"You what!?" You gape at your older brother over your food. You are all now at dinner, you sitting next to Dave and Kankri across from you.

He shifts in his seat a bit. "Yes, I have a boyfriend. I never told you or father, but I am, in fact, a bisexual."

You lean into the table a bit. "Well who is it? Have I ever met him? Is he good to you? Why didn't you fucking tell me!?" You can't seem to stop the questions from avanlanching out of your mouth.

Dave chuckles at you as Kankri sighs. "Honestly, Karkat. Calm down, please. Now let's see, the answers are..Cronus Ampora, you may have met him, yes he is good to me, and I never told you, because I was worried father would be angry. I may not have known how he was with you, but I knew better than to tell him I had a boyfriend."

You sit back more in your seat and nod. "Okay. Wait..." You blink at him. "Ampora? Don't tell me that's Eridan's brother or something?" Dave looks at you both, probably having no idea who you're talking about. You brother gives you a nod. "The same."

"Then I'm pretty sure I met him once or twice. I used to hang out with Eridan a lot." You say, thinking back. Now that you think about it, you do vaguely remember a guy that smelled like cigarettes at Eridan's. "Yes, that is true. Then maybe it is very possible that you have actually met him before."

"Yeah, I think I have. Is that how you met him?" You ask, shoving a forkful of General Tso's chicken in your mouth.

He frowns. "Karkat, please don't speak with your mouth full. It is very rude, and some people might find it quite-"

"Quite triggering. Yeah, yeah, now answer the question." You cut him off, swallowing the food.

He only sighs in return. "No, that is not how we met. Actually, it was quite embarassing. I was looking for your birthday present at that one mall...now what what the name of that place...oh, no matter. Anyways, I wasn't paying much attention because I was trying to think of what you might want, and out of nowhere, he bumps into me quite roughly and I stumble into the fountain. He didn't explain anything, just helped me out of the fountain and took off, dragging me with him. Later he told me that he had a bad reputation with a group of rude men, and he had bumped into them, and they were not exactly happy to see him." He sighs happily. "Oh, but...once I had caught my breath, and looked into his eyes, I just...melted.."

You snort. "So THAT'S what happened. I remember you coming home one day with your sweater soaked, and you told me you got caught in the rain. I knew it was complete bullshit though, since it never rained that day." He smiles. "Well now you know. And I never did get you your birthday present that day. I felt so bad."

You roll your eyes. "Yeah, I remember you wouldn't stop apologizing. It was annoying as ever loving fuck."

He chuckles lightly. "Yes. And on that note, how did the two of you meet?"

Dave smirks. "In a closet."

Kankri's eyes widen and he blinks at Dave. "Huh-what?"

You put your face in your hands and groan. "God dammit, Dave." You look up at your brother. "We met at one of Egbert's parties. Everyone was playing seven minutes in heaven and we got put in there together. The next day I saw him at a cafe, we talked, and it took off from there."

Kankri smiles warmly. "I can not tell you how happy I am that you have found someone to make you happy, Karkat. And Dave, thank you so much for being there for him. Perphaps you, as his boyfriend, can make up for what I lack as his brother." He smiles sadly.

You frown at him. "Kankri.."

Dave cuts in. "You know what? I don't see you lacking anything."

Kankri grimaces. "But I've never been there."

Dave persists. "Do you know how often I see my older brother? Not often. Almost all of the time, he's either at work or asleep. And you know why? Because he's supporting us. Because he cares enough to try to keep a roof over my head. And in all honesty, I couldn't ask for a better brother. He's been there for me through my whole life, even if he hasn't technically, you know, been there."

For the first time in your life, you now see your brother speachless. He opens his mouth to say something, but no words come from his lips. It is several minutes before he finds words. "Thank you, Dave. And Karkat," He turns to you. "I can...I can only hope that I have been there for you in the same way. I really tried my hardest, but it was so difficult." He swallows. "I just wanted to supprt you and father because I love you so dearly."

You feel tears sting at the back of your eyes, but refuse to let them fall. "I know, Kankri."

He smiles at you and graps your hand from across the table. "From now on, I promise to be there more for you. I'll-I'll visit more often, call to chat, pester you online, whatever it takes for me to be the best brother I can be for you."

You can't stop them this time. A tear falls down your face and you smile at him, gripping his hand tightly. "...You already are."

Kankri smiles more widely at you, crying as well. Dave puts his hand on your back, moving it up and down soothingly. The three of you sit there in silence for at least ten minutes, getting yourselves under control. "Well, I think I should get back to the hotel. I have a bit of packing and I want to check in on father." Kankri says, setting his empty plate on the stack in the middle of the table. You nod. "Yeah. Besides, it's getting late." Dave offers to pay for you and Kankri, but Kankri insists upon paying for himself. You protest too, but eventually Dave persuades you to let him pay, settling on you paying the tip, and soon the three of you are out the door. It's a bit cold outside. Kankri hugs you, surprising you at first, but then you return the hug, patting his pat. After a minute, Kankri pulls away. "I'll come down for Thanksgiving, okay?" You nod, smiling at him and leaning into Dave against the chill in the air. Kankri gives you another smiles before turning and walking towards his car.

"Wait. Kankri?" You call. He turns towards you. "Yes, what is it, Karkat?"

"I love you." You say, and he smiles more. "I love you, too." And with that, he slides into his car and pulls out of the parking lot, waving goodbye to you both. Once he is out of sight, you and Dave get into his car and he drives you both back to his apartment.

You fall back onto his couch and flip on the TV. "Boy this day has been exhausting." He says, and plops down next to you, slinging his arm around you. You lean your head on his shoulder. "Yeah, no kidding."

He slides the remote out of you hand and changes it to America's Funniest Home Videos. You cuddle closer to him, and mumble. "Thanks."

He looks down at you. "For what?"

"For...everything. For being there the whole day, for helping me stand up to my father, for saying what you did to Kankri, and for just...for just loving me."

He smiles and kisses your head. "I should thank you for the same thing."

You smile and adjust yourself to where you're laying your head on his chest, and he's running his fingers through your hair.

You feel yourself getting sleepy, and soon you're lulled to sleep, followed shortly by Dave.

This day has really taken it out of you.

AN: Jesus Christofer Kringlefucker you guys. I. Am. So. Sorry. I have had school and after school stuff and hnnnnnnng. Also, sorry this chapter is so short. I have had one HELL of a writer's block. Anyways, I honestly have no idea how to end this. I have a few ideas and conflicts still planned, so I have no idea how much longer this is going to be. But I think after this I'm either going to do a Dirk and Jake or Gamzee and Tavros fanfiction. Most likely Dirk and Jake but I really don't know. Anyways, again I am sorry.