I am so so so sooo sorry this took so long ;A;
CRT's where this week so I had to put this off, but I'm back and heres an update :D
Might have some grammar errors as I am dead tired. I'll fix them later! I promise!
Same warnings as before.
Homestuck belongs to Andrew Hussie.
Chapter 3: Laptops and Childhood Memories
I had woken up to the sound of light snoring. I took a glance around and found myself inside the movie room. Feferi was curled into a ball piled in blankets and pillows next to me on the wide spread couch. I smiled and remembered the night before.
Feferi continued to chase me until we were in the backyard. I abruptly stopped when I stumbled slightly at the edge of the pool.
"Eridan! Come back heerr- wwhhaa!" she ran straight into me and toppled both of us into the pool.
We bobbed back up and looked at each other, "haha, opps," she bit her lip and blushed in embarrassment.
"Yeah you better be!" I swam towards her and dragged her under. She flailed but I let go eventually. Both of us had been on the swim team during highschool as well as part time life guards at a local pool during summer.
"Gah! Eridan you glubbing jerk," she was laughing though and we swam to the edge of the pool. Climbing up we were greeted by towels to our faces.
"Goodness, you two will catch a cold!" Lucy had walked out to see what had happened when she heard Feferi and I scream.
"Sorry Lucy, we were just playing around when we kinda fell into the pool, haha," Feferi apologized as she and I wrapped the towels around are shivering figures.
"Well it is nice to see you two not being so serious," Lucy nodded in approval and helped us back into the house.
"Now I want you two to go up stairs and get dried and changed. Meet me in the movie room," she walked into the kitchen. Feferi and I just looked at each other.
We dried up and ended up changing into our favourite pairs of pajamas. We ran out of our bedrooms and raced to the movie room. Sliding down the staircase railings, we nearly slipped on the tile floors trying to beat one another to the room. We crashed into the room with smiles stretching from ear to ear.
Lucy had already left the room but she left pillows, blankets, hot chocolate, and a pile of movies for us. Feferi and I scurried to the pile of movies and began searching through them. They all seemed to be Disney movies and a few Studio Ghibli movies. We ended up watching the Little Mermaid, Toy Story, and Spirited Away before we fell asleep.
The smiles never left our faces the whole night. It was just like we were kids again.
Exactly like when we were younger.
The flashback ended and I slowly stood and grabbed my glasses from the rim of an empty cup of hot chocolate. I tried to not wake Feferi, so I tipped-toed out the door and to the staircase.
I rushed up the staircases and ran into my room. Looking at a small screen attached to a door of a person sized holder, I tapped a color pallet for what I wanted to wear that day. A blue pair of plaid pants with a white shirt that had an Aquarius symbol sloppily spray painted on flashed on the screen. I tapped enter and the outfit swung itself into the holder. I grabbed it then tapped the small screen again. Sliding the page with my scarves down, I chose which one would fit nicely with my outfit then chose a belt to complete the whole look.
Excuse me if I'm to hipstery for some peoples taste.
I laid the clothes on an open surface next to the sink and turned the shower on. Undressing, I clicked the on switch on a small radio I had and hopped into the shower.
After I got out of the shower I quickly gelled my hair up just like my father showed me and put my clothes on. Despite what people thought, I actually didn't take long changing or getting ready for anything. I usually just liked to sit in the comforts of a homey place and melt into my thoughts. Bathrooms always had that effect on me for some reason.
I guess it was because mine was so nicely decorated with its thin lighting window that stretched across the whole top part of the walls. the walls were striped black and white and a large mirror took most of the space of the back wall. A long thin table attached to the mirror held two sinks and all my things in wired racks.
I was crazy in my teenage years and ended up redoing my whole room and bathroom to match my image of simple yet elegant. It used to be a pirate theme. I laughed at the thought of me actually being able to sleep with ten foot tall ships swimming around my room all night.
I checked the clock hanging on top of the bathroom door frame, 6:53 am.
It was such a curse to have a mental alarms clock that woke you up at 5 am. Sighing, I stood, turned off my radio, and walked out the bathroom. I picked up my phone that I left on my bedside table to charge and found that someone had texted me last night.
I didn't recognize the number but I opened the text up anyways.
hey ED. iit2 me 2ollux. ii ju2t wanted to tell you to briing money tomorrow. Where goiing laptop shoppiing. ii found a place that 2ell2 the laptop ii had. Txt me back when you get thii2, ii never 2leep.
I grabbed my debit card and placed it into my wallet then into my back pocket. I reread the text and laughed to myself. I had read the text with his lisp.
How cute.
Flipping my phone to the side I texted him back.
k see you tomorroww.
Today was Feferi's day off so I decided to take my motorcycle to work. I never used it anymore and I really did not want to ride in Sollux's car again. Placing a purple jacket and my black tinted helmet on I hopped onto the seat and opened the garage. I sped out of the house and into the streets.
The weather was so nice today it was almost surreal. The sky was pefectly blue with only a few puffs of white clouds here and there. All the plants I drove by were flourishing and the most diverse shades of green. It felt like it was going to be a good day.
Scratch that, it was going to be fucking amazing.
It was Saturday so the resaurant opened a little later than normal. A line had already started to build up outside the front doors as usual. I parked at the back of the restuarant and unlocked the back door.
I did my regular routine like normal then Nepeta walked in. She was fuming but she still looked adorable. She clutched onto her olive colored pull over tightly and walked up to me. Puffing out her cheeks she looked up and glared at my face.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS YESTERDAY ABOUT?" Her melodic anger filled voice bounced off the walls of the kitchen.
"Okay, I know I'm at fault here but can you calm your fur and let me explain?" God, people need to calm down.
"Fine, but make it fast," she crossed her arms and glared at me.
A few minutes of explaining Nepeta was starting to tear up. "Oh Ampurra! Thats pawful! I'm sorry I yelled at you," she looked down at her feet ashamed of herself.
I only laughed and patted her on the head. She was so short it was cute.
The rest of the employees came in and we opened up right on time. Within a few minutes the place was packed.
The drive-thru was going crazy and so were the employees. For the whole morning I was running around doing a million things. My irratation meter slowly rouse as the day progressed. It had never been this busy before, and I was bouncing from the drive-thru to the cashier and all over the place. It didn't seem to stop until I felt a light buzzing in my back pocket.
Pulling my phone out of my pocket I checked my messages.
how do ii get iin wiith all thii2 people iin liine.
I facepalmed and texted him back as best as I could with only one hand. Pulling two trays of bread out of the oven with one hand was even harder.
just go around to the back and ill let you in.
kk.
I ran into the kitchen and unlocked the back door then ran to the order list grabbing a few of the already finished orders. Sollux casually walked in and shut the door behind him.
"Thup."
My eye started to twitch.
"C-can you just, like, wait here and DON'T TOUCH ANYTHIN'." I grabbed a platter of food and ran out the door.
After I had served the last plate I stumbled back into the kitchen.
"You guyth are really buthy today huh," Sollux was now ripping apart some bread while having a conversation with Nepeta. I sent him daggers and dragged myself towards the two.
"Oh hey Ampurra! So this is your new boyfriend?" Nepeta took a piece of the bread and started nibbling on it. Both Sollux and I turned a light shade of red.
"Wha... Why does everyone keep thinkin'that! Me and Sol just meet yesterday!" Sollux vigorously nodded and adjusted his glasses.
"Riiiigghhtt," she rolled her eyes and I could hear her slightly mumble something that sounded like 'Fefurri was right, denial.'
"Hey Ampurra," I turned to look at Nepeta again," Pawllux," I heard Sollux repeat the nick-name questionably," was telling me that you wurre gonna go buy him a laptop today. I'll stay the whole day with Eq if you want~" she was nearly singing it now.
"Um, really Nep?" she only smiled and started to push Sollux and me out the door.
I quickly ripped off my apron and grabbed my jacket off the rack next to the door," O-okay then see you tomorr-"
"Yeah yeah. Just make sure to wear purrtection~"
"Wha-?" she slammed the door in our faces. What is wrong with everyone these days?
"Tho ED, are we going to go or not," he still had a light blush on his face, but I ignored it.
"Yeah, but I'm not ridin' in your car this time," he raised an eyebrow at me.
"The thtore is pretty far from here. I doubt you'd want to walk all the way there, and I really don't have the pathienthe to wait," he started to walk towards the front of the cafe but I didn't follow.
"Oh don't worry Sol, I have a ride of my own. I'll just follow you," he started to laugh," What's so funny?"
"Ith your ride a bike? Latht time I checked, you don't have a car," he kept laughing.
"Actually it is, and it's a wonderful way to get around," I smirked at him.
He only laughed louder," Thure whatever, but when your legth get tired from trying to catch up with me, you can alwayth hop in," He started walking again and my smirk only widened.
"We'll see about that Sol."
Oh the irony.
I ran to my motorcycle and grabbed my helmet. Putting my jacket on and starting the engine, I slid onto the seat and weaved my way to the side of the exit. Sollux drove up to the bike rack but saw I wasn't there. I lifted up my shade and called him.
"Hey Sol!" he rolled down his window and gawked at the black motorcycle I was riding.
"Holy fucking thit... What the fuck ED? You could have thaid thomething! Now I look like a turd thankth to you."
"Well it's your fault for actin' like a turd. Actually, I've had it for a while now. I only use it when I don't have a ride or when I feel like thinkin'."
Sollux just gave me an irrated look and rolled up his window. He started driving out onto the street so I quickly flicked my shade down and followed him.
It had happened that the store Sollux had found was inside a mall. A mall that Feferi and I go to A LOT. We were able to get parking spots close to each other, but for some reason Sollux was glaring at me when I parked.
He was leaning against his car staring knives into my soul. I took off my helmet and ran my hand through my hair to fix it. Sollux's looked extremely pissed now. I guess it was because I had attracted some girls who were now fangirling in the corner of my eye. I gave them a quick wink and called Sollux over.
"Hey Sol! Are you comin' or not," the fangirls started squealling even more when they heard my accent. It was understandable though, I WAS irresistable.
Sollux was positively fuming now. He looked cute when he was angry... wait... what?
"Hey douthefathe, you mind toning down your thwag? Your making me lothe the remaining thelf confidenthe I have," we started walking side by side towards the entrance of Derse Mall.
"Fine, fine. I'll try, but no promises! Besides, with that kinda attitude, no wonder you can't get at least one girl to look at you," I smirked at his annoyed expression, but he did't continue speaking.
Entering the mall I was greeted by a few hollers of my name. Waving to some of the employees from the stores I frequently went to, I followed Sollux until we were at the end of the mall. He walked into a store called TECHNO-HACK 101 and I found myself bombarded with techno music, flashy pieces of technology, and a crap load of videogames. I was in unfamiliar territory and I wanted to get out of there as fast as I could.
The place was very dark and all that lit the store was flashing strobe lights and glow in the dark tiles. I turned to ask Sollux if he found his laptop but he was no where to be found.
"Sol...?" I was confused, alone, and most importantly... lost.
I started pacing around the store like a madman trying to find him. I had started to shake. I felt like I was a little kid again. I was lost and useless just like the time my father had left me at the park. God, I am so hopeless. Had Sollux left me on purpose? Was he angry at me for something? Of course, he was probably hiding and watching me have a mental breakdown.
I nearly flew into the cieling when I felt someone grab my shoulder.
"Whoa motherfucker, calm down! It's just me, Gamzee," I slowly turned to look at a tall high clown. The strobe lights did NOT help him look any less terrifying. Good thing I was already used to his odd deamener or I would have shat my pants.
"Oh cod Gam! Wwhat are you doin' here...?" I was shaking.
Gamzee face twisted into a look of concern," I work here on weekends. You okay Eribro? You seem kinda motherfuckin' off. Did someone hurt you? I'll motherfuckin' kill them if they mess with my hipster mofo."
Gamzee's expression had turned into one of rage but I quickly calmed him down.
"Wwait Gam! It's nothin' like that... I-I just got lost that wwas all," I turned my head to the side and that's when I saw it. A pair of bi-colored glasses attached to a tall lanky lisping idiot, slouched into a chair in front of a computer monitor.
"Sol...?" I grabbed the chair and swung it around to look at him in the eye.
"Oh hey ED," I was still shaking, but now because of anger.
"Wwhat the fuck Sol! I'vve been lookin' for you this whole time and you don't evven tell me you wwhere just sittin' here?"
"Geez ED, calm your titth. It wath your fault too- Oh thit are you about to cry or thomething?" I blinked at him not even noticing that my eyes were starting to water.
"God ED, I didn't mean to-thit- I'm really thorry! D-don't cry! I'll make it up-!"
"Oh wwill you shut up and just go find your fuckin' laptop!" I wiped the tears onto my jacket sleeve and composed myself enough to try and act normal.
Or at least to stop him from pitying me.
"Sollux, I can help you find that motherfuckin' laptop if you want?" Gamzee had stepped between us, trying to lighten the mood I guess.
"Yeah, thure GZ..." Sollux started to follow Gamzee but looked back at me.
"Thtay right here, I'll be back in a thec..." I had been staring at my feet after I had snapped at Sollux.
"Fine," after they had walked away I sat in the chair Sollux had sat in, and pulled my hood up over my head. I hated when people pitied me. I also hated it when I felt weak. I hated myself for being so weak.
I hated myself.
I stared at the blank computer screen for a few seconds then opened up Google Chrome. I didn't know what I was planning on looking for but I decided to click on the search bar anyways. A menu dropped down with past searches and I scrolled through them for a second.
Facebook... no to boring.
YouTube... I don't think anyone in the store would really want to listen to my choice of music.
Tumblr... Tempting.
Highlighting the link I clicked it. Checking the surrounding area to see if Gamzee or Sollux came back, I clicked the 'log in' button. Sliding my fingers swiftly across the keyboard I typed in my email and password. A few minutes had passed since I had given up on reblogging the old fashion way (stupid computer didn't have Missing e). I leasurely scrolled down post after post, liking something now and then. I didn't realize it but I was now using my left palm as a chin rest.
How long did it take to find a laptop anyways. Feferi found shoes faster than this. I kept scrolling till I came across a picture of a viola and cello. Grinning, I liked the picture.
"What'cha lookin' at?"
I nearly threw the keyboard out the door when Sollux suddenly popped up behind me. He leaned over my shoulder and examined at the picture I just liked.
"Violin and cello?" he squinted his eyes at the picture, scanning it like it just committed a murder.
"Viola actually," I laughed when he gave me a questioning look.
"It's like a violin but bigger. Maybe more like a cello actually, the strings are the same," Sollux stilled looked confused but just left it alone. He stood back up to his full height, and so did I. Closing the window, I followed him to the check out counter.
I just noticed that he was holding a box. We got in line and I took out my wallet from my back pocket. Sollux handed the cashier the box. After I had signed for the payment we started heading for the exit.
"Hey motherfuckers!" Both Sollux and I turned to see Gamzee waving goodbye to us.
We waved goodbye to the stoner and went on our way. We were almost to the door that led to the parking lot when a group of girls walked by us. Remembering how Sollux reacted to my attention to females I grabbed his shirt and pulled him back.
"What the fuck ED? What ith it?" He glared down at me as he was slightly taller than me.
"Let's go shoppin' Sol," a huge grin spread across my face.
His eyes grew wide behind his bi-colored glasses as I started to drag him to all my favourite stores.
So thank you for reading this even though my update took a while OTL
Okay...I REALLY need to buy a new tablet or at least borrow someones. I am so itching to draw Eridan's house -
I am so happy that this story has gotten at least a little attention so THANK YOU SO MUCH ^w^
I enjoy commas if you haven't notice XD
I was recently informed that I am a very fluffy writer, so I will now be fuelled with that in mind :3
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