They say a Prince of Heart breaks his heart twice. The first time, he is able to fix it, The second time, he can never quite fill the hole it leaves.

And I hate to say I love you. When its so hard for me. And I hate to say I want you. When you make it so clear, you don't want me. I'd never ask you 'cause deep down, I'm certain I'd know what you'd say. You'd say I'm sorry, believe me, I love you. Just not in that way. (JohnDave) [Second chapter is thanks to Ticci Tabbi]

Sollux gets home to the apartment he shares with his dorky hipster room mate. Except Eridan is sick and can't take care of himself.

He turned his head on his pillow, and his eyes immediately caught the green light of his digital alarm clock on his dresser. It was 2:30 am, and Tavros Nitram could not sleep. Tavros recalls his embarrassing day where he continually tried to let his feelings for Gamzee be known but kept failing miserably. T for language.