His name, is Karkat Vantas.

He's in the tenth grade at Skia High School and he hates his teachers.

His best friend is Gamzee Makara and he has a crush on Terezi Pyrope.

He has 4th period English with Dr. Kankri Vantas.

Kankri is his older brother.

They pretend they hate each other.

John Egbert has a soft spot for him.

John Egbert is my best friend.

He doesn't know I'm best friends with John.

He hates his P.E. class because of the assholes that pick on him for being short.

He has a favourite hoodie that he wears everyday with the cancer symbol on the front in grey.

He is a Cancer.

Secretly, he loves romance novels.

His favourite genre is romance, but he claims it's horror.

He can't stand horror movies.

He doesn't know I exist.

His favourite colour is red, but he refuses to let anyone know that.

He has dark brown eyes that almost look a redish-brown in certain lighting.

He loves music.

He hates his math class, even though he shares it with Terezi.

He doesn't know I walk by his math class everyday.

He's friends with Sollux Captor, who's dating my friend Aradia.

He doesn't think their relationship will last very long.

He's right.

He knows Sollux is secretly gay and pinning for Eridan.

I hate Eridan.

His name is Karkat Vantas,

and he doesn't know I am in love with him.

...

"DAVE!" John comes running down his steps to greet you on the sidewalk. You wave to him as he comes closer.

"Hey Dave! Are you ready for school today?!" his bubbly attitude usually brightens your mood, but today you are having none of it. Today, like everyday, Karkat didn't even notice you as you walked by him on your way to Johns house.

He doesn't ever look at you.

You realize you still haven't answered John and shake your head at him. He smiles brightly at you and you can't help but smile back at the dork.

"Hey asswipe!" Karkat shouts from across the street. He doesn't glance your way. He never does. You've basically gotten used to it by now.

"Hey Karkat!" John shouts back. You turn and start your way towards school without John, figuring he will want to talk to Karkat anyways.

"Where the fuck are you going fuckass?" Karkat asks, tugging on your sleeve. You stop, frozen and look down at his hand gripping your shirt. You open your mouth to answer and frown.

You can't talk.

You're still mute.

And never before in your life have you hated it as much as you do right now.

"He's mute." you hear John whisper from somewhere to the side. Karkat's eyes widen slightly at this and he mumbles something under his breath.

"Oh fuck, sorry."

You shake your head at him and try to convey that it's alright, he didn't know. But he turns away from you in what you think is embarrassment.

You silently marvel at his flushed face.

You've never seen him blush before, and its fucking adorable.

...

You spend the morning with John and Karkat, talking about random things. But more, John translating your erratic sign language for Karkat, and him laughing at your jokes.

It has to be the best Monday morning of your entire life.

"Happy Monday, Dave!" Jade's cheery voice rings through the hallways as she skips towards you and the other two boys. She smiles at John before noticing Karkat on the other side of you. He shifts uncomfortably under her glare.

"Hi Jade!" John greets his older sister. She's a senior this year, and you know she just can't wait to graduate. Her and your sister Rose both.

"Karkat." she growls her greeting to the short brunette next to you. He mumbles a short hello back and slinks further behind you.

You merely wave at her, flashing a quick smile before starting down the hall again.

To your surprise, both Jade and Karkat follow you.

"So, Dave, tell me again why it is you have to stay after school today?" Jade asks with a knowing smile. You roll your eyes at her and sign out,

'Because he's staying after school for a detention and I want an excuse to talk to him.'

She laughs and you roll your eyes again.

"And by talk you mean...?"

You stop dead in your tracks and realize once again you can't even talk to him. You can't talk to anyone.

Fuck you're so stupid.

'I forgot, shut up.'

You glare at her when she starts laughing again and glance over at Karkat.

He staring at the both of you confused.

You shrug to him and turn back to face Jade, who is still laughing.

"Hey, I gotta go, I'll talk to you latter Dave!" she waves goodbye to you and flips Karkat off as she weaves her way through the crowded halls.

"So asshole, can I have your number so I can text you?" Karkat asks suddenly from beside you.

You have to look away from him in order to hide your face from him.

You pull your phone from your pocket and hand it to him. He smiles slightly and you think for a moment you might see faint blush dusting his cheeks, but you decide that it's just your imagination.

He types in his number quickly and hands you back your phone. After a moment, he takes out his own phone and gives it to you.

You think now would be a good time to fuck his shit up.

For no reason, of course.

You add your number into his phone and save it as 'Strider Babe'. Then Change John's contact name to 'Derp with Glasses'.

You don't see Terezi's number in his phone, so you assume he hasn't gotten the courage to ask her for it yet.

...

You don't even make it half way through 1st period before your phone vibrates in your pocket.

HEY ASSHOLE, WHAT TIME DO YOU HAVE LUNCH?

You can't help but smile at this, because you notice he saved his number as 'Shouty Asshole' Which you think is fitting due to him shouting all the damn time.

I don't know, around sometime when everyone else in my class does?

You honestly have no idea when you have lunch. You don't really pay any attention to it.

You place your phone on your leg and start on the homework you didn't do last night.

Not even 5 minutes latter, your phone vibrates again.

YOU'RE STUPID. WHATEVER, JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU WANTED TO SIT WITH MY AND SOME OF MY FRIENDS DURING LUNCH. I THINK SOLLUX AND HIS GIRLFRIEND ARE GOING TO BE THERE.

You don't even question how he knows you and Sollux are friends, it doesn't matter. Because he just invited you to sit with him at lunch.

You think you just might die, you're that happy.

You don't stay that happy for very long, though, because right then you realize you still haven't finish the homework that's due next hour.

...

Math.

Woah you fucking hate this class so much. It's not even useful. Well, not to you it isn't.

The math genius of the class sits in front of you, and you guys are kinda chill, you think. He knows ASL, and you silently thank him for that. You don't know why he knows it, but he does and it makes your life just that much easier.

You tap his shoulder a couple time to get his attention before rambling off that you need serious help with your homework before the teacher gets in the classroom.

"Strider, calm your hands for a goddamn second and listen to me you fuckwiff." the taller boy in front of you says. You were trying to ask for help on the math problems, but Max is having none of your shit.

You think he might be spending too much time with Karkat, due to the word 'fuckwiff' he used instead of 'fuckface' like usual.

He does use the f word a lot.

"If you hurt my best motherfucking friend, I will cut your dick off and shove it so far down your throat it will come out your ass. Got that?" he warns you, and for only a moment, you swear his eyes turn black.

Maybe he's been spending too much time with Gamzee as well.

You nod slightly, keeping your cool on the outside while freaking the fuck out internally.

Max kinda gives you the creeps sometimes, but he's a really cool dude.

"Alright, good. Now, what problems did you need help with?"

...

Rose thinks you are overreacting. Honestly, you think you might be UNDERreacting.

"All he did was ask you to sit with him and his friends at lunch." she rolls her eyes.

You glare at her, knowing that even with your super cool shades she can still feel the burning from your eyes. Well, whatever. You're pretty sure she can.

'What if I fuck up totally and he hates me?'

She snorts and you glare at her again.

"Stop being so dramatic, gosh."

...

"Hey Karkat!" Aradia leads you to his table, and holly shit, you are really doing this.

You are actually doing this. And fuck are you terrified.

"This is Dave!" You don't know why Aradia is introducing you, because she knows that you and Karkat have already met. She even knows that you lo-like, it's only like, Karkat.

"Hi Dave." you hear him say. You look at him finally and notice him smiling at Aradia, not you, Aradia.

You smile at him, hoping that he might look at you instead and catch his eyes. Dark brown eyes. He smiles back at you and your heart nearly bursts.

Aradia practially pushes you into the seat next to Karkat, and you take out your phone. You think for a moment for something to text him and come up with the best option.

Sollux broke up with Aradia today, and she doesn't even care. Apparently she knew he was gay?

You aren't sure how he feels about gays, so you don't know how he will respond to that.

You almost worry he will flip a shit, so you don't even chance looking at him.

Well, you do glance over at him and notice him hesitate before typing.

FUCKING EVERYONE KNEW THAT, DIDN'T YOU?

You're glad he didn't flip a shit, and almost laugh at his text. Because duh you knew. You're the one that finally talked Sollux into breaking up with his girlfriend so he could go after the hipster-douche that you hate.

Seriously, fuck that guy.

Well, yeah. But I didn't think SHE knew.

You had a guess that she might know, but you didn't see a reason why she would continue dating him if she did.

OKAY WHAT THE FUCK EVER. HOW'S YOUR DAY BEEN?

You can't help but smile at this, because seriously, how cute is this fucker. The cutest. He is just the cutest.

So cute, that you take a chance, and...flirt? Maybe a little?

You aren't really even sure how to flirt.

pretty good, actually. This cute brunette's been keeping me company.

You don't even look at him, you can't. You try to distract yourself by eating some of your food, not even paying attention to what you put in your mouth.

You feel your phone vibrate, and you hesitate, half worried of what it might say.

OH REALLY. AND HOWS THAT WORKING OUT FOR YOU?

Is...is he...flirting back? Possibly? Maybe? Even just a little? Does he even realize he's doing that?

You can't help the burst of hope that over-takes you, it just does. And suddenly you're filled with enough courage to type out,

I think it's going well, I might even have a date by the end of the day.

You don't wait for him to reply. Before your burst of courage flouts away, you quickly type and send,

hey, what are you doing later?

You try to keep yourself distracted and not check your phone every five seconds, but it's hard. You glance over at him to see him staring at his phone screen. You aren't sure whether that's a good thing or not.

You see Jade walk in the doors out of the corner of your eye and you look over towards her. She waves to you and you try to telepathically tell her that you need help.

Then your phone goes off.

NOTHING. ABSO-FUCKING-LUTLY NOTHING.

You waste no time typing out a reply.

you wanna hang out?

You are panicking. Totally and completely panicking. You don't know how he will answer.

And just then, it seems that Jade got your telepathic message to help because she sits down next to you.

"Hey Dave!" she says as she sits down. You smile thankfully to her and sign out quickly,

"I did it, I finally did it. I asked him to hang out with me. And oh my god what if he says no?"

"Yes! Oh my god Dave! It took you long enough!" she almost jumps out of her seat as she nearly tackles you in a bear hug.

You almost laugh at her silliness at a time like this. Because seriously, you are panicking.

What if he says no? What are you going to do then?

Go home and eat ice-cream and watch Disney's The Little Mermaid over and over again, that's what.

Because that's just what Striders do.

"Alright then, Dave. I'll see you later, okay?" she winks, fucking winks at you as she leaves and you just want to strangle her.

You turn back to Karkat and see him staring at you, and you can't read his expression.

You smile at him, you can't help it, he's so damn cute.

So damn cute.

...

You rush through your classes the moment you and Karkat decide that you are going to walk home together.

You stand at your locker, shoving things into your book-bag when Jade walks up.

"So...How'd it go?" she asks with a smile. God, and you thought Rose was supposed to be the one that was all knowing.

"Fine, I think?"

Your phone vibrates in your pocket, and you rush to get it out, hoping it's from Karkat.

DAVE YOU ASSHAT WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU. YOU'RE WALKING HOME WITH ME, REMEMBER

You smile at that, because no, you didn't forget. And he's a stupid little cutie.

yeah yeah, I remember. Just getting ready for my hot date tonight.

You cross your fingers that he doesn't make the connection with that text and the fact that you are walking home with him.

You turn your phone around and show Jade the message you just send him. She squeals and bounces on the balls of her feet.

"I still can't believe you actually got up the nerve to ask him! That's so cute! You and Karkat look adorable together!"

You roll your eyes, even though you know she can't see you doing it, and pocket your phone.

"We aren't even dating, Jade."

"Yeah yeah, I know you guys aren't dating. Yet! You just have to tell him how you feel! If he doesn't feel the same, then move on." she squeals again, and you just shake your head at her.

She can be so hopeful sometimes, it almost makes you hope, just a little bit.

"Hey Dave, Hi Harley." the sound of Karkat's voice startles you, and Jade's eyes widen to the size of saucers.

Fear. Fear is what you feel.

"Karkat! Did you hear any of that?" Jade asks. You look anywhere but him. Anywhere. The lockers, the water foutain, the posters hanging on the wall next to the doors that you could easily make a break fo-

"Hear what?" Karkat asks, "You coming dude?"

You look back at him to see him smiling at you.

Fear...that is all you feel.

...

okay so really, how much of what she said did you hear? you finally resolve to hit send, after almost a block of your finger hovering over the key.

"I don't know what you're talking about." he smiles at you.

Panic. Fear. More panic. More fear.

Maybe just a little bit of hope?

You can't stand it any longer, and you stop walking. You tug on his sleeve so that he stops as well and text him quickly.

seriously Karkat, how much did you hear?

"Truth?" he asks, and all you can do is nod. "Starting from when she said we look adorable together."

Embarrassment, fear, panic.

A little bit more hope.

sorry, I didn't really plan on you finding out so soon. You must think I'm fucking weird.

You see him smile at his screen and more hope bursts forth into you. You don't even notice when he steps closer to you.

"Hm, nah."

He smiles at you again, and your face feels impossibly hot right now.

You don't realize his hands are on your shades until he looks at you expectantly. Your breathing stops for a moment, and you figure, why the hell not. Nothing to lose.

You move back, so that his hands take the glasses off your face.

Old habits die hard, and you shut your eyes tightly, so he doesn't see them.

"Dave. Quit being a little fuck and open your eyes." he sounds agitated, and you hesitate.

Because seriously, who wants to show their crush their hideous eyes?

When you do open them, you notice how flushed his face is, and how close he is to you.

Then it's red eyes staring into dark brown.

A lovely dark brown that's so close.

So close...so very very close. All you would have to do is...just move a little bit forward.

It's just a brush of lips on lips. You almost panic again, because you probably went too far with that, when he moves closer and kisses you back.

...

So this is chapter one of my new thing that will (hopefully) end up being four chapters.

Technically, I have all four chapters already done, but I'm checking over them and all that just to be sure, you know? Besides, I don't want to upload it all at once.

In fact, I might end up doing this one as just two chapters and have a sister story that is also two chapters?

I don't know, let me know what you think, and what you want.

Remember, I still take requests.