A/N Not Corrected so excuse my errors please :0 Its pretty eventful chapter
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Eridan simply sat there, in shock for a few seconds as Sollux further disappeared around the corner
the last comment hit him hard. Why would Eridan wearing a scarf make Sollux mad? Unless.
Eridan sighed aloud as he placed down his sandwich his stomach was swelling with guilt. Of course Sollux would have found out about his conversation with Feferi, Karkat was his best friend. He re-packaged the sandwich and stared out of the isolated corner in the direction Sollux had left in. He hadn't intentionally wore the scarf because Feferi had said to, well that did play a part in his choice.
Who was he kidding he had been thinking about it all night even after how terrible she had threated Sollux he couldn't stop. He didn't even know why he just shouldn't have worn it.
Eridan reached up to his neck and tugged at the material but couldn't bring himself to remove it. He knew it was stupid but he felt as if this scarf, his fathers scarf offered some kind of protection. Like a lingering memory that he wore to show the world he hadn't forgotten his father and that he was always with him.
But still wearing it to school, despite the school rules and merely because a pretty girl had suggested he wear it. His dad wouldn't be happy to hear he was going against school policy, that fact that he did it with a wrong intentions would have only made it worse.
Another sigh passed his lips as he stood he no longer wanted the overpriced sandwich he had brought, he had too much to sort out. He could tell Sollux the truth behind his scarf but he doubted he would believe him, he needed a way to redeem himself. This girl was not worth losing Sollux over, not after what he had heard about her.
However at the end of gym she hadn't seemed that bad, she seemed like a normal friendly girl for at least a few moments back there. URGH what was he thinking?!
Eridan held onto the remains of the sandwich as he to left the corner, finding a trash can nearby to dispose of it. Science was next, the one subject that he had practically mastered so far and hopefully would be the answer to his current situation.
Now he only needed the correct formula.
Eridan had arrived at the classroom before anyone else, which generally surprised him considering that Sollux had left before him. He figured that Sollux wouldn't come directly here but still he was slightly dis-heartened before a familiar voice filled his ears.
"Why Hello… Eridan was it?" Eridan spun on his heels and peered up at the older male holding a large amount of paperwork and what looked to be text books.
"yes, and its nice to see you Mr Dorson ." Eridan watched as the older man struggled to reach behind him for his keys to the classroom.
"Do you w-want me to help sir?" Eridan offered as a sigh of relief feel from the teachers lips,
"That would be great actually." The taller blonde haired man lent down and Eridan happily accepted half of the heavy load as the other got his keys and unlocked the door to the science room. The two entered in silence until they dumped the paper and books on the desk.
"Ahh thanks Eridan you're a champ, phew." Mr Dorson proceeded to begin sorting out his mess of spreadsheets and books as Eridan watched, attempting to read what they would be focusing on today in science. His teacher glanced over with a small grin as he adjusted his glasses and reclined in his chair.
"Eager are we?" Eridan glanced over to a smirking man feeling slightly embarrassed for getting caught out but nodded.
"A little, science is my favourite subject." Eridan mumbled but his teacher only nodded and continued sorting. Eridan decided to take the same seat he had taken yesterday and prepare himself for class but emptying out his school supplies.
"Eridan come here please." Eridan froze for a second before proceeding once again to the front of the class were two piles sat. However he glanced at his teacher who was merely watching him for a moment with a curious eyebrow raised.
"Eridan tell me, how does a smart young feller like yourself end up at a school like this?" Eridan froze for a second before ducking into his scarf for a second with a small grin.
"I could say the same to you sir." Mr Dorson smiled as he adjusted his position on his chair before clearing his throat.
"I'm flattered, but really I don't mean to pry but I would hate to see someone as young and talented as yourself be dragged down by the means of this school." Mr Dorson glanced away and read over the sheet himself as Eridans smile sank.
"Stroke of bad luck I guess?" Eridan shrugged as the teacher handed him a book and a spreadsheet,
"That's unfortunate, anyway this is todays task and if you finish that the remainder of chapter one is your homework."
'Thank you sir." Eridan took the sheet and gave it a once over as a grin overtook his features, photosynthesis that was child's play.
It only took five more minutes before the bell went, as for Eridan he was hard at work and barley noticed anyone until the seat next to him was taken. He recognised the out of uniform jumper with yellow on it instantly however didn't want to risk starting a conversation.
He could hear Karkat on the end of the table begin talking about anything but science and guessed that no one else would be doing the work. He stole a glance at Sollux to see him typing away at his computer in a language that Eridan couldn't even read.
Not matter for him though he merely had to focus for now.
A focus he did, despite the loud noises coming from basically everyone except him in which grew louder with every second that the lunch bell grew closer.
"Okay Class just so you know the rest of chapter one is due tomorrow, please don't forget otherwise detention you know the drill so get on it." Mr Dorson's voice boomed over the students as Eridan began to pack up as the sweet sound of sighs and groans filled his ears.
"Are your fucking serious!" Karkats voice beamed above the others.
"Don't worry about it bro, we can all up in take our work dedicated to home and work on it at the skate park."
"Fuck that I'm working on this new move on my scooter-"
"You alwayth working on thome thtupid move on your thcooter that you end up mething up and then never attempting again."
"This one is different okay and I'm going to need all after school to perfect it." Karkat told himself with a nod as Sollux shrugged.
"I'll thee if I get it done, I doubt anyone elthe will tho lookth like it'th not going to be due tho." The others all agreed with Sollux as Eridan packed up but left his workbook out and pocketed a separate piece of paper just as the bells charm filled the room and everyone started to pile out.
Mr Dorson watched as everyone left being sure to comment on the uniform mishaps almost all the students had on.
"Susan loose the coat, Jack take that collar off… Karkat and Sollux remove those jumpers and Gamzee… what did the principal have to say about the uhh you makeup?" the group froze with small smirks as did Eridan being behind them.
"he done up and said that it's a religious need man, due to my father coming down and givin him a earful of the miracles that the jugglos have to offer to the world." Eridan could see Mr Dorson holding back a sigh but instead waved the group off.
"Sir I finished chapter one so if you w-want you can take it now…" Eridan placed his workbook on the teachers desk as the other lit up.
"Wait you actually… wow haha okay then I'll give it a look over tonight." It almost sounded as if Mr Dorson doubted his answers would be correct but Eridan knew otherwise. Flashing him on last grin before he exited the classroom, luckily Sollux and his group were still talking out the front of the room as Eridan approached.
"Uhh Sollux I hav-ve something… for you." Eridan stood behind Sollux as he spoke easily gaining the others attention however he was not smiling. Eridan didn't hesitate despite the fear that Sollux's gaze induced.
"Here… I'm sorry" Eridan held out the piece of paper to the other and waited until Sollux grabbed it before turning to walk towards the canteen. He adjusted his glasses as he walked away hearing Sollux unfold the bit of paper as he paced away.
"Eridan!" Eridan froze and turned around however refused to meet eye contact with Sollux as he did.
"I'll see you at the corner yeah?" Eridan peeked up at Sollux's face, he wasn't smiling but his anger had faded and that's all Eridan needed. He gave Sollux a nod before turning and continuing down the hallway sinking into his scarf to mask his smile.
His plan had succeeded, well a little, it would take more than a cheat sheet with all of the answers to chapter one of science to get Sollux to believe he was truly sorry.
Though the young Ampora couldn't help but hold his head up a little higher as he made his way to the cafeteria. Despite Sollux's weird mood in which he decided he would bring up when he returned, he had manage to somewhat redeem himself. All it took was his knowledge of the subject he loved which was a bonus.
As Eridan weaved his way towards the glass display windows he stared at the ugly looking food however decided that pasta with white sauce was the way to go. In mere seconds the warm food was in a take away box and in his hands along with a fork, he hoped it tasted as good he was really hungry after throwing out his sandwich befo—
"Hey Ampora!" a snarky tone called as Eridan froze, he was about halfway through the cafeteria he recognised that shit eaters voice. He froze and peered to his right were a few metres away Dave Strider and his crew of assholes sat. However he was not dumb and decided to keep walking.
"Excuse me but Dave is talking to you." Eridan froze once again as a taller student now blocked his part. That Equius that had hit him before, there was no way he was going to stand up to him again, not till that bruise healed up anyway. So Eridan turned to face Dave who sat on the table with the most shit-eating grin Eridan had seen.
"Hey Eridan, I heard some gossip about you, wanna hear?" Dave glanced around at his group, Vriska, Aradia, Feferi and some dorky guy with a frown that Eridan hadn't met. Eridan refused to respond though this caused Equius to inch closer to him and push Eridan to walk closer to Dave. This continued until Dave was in arms reach and Eridan gripped his pasta tighter in hopes it would protect him from the oncoming conversation.
"So apparently your dad is dead or something?" Eridans heart sank, that was a low blow even for this sadistic asshole however he had to grit his teeth and bear with it.
"And you like don't have a mom neither?"
"Dave sto—"
"Quiet Egbert." Vriska hushed the nerdy boy who protested against this, Eridan would have to thank him later.
"and now you live with your stoner uncle or something fucked up like that." Dave was really trying to get a reaction out of Eridan but he refused, he had to stay strong, without a reaction they wont continue.
"Hmm? Is that why your fucked up enough to hang with a psychopath like Captor?" Eridan felt his eyebrow twitch unwillingly and his hands tighten around the past box, his teeth couldn't close any tighter.
"Do you Hav-ve problems at home Dav-ve? Is that w-why yo pick on me?" Eridan spat out in hopesto change the subject which made Dave pause for a second before shaking his head.
"A snappy as Captor as well, I guess the rumours are true that you two like each other's dicks." A few members of his table chuckled as Daves smile widened and Eridan sighed, this subject was really pissing him off.
"Shut the fuck up you low-w life, Get your sick pleasures from someone else." Eridan growled as he turn from both Dave and Equius and began to stomp off before he was yanked back. He instantly knew what had happened and froze. Who the hell was touching his father scarf, his dad wouldn't like that at all, he hated kids grubby fingers getting all over it.
Eridan turned to see none other than Dave Strider with his father's scarf loosely in hand but still it prevented him movement . Dave yanked it closer to him causing Eridan to fall closer as he stared blankly at the other male.
"Let my scarf go." Eridan hissed as Daves smile grew when "ohhhs" from his table arose, making him grip tighter.
"What is it Ampora don't like me touching you scarf?" Dave insisted on yanking the material again as Eridan glared holes into the other, waiting for him to let go. Though as Dave gave a final yank Eridan stumbled and now stood directly in front of the sitting boy and glared coldly at his reflection in those shitty shades.
"Stop staring…" Dave almost whispered as he reached out and before Eridan could register his white sauce pasta was flopped onto his uniform. The reaction seemed to not only come from Daves table but a few other tables gasped and pointed and began to chatter as all Eridan could do was stare at the laugh amount of white sauce that coated his once clean clothes.
Examining the damage Eridan swallowed hard, his throat had become dry and his eyes wide with shock as he glanced up his dripping torso. The sauce was surely going to come off his jumper and pants and his… fathers… scarf…
Eridan stared at the white blob and his heart stopped, he felt like his chest was in a vice grip and that gravity had a stronger effect on him. He couldn't fucking wash this scarf the scent would fade, his father would be gone and it's all this fuckers fault.
Eridans gaze shot up at the laughing blonde male who watched him, like he fucking knew the sentimental value behind his scarf and like he aimed for it. This fucker was dead.
Eridan shot forward and latched onto the other males shoulders, being sure to dig his fingernails in as Dave came to the realisation and tried to react but he was to late. Eridan threw Dave off his table and onto the floor before the other could register, oh but Eridan wasn't done. Before anyone could react Eridan was on Dave snatching those shades right off his face and snapping them as Dave reached up to push at his shoulders.
Eridan could hear the people around him gasp but Eridan wasn't going to get off him without one more things. He Grabbed Dave's hands and threw them back before grabbing the others collar and lifting him into his fist, however they did not combined.
Eridan was lifted off Dave by a much stronger force, Equius shit he had forgotten. Pasta dripped off him onto Dave which made Eridan smile for a second watching Dave quickly sit up and search for his broken shades. Eridan struggled but was nothing compared to the male behind him as Dave stood however didn't lift his head till he had wondered to his bag and retrieved another set of shades.
"You fucked up." Dave explained as he looked at his own now pasta covered clothing and growled Eridan however took the time to give Dave a grin. Although seconds later Eridan heaved over as Dave kicked him in the stomach, causing the air in Eridans lungs to rush out leaving him breathless. Dave seemed satisfied as Eridan peered about, were the hell where the teachers?!
"Chin up Ampora." Eridan closed his eyes as Daves fist connected to his chin and caused his head to spin slightly as his glasses dropped to the floor. Well this was probably the worst idea he had ever had, he coughed as he regained his breath and peered about for his glasses, getting hit was the last of his worries.
"You DON'T mess with the sriders." Dave confidently called as Eridan prepared for another hit however it didn't come but the sounds of someone being hit was heard. Eridan glanced up at the two blurry figures however noticed yellow trims on the others jumper, Sollux!
When Dave fell back Equius's grip loosened and Eridan took the opportunity to struggle out of it and spin to face the bulker man. He did the only thing that he could think of, head-butted. Eridan head-butted the most buff guy right in the nose, and he guessed by the groan and the complete letting him go that he had done a good job.
They only had seconds to move as Sollux nudged Eridan with his glasses allowing him to take them before grabbing his wrist and fleeing the scene. Eridan didn't even have time to slip his glasses on before they started running and instead relied on Sollux to lead him around.
It wasn't long before they had stopped running and Sollux huffed as he spoke up.
"I would athk what he had done but, the pathta thay'th it all." Eridan slipped his glasses on and swallowed harshly his head really hurt and running had not helped. Eridan grabbed at his head and sighed where had all the teachers been?
"I thaw your head-butt haha nithe job." Sollux mumbled as he looked concerned as Eridans breathing became a bit more rapid. Oh god he had hit someone, two people actually what kind of sick delinquent was he turning into? He found it harder and harder to catch his breath and reached out to Sollux who decided to step closer and allow the other to rest his hand on his shoulder.
"Wow Ampora breath… come on." Eridan nodded as he took deep breaths and closed his eyes for a brief moment, as the world slowly came back to him.
"Eridan are you okay, I'm taking you to thee the nurthe…" Eridan shook his head, he had hit people and now surely he was going to get detention or expelled or something!
"Calm down okay,it wath jutht a little fight, we are probably not even going to get in trouble for it." Sollux explained which caught Eridans attention and made him look up at Sollux questioning.
"Yeah I mean Daveth not going to dob cauthe it'th weak and Equiuth probably didn't even feel that tho we are good, altho Dave'th on hith latht thrike already." Sollux gave Eridan a little grin which calmed him down though the world was still spinning slightly.
"Now come on I'm taking you to the nurthe and I'll call Mituna." Sollux insisted as he began down the hallway letting Eridan rest his arm on his shoulder still.
When the arrived no one was there except the nurse which allowed her to prescribe Eridan a bag of ice, as Sollux insisted he sit with Eridan. Eridan was surprised as to how much this nurse lacked any real medical training as it seemed like she immediately went to get an ice pack despite the feelings Eridan explained.
As he sat in thought though he realised that Sollux was busy raising his phone to his ear as Eridans eyes widened.
"Stop, I don't w-want Mituna to know-w w-what I did." Eridan reached out to stop sollux from calling but his hand was swiped gently away. Eridan felt his throat go dry as he pictured the look of disapproval Mituna was going to give him.
"Yea hey, uhhh about that…." Eridan could hear the other side of the phone bark up in loud yelling as Sollux removed the phone from his ear for a moment before returning to get a few words in.
"Actually Eridan got hurt not me." The phone line calmed and began speaking up.
"Yeah hith covered in patha and got punched in the fathe…" the other side seemed to blabber on for a while before Sollux passed Eridan the phone, his heart sank as he held it to his ear.
"Hello-o?" His stutter was worst.
"Eridan are you okay? Your not to hurt are you, me and Cronuth are coming to pick up okay? Try not to move your head to much that nurthe hath no idea what thhe is doing!" Mituna sounded panicked as Mituna shuffled on the other side of the phone for a second.
"I'll be right there Eridan okay? Don't worry." Mituna assured him as his heart swelled slightly.
"Eridan?"
"Y-es okay thank-k you…" Eridan had to stop talking as he felt conflicted with himself and Mituna seemed to noticed.
"Your okay yea?" Mituna waited for a response quietly.
"Yes I'm fine, I'll see you soon.." Eridan managed to get that sentence out fine as Mituna sighed on the other side of the phone.
"Alright bye Eridan."
"Bye" Eridan mumbled as the phone line went dead and he passed the phone to Sollux who had been staring at Eridan the whole conversation.
"Uhh, Eridan are you feeling okay?" Eridan couldn't glance over at Sollux instead nodded, however Sollux didn't look convinced.
"Its just I'm going to miss out on the final classes of the day is all.." Eridan lied, Sollux seemed more convinced but not completely as he began texting other people. Eridan hoped that he could have a talk with Mituna and explain what happened privately.
He was too afraid to cry in front of Sollux, he couldn't.