Erikar (Humanstuck)

One

     "Greetings! This is my very first fanfic. I really hope you guys enjoy it! Sorry if this chapter is short.." - RokyRoo

     Your cold hands tremble with an empty shot glass being held. You can't help but to think about your last breakup, it's been bothering you for weeks leaving you feeling empty, sad, and depressed. You've been dropping by to the same bar maybe every other night, with no one to talk to other than the bartender. You've been ranting about your feelings to the bartender for awhile now.

"I don't knoww wwhat I should do anymore.." Muttering under your breath, you set the shot glass down onto the dark wooden counter.

"I'm sorry man, I don't know what to tell you," The bartender replied as he fills your shot glass.

"Am I annoyin' you..? I feel like I am," Sighing, you pick up the shot glass glaring at it with a sad look before drinking it.

     You know this is gonna mess you up more than you already are. What else am I to do now since I'm all alone. Running your hand through the purple streak in your hair as you look down to focus on a single pattern on the wooden counter.
Tears start welling up in your violet eyes as old things run through your mind.  Suddenly you get distracted and your mind clears when you hear an unfamiliar but comforting voice speak.

"Is this seat taken?" A somewhat angry voice spoke.

     You immediately look over to this person, curious. There stands a short tired looking guy with black messy hair wearing a black sweater, grey jeans and black converse with a drink in hand. He glares at you waiting for an answer. You rub your eyes hoping you didn't look like you were just crying, that'd be embarrassing.

"U-uh it's free." You stuttered your first word instantly getting nervous.

The stranger sits next to you still looking at you and he smiles a little to make you feel more comfortable. You give him a nervous grin before looking down at your hands. He tilts his head to the side lowering his head near the counter trying to look at your face.

"Hey, you okay? You know you can talk to me," He said before gently placing his hand onto your shoulder. Smiling once again.

"I'm so sorry, I'm such an embarrassment.." Your voice sounded cold and quiet.

"No, you're not an embarrassment," He replied looking slightly concerned.

"I feel like I am.." You whimpered with your hands in fists shaking a little.

"I know I just met you but I bet you're actually an amazing person- Or some shit like that, I guess," He answered placing his hand on the back of his neck looking slightly away from you.

"Heh, trust me I really doubt that. Wwait till you get to knoww me. I'm trash," You let out a fake saddened laugh.

"Please don't say things like that. You certainly don't look like trash," He said scanning you up and down with a sly grin.

Is he blushing?

"Uhm," You blush a little.

"Shit- sorry about that," He apologized.

"I- uh it's okay," You reply.

"Oh my, I feel like such an asshole for not asking! What's your name, cutie?" He grins at you.

"My name is Eridan- and I'm not cute," You answered while slightly blushing.

"Sure you are, you look fucking adorable with that scarf. The names Karkat," He replies.

"Pleasure to meet you, Karkat," You force a smile so you don't look like an asshole. You reach your hand out to him.

"You too, Eridan." He places his warm hand into yours shaking it but doesn't let go afterwards. He instead intertwines his fingers with yours and pressing his palm against your palm. Giving you another smile which causes you to blush.

"Wwhat're you doin'?" You ask him secretly enjoying this sensation you're feeling as your hand is touching his. It's just so.. Comforting.

"I'm being 'friendly' is that wrong?" He sounds saddened, loosening his hand from yours.

"No no, it's not wwrong at all. I uh- is it wweird for me to say that I like it?" You give him a tired smile squeezing his hand gently to show affection.

"Oh good, I thought I was scaring you off there. It's not weird at all, I like it too," He returns the smile blushing slightly.

You really want to hug him but you feel like that'd be awkward. What time is it? You swiftly check your watch and gasp. It's getting really late.

"Is something wrong, Eridan?" He gives you a worried look.

"It's gettin late. I'm really sorry," You answer him getting sad because you have to leave him.

"Oh.. It's alright, by the way, may I get your number?" He asks as he pulls out his phone.

"Yes of course!" Pulling out your phone you exchange numbers with him. You look up giving him a warm smile.

"Thanks, I'm really glad I came across you tonight," He smiles back at you.

"Heh, same here. I'll see you tomorroww?" You reply to him.

"Definitely," He says.

...

     You arrive home and had completely forgotten about your breakup. You no longer feel sad about that anymore. You're extremely happy as ever. You take off your shoes and scarf placing them somewhere neatly. Changing into your seahorse pajamas, people judge you for it but who gives a shit about them anyway? You're fabulous! Filled with so much positivity and happiness you end up dancing into your room like an idiot. You face plant into your pillow throwing your covers over you. You can't help but keep smiling and thinking about Karkat eventually falling asleep.