Chapter 10
Ready Set Go
Sollux practically bounced as the small caravan of cars rounded to Feferi's apartment complex. Aradia let out a little sigh from the passenger's seat but Sollux chose to ignore it. Nothing was going to spoil this day. He'd made the plans with Feferi, inviting Jade, Eridan, and Aradia as well. Feferi got so excited that she accidentally blurted it out to Karkat who then decided he and Nepeta should go as well. Dave was not one to be left out of the loop and of course where Dave went, John went. And then out of the blue, Equius showed up with the DJ and his boyfriend. So the little crew headed out to pick up the last of their party before heading to the water park. Before Sollux could even park the car, Feferi was skipping out the door; bag slung over her shoulder, hair a tangled mess. Jade came quickly behind her, beaming a huge smile when she saw the brunette get out to open the door for them. Tossing their bags in the trunk along with his and Aradia's, Sollux signaled to everyone they were ready and the three cars filed out of the parking lot, hitting the highway in force. It was a 40 minute drive even in the best of traffic.
Feferi and Jade bounced around in the back seat as Sollux turned up the radio and even Aradia bobbed her head to the music. After a little bit, Jade sparked a conversation up with the woman in the front seat and Sollux's shoulders relaxed as the two seemed to get pretty chummy with one another. When Jade mentioned Archaeology; Aradia about leapt in the back seat with her to talk about some recently uncovered Egyptian burial site. Glancing into the rearview mirror, Sollux met Feferi's gaze and the skin around her eyes scrunched up in a way Sollux knew meant she had the biggest, goofiest grin on. The energy in the car lulled only for a short time until they saw the flashing blue and orange sign as well as the tallest slide tower. Feferi began fidgeting in her seat and even Aradia seemed to lift a smile as they got off the highway and traveled the short distance to the park entrance.
Jade insisted on shelling out for the parking fee since Sollux had driven them there. Parking, Sollux waited till Karkat and Dave had both parked as well before getting out and grabbing their bags from the trunk. The small group approached the entrance and was surprised to find the line not too terribly long. There was a short argument as Sollux insisted on paying for himself, Aradia, Feferi, and Jade until the girls finally gave in, the man citing the bonus from his recent project completion was burning a hole in his pocket. Approaching the changing rooms, Sollux purchased two lockers and handed Aradia one key before disappearing with the other boys into the men's changing room. Sollux was glad there didn't seem to be any younger kids in the large changing area because Dave and Karkat were anything but quiet.
"Stop trying to get a look at my junk, Strider," The shorter man growled.
"Psh, please," Dave rebuked, peeling off his shirt and somehow managing to keep the shades in place, "Bet you have a tiny dick. Now Equius is probably hung like a horse."
"You would be correct, Strider," The man chuckled darkly, bringing a sudden disgusted look from Karkat.
"I kinda wanna see," John giggled and blushed.
"Hey now," Dave warned as his boyfriend giggled.
As Sollux put on a pair of red and blue swimming trunks, he looked over to where Eridan had slid modestly into one of the provided stalls and shook his head. Turning back to the group, his ear tips got suddenly hot as the giant bodyguard who always stood outside of the DJ booth stood there fully naked, his cobalt swimsuit tossed over his shoulder, while John giggled, Dave licked his lips exaggeratedly, and Karkat buried his face into his red board shorts. Equius really was rather well hung. The latch slid back and Sollux welcomed the opportunity to look away, and anticipating Eridan's reaction was somehow making him grin like an idiot. When the man stepped out he simply took in the scene with a slight quirk of his eyebrow before grabbing his things and heading out of the changing rooms. Sollux, however, simply sat and watched him go. The guy was toned, his shoulders cutting in sharply to a well-defined back, his abs just slightly bumped with muscles, and the lavender skin tight shorts clung to the smooth curve of his ass and thick, powerful thighs. Shaking himself back into reality, Sollux quickly finished gathering his clothes and joined Eridan outside even as the other men finished goofing around and exited to wait for the ladies as well.
Feferi was the first to emerge, a black one piece hugging her curves with a magenta stripe down each side, a mini frill around the waist tastefully accentuating her hips. Jade bounced out next with a hunter green two piece, chatting excitedly with Nepeta in lime green boy shorts and bikini top complimenting her darker complexion. When Aradia exited in a skimpy red tie-bikini, Sollux had to remember they were in public and swallow back the cat calls his mind was producing. Feferi waved when she caught site of the boys and giggled at them.
"Aww Dave," She cooed, "You and John match!"
Sure enough the boys were wearing the exact same style of trunks, save John's were blue with red accents and Dave's were the inverse, "Yeah Dave was going to wear a speedo but thank god I talked him out of it."
"He was afraid someone would see my hot little ass and off him just to get me."
John rolled his eyes but shyly kissed Dave's cheek before grabbing his boyfriend's hand and pulling the blonde to the nearest water slide. The group generally kept together throughout the day. First they did several water slides, then a couple of tube rides, before settling into the wave pool. Sollux enjoyed splashing with Dave and John until the bell rang and a general cry sounded as the waves began and they'd ride them in with laughs and splashes and, on one trip, making sounds Karkat likened to "Retarded Belugas" as the three wiggled their arms even more. After a particularly big wave crashed over him, Sollux shook his head and laughed, taking in the scene around him. John and Dave were taking turns dunking each other while Karkat and Nepeta might as well have been attached at the hip, hugging closely in the shallower water. Shifting his gaze to the plastic beach chairs, Sollux found Feferi sitting on the same chair as Jade, the two cuddling as they chatted to Eridan. Close to them sat Equius who was looking out over the fake beach, and Aradia who lay alone, eyes closed, soaking up the sun.
Sollux's eyebrows knit together. She hadn't been too keen about the wave pool so she'd stayed out to tan a little. But she'd been really standoffish all day and while he'd been trying to ignore it, seeing the other couples happily together made him anxious. Emerging from the water, Sollux approached his lover and bent down to kiss her cheek. She popped open and eye and he smiled.
"Hey, wanna go hit up the lathy river?"
"Sure," Her answer wasn't the enthusiastic one he'd been hoping for but he tried to keep his smile up.
"Mind if I tag along?" Equius' voice was deep and Sollux's initial reaction was to say something rude, though why he couldn't come up with.
"Not at all," Aradia had beat him to it before he could make a jerk out of himself, her voice chipper and inviting and why did that bother him a little?
As they wadded into the nearly deserted water course, Equius secured a few inflatable rings for them and, after some adjusting to find the best lounging position, they were off down the slowly moving current. Turning his tube so it bumped into Aradia's, Sollux found her hand and linked fingers with her, giving a light squeeze. She didn't squeeze back, but allowed their fingers to remain intertwined. When Equius' tube bumped into hers, she giggled and let go of his fingers as she twirled under one of the water features, surprised giggles bubbling out of her as the water splashed down. When their tour of the waterway came to an end; the three emerged to find the others lazing around, John eagerly bouncing for another round of waterslides and Karkat offering to take anyone home who was ready to hit the road. That's when shit hit the fan.
Sollux decided to lean in for a kiss and Aradia pushed him away with a, "Stop it."
"Why?" Sollux scoffed, his patients for the way she was acting having officially run out, "Am I not allowed to love on my girlfriend?"
"Look, just stop it," Aradia snapped causing a few of the others to grow quiet and turn a look their way.
"You have been in a mood all day," Sollux huffed.
"Look maybe she…," Equius stepped up next to Aradia and that lit Sollux up like a firecracker.
"Fuck off, muthleth," the brunette bellowed as more eyes turned to the trio, "She'th my girlfriend, tho take your horthe cock and pith off."
"Sollux," Aradia scolded.
"No, you know what?" he snapped back, "Go on. Go ahead and go home becauthe I know you don't really want to be here for thome petty bullshit jealouthy. Tho jutht go."
Aradia shook her head before turning and storming off towards the park entrance, Nepeta running to catch up with her. Equius gave a stern look down to Sollux, but the shorter man just glared back till he tuned away and began walking slowly towards the entrance as well. Karkat looked around at all the people staring before coming up and grabbing Sollux's arm.
"What the fuck, man," Karkat growled, "That was totally uncalled for."
"Fuck you, KK," Sollux ripped his arm out of the other man's grasp, "You've theen how she'th been acting all day. She'th pithed becauthe Feferi ith here."
"She has every right to be, given your past fuck ups," the auburn haired boy seethed.
"Thtay out of my buithneth, KK," Sollux raged, "She hath no right."
"She has every right because you are a complete fucking loser, Captor."
Sollux pulled back but his arm was caught behind him and he was being pulled back away, Eridan's voice in his ear, "Let him go, Sol."
Karkat puffed out his chest and scoffed, "Pathetic."
"Karkat," Dave's voice was low but had a warning tone that made a chill run down Sollux's spine, "Leave."
Karkat wheeled to rebuke the blonde, but one look at the man and he thought better of it and instead headed in the direction the other three had gone. It wasn't till they were well out of sight that Eridan finally released Sollux, Feferi and Jade slowly approaching as Dave and John joined them. After a few glances passed between different people, Sollux deflated and let his head hang as he mumbled an apology.
"Dude, don't," Dave sneered, "He was a total ass."
"But today wath thuppothed to be fun," the brunette muttered.
"And who says it hasn't been?" Feferi soothed hooking a finger under Sollux's chin and raising his head, "Besides, I believe John said something about wanting to go down a few more water slides?"
The young man bounced happily as his idea was brought back to the forefront of the conversation. Sollux slowly looked around and took first John's smile, and then Feferi's, then Jade's, Dave's small nod, and finally Eridan's soft simper. Shaking his head with a defeated laugh, Sollux nodded and Dave rapt his shoulders in a one armed hug as they made off for a water slide. The rest of the afternoon was spent tubing and splashing, laughing and romping around the water park. When the sun began to set, the six of them rushed to the changing room before plopping down on the cement walkway for the laser light show that played at closing. Feferi grabbed Sollux's hand and entangled their fingers, squeezing softly and not letting go even as she leaned onto Jade who played with her long, still damp curls as greens and blues and reds danced against a screen of falling water.
As they filed out of the park, the group said good bye to Dave and John with hugs and fist bumps all around, then they piled into Sollux's car, Feferi and Jade in the back, Eridan in the seat that had originally been occupied by Aradia. The ride home was relatively quiet, Feferi and Jade whispering to each other in back until they fell asleep, confirmed by a warm smiled glance in the rear view mirror. Eridan turned heavily lidded eyes to the driver and smirked with a sigh.
"You gonna be ok, Sol?"
"Yeah," Sollux shifted, looking over his shoulder before changing lanes, "Thankth for thtopping me back there."
"Don't get me wwrong," Eridan chuckled darkly, "I wwish you'd've givven the little shit a black eye, but not there."
Sollux chuckled and then stretched his hand out, laying it on top of Eridan's and squeezing. Then he left it there. The other man didn't look at him, only smiled as the contact wasn't broken till they pulled into Feferi's apartment complex. With sleepy hugs and a kiss to the nose, Feferi and Jade disappeared into their apartment. The ride to Eridan's was quiet. When he pulled into the driveway, Sollux put the car in park and sank back into his seat, turning a tired smile to the dark haired man who returned it in full. They sat there, just smiling at each other while the engine idled until Eridan slowly slide across the bench seat, laying a tentative hand on Sollux's.
The brunette didn't move, only continued to smile as Eridan rubbed his thumb over the back of Sollux's hand. Shifting slowly so as not to break the spell, Eridan took his other hand and started drawing his fingers up Sollux's arm and shoulder, dragging it slowly across his chest which rose and fell with a shaky breath. Eridan slowly leaned in but the brunette shifted slightly to the side with a gentle laugh.
"I'm thorry, ED," he chortled sadly, "I can't kiss you."
"Ever?" Eridan's voice was so intense; his stutter disappeared as his eyes began to sparkle.
"Not yet," Sollux breathed and Eridan let out the most relieved sigh and planted a soft kiss on Sollux's temple.
Then he kissed it again. Then again. And then his hand began stroking across Sollux's chest as the brunette took in a shuttering breath. Eridan traced his hand down Sollux's chest and stomach, rubbing across the soft fabric as his abdomen distended and retracted with each deep breath. Cautiously, Eridan let his hand drift down over the front of Sollux's jeans and he fluttered a kiss to the brunette's cheekbone as he found the fabric stretched and warm under his fingers, the bulge quite evident. With a tentative squeeze, Eridan chuckled softly as Sollux let out a low moan, his cock jumping in the confines of the denim. Eridan brought his hand back up and slid it under the hem of the brunette's shirt, playing with the soft dark hairs he found there while moving kisses to just behind the man's ear. With a flick of his fingers, Sollux's jeans were undone and Eridan's hand was under the fabric of his bee print boxers, his fingers tangled in dark, coarse hair before wrapping around hot, firm flesh. Sollux groaned and thrust his hips.
Sliding his other hand behind the brunette, Eridan gently moved them so he was leaning back against the passenger side door, Sollux between his legs, limbs sprawled and Eridan's hand working his shaft still buried in the fabric of his boxers. Sollux let his head slump to the side and Eridan took the opportunity to plait wet kisses along his neck, his other hand curling around Sollux's torso, brushing across the soft cotton of his shirt. Suddenly Sollux's hands fumbled for his pants and freed his aching cock from his boxers, looking down in awe and lust as Eridan's hand pumped his dick faster, slick fingers bumping over the ridge of the head and sliding back down to bury in his dark pubic hair before sliding back to the tip. Sollux's moans became more audible until he grunted.
"I'm gonna cum," his voice was thick as his head tilted back onto Eridan's shoulder.
"Ok," Eridan kissed his temple again softly.
Sollux's hips bucked up as he rode the waves of orgasm. Eridan held his chest firmly with one arm while continuing to pump with the other till the brunette collapsed back against him, panting and sweating but a satisfied grin on his face. They didn't move for a few moments, then Sollux grabbed for some napkins he kept in the glove box and cleaned himself up, handing a few to Eridan, before tossing the crumpled mass to the floor. Stuffing himself back into his pants, Sollux sat up with a nervous chuckle.
"Tho."
"So," Eridan echoed before continuing, "Look, if you nevver wwanna talk about this or wwhatevver…"
"Shut up," Sollux chuckled and leaned over planting a soft chaste kiss to Eridan's cheek, "Go to bed."
"Goodnight, Sol," Eridan breathed, reaching out and giving Sollux's hand a reassuring squeeze before opening his door and stepping out.
As Sollux watched the house disappear in his rearview mirror he sighed contently and looked forward to what dreams awaited for him back at home.