Notes: Not much actual shopping going on in this chapter, but I'm calling it shopping anyway.
It is Dave's birthday today and Karkat wanted to do something special. Rose had taught him to use the alchemitter and after several weeks of experiments he finally had something perfect for Dave. It was hard though, Karkat wanted it to be a surprise, so sneaking away from Dave in order to perform his experiments was difficult. He managed to find some time when Dave was helping the Mayor with can town though. And now the day was here and he had the best possible gift for Dave.
Karkat walked into their shared bedroom, Dave still asleep on the bed. Should he wake him? It would be kind of rude, especially on his birthday, right? Karkat was so excited about his present for the fellow knight, he wanted to wake him up immediately and give it to him…no, he would wait. Hiding it in the pocket of his sweatpants, Karkat climbed into bed with Dave; snuggling against him. Looking at his peaceful face, no shades obstructing his view. Dave looked so calm and tranquil; no nightmares plaguing him. It was a long process, but now Dave could go most nights without perilous and disturbing dreams forcing him out of his slumber. Karkat figured it was due to Dave no longer being exposed to daily violence; Dave had a different theory though. He said it was because of Karkat, he said that the troll made him feel safe and truly loved for the first time. And it was because of this trust that the nightmares started to subside. Karkat didn't think he had done anything special; still his chest felt like it was surround by a warm and fuzzy blanket when Dave said those words. How he wanted to kiss the boy, but he wouldn't disturb his rest.
It was only a short while before Dave awoke; maybe a half hour. Karkat had let his eyes close and rest, but when he felt the body next to him shift he looked on to see his dearest arrive at the land of the living. "Mornin'" Dave yawned.
"Morning, happy birthday." Karkat leaned over placing a chaste kiss on Dave's lips. He started to move away, but the blonde pulled him back for slightly sloppier version of the act. When they parted all they could do was smile at each other, love and tenderness filling their eyes.
"Thanks, Kitkat."
"What do you want to do today? Watch one of your scifi movies?"
"You hate those things, I'm not going to make you watch that."
"It's your birthday Davey, I want you to enjoy it. I don't mind watching them, it's your day; let's do what you want."
"…Is Tron okay?"
Karkat let a toothy smile break out across his face. "Of course, but before that…I have this for you." Karkat reached into his pocket and took out a bottle of apple juice. He was lucky that Dave wasn't wearing his shades, the look on his face was too cute. Dave's eyes were alight with exaltation and ebullience, he snatched the bottle from his matesprit's hand popping the cap open and take a long glorious sip. Yes, this was his apple juice, ambrosia, the nectar of the gods; if it was possible he loved Karkat even more now than he did five minutes ago. He put the cap on and carefully placed in on the table beside their bed. He then turned around and launched himself at Karkat. Forcing the troll flat on his back as he kissed him passionately. His tongue begging for entrance, Karkat, after a moment of shock permitted such entry. The troll couldn't help but, moan; the boy above him now tasted intensely of apples, he smelled of apples and his natural pheromones; which Karkat's sensitive nose picked up. It was a dizzy amount of stimuli bombarding his senses. The boys remained this way for several minutes until breath was needed in their lungs. They lay there looking into each other's eyes, panting. "How?" Dave asked.
Karkat's mind was foggy from their activities and it took him several moments to formulate a response. "Alchemitter." Was all he could get out between breaths.
"But Rose said it wasn't possible."
Karkat's mind was coming back together and he had air in his lungs once more. "I couldn't alchemize straight apple juice, so I had to improvise."
Dave took his hand. "Show me." Karkat couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, he enjoyed the thank you he had been receiving. It was Dave's birthday though, so whatever he wanted is what Karkat would do. And with that Dave dragged him to the alchemitter; grabbing his shades on the way out.
They arrived at the alchemitter and Dave looked expectantly at Karkat. Karkat wasn't sure where, but he thought that he could sense someone watching them. "Dave, it was kind of a long process and it will probably take all day to do it again. That was just the smallest container anyway." Karkat walked over to a cabinet and opened the doors to reveal five gallons of apple juice lining the inside. Dave's mouth dropped wide open. How? How did Karkat achieve this?
"Wow, Karkat must really care for you Dave." The boys turned around to see Rose. "I saw bits and pieces of his process; it was far more work than I would have gone through."
Dave was too curious to even remark on why his sister was there. "What'd he do?"
"Well, I only saw that he alchemized an apple tree and started picking apples from it. I found him again a few days later picking what was left of the apples on off the tree. I don't know what he did with it or what he did with the apples after that, although I would guess that he juiced them."
Dave looked at Karkat, "Is that what you did?"
Karkat nodded, doing his best to suppress a blush, "I used a fruit exsanguinator to get all of the juice from the apples."
"A what?"
Rose chimed in. "A juicer, just like I guessed."
Dave's heart felt like it would melt from the sheer amount of warmth and affection he felt for his matesprit at that moment. He couldn't bring himself to express it yet though, Rose was around. He liked talking to her when he needed to and he trusted her, but for some reason he just couldn't bring himself to completely break his stoicism in front of anyone, but Karkat; he did allow a subtle smile though. Rose spoke up once more. "Happy Birthday Dave. I surmise you and Karkat have plans?"
"Yeah, were going to watch Tron…for ironic purposes." Okay, not completely true, but again only Karkat could really see him as he truly is. The others may come with time, or they may not. Dave didn't really care though, and Rose did appear to care either so what difference did it make?
"Well, I'll let you two go have fun then." Said Rose, with a knowing smile as she left them.
"C'mon Karkat, let's get the food." The boys spent a little time alchemizing chips and cake and a bunch of snacks for the movie; gathered everything up (including all five gallons apple juice, Dave didn't want anyone taking it, it must be protected at all costs) and moved to a lesser used common room. Dave didn't want to be disturbed so he used the keypad to lock the door. Jumping onto the couch as Karkat started up the movie. Dave immediately paused it though. Turning to a confused looking Karkat, he gently cradled the trolls head in his hands, kissing him softly; shades removed. He pulled away after a few moments. "Thanks Kitkat, this is probably the best birthday I've ever had." Dave was practically beaming. The look was so precious Karkat couldn't help but smile himself.
"You're welcome Davey." Karkat returned Dave's kiss with one of his own, slightly more fervid in nature. Dave smirked into the display of affection. They kissed for several minutes, not delving into a full make-out session, merely a prolonged expression of fondness and endearment. And then watched the movie and enjoyed the rest of the day together.
Notes: OMG! Seriously, I just got into HS in March and this fandom has some of the nicest people! You guys are so great thank you for the reviews, follows and favorites!
Linda065cliva: Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it. It was only the second make-out scene I've ever written, so I didn't really have any confidence in it. It's nice that it was so well received. Also, thank YOU for reviewing. It means a lot to me when someone takes out the time in their day to give me feedback (good or bad), so the least I can do is respond. Thanks again!
Guest: It's only going to be a T rated fic. That last chapter was probably the most heated it will get. I'm so glad that you liked the chapter though! I've thought about doing NSFW challenge for Davekat, I'm not sure yet; or I might take requests.