Hello! This is first Homestuck fanfic, and my first fanfic ever, so. Go easy on me and such. I really do love Dave x John, Dirk x John, even Jake x John, all that goodness. But I've decided to start off with a simple Dave x John seeing as it's fairly popular [and very adorable.] Nothing much here. Just a basic, normal life fanfic with romance between two guys who met through a small date of another couple in a book store. I intend to make this porn for your senses.

Alright, well. Rated M for [hopefully] later chapters, and for some language. Homestuck is owned by Andrew Hussie, and not me. Hope you enjoy~

This guy was adorable.

Your name is Dave Strider and you're here at a downtown book store conveniently placed to a successful Starbucks. It was pretty cool, but sometimes, all these words everywhere made your head hurt a bit. You were dragged along here with your sister, Rose, and her girlfriend, Kanaya. They seemed like the perfect couple to make you want to puke up your latest catch of apple juice. The store wasn't some kind of kid's fest; actually, there were no kids at all. Just stacks and piles of books, some art and all that boring shit that would usually make you snooze, but you caught eye of something that kept you from hitting that floor. Rose was happily skipping along with Kanaya to the front desk to purchase some books; you opted out not to join along and just bullet over to the door.

He was at the front desk, short, even shorter than Rose. He had this… Tousled black hair that stuck out like he just got out of bed. It was jet black and shiny, like… A deep black licorice or something. It framed his thin face perfectly. He had these comically big glasses which made you almost smile. Striders never smile, only smirk or clench their jaw. It hung high on his face, square like. Behind those clear lenses were these big blue eyes that actual achieved to make a large smile spread across your face like an idiot. They were clear, and brightened up when he smiled or talked. Oh, you needed a get a closer look at those pupils. His eyelashes were long and thick, and when he looked down, you found yourself in an uncool state of awe. You closed your mouth, your grin forming into a gentle tug at your lips. He had a creamy face and ears that stuck out a bit. The cashier, he… You turned away, hiding your slightly pink face and buried your face into the nearest book. He had buck teeth. You weren't really into people with teeth like 'Bugs-Bunny', but. This was different. It made him so cute. So very cute that it almost hurt your heart and soul. When he smiled, they showed nicely. They were straight and pearly white. It fit him so well.

You had to talk to him. Do something. Be cool. Strider's have their swag or 'charm' as you can say. He was dorky and slightly pudgy, if you worked his ways right then he would be all over you. Kissing him with his pretty pink lips, and batting his thick eyelashes and begging him to hold hands with his soft, delicate looking ones. Ah, no… Strider's don't hold hands… They grope, tease, grab, and drag. But no, the way he was charming you from afar with one look, he could get you to do anything for him. You noticed Rose and Kanaya wrapping up on their large purchases and darted over [cool-like, of course] next to the two girls, your face emotionless and now back to its original tanned color. You have your hands in your pockets and your head tilted down softly. Rose spoke up again. "We'll be done in a moment, just calm down." She muttered, taking your silent and distant demeanor as impatience. That… No, you just ignore it. "By the way, this is Egbert." Rose said, nudging you lightly and gesturing at you to make eye contact, because of course, that's polite. You cringe inwardly at the name. Egbert. Ah well, he better be cute enough to make up for that name. Suddenly, a soothing and calm voice fills your mind. "A-Ah, no, John will be okay. It's John Egbert. Nice to meet you- Uhm. Dave is it?" That guy name is John, acceptable, and just reached out a tentative hand to you. You weren't really one for handshakes, but you take it anyway feeling slightly awkward as John shakes the grip lightly. You squeeze his hand once before pushing up your glasses and meeting eyes with him. You could tell he's a bit confused that he can't make eye contact because of your dark shades, but you're grateful that he can't see you burning your eyes into his. In those astonishing eyes were spikes and droplets of baby blue, navy blue and ocean blue. There were so many shades of blue riding out from his black pupils it almost made you dizzy.

"Strider." You mutter, happy that your voice didn't tremble. You look away without turning your head so he wouldn't notice. You felt a familiar elbow nudged you in the ribs, which hurt, but you only clench your jaw. "Just call him Dave." You hear you sister say in her perfectly casual tone, even when only you could tell that was the tone she used in public when he was- No, not being rude. Being himself. You call it the 'Stop acting like a fucking dick or I'll sew your hand to your asshole' tone. John gives you a charming smile, his eyes lightening up. You gave him a small upturn of the lips back, and he seemed pleased. On the inside, your stomach was turning and tightening with joy, oh, this guy. He was so dorky and sweet, working at a library with Starbucks on his desk. He had a sweat shirt on his chair, folded, and gosh he looked so ordinary but so in touch with his job. Like an ordinary Joe-John. A Joe-John. Just staring down at him from behind your shades, you just wanted to hug him so badly, cursing this desk for hiding away the rest of his body. You felt so much for this little guy in so little time, and a sudden though hit you hard. Oh god. You needed this guy in your life. It's inevitably true. Hell, if other people felt this way for John as you did, he must be a part of many other lives. Your eyes narrowed. He's going to be yours.

"Thanks for dropping by~ I'll see you and Kanaya Tuesday? Is it Tuesday?" John said happily wrapping up their books and placing them into a firm bag for them to carry. Dave melted a bit in that cheery tone. Rose smiled gently at the cashier. "Yes. Don't be late, Egbert." She said, taking her leave and holding hands with her girlfriend. Dave just stood there, staring at the shorter male, who was looking back at him, waving. "Uhm."Awkward silence has been brought to the table. "Dave." Rose called firmly. Dave snapped out of it, smoothly running his hand through the bangs of his hair and letting the tips of each clump or strand touch him shades in a silent manner as they fell. "Catch y'later, Egderp." He muttered in a low tone, tipping his shades to him before he walked off, following the couple out the store. He could be sure about one thing. Dave was sure he didn't need to look back, because he knew John was just pondering with his mouth about the one second of heaven he'd just showed him. Heh. The strider charm. You aren't too fond of showing off your eyes, but you know what? You don't care. Your name is Dave Strider, and on Tuesday, you're gonna make especially cute John Egbert see stars.

haha you can shoot me now for it being this short- /Pff, you probably didn't even like it. But if you did, here, have this rifle. xD Review and Give me stuff and stuff. This is going to be pree-tttty short, probably about 3-4 chapters. Hell, maybe even the next could be the last. The setting is taking place the Fall, winter coming very soon -just right around the corner- and I really could've done a better job on this. The P.O.V change rapidly a bit, but I tried to make it a bit smooth. Sorry if I disappoint, it's just a little hard to write 3rd Person POV's in homestuck. I wonder why...

Ah well.

Stay tuned I guess! - Or not, orz"