but feel empty. I still wanted the one I shouldn't want. And yet... I still wasn't sure which one I should want.

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A/N: Gosh, I whipped that one out fast! Sorry that it's short, but the next one is the ball dance thing! And it will be longer! :D Please please please! Review! Or follow! Pleeeaaassshhhe? For me? *mega puppy eyes* u.u Anyways, see ya later guys!