"Ed"

"Wake up."

Eridan slowly woke to the sweet voice. Softly echoing in his head, unable to open his eyes.

"Eridan."

The voice was louder and slightly irritated. The prince's ear twitched, to the feeling of the sun's warm light suddenly pouring over him. Taking in the sweet smell of honey and musky smell of sweat. It oddly relaxed him, especially the lisping voice that continued to softly say his name.

"For fucks sake Eridan, I can't move."

Eridan's eyes shot open quickly removing his arms and legs that were draped over Sollux, surprised that he did not realize he was holding on to the low blood.

"S-Sorry." Eridan managed to say as Sollux sits up next to him. A beautiful pattern of light shown on Sollux's face, from the broken glass bottle that twinkled from the suns soft morning light. Which only seemed to add to his beauty, as it made his eyes sparkle from under the colored glasses.

"It's fine, your phone woke me up, I guess someone really needs you now."

Eridan's heart nearly stopped. Maybe it was Cronus. If it is there's no doubt that he is pissed. How could he forget about his own brother?

"It's probably nothing." His voice was calm but he was pale and seemed nervous. Unable to look Sollux in the eyes he lay on his back and stared mindlessly into nothing. The sweat along his neck already drying and sticking to his hair. Sollux furrowed his brow in confusion. As painfully clear as it was that the prince was hiding something, Sollux shrugged it off.

"I'm sorry about last night." Sollux's voice was low, as calm and bored his face looked the prince could tell Sollux was thinking of HER, clearly, he liked her more than he thought from the tears which slowly gathered in his eyes. Eridan stared fixedly at Sollux's face as he slowly lifted himself up. The odd feeling of guilt and sadness for the other male returned to Eridan. As well as the feeling of taking Sollux in his arms, kissing him and making him smile again. But the prince knew Sollux didn't want kisses from him. Why would he, when he had some one as great as Feferi, who's probably a way better kisser? Any one would miss that. Even Eridan did sometimes.

"Don't ever be sorry, Sol. You're perfect. And anyone would be fuckin lucky to have you. Fef will realize that." Eridan was unable to believe what he just said, as much as he wanted Sollux for himself and disliked Feferi, what he wanted more than anything is for Sol to be happy forever. It killed him to see such a beautiful soul become so destroyed with sadness. Sollux smiled slightly.

"You're cute Ed. But I don't want Fef any more, As much as I liked her she was a fucking bitch." Sollux lied and shifted his gaze toward the shocked prince. "We should hangout more." His smile was warm and friendly, and the tears that ran along his cheeks dried. The prince smiled and nodded, showing his long sharp teeth.

"How about tomorrow? After I find a way to convince Gamzee to return your car."

Groaning Eridan remembered that the clownish high blood had stolen his car. There was no way he was going to get out of a spanking from Dualscar for this. Especially since it wasn't the first time.

"It's okay, I have two more cars anyway!" Eridan remembered "What time should I pick you up?" he asked completely dismissing the problem.

"Early, so we can spend more time together." Sollux said turning his gaze to his phone. "I need to do something in a while, I should drive you back to your place."

Eridan turned pale. He couldn't let Cronus see him with Sollux. The prince loved the low blood too much to watch him get beat up by a pissed off Cronus.

"I can walk." Eridan quickly said.

"You'll get mugged if you walk out this early around here." Sollux stood grabbing Eridan's hands and pulling him up. Letting his hands fall to his sides Eridan sighed.

"I thought you didn't have a car." Eridan asked following the taller male out to the living room. It was a small room, with very little furniture and wide windows that allowed sunlight to fill every corner, including the couch in the back of the room Sollux's older brother slept in.

"I don't. So I'm using Mituna's car."

Sollux said as he grabbed Mituna's keys that were lying on the floor beside his brother's helmet. Pulling out his phone from his pocket and hesitantly checking his messages to see 52 missed calls from Cronus and several threating texts. Eridan groaned. Preparing him self for punishment. Mindlessly following Sollux in to an old rusty silver car with peeling black paint. Sitting in the passenger seat next to Sollux he realized there were no seat belts. This definitely was something Eridan was not accustomed to. Sollux turned the key, which took a bit of effort. It didn't start. Sollux's low voice cursed. Eridan can only stare, Unable to help. Sollux tried turning it again but to no avail. Groaning loudly in frustration Sollux slammed his fists on the dashboard. And almost instantly the car started.

"Wow, I feel bad for Mituna. It makes me want to buy him a new car." Eridan joked as the two pulled out from the dirt driveway.

"You should buy me a new car instead." Sollux joked. Eridan smiled, he would consider buying Sollux a car, anything actually. He would buy the whole world for Sollux just to see that crooked sharp tooth smile he loved so much. Eridan could feel his cheeks turn bright purple just thinking of it. Wind softly blew in from the window, ruffling into Eridan's hair, which was already a horrible mess. Oddly he didn't care not about his hair or the dry sweat all over his body or even the tiny cuts from the rope on his wrists. Being with Sollux calmed him down despite the punishment he knew would come soon.

"Right here is okay!" Eridan quickly said forcing Sollux to stop outside the giant gates to Eridan's castle.

"Are you sure?" Sollux's voice was low. Eridan nodded as he quickly ran toward the gates.

"Bye Eridan!" Sollux called out from the old shitty car as he drove away.

"Bye, Sol." Eridan smiled, mindlessly stumbling into Cronus who stood at the door. Turning to face Cronus who glared down at Eridan. Eridan turned pale.

"Who's Sollux?" Cronus voice was calm but painfully cold, causing shivers up Eridan's spine.

"H-he's just a friend." Eridan managed to stammer. Cronus narrowed his eyes.

Grabbing Eridan by his neck Cronus lead him to the couch. Eridan felt his heart beat faster and suddenly everything became hot. He knew this would happen, and he can't deny that a tiny part of him wanted this. Cronus sat on the couch and pulled down his pants. Eridan kneeled in front of him and watched as Cronus' bulge sprung out.

"You know what to do chief."

Eridan nodded. Taking it in his hands he rubbed it softly, the younger troll slowly licked the shaft. As bad as Eridan knew it was, he loved it. Placing kisses softly on Cronus' head Eridan rubbed the shaft slowly.

"Quit teasin!" Cronus growled forcing his bulge deep into Eridan's mouth. The prince cried out tears formed in his eyes from the pain of his brother's large bugle stretching his throat. There was no way he was going to stop now. Cronus rocked Eridan's head back and forth, using his horns as handles. Eridan shut his eyes tight and curled his fingers into fists. Sweat ran down his neck and arms stinging the cuts on his wrists. Cronus went faster and faster, moaning louder and louder. Finally Cronus came deep inside Eridan's throat. His bugle twitched with the release as the prince winced in pain. The genetic material stung his sore throat. Eridan feel forward on to Cronus who lay back panting. Pacing a hand on Eridan's head Cronus softly petted the prince. Eridan closed his eyes, the sweat on his body dried and stuck to his clothes, his heartbeat slowed, as he wrapped his arms around his brother's legs.

"Let's go to bed chief." Cronus voice was soft and sweet. Eridan smiled and nodded.

Eridan shook violently, forcing his eyes open.

"Go see who's at the door." Cronus voice was sleepy and soft but his shaking was hard.

"Fine. Stop fuckin shakin me." Eridan shoved Cronus away and slowly stepped of the large bed. His throat still hurt and his voice was hoarse. Eridan shield his eyes from the sunlight that poured in through the balcony door the drapes were pulled aside and tied up neatly. Who could possibly be at the door at this time? Don't they know the prince is TRYING to sleep? And his rude brother has the nerve to send HIM to open the door. It's too early for Eridan to be arguing with him anyway. It took Eridan a long while to stomp down the spiraling steps. As time passes the knocking grew louder.

"I'll be right fucking there!" Eridan hissed as he finally reached the bottom. Eridan hauled the immense front doors open, and rubbed his eyes as light poured in.

"Good afternoon Eridan."

It was Kankri.

"What the fuck Kan, It's too early." Eridan attempted to fix his hair letting the door close as Kankri walked in.

"It's 2pm, although you are now passing most of your classes, you are still behind in your troll anatomy class, as am I. So we will be helping each other today." Kankri spoke as he laid his bag down. 2pm. Eridan almost forgot about his 'date' with Sollux. Maybe he should go now.

"Can I ask you about something that isn't related to this in anyway?"

Kankri sighed.

"You may."

"There's this troll, that I really like. And today we are supposed to hang. I want that troll to be my matesprit. Should I ask now or later?"

Kankri's eyes widened. Surprised any troll would ever ask him about love. He's never had any experience with matesprits but refuses to seem like a loser in front of anyone. Kankri cleared his throat.

"Well, if you really like him, I suggest you listen to your gut. B-Because-"

"Great I thought so too!" Eridan interrupted as he ran up the steps. Again doing what he does best, trying to rush things. Barging in to his room he started undressing from his sweaty sleep shirt. Cronus slowly lifted his head and rubbed his eyes.

"Who was at the door?"

Adjusting his sight Cronus looked around the purple room. The walls were decorated in gold, chandelier was sparkling against the sunlight, everything was in its place however, were was Eridan? Cronus growled as he threw off the velvet sheets. How dare his young brother leave the room without responding to his question! He stomped down the stairs calling the prince's name.

"Eridan just left." Cronus heard Kankri say from the bottom of the stairs. Cronus turned pale. Where could Eridan possibly go? Is he with that Sollux kid again? Who is he anyway? Cronus quickly ran down the remaining steps opening the curtain over the large wide window. Eridan's car was gone. Cronus growled.

"Cronus, are you okay?" Kankri asked from behind him, his voice was concerned like always. Cronus turned, forgetting his anger as his eyes met with Kankri's cute face. He smiled.

"I'm good."

Kankri smiled warmly.

"Great, this means you can help me with my research."

Eridan sang loudly as he sped down the road. This was going to be a great day. He had it all planed out, first he'll take Sollux to a fancy expensive restaurant low blood peasants like him usually can't afford. Then he'll drive him to the nice beach near the expensive neighborhood. Finally when the mood is good he'll ask Sollux to be his matesprit. Sollux will say yes, they will get married and have loads of grubs. Eridan didn't even think for a second his fantasy was getting out of hand. However he was forced out of his thoughts as he pulled up to Sollux's place. There was an expensive looking car parked out front. There's no way Sollux could ever afford this. And if he could why would he get pink? Eridan's heart beat fast as he got out from his car. Slowly he walked toward the door. Eridan hesitated as he lifted a hand to knock on the small wooden door. Finally deciding not to knock Eridan couldn't kept but peak into the large window next to the door. His heart stopped has he looked inside.

It was Feferi. With Sollux. And they were kissing out on the couch.

Eridan quickly ducked down. Feeling the warm tears slowly streaming down his face. He dug his nails into the skin of his palms, feeling his nails slowly break the first layer of skin. Eridan growled. Angry with himself for falling for this again, he's giving up. On everything. Love. Friendship. Who could blame him? Eridan growled loudly again and quickly stomped toward his car, zooming away without even a moment of hesitation.

There's not a troll in the world that would want to be his matesprit. Or even his friend. Except maybe Cronus, maybe that's all he needs? He loves Cronus. Maybe he could get married to Cronus and have grubs with HIM instead. Maybe Eridan is thinking very irrationally. But the prince has already convinced himself. There's not an easy way to get the prince to change his mind. Eridan was going to get home, beg Cronus for forgiveness. Then fuck the shit out of him. Just the thought made Eridan's bugle wet. Finally pulling up to his hive Eridan quickly stomped toward the door cutting off the loud rap music. His heart beat fast in his chest as the hauled the doors open.

Eridan turned pale. His heart nearly stopped for good at the sight in front of him. Kankri sat on top of Cronus moaning loudly as he slowly slid Cronus' wet bugle into him, they didn't seem to notice the crying prince who stood at the doorway.