Sometimes, on these visits to my dad, I always though I could feel his presence. Like, he was sitting next to me, or near me, listening. I think he likes the visits, the company I provide. I'm sure he always listens to me, at least, I hope so.

"I brought my ukulele, and my notebook with some songs in it... wanna hear?" I asked. I waited a moment, then pulled out my ukulele.

I played some songs to him for a while, though, when I did, I began to feel like I was being watched. There was no one around, though I had a strange feeling that other spirits were coming to listen. I just played for a while, playing until my voice was numb and my fingers were bleeding. I played a few songs I wrote, a few from guitar night, and a few I just really liked. When I put my ukulele away, I pulled out the pencils and my notebook, and I sat the notebook in my lap.

"I'm gonna just write a bit while I keep talking to you, okay? What should I talk about... hmm... Well, I could tell you more about Karkat! I never told you how we got together... Well, he came to school with a black eye once, and I went to Kanaya to cover it up, but we had to do it in the girl's room. To avoid suspicion as to why he was in there, they told us we should make out a little, as a bunch of kids did that and got away with it. So we did, and then that afternoon, he asked if we could again, and we just kinda got together! We never actually told any of our friends, but they kinda figured it out, accepted it, and never really mentioned it. It's not like it's a big change or anything, it's just now we're together!

"You know...come to think of it, I never really questioned why he had a black eye...He said he was mugged on the way to school, but black eyes don't form that quickly, do they? You know what, I'm probably over thinking it. Though, he has been acting increasingly secretive and secluded about is home life since Kristy moved in...but maybe it's just because she's kinda freaky? I mean, her aura is so vile, I can't look at her for too long... should that be a sign? And the bruise on his side... and the yell, and the slapping sound... the blood on the bathroom floor and my blankets from the time he spent over... Oh my god.. Dad, it's always nice talking to you, and really, I'd love to stay, but something is very wrong, I have to go.. I love you, dad." I said, packing my stuff up as quickly as I could. I slung my bag and ukulele over my shoulder, grabbed my trash, and raced out of the graveyard, tossing my trash in the garbage can, heart racing. I couldn't breathe, and I couldn't feel my legs, but it's like they were on autopilot and racing me home.

I didn't even think as I ran, I just knew that A: this was the fastest I had ever run. B: I wasn't thinking, but I was on the way home on autopilot, even avoiding obstacles. C: Something was very wrong in Karkat's home, and if I don't make sure he's okay, I could be too late.

I got home, and I ran upstairs, and I got my phone and looked at it. I never took my phone to the graveyard, in case it interfered with my venting getting constant messages. I Pulled up our conversation from the night before, just us being all cute and saying goodnight. I took a deep breath and typed out a message.

-Hey, everything okay..?

-Sorry if it's weird, I just,,, I have a really bad feeling right now, and its kinda freaking me out...

-I love you...

I took another deep breath, and put my phone down. I went to take a shower, and got changed for the day. I looked at my phone, and he still hadn't replied. I guess that was okay, it was 8:30 in the morning...

I went downstairs, and Mr. Vantas was in my living room. Just him. I got confused, and my gut twisted. My mom looked like she was crying, which made my stomach twist even more.

"Nepeta... sit down, this...this won't be easy.." Mr. Vantas choked out, obviously trying not to cry. Oh. Shit.

Well, I am feeling a little better today, so i decided to upload. However, today is the first of now weekly updates, as bandcamp starts tomorrow, and i will be soooo busy. I hope you all enjoy, but i have to warn you, i dont think there are many more really happy moments left in the story for a few chapters. Just to keep you prepared. Hope you enjoy, and see you next week!