Disclaimer: Hussie owns Homestuck, I own the idea of the story.
"I take it the house isn't burnt down like last time." Jade said giggling a bit.
"I only burnt the kitchen, jeez." John said setting up his keyboard opposite the counter. Dave moved the bench, so that John could set up, to the corner setting it up so he could see most of the shop. He unpacked his cello and stand, messing with the tuning. Jade went into the kitchen to do some baking. "I see you didn't print any music?" Dave holding back a laugh seeing John start to worrying. "It's cool bro, I need a tuning note just saying." Dave said, John played all the notes Dave called out. Each time Dave messed with the tone.
"I will let you play first." Dave said. "Actually no." He got up and took the books from John.
"Dave what are you doing? We kinda need those to play." John said a bit worried.
"Haven't you ever just improved before?" Dave said sticking the books in the bag. John expression basically said he hadn't. "It's simple, just play what's in your heart." Dave said, poking John in the chest.
"Can you start it? I will jump in when I get the courage." John said blushing like a mad man.
"Sure thing bro." Dave said sitting down. "Can I get a beat?" Dave said pointing at the keyboard, "Something up speed, none of the slow stuff now." John messed with the beats, getting a solid bass going on every beat, plus high hat going on the eighth notes. Dave closed his eyes, not that anyone could see them behind his shades, and played simple quarter note beats. Soon he started adding in eighth notes, half and whole notes.
John saw how much fun Dave was having by the smile on his lips. "Why don't you play too?" Jade whispered in his ear.
He kept himself from freaking out "Because I don't know how to improv like him." he said back. Jade shook her head and went back to the counter. John looked down at the keyboard, Alright, I can so do this. He started playing something that matched what Dave was playing. He got more complex in his matching; soon he started to push for the melody. Dave back off, playing simpler notes, hearing John go all out. He stopped leaving just John and the beat. He is really good when he gets out of his shell.
They kept playing most of the day, taking a break at two for lunch. Jade had made them sandwiches, and had pulled out two bottles of water. When they finished, they went straight back to playing, switching the beat to a Latin type funk. Around six they started packing up "Hey Jade, can we leave the instruments here?" John said.
"Oh, you guys are gonna play again tomorrow?" she said still waiting at the counter.
"Nope just need a new storage area." Dave said sarcastically, "Nah, we will be back to play tomorrow."
"Fine, but only cause it's nice to have some company." she said smiling. They moved their equipment into the kitchen. They left the bakery, waving goodbye to Jade. "Hey wanna grab a bite to eat somewhere?" John asked.
"Sure why not. It's not like anyone is expecting us back or anything." Dave said a little sullen. They walked around discussing what they want to eat, when they stopped at an all you can eat buffet. They easily decided that they were going there, and got inside seeing almost no there. They pooled their money, paying for their drinks, Dave with his apple juice and John with tea, and their meal.
They went ahead and grabbed what they were going to eat and took a table towards the back. They were about to dig in, when a rather perky waitress came by "Hi there, my name is Nepeta." she said writing down her name on the receipt. "If you guys need anything, don't be afraid to ask." she ran off somewhere.
They looked at each other unaware on how to act to that. They shrugged it off, and went ahead and started eating. John finished first and went to go get seconds, Dave was finishing his when Nepeta sat across from him. "You should ask him out." she said.
"Excuse me?" Dave said trying not to blush.
"It's obvious he likes you, and that you like him." she said, "Now ask him out." she said getting up and scurrying off somewhere. What the hell? I mean I understand him being easy to read, but… he thought, until John returned with a bowl of ice cream. "No way, they ice cream here?"
"Yea, it is really good to." John said taking a spoonful. Hell, I need to get over Terezi, so I will ask him out. Tomorrow, maybe. Dave thought, hiding his smile. He got to get some ice cream; he loved ice cream almost as much as he loved his music. They finished their meal, and left a ten dollar tip. Dave called Rose and asked if she could come pick them. "It was nice playing with you Dave." John said smiling.
"Likewise John." Dave gave his own little smile.
A/N: So I literally had to stop writing because I got hungry writing the restaurant scene. For those who think that a ten dollar tip is big, remember they are in Canada, so money is less there than it is here.