The sound of the door opening sprung Eridan from his thoughts once more as he sat up slightly from his slouched position against the box. It took a good three minutes of listening to shuffling from the other rooms until there was a knock at his door before it opened slightly to reveal Cronus's dirty blonde hair as he peered around to spot Eridan on the floor by his box.
"Ey kid, I got the pizza you vwanted" Cronus offered as he slipped further into the room until he had opened the door completely and was revealed to be holding a red box that smelt of pizza. Eridan simply peered up at the man, scanning the mans features once more, this time for drug use. His eyes seemed fine although now that Eridan really looked he seemed kind of pale but he didn't look sick, it was hard to tell anything else due to the fact that he was currently wearing that leather jacket he had grabbed beforehand. Cronus's features tightened at this sudden examination the younger male was giving him, it was starting to piss him off, as those judgmental eyes scanned him.
"So are you just gonna stare at me or are you going to come out and eat?" Cronus questioned with a certain stern tone to his voice as Eridan stood and nodded as he approached the taller man as Cronus held out the pizza. Eridan reached out and grasped the box as he kept his eyes off Cronus as he gently took the box, but instead of moving he waited as Cronus examined the young boy before giving a scoff and turning to return to his couch. Eridan followed silently, Cronus's intimidating attitude was really getting to him, he was scared of Cronus, he was scared of living with the stranger.
"Kid, yeah are you just going to stand there or are you goin' to sit dovwn?" He questioned as Eridan quickly scurried to the leathery coach as he sat away from the other man and waited for Cronus to start eating before he did. He watched Cronus stretch and lift his shoe-less feet up and onto the small living room table with a yawn before reaching over and grabbing and opening his pizza box and started eating quietly as he switched on the TV. The two ate in silence as Cronus dug into his seafood pizza as Eridan nibbled at his pizza, he only got through two pieces before his stomach felt extremely ill. He waited for Cronus to stop eating before he peered over at the other man, as their eyes locked again.
"You're done? That's all you vwant?" Cronus questioned before sighing to himself.
"I forgot you don't talk too much" Eridan simply peered away as Cronus stood from the couch and reached over and grabbed the pizza box.
"Vwell it's in the fridge if you vwant to heat it up" Cronus informed knowing he would get no response as he returned to the couch and dropped a soda beside Eridan as he received a startled flinch from Eridan.
"Calm dowvn kid it's just a Soda" Cronus smirked out as Eridan gave the soda a gaze before gazing at Cronus for a moment, it was far too late at night for him to be drinking Soda. Though Cronus just popped his own Soda open and continued to watch the TV as Eridan peered off and stared at his room, he just wanted to sleep. It took a whole twenty minutes before Cronus realised where Eridan was staring before he cleared his throat.
"Kid, you can go to bed if you want, just go ahead and get changed and my bed is awaiting" Cronus smirked out as Eridan simply nodded as he hesitated before standing leaving his soda on the couch and returning to his bedroom. Once behind the door he let out a mighty sigh before rustling his hair, he hoped that the awkward silence between the two would settle soon and Eridan would stop being so afraid of him. Eridan simply shook his head as he began to remove his clothes, being sure to fold them and place them in his suitcase perfectly, until he was standing in his purple fish patterned boxers. He was sure to swing his fathers scarf around his neck before grasping his sea horse plush and taking a deep breath as he closed his eyes. If he was quick enough he could avoid Cronus's gaze before bed, with that said he turned and opened the door and hurried to his room as fast as he could without making it too obvious as Cronus watched his every move before Eridan escaped into the odd smelling room again. He quickly climbed onto the bed and slipped under the silky sheets, which were surprisingly comfortable and reminded him of his fathers, though that thought slipped his mind instantly, as the door slowly opened. Cronus peered into the room as Eridan closed his eyes to pretend he was asleep although Cronus knew better.
"Uh kid, you better take your glasses off" Cronus frowned out as Eridans eyes snapped open and watched the older man carefully as Cronus's large hand gripped the glasses softly and removed them off to the side as he examined the young boy.
"That scarf too" Eridan watched the blurry hand reach out as his eyes widened and he jumped up defensively.
"I'll do it.. please" Eridan begged as he watched the older man's hand retract and form into a shrug as he removed his fathers scarf and coiled it up to his body as he laid down once more. He felt Cronus reach down and grab the blanket and pull it over him.
"Goodnight kid" Cronus grumbled out as Eridan closed his eyes as his stomach fell, he just wanted Cronus to leave, he felt sick and awkward as Cronus took the hint and decided to leave without a word. Eridan immediately opened his eyes and frowned , his stomach was playing up on him, it was going to be a long night for Eridan.
A long night it was, Eridan hadn't slept well, so unwell that he was able to stay up late enough that he had heard Cronus turn off the TV, although he finally managed to drift off.
Right now his eyes were currently open and staring at the blurred side table draw where his glasses were sitting. The sun was up and shining through the bottom of the closed blinds, though it wasn't too bright, it must be early morning. Eridan sat up and grabbed his glasses and placed them on his nose with a yawn, though as the room came into his vision he realised that this wasn't his home it was Cronus's and a frown partook his features. He quickly removed himself and his items from the bed as he quietly opened the bedroom door and peered out, straight towards the couch as his eyes fell on the sleeping older male as he let out a sigh of relief. The other males breaths where loud and filled the quiet apartment, Eridan took this chance to sneak back into the room with his suitcase and raid it for today's outfit. It took him a good twenty minutes before he decided on a pair of white jeans, and a purple shirt with a white splatter over the shoulder that resembled a seahorse. He paused as he held the items of clothing and peered at his door, should he wake Cronus to ask for a shower? Eridan shook his head as he exited the room and returned to the bathroom without disturbing the sleeping male on the couch as he did. He found a clean towel beside the shower that he checked for any wetness or dirt, it seemed legit. Though his shower was short lived as he couldn't help but feel awkward like one does when showering at a friends house. After his far too short shower Eridan quickly changed into the clothes he had selected earlier and shuffled out of the bathroom carrying his clothing and towel as he did, not knowing where to put his Laundry. Next Eridan proceeded to grab his hair products and made his way back into the bathroom again. After a short half an hour or so he was ready for his day, though what tasks lay ahead of him on this day he did know, but like always he was prepared. He left his hair products to the side of the bench in the bathroom away from Cronus's messy side as he left the bathroom for what he hoped to be the last time that day. So with his morning routine complete Eridan returned to his room and began to fold his laundry whilst being sure to swing his father's scarf around his neck. His stomach let out a groan as he finished up organising his already organised stuff, but he didn't want to leave his room again before Cronus awoke, just then a sudden sound at the front door made him leave his folded items and stand.
"Knock Knock" Eridan froze as he opened his door slightly and peered over at the door as he heard a groan emit from Cronus but no movement as the noise occurred again.
"KNOCK KNOCK" Eridan flinched back this time at the more aggressive knocking as a frustrated sigh was heard from outside the door, and the fumble of keys was heard. Eridan continued to peek through the gap in the door as the lock clicked over and the door opened.
"Cronus?" Eridan's eyes widened as he peered at the man, it was the shaggy haired man from the image on the computer though he was wearing a yellow tee shirt with a symbol he didn't recognise on it and simple black jeans with yellow converse. As he stepped further into the house a second shorter male entered the household. He looked to be around the same age as Eridan though he could tell he was slightly taller from here, he had black hair much shorter than the other man. He wore similar red-blue shades over his face though these where more oval and normal looking than the other mans, and he wore a black shirt with a white band name across it and baggy grey jeans. Eridan didn't like his taste in fashion although he seemed like an alright guy besides the fact his face was completely focused on the DS in front of his face.
"Oh come on Cronuth" The older male spoke out in a thick lisp as he approached the couch, though Eridan lost sight of him and instead kept his eyes on the gamer who gently closed over the door with his foot, but stayed fixated on his game.
"Cronuth, get up it'th eleven thirty!" The older man called out as Eridan backed away from his door slightly as it moved back with the wind from his movement as the other boy peered up from his DS and his miss matched glasses locked with Eridans eyes as Eridan quickly turned and moved out of sight of the boy.
"Nrghh Mituna…?" Eridan recognised Cronus's voice as he heard shuffling coming from the couch as he hid behind the door.
"Cronuth theriouthly get up, do you want me to make thith bed or… thpeaking of which where ith he?" The older male that Cronus had referred to as Mituna asked curiously as Eridan grabbed onto his scarf and closed his eyes.
Father Give Me Strength.