Nepeta looked up, tears in her eyes. She had felt so alone since...that painful time. She looked back down, remembering the yelling of the troll.
The thought made her sob harder, tears streaming down her face. Nothing made sense, she couldn't even find Equius to tell her. Was this death?
"Nepeta?" The voice made her jump, made her turn, her face lighting up slightly. "Nepeta...what happened?" He whispered.
"Everything," she whispered, looking up at him. "Everything,"
Karkat glanced over his shoulder, kneeling next to her. "You're crying." He said softly. "You never cried before."
"I feel lonely. I haven't found anyone..." She whispered.
Karkat shifted closer to her, hugging her tightly. "You're strong," he whispered in her ear, just holding her. "You never let anything get you down."
"I'm tired of being alone." She mumbled. "I wanted you to notice how I felt for you..."
"I did...I never knew how to explain how I felt." Karkat whispered, keeping his eyes closed before he reopened them, feeling horrible. "Nepeta..."
"I loved you," Nepeta whispered quietly, swallowing. "I loved you..."
"I know," Karkat whispered, kissing her hair. "Go find Equius. It'll be right again. I'm an idiot...I should have...done something."
"I loved you." Nepeta whispered, looking up at him as he talked. "Please don't leave me again Karkat."
"I...I have to Nepeta. I'm just passing through." His colored eyes met her white ones. "Go find Equius, be happy. We'll meet again." He promised softly, kissing her hair before he stood.
"Karkat..." Nepeta whispered, hiding her face as Karkat walked away, swallowing. "I..I'll find the others." She promised, feeling lonely as she looked up at the empty air. She glanced over her shoulder, brightening slightly when she saw Equius, though the feel of Karkat's hug still lingered.