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the meteor was always cold. always. there was no two ways about it. to combat this you would simply need to wear warmer clothing, keep doors closed, stay in a comfy spot, ect; but there was also blankets. 4, to be specific. they were always kept in the same spot for everyone, really, they were the only order that everyone kept too.
when that one singular piece of order is broken, it’s noticed. and noticed it was, for one of the blankets was not in it’s intended spot, and nobody had it.
of course, gamzee probably took it. that was figured out quickly. i mean, those vents can't be warm. but damn if it wasn't annoying.
you see, with 4 blankets, rose and kanaya could share one, terezi and vriska could share one, and dave and karkat got one to themselves during movie nights. believe me, you do not want to go blanket-less on movie night.
so, now that one is gone, what the fuck do they do about movie night? i mean, snap out of it! movie night is right now! you are karkat vantas and you and dave strider have been standing awkwardly at the designated location for your blankets, in which only one blanket remains.
so like
dave’s voice snaps you out of your mind rambling. you quickly look from him to the one blanket.
WHAT
are we supposed to like
take turns
per movie night
or
I DON’T CARE. BUT I WANT IT TONIGHT
ah
im afraid thats a no shot
WHAT??
WHY THE FUCK IS IT A NO SHOT
I DIDN’T SEE YOU CLAIM IT
but i did
WHEN???
right now
im claiming
me first
shit. you couldn't argue with this logic, but, it was really cold. you're already pretty dramatic but you would swear the temperature would kill you before the movie ended.. if you didn't have that blanket.
dave swiftly picks up the blanket incase you tried to make a grab for it, your reaction time was slowing due to the conditions, however.
and you didn't even get to choose the movie tonight, dave did. of-fucking-course! to add insult to injury! why not!
youll love it man dont worry
dave had repeated several times, all cozy in that stupid red blanket. all chilled out because he wasn't cold. fuck! how stupid.
you barely notice how much you're shivering and how much your teeth are chattering until dave brings it up
dude are you about to explode or something whats going on
THE METEOR IF FUCKING COLD, DAVE! INCASE YOU HAVEN’T YET NOTICED!
man if youre really freezing you shouldve said something earlier come on
he peels a side of the blanket off of himself and out stretches his other arm, inviting you in. your less than hushed conversation resulting in hushing noises from those actually watching the movie - you pay them no mind.
WHAT?
yeah come on
well share
probably warmer than if you just had it to yourself
daves are all cool and chill on the inside but on the outside we are remarkably warm
still got some residual texan heat leftover if you want it
you have stopped listening to his nonsense talk and have slowly began sliding over towards him on the couch. soon enough, his arm is wrapped around your shoulder and the blanket has been placed over both of you. you’d hate to admit it but dave is right, it is absolutely warmer than if you just had it to yourself.
and you know yourself, you wouldn't share it. but dave would. dave is just like that. not that it matters to you, ha. nope! why the fuck would you care, why are you thinking about this anyways? pay attention to the movie, idiot!!
but you can't. yes! wow! you’re flushed for dave strider! nice choice. your mind keeps wandering back to him, how close he is, his arm around you, you feel your face heating up.. and wow, maybe that's why it's so warm. fuck that stupid residual heat or whatever dave was talking about.
the more you think about it the more it tires your brain. unable to focus on the movie you find yourself dozing off to sleep, gosh, what could possibly make a good pillow right about now? why, of course! dave’s shoulder!
you subconsciously begin to rest your head on his shoulder, only fully noticing once your head is completely tilted and already comfortable. you both don't say a word, but dave readjusts his arm to make it more comfortable and easier for the both of you to relax.
comfy
oh great, he’s broken the silence between you too! the movie is still ongoing, just go back to the movie!
his voice comes out somewhat as a tease but quiet enough to sound sincere.
FUCK YOU.. YEAH
you let out a soft sigh and you're really starting to drift off. you're half awake when you feel a soft and quick peck on your cheek.
your eyes peek open, the movie has long ended and the tv is off. the room is quiet and you suspect everyone but you and dave have returned to their rooms for the night.
shit
sorry
welp
guess were sleeping here tonight
YOU CAN GO TO YOUR ROOM IF YOU WANT
despite being half asleep you still muster out a couple words
and miss this
pure non hateful karkat vantas cuddles
this is a once in a lifetime opportunity
JEGUS IF YOU LIKE IT THIS MUCH IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE
what
IF YOU WANNA DO THIS OFTEN I DO NOT CARE
AS LONG AS I CAN SLEEP
HUMANS HAVE WEIRDLY COMFORTABLE SHOULDERS
uh
thanks
NOW CAN I SLEEP
WITHOUT YOU KISSING ME
it wasnt a kiss
NO?
just a
aaaaaaaaaaa
small kiss
SO STILL A KISS?
i thought you were sleeping man i didnt make up an excuse
YOU THINKING I WAS SLEEPING MAKES IT CREEPIER
WHY NOT JUST DO IT WHEN I’M AWAKE
cuz its
a couples thing
UH
DO YOU..
..NOT WANT THAT
i mean
im not saying that i dont
but do you
UNFORTUNATELY
ow
I DO
A LOT
MORE THAN I THINK I COULD MANAGE TO SAY
SO IF YOU WANNA KISS ME
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP
PLEASE HURRY THAT UP
BECAUSE I’M 10 SECONDS AWAY FROM PASSING OUT
dave doesn't respond.
1..
2..
3..
4..
5..
6..
7..
it’s like counting sheep, with every number you drift more and more. with it you also grow less hopeful and more upset. but you don't reach number 8 as your counting is set off track by the presence of another pair of lips on your own.
it’s short. light, calm. words you wouldn't typically associate with yourself (yes, including short. fuck you! tall by crab standards.) yet you melt into it.
dave pulls away first
goodnight then
we might need to talk in the morning
so like get your sleep on and shit
RIGHT
YEAH WE NEED TO TALK IN THE MORNING
GOODNIGHT, DAVE.