A/N: I was woken up from my nap. My friends got INSIDE my house. How does this happen? I've got great news, my story was married recently. To Secret Suicide! I'm so happy for them, you all should be too. xD I had to type till 5 o'clock, so I hope it was worth this headache.
After the buzz from the rap battle was easing along, Gamzee, Titaia, and Tavros went on to the meal room, or the cafeteria.. even though meal room gave off the impression that they were in some kind of prison. Oh wait. They were. Titaia always made sure to get in line before others did, because waiting in those lines were too much of a hassle, and with her luck, she'd probably not be able to eat if she was stuck in the line. She imagined if she was to be stuck with someone she hated. It always happened. Terrible. They were serving chicken for dinner in the line she was waiting in. Gamzee had said something about treating all the motherfuckas for dinner in celebration of Tavros' victory, with his money from his parents who were surprsignly well off in this hard life. What did they do for a living, the Makaras?
When they got to the register, Gamzee had it all taken care of. That seriously wasn't expected, the boy got two hundred dollars every two weeks, and all of it would dwindle away for his quest of weed and other drugs. But as long as he was satisfied, Titaia couldn't really do anything. It was his money, he'd spend it how he wanted.
"Thank you, Gamzee!" Tavros cheesed, looking at his dinner. "How could I ever uh… repay you?" He held his tray sturdily.
"No problem bro. You've paid me back by all up and being my best bro, you know? Stickin' with me through thick and thin, and not sayin' all that mean stuff that all them other people say." Gamzee smiled, his eyelids were half opened, as he made his way back to the table. He earned a smile from Tavros.
Titaia smiled, while following in his path. "Yes, thank you." She smiled at Gamzee, placing her tray on the table, right across from Eridan. Strangely, Eridan was already there, his head down on the table; he had pushed his food and glasses off to the side, signaling he'd get to them later. "Eridan?" She asked, wondering what was going on. He usually had his head up in a snooty manner, or in a sympathetic one at other rare times. His tumblr boy appearance dwindled away to the appearance of a depressed person. She took a seat, and started gobbling at her chicken.
Eridan raised his head. "Hey, everyone." He said, rubbing his forehead. His rings were showed off, as his fingers ran through his hair. He reached his hand out to the glasses languidly, and started to clean them off with a scarf before putting them on his face.
"What's wrong?" Tavros asked, sitting in the spot next to Eridan, and placing his tray directly in front of him, and looked at his
"Nothin'." Eridan lied. He pulled his food towards him and started eating a bit. Hopefully, that'd stop him from looking miserable, so his friends wouldn't worry. He didn't want to be much of a burden, so he tried his hardest to look happy.
"Bro, I don't mean to all up and get into yall's motherfuckin' business, but I feel like a bro needs someone to have a feelings jam with." Gamzee sympathized, scratching his head. "I don't think y'all will feel better until you tell someone what's kind of motherfucking storm is beating down on your miracles parade."
Eridan sighed. Where did he even come up with this stuff? "I suppose you're goin' to keep on askin' an' shit like that, right?" He asked, raising his eyebrow. It was a good sign to see that they actually cared, though. Instead of waving him away like some others might do.
Titaia nodded. "Damn straight." She answered confidently. "Besides, if you don't tell me, I'm sure that we'll bother you until you spill." She took in another piece of chicken, chewing silently.
"My father called me." He sighed, making eye contact with Titaia. "He straight up and cursed me out…"
"What?" Titaia crossed he arms. "Why?" She asked. She thought he would be that little kid who had gotten along fabulously with their parents, being the little rich gentlemen that they wanted him to be and receiving gifts from the parents with the snap of a finger. She hadn't seen that coming at all.
"Our relationship's terrible." Eridan frowned, trying to distract himself with the meal in front of him. "He says I'm not the man that he wanted me to turn out to be. It just bothers me when he says such negative shit to me." His eyes watered a bit, though he wouldn't cry. He didn't want to, not in front of them.
"Uh… I'm really sorry to hear that, Eridan…" Tavros frowned.
"Me too. You're just doing what other kids in our generation do, and it's the parents fault for raising us like that." Titaia preached. "It's not something you should worry about; I think you're pretty cool." She admitted, though she'd swear that she hated him about this time last week. She started devouring her chicken, so she wouldn't have to think. That chicken was good…
"Yeah, motherfucka." Gamzee assured. "You're all cool and shit. You all fancy and what not."
"Heh… thanks, Gam." Eridan looked up from his meal. "And, I suppose you're right, Ti."
Titaia nearly laughed. "I'm always right." She smiled. "Anywho." Titaia stood up and carried her empty tray to the trash can, throwing away the napkins she had used to wipe the sauce off her hands while Eridan was explaining his dilemma. She stacked the tray on top of the others, and made her way over to the little crying hipster.
"You finished your meal already, Ti?" He asked, watching her approach him. Goodness, what was she going to do? He thought she was cool with him now, but sometimes when she was approaching it didn't mean good. Was she going to hit him?
"Yes..." She nearly burped, and held his chin up to her. She avoided frowning barely, and managed to plaster on a smile. "I was kind of hungry." She explained.
"What're you motherfuckin' doing, sis?" Gamzee asked.
Titaia kissed Eridan's forehead. "You feel better, Eridan." She smiled, walking out the cafeteria.
Sollux and Karkat watched the whole scene unfold from the moment that Titaia took a seat. Not like they were stalking or anything, they just wanted to see how that table was doing...
"Sollux." Karkat said to his lisping companion. "You look really fucking off, right now."
Sollux adjusted his glasses, and concentrated back on his food. "No, KK. I'm acutally fucking on point right now. I jutht wonder what the girl ith doing kithing all on our friendth and thit." He sighed, and took a fork in each hand to dig in.
"Eridan isn't out friend. He's annoying. And fuck, Sollux, I don't really fucking think it matters. You're acting like you're jealous or something." Karkat sipped some water, watching for what his friend would retaliate. "As much as this makes me want to shit out killer whales, I'd have to say, let the bitch do what she wants." He sighed a bit, taking a scoop of his mashed potatoes. "It's her fucking life."
"Jealouth of what?" Sollux asked, standing. "Forgive me for trying to point thomething out, next time I'll jutht wait around tho the can get all freaky and eat their fucking inthideth. Hey, look. I'm going to fucking leave." He muttered, walking off after throwing his stuff away.
"That fuckass and his stupid mood swings." Karkat started to eat again, alone, and not giving a shit. "I swear…" Karkat frowned. He thought a few days back to when they were smoking. That girl said she thought about Sollux's lisp. Does this mean something? Or was it just because she was high? The world may never know…
– twinArmageddons [TA] began pestering delightfulSorrow [DS] –
TA: hey.
TA: got anythiing worth my tiime two talk about, today?
DS: Uh.
DS: I don't know, I feel kind of bad for one of my friends. His dad's being a total asshole.
TA: really?
DS: Yeah. He called him just to say shit to him. You know, just to curse him out.
DS: It's kind of sad; the poor thing didn't need that…
TA: 2hiit, iif ii wa2 that kiid2 dad, he'd earn the riight two 2lap the 2hiit out of me.
TA: that bull 2hiit ii2n't riight.
DS: Preach. I feel the same way. No one really deserves it.
TA: hell yeah.
TA: 2peakiing of whiich, does that mean we'd be good parent2.
DS: Damn straight we would.
DS: Our kids would be tamed, and loved.
TA: haha
TA: then marry me.
TA: liike, now.
DS: …
DS: Over the internet? I didn't know you were that kind of person. xD
TA: plea2e, don't take iit 2eriiou2ly.
DS: I knew you liked me.
TA: ii wa2 ju2t kiiddiing, d2!
TA: god.
DS: Sucks, I was going to say yes to your request.
TA: you're going two be my onliine giirlfriiend?
DS: Nah, just roleplaying. You know~
TA: roleplayiing? That suck2
DS: *holds your hand*
TA: get that hand away from me!
DS: *kisses your cheek, looking at wedding ring*
TA: 2top!
DS: xD
DS: It's only the internet, it's not like I'm seriously doing this to you.
TA: 2o?
DS: You suck as a husband.
DS: I'm going to divorce you.
TA: no.
TA: baby, come back!
TA: you've got what ii need!
DS: No. I'm leaving. *slaps you* Now, say goodbye. I am the best virtual wife you've ever had.
DS: And you just lost me. How do you feel?
TA: ii could only keep that relatiion2hiip for two miinute2…
TA: wow...
DS: Sorry, man.
DS: Don't get all down about it, dude. You've been so moody lately.
DS: Why, though?
TA: ii have?
TA: ii don't mean two…
TA: fuck, ii'm ju2t contemplatiing…
DS: Well, I'll be your wife again, if you want. And what're you contemplating on?
TA: 2hiit, ii don't know.
DS: Sorry, TA. Hope you start feeling better soon.
TA: yeah.
TA: ii'm going two go.
DS: Sure, 'kay. Bye bye.
TA: yeah…
TA: *kii22e2 your cheek* -.-
– twinArmageddons [TA] ceased pestering delightfulSorrow [DS] –
Titaia laughed a bit. That boy knows he digs her. And she was well aware. She put her laptop away, feeling that she's done enough for the day. She thought back, and tapped her chin. Eridan was actually about to cry. A few days ago, he was the asshole that snapped for her to get out of the seat, and now she is kissing him on the forehead? Did he get the wrong idea? She couldn't be blamed, she snapped at , shit. It is now highly possible that he was better than the first impression that he gave off…. Could that mean Sollux was too? Or Vriska? Or Karkat? Nope, they were all assholes for sure. Titaia's laugh faded away and the grin on her face turned into a frown. She has yet to find out what Vriska could've probably done to get into this hell. But she hasn't been seeing so much of her lately. It was odd, because they shared a room. These days, Vriska was out doing something with her friends. Titaia shook her head in confusion, not because of the whole Eridan mystery, but because of the fact that Vriska actually had friends. They say she learns something new every day.
A/N: So, I hope you enjoyed. :D I'll update later today or tomorrow (provided that I'm not dragged out of my bed by my ankles like I was earlier.) Read, enjoy and review! Cus I'm lovin' them... I'm going to bed.