The party was going pretty fuckin' well, I must say. I was dancin' like a machine and laughin' with my friends. Boy, I was wiped after all the jumpin' around. So I decided to sit.

"Eridan, stop being a pussy and get up." Vris remarked.

"Sorry but I'm pretty wiped." I was panting at this point.

"Dude, the sloooooooow songs are coming on! Strider has "Truly Madly Deeply" on!"

That's when I caught Fef and Sol slowdancin' in the corner of my eye. A frown came across my face. Vris must've saw, because she came up with an idea.

"Eridan, how about I do you a favor? Get up and dance with me. Maybe Fef will get jealous."

"Vris, that's fuckin' genius! I owe you!"

"It's nothing." She smiled genuinely. "I know this is OOC kindness, but I'm in a good mood."

"Probably the wine."

"Fuck, stop being a kidder and dance with me." I took her hand and escorted her to the dance floor.

All of a sudden, "Wake Up" by TDG came on. Yay, depressing.

As we danced, Vris rested her head on my shoulder. So peaceful. S-so beautiful...

She caught my stares and quickly lifted her head. "Is it working?"

I caught a glance of the two lovebirds gigglin' and kissin' like idiots. "Nope."

"Oh. Shame, shame." She rested her head back on me. And I saw somethin' I thought may have been a smile... But wasn't this the same person who always puts me down? Who considered me a brother?

"Look at those two. What dorks."

"Yeah, totally uncool."

We continued to dance. Then I saw Sol leave.

"Hm...S-should I follow?"

"Uhm...sure. Hurry back?" So kind. So sincere. So...odd.

"Sure thing, Vris."

He ended up on the porch, lightin' up a cigarette. Punkass.

"What do you want, fishdick?" Why, I oughta-

"I just came to talk business with you. Concerning Fef. I feel that-"

"I'd love to hear you out, but I already recognize I flaw you have."

"And what would that be?"

"You think your quadrants are a business. But they aren't. You try too damn hard. Especially with FF! Who happens to be mine!"

"Yeah, and..?"

"She's mine, and I think you need to back the fuck off!"

"Look, I love her too, okay?"

"Well don't!" He gave me a forceful shove.

"Don't touch me, or I swear to Jupiter's cock, I will fuckin' kill you!"

"I'd like to see you try!"

And just like that, fists flew about.

I guess Fef and the others may have seen, because all 10 of the others came runnin' out. Kar and Vris held me back. Fef took Sol.

"Eridan!" Fef screamed. "What is wrong with you?!"

"But he-"

"No, I don't wanna hear it!"

Kar then asked: "Dude, what the fuck happened?!"

"Eridan..." Kan said. "You should go cool off."

"Oh, I'll fuckin' go!" I stormed off bawlin' and drove away...

The others stood in shock.

"One of us should follow." said Ar. "I don't want him doing anything stupid to himself."

"I guess I'll go." volunteered Vris.

And she took off after me. What she would find would scare us both.