Hey, I just wanted to go ahead and say that the entire fanfic isn't gonna go like this. I'm just taking the time to introduce all the characters and have a chapter from each of their perspectives. I promise this isn't a plotless, pointless fic. It will have purpose- once I've done chapters from Gamzee's, Kanaya's, Nepeta's, Tavros', and Aradia's perspectives.

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Aradia's POV

My name is ARADIA MEGIDO. I am in the TENTH grade. I used to love ARCHAEOLOGY. Though I haven't been nearly as interested in it as of late, I still hold a general NOSTALGIC FONDNESS of it. Ever since... "the ACCIDENT" I have been able to see and hear the DEAD. I have not told ANYONE about this for fear of being sent to an ASYLUM.

I am absent-mindedly staring out the window, watching the waves. I hear someone approach me and stand next to me, but I ignore him or her. I don't feel like talking right now.

The person clears their throat., as a signal for me to pay attention. Why even do people do that? The person speaks, "Excuse me, Aradia?" I bite back a sigh and look to see who it is. It's a tall, muscular guy. I vaguely remember seeing him around school. Gym class, perhaps?

"This may surprise you because of your obviously lower status at school, but... I really like you, and let's face it, we're going to be on this boat for quite some time. So, excuse me if I'm being too blunt, but I was wondering if perhaps you'd be interested in being my girlfriend?" He looks like he's waiting for a bomb to explode in his face, and explode it does.

I stand and grab the collar of his shirt, bringing him down to my height. He looks so shocked. His brow perspirates heavily, though not too much heavier than the rest of him. I hear screaming... Oh wait. That's me.

I stop screaming for a moment and look around the room out of the corner of my eye. I see Sollux looking at the tall guy and I. He looks rather surprised, slightly hopeful. Oh, god. he thinks he as a chance with me... No.

I still really like him, but... Being around him is nerve-wracking all on its own. The memories he brings are terrifying, but the voices of the dead are worse than any memory my conscious mind could possibly hold. The voices are already loud enough with being on the same boat as him. I'm honestly not sure if I can handle being that close to him again.

I hate to do it. I care about him so much. It wasn't his fault, but I can't tell him that, can't let him become close to me again.

I tighten my grip in the tall senior's shirt and kiss him passionately in front of everyone, Sollux included.

"I love you... I love you. I love you, Sollux! I'm so sorry." I think to myself as I kiss the guy roughly.

I glance at Sollux out of the corner of my eye while the sweaty guy is still shocked and dazed by the fact that I just kissed him without even knowing his name.

"I love you..." I look away.

So, guesswhatimahomestuck... What now? C: Sorry 'bout the shortness of this y'all...