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♋ For you I would fly ♒

Who: Karkat and Eridan
Where: Ecruteak City
When: 02/14
Summary: ~~Sire is impatient with fluff~~ Basically V-day fluffy couple things
Rating: PG
Log:

[ Karkat is kind of waiting impatiently outside of Eridan's door. he's fumbling around with the box in his hand, anxious and nervous. well not too nervous. it's been a while since they've had a date and this time it's Karkat that's planning it. after all, it is a thing that couples apparently do on this holiday related to romance. since trolls have a different version of how romance works, Karkat equates this really to dealing more with the red and pale side of things instead of black and ashen. that's why he kind of wants to go out. and, yeah. okay. he is a total romantic type, okay? if it's a thing that people do, then Karkat wants to be someone that does it.

but he wants to do it right. hence the fumbling with the gift and fretting over if he's going to do a good job here. ]

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[Karkat's hardly alone with being nervous for this holiday. It was new, first off, but he also wanted to this right. It focused on redrom, something he was okay with, had it been something a little more blackly fixated, it probably would have just left him feeling a bit scornful of the whole thing, seeing as he doesn't exactly have anyone in that quadrant--however that simply isn't the case here]

[He approaches the door, opening it and staring at Karkat a second. He knew it had to be him, but seeing him there definitely is filling him with 13 year old nervousness.]

Oh... Hey Kar--[He looks over his shoulder, into his room towards where he has his own gift before looking back to Karkat. After a second or so, it clicks that maybe he should let him inside, so with a nervous jerk, he opens the door more, allowing Karkat to step in if he wants to.]

Come in.

[ okay, so maybe Karkat jumps a little when Eridan opens the door. he's staring just as dumbly for a few moments. blinks. oh right. door. coming in and all that stuff is what comes next, right? ]

Yeah... Okay.

[ and he takes the few steps inside, then recovers. ]

Well, it can't be for too long, okay? We have shit to do.

[He watches Karkat as he enters, his eyebrows raising curiously.]

We do?

[He wasn't exactly surprised that Karkat would want to do something on this day, considering the meaning of it and the significance it has towards romance, and Karkat being who he is and all. Well, he closes the door before turning and facing Karkat.]

It'll be just a second anyway.

[And if Karkat doesn't stop him, he's going to make his way towards the bedroom.]

Did you think I wouldn't have something planned? I know it's only like four days until three months, but c'mon. How could I fucking pass this up?

[ nah, Karkat will just follow. ]

Well, no it's not that. An' I'm well aware a what is in four days. I just, wasn't sure if you wanted to wait or not.

[He stops before he gets to his room, looking back at Karkat.]

Stay here.

[And then he continues on, hoping Karkat will listen >:I]

Wait?

[ he frowns a little at being told to stay. but he does, hands over his chest. ]

[Yes wait, it won't kill you Karkat gosh!]

[He heads on in, going to the dresser and picking up the boxes he has there, along with the bouquet of roses, because hey, he noticed how big of a deal these roses were for this holiday and like hell he was going to skip out on getting Karkat a bouquet of them! They're kinda silly, humans have such silly traditions, but in a way, they're kinda endearing in their own way, and if they are gonna be following these human holidays, may as well follow go with it. He hides the bouquet behind his back, along with the boxes (which are tied shut with lavish red bows).]

[He comes back out, smiling at Karkat as he approaches him, first drawing out the bouquet, which is similarly held together with a red bow. He has a smile so wide the corners dared to nearly touch his ears.]

[ that's... that's really cute. like so cute, it has Karkat grinning. just a little. then he feels a little dumb. honestly, he had been so concerned about his gift, that he forgot the other traditional stuff. when Karkat takes the stupid flowers ( not that he understands why humans use roses, but hey it's the meaning ), he blushes. ]

I didn't get you this stuff, you know...

[It's okay Karkat, he doesn't get them either, but they're kinda cute anyways and their color definitely fits the feelings between them!]

That's fine.

[As much as Eridan is pretty damn selfish, he actually does enjoy spoiling those of his affections, so he doesn't honestly expect to be showered in gifts or anything. The attention and affection is generally enough for him.]

There's also--

[He brings forth the bowed boxes of chocolates, the other tradition for Valentine's day, presenting them to him, that smile still intact. Maybe even more so with how Karkat reacted to the flowers. God, Karkat is so adorable, he really just can't handle him sometimes. For all he is a loud mouth, ornery shit, he really is just so endearing. So pitiable.]

These.

Edited 2012-02-13 04:03 (UTC)

[ Karkat perks up. he knows what those are supposed to be. really, he had been certain to hide the fact he kind of has a weakness for sweets pretty well. yeah, there's not often that he indulges in that sort of thing. but still, with it being right there? how can he resist. still smiling softly, Karkat takes the box with a snort. ]

Just where am I supposed to put all this shit, huh? You're... You're really going all out, aren't you?

[ he's touched. he really, really is. Karkat hadn't thought that this would have worked out. not like this. not so well. man, he is starting to have all of these feels. and they're coming out a little bit in liquid form. ]

Well, of course I am, why would I fuckin' slack off when it comes to you?

[SO PROUD OF HIMSELF YEP.]

But, you could just keep 'em here an' pick them back up after we're done--

[Oh. Oh wait, what is he--fuck, why is he getting teary eyed??]

--Kar, d-did I do somethin' wrong?

[Oh nooo did he fuck this up or something???]

Edited 2012-02-13 04:18 (UTC)

No... [ hold on, sniffing and rubbing his eyes with the sleeve of his shirt. ]

No, fuckface. You're doing everything fucking right and I'm an overly sensitive little grub, all right?

Get me some water to put these in, okay?

[Oh good, he was worried he screwed this up somehow. He knows he can be a downright clutz with romance and all. Which is why he's been trying really hard to not fuck this up with Karkat, because who knows if he'll get another chance.]

Oh, alright--yeah.

[He heads past him, going to the little counter space with a sink. Grabbing the empty vase that SO HAPPENED to be there, it's almost like this was planned or something! Filling it with a good portion of water before placing it on the counter so Karkat could put the roses in it.]

Here, this should do it.

I really mean it. You're pretty much the best, okay?

[ wow. just. so many feels. he's been feeling kind of friendlier in general the last few days. and being with someone that he really pities? well it's just kind of being amplified this time. Karkat offers Eridan a kiss to the cheek as he puts the roses in. he then pulls the ribbon loose from the box so that he can sneak a chocolate in. mmmmm how he has missed sugar...

Karkat takes a moment to debate with himself after. to do it now or later... yeah. later would probably be more romantic, but he can't contain himself at the moment. ]

My turn. Shut your eyes, okay?

[For all Eridan tries to act like he's the universe's gift to call creation, he knows he isn't, but to hear that from Karkat of all trolls? Not only his matesprit, but the guy who fucking KNOWS this shit, it really means a lot. He can definitely feel the warm fuzzies in his chest and a small burning in his cheeks at that, the kiss of course just helping these emotions right along.]

I figured I had to be, I mean, I doubt you'd settle for anythin' less.

[Yup, had to slip in that touch of fake pride that really was only words and nothing else. However, now Karkat's saying it's his turn, and with a curious quirk of his brow, he does close his eyes, waiting silently for whatever it IS that Karkat got him.]

[ heh. arrogant little piece of... Karkat shakes his head and kind of fumbles around with getting the small box out of his pocket. now, it's probably not as special. it feels kind of cheap now, since it's just kind of mimicking something already given. sighing, he opens the little box. it's just a ring. same cut as the one that is on his own finger. the only difference is that Karkat had chosen a bright red stone. red, not gray. he had figured if he had been going to do this, then it wouldn't do not to be honest.

besides, Eridan already knew what Karkat's blood color was. to anyone looking at the ring, they wouldn't be able to fathom a guess anyway. it's a thing between them. and Karkat does kind of want things to match, in their own way.

so he takes the few steps forward and takes Eridan's left hand. Karkat cringes ever so slightly. the guy wears all these god awful rings. and honestly? Karkat kind of wants this ring to be the only one on that particular finger. ]

Don't get mad... And keep your eyes shut.

[ Karkat slips off the ring on Eridan's finger. he then slides the one with the stone set in it upon said finger instead. now... now what does he do with the remaining ring?

well he'll just slide it onto one of his own fingers. right next to the one Eridan had given him. maybe the fin face won't notice that, but. ]

There.

[He so wants to open his eyes, curiosity is KILLING him, he's so damned impatient but he obeys, keeps them shut, squeezing them shut tighter than normal because if he didn't he'd be peeping for sure. His fingers twitch when he feels Karkat take his hand, and his curiosity skyrockets, but his eyes do not open. He just tries to piece it together from what he can feel--which is Karkat removing his ring... then putting it back on? Wait, no. No, that's not his ring, that's something different. It fits, but he knows the feel of his rings, he's worn them for sweeps after all.]

[Once Karkat says the finalizing there, his eyes snap open and he looks down at his hand to see what he did--]

[--oh.]

[Oh fuck oh wow he--is that--red? Under normal circumstances, such a color wouldn't be found NEAR Eridan Ampora by any means, but he knows what color that is, he knows why Karkat gave him this ring, and he knows the significance it holds. Not only pertaining to their relationship alone, but also the trust Karkat's displaying here with letting Eridan parade around with a ring of his blood color, a color Karkat himself won't even wear...]

[But to top it all off--he does notice what's on Karkat's hand. That second ring, his ring. That puts him emotionally where Karkat was a few moments ago. He never really envisioned that things would be going like this, that things would seem so damn near perfect. So excuse him as he gets a wee bit wibbly over this, damn emotions and all.]

Fuck... Kar.

[He looks the ring over with fond regard before he reaches over, taking Karkat's ringed hand in his, lacing their fingers together so their rings are touching, before pulling Karkat forward against him, his other arm looping behind Karkat's back, and if Karkat doesn't interrupt him, he plans to plant a heart-felt kiss right on his lips.]

[ hey, that's the kind of reaction that Karkat had been hoping for. he doesn't fight Eridan taking his hand. doesn't try to stop him from putting an arm around. definitely will not stop any kissing. nope. these are all things that Karkat soaks in like a sponge.

and, well. he's kissing Eridan back with all those feels. ]

[He continues to hold him tightly, his lips still pressed against Karkat's letting all his feelings be translated into this simple action. Everything just feels so right in this moment. He just wants to be lost in this, in these emotions, how happy he just feels over everything--this is everything he's wanted really, this pity, this adoration, this romance.]

[He doesn't want to break the kiss, doesn't want to pull away, he just wants to enjoy this for however long he can, working his lips against Karkat's, holding him close and just adoring everything about him and this relationship. It's been nearly 3 months since they've gotten together, but goddamnit if it hasn't been the best three months he's had in a long fucking time, if ever.]

[ Karkat can give Eridan at least this. they really do need to get going soon. Karkat has some tickets for the kimono girls and, well. a meal kind of planned out. they can't do those things if they're here kissing the entire time, now can they?

but for now it's all right. Karkat kisses back with equal fervor. his arm hooks around the other's neck. just enjoying the warmth and closeness. ]

[WELL as much as he may feel like kissing forever would be totally sweet!! He knows the reality of the situation and knows Karkat has plans for them, so after a few more warmth filled moments, he breaks the kiss eventually. Staring at Karkat with a soft expression that's pretty rare on the seadweller's face, what with how he tries to keep up certain appearances and stuff.]

I fuckin' lowe you, Kar.

[ it makes this moment all the more precious. Karkat's expression is pretty much the same anyway. he keeps their hands still locked together as he speaks. ]

Love you too.

[ and he blushes as he says it. but then Karkat is tugging towards the door. they have things to do! ]

[That just makes Eridan smile all the more. Just to hear those words is so fulfilling. To feel important, and so forth.]

[But then Karkat is tugging and Eridan isn't about to tell him no, he lets out an amused chuckle at his matesprit though, as they head on out, the fact he's so anxious to get going is just as amusing as it is sweet.]

Alright, alright. So where're we goin'?

First, we're going out to eat. Nothing as fancy as Goldenrod, but hey. Then we're gonna go see those Kimono Girls everyone's fucking raving about. I... Well I didn't know if you'd want to, but...

I'd lowe to.

[He was actually kinda curious about them anyways. He's not even sure what a Kimono even IS, so if anything, it'll be a learning experience, one he'd be more than happy to share with Karkat.]

So... You don't think it's a sucky idea?

[ yeah, that's what Karkat had been worried about. Ecruteak isn't as big as Goldenrod. less to do. ]

I was also thinking about waiting a until it actually gets warm before heading to Olivine. It's a beach town.

No, why would I?

[Even if there isn't as much to do, Eridan doesn't mind. He just wants to spend the day with Karkat, so even if they just walked around and talked, he'd be fine with that. Attention is what matters here.]

A beach town, huh? Well, yeah maybe that'd be better. The beach's hardly any fuckin' fun when it's cold out. An' neither is trawelin'.

It seems lame in comparison for what you did on our first date.

[ shrugs. guess who is feeling insecure and inadequate in this relationship. oh, right. that would be Karkat right now as he holds open the door for Eridan. at least the weather is remarkably nice! ]

Kar, shut up. Like that ewen matters, god. It's not lame.

[Silly Karkat, Eridan just wants to spend time with you. He likes to spoil just as much as he likes to BE spoiled, and you're doing a fine job so far! Especially holding that door, how sweet of you! He makes his way out, but doesn't stray too far since... He's not exactly sure where the kimono girls even are. Small town or not, Eridan hasn't exactly charted this place out or anything!]

[ well Karkat just reaches for Eridan's hand once more. gonna be all linking with fingers and everything. ]

It matters to me, fucknuts.

[ because KARKAT WANTS THINGS TO BE PERFECT OKOK. ]

[His--Oh. There's definitely a small flush filling Eridan's cheeks as he feels Karkat take his hand, not to mention the linked fingers, oh yes, Eridan is enjoying this, there is hardly a doubt about that.]

Kar, this is redrom, not fuckin' blackrom. We're not tryin' to outdo each other here, alright?

[Karkat, as much as Eridan might be a bit of a priss, and be picky about this that and whatever the fuck else, and might try to act like he has the HIGHEST of standards about things, he's actually pretty simple to please. There's room for err, simply by the fact you are giving him attention and you are dating him. Gosh, Karkat, GOSH, why don't you get this?]

Edited 2012-03-15 09:30 (UTC)

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