Notes: Another kind of shitty chapter, I just can't get these things to go how I want them to right now. It's fluffy though, so that kind of makes up for it, right?

Dave woke up to find himself flat on his back. His head was a bit foggy and it took several moments for him to take in his surroundings. He was in his room on the meteor. There was water on the nightstand by his bed. The door was open…what the hell happened? He would never sleep with that door open…wait…where was Karkat? Memories started to flood his mind. Shit, shit shit shit shit shit. He needed to find Karkat, he needed to see if he was okay, this wasn't right. He needed to find the troll. Where was he? Dave sat up, or at least tried too, he was hit with a wall of dizziness that knocked him back onto the bed. He groaned, he didn't have time for this.

As if on cue, Rose came in. "Good, you're up." Her voice was nonchalant and mostly monotone, but Dave could see the bags under her eyes. She took out a flashlight shining at his face. Disturbed by the brightness Dave raised his hand to block the offensive beam. Rose forced his hand down though. Wait, no, his shades were gone. If she was surprised by his eye color she didn't say anything. "Are you nauseous or dizzy? Do you have a headache?"

"A little dizzy, but nothing else. Where's Karkat?"
She ignored his question probing his scalp for what he could only guess, was possible bumps that might indicate serious injury. She found none. "I'll take you to Karkat, but you have to promise to tell me if you start to feel worse, okay?"

Dave slowly sat up, the dizziness wasn't by if he took it slow. "Okay."

Rose helped him up and into the next room. Karkat was unconscious on the bed; bandages decorated his skull…no…what happened? Dave didn't even have to ask, Rose instantly began explaining. "It appears that Gamzee threw him hard against one of the walls? He had an injury to the back of his head and there was blood on the wall. I checked him thoroughly, he has a slight concussion, but he regain consciousness shortly after. He was worried about you. It was difficult to treat him as he fought me on everything, wanting to take care of you. Vriska, against my wishes, forced him to sleep."

"How long ago was that?"

"About 18 hours ago."
"Have you slept at all?"

"No, I wanted to make sure you didn't have a concussion. It's not like we have advanced medical equipment, so being able to check on you when you first wake up was going to give me the best chance of understanding how hurt you were."

"I'm fine."

"Yes, it appears that you were only suffering from exhaustion and maybe a little dehydration."

"Rose, go get some rest, I'll watch after Karkat. I'm feeling better, it'll be fine."

Rose looked like she might protest, but her fatigue was too much; she needed sleep. "Alright, Kanaya will be in to check on you guys in a few hours, she was watching after Karkat, while I was looking after you. But she needed sleep badly… Promise me you'll rest and push fluids."

"Promise."

She left the room, leaving behind some more water, Dave downed the glass, he was really thirsty. Afterwards, he climbed into bed with Karkat, snuggling up to him whispering in his ear. "Please be okay Kitkat. I'm here, I love you." Kissing the troll on his rough lips, then his cheek and finally his forehead, which was wrapped in bandages. Dave couldn't fight his own enervation, succumbing to the fuzzy feeling that engulfed his head.

"…ave…Dave?...Dave.."

Dave opened his eyes, he heard a soft croak that was somewhere between a question and a plea. Karkat was looking at him.

The troll was awake, good. Dave gently caressed his cheek. "Shh, you were really hurt."

"You're okay?"

"I'm fine." Dave propped himself up on his elbow so he could lean in and give Karkat a kiss. It was meant only as an ephemeral chaste kiss; one of comfort and love; not passion. Karkat needed more though. As Dave started to pull away Karkat placed his hand on the back of the blonde's head, a silent request to remain close. Dave was more than willing to comply. Karkat had protected him; he conveyed all the love, gratefulness and emotion he felt through his lips. Karkat received every nuance and every notion. Returning it three-fold back to his matesprit. They remained this way for several long moments.

"Oh?!" Kanaya had just stepped into the room. Dave pulled away, a little startled, he looked over his shoulder to see Kanaya with a slight green blush on her cheeks "I'll give you two a few minutes." And she backed out of the room. Dave buried his face in Karkat's chest a slight quiet embarrassed giggle leaving his lips. Karkat heard it though, it was music to his ears. The weight of Dave, the kiss, the laughter, it enveloped him like a warm blanket. He felt a bliss come over him and let out an involuntary purr.

Dave heard it and smiled, Karkat was okay. He returned to the troll's lips place several sweet kisses there. Karkat gave a weak smile in return. "You should rest." Dave said placing several kisses around his the blood player's face."

"Trolls are stronger than humans, Davey. I'm fine."

"…what did you call me?"
"…What?..."

"You just called me Davey." Okay, not the best pet name, but it still made the time player smile. Something only Karkat would EVER be able to call him; because out of anyone else's mouth it would make him feel really stupid. Out of his boyfriend's mouth though, it was a treasure.

Karkat was still kind of out of it though and wasn't following the conversation. "Get some rest." And he was asleep again, good he needed rest.
Kanaya returned. Dave expressed some concerns, as concussions were serious business for humans. "Don't worry, Karkat is right, such injuries aren't as big a deal for trolls. Karkat just needs a few days rest and he will be fine." Dave let out a breath he didn't know he was holding in. Good…Good.