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003: stuffed in Davy Jones's locker (forward dated to friday)

(A. 1445 Mitchell)

[Eridan wasn't really a morning person to begin with, and the constant nightmares have not been helping issues, either. He arrives at the breakfast table, eyes heavy, looking like he hasn't had a wink of sleep in days. The caffeinated beverage known as coffee does help matters, but it's not like he really knows how to brew a pot (besides, he's a hipster, we all know he'd be getting Alternian Starbucks)... So he'll just wait around, hoping someone will do it for him.]

(B. Mayfield High, later that day)

[School took forever to get through, as one would usually expect. One thing that certainly didn't help matters was that due to his glasses and his taste in clothing, he was usually a prime target for drone bullies. Being of alternian nobility did not matter much to them, and telling them that they're messing with the wrong sea troll often caused him to get his face in a toilet. You know, the usual. Awkwardly considering it as blackrom flirtation did not help matters, either. By the end of the day, it wasn't uncommon that Eridan be stuffed in a locker, and today was no exception. If you pass by one of the lockers, you can probably hear Eridan slightly whimpering, or yelling. Help him/laugh at him/ be stuck in the locker next to him?]

THIS IS FUCKIN' STUPID.

(C. The Malt Shop, even later)

[Though, everything didn't matter because by the end of the day, Eridan had something he was looking forward to: a date, of all things. At least, that's what he thinks it was. He'll be pacing nervously, waiting for her to show up. Then again, he doesn't know who to look for, as all of this planning was done completely over the phone. It could be anyone.]

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[Passing in the halls between classes - wait. She knows that voice.]

Eridan? Is that you?

[After a few minutes of yanking at the door, she manages to get it open.]

What the glub happened?

[Eridan uses the oppourtunity to do a dramatic fall into Fef's arms. Trying to play up the fact that these drones are being mean and responding to his hateflirts with platonic hate. Hey if its attention from her, he's going to play it the fuck up.]

Oh Fef, thank glub you've saved me from all a' the mean panscrubbed humans. No one in this school is understandin' what its like to be a lonely nobleblood. They're all makin' fun a' me even more when I mention it! Everyone's hatin' me an' stuffin' me into these things an' I don't know why...

[Being Ampora is suffering...]

[Pap. Shoosh, shoosh. Pap pap pap shoosh shoosh pap pap shoosh.]

You know, Eridan...maybe it's best not to mention all of that here in the humans' schoolhive. They're probably panscrubbed to think it means something like you're a commblunist or something. So maybe that's why they're putting you into those containment blocks.

I know you're proud of it, but maybe just...kinda keep it quiet so they don't keep doing that?

[He sniffles, clinging to Feferi more. For once, he's thankful she's here to help him.]

How else am I supposed to be standin' up for myself though...? It's not like I've got my usual method a' doin' so on me.

An' it's not like my science is workin' I already tried usin' it to show off a bit but I was comin' up with nothin'.

I'm glad you're here Fef I've been feelin' all kinds a' horrible today...

[And what surprises her? She doesn't mind the clinging so much. It is kind of...well. Nice. Enough that her cheeks go a little pink.]

...you know what? We've been at this schoolhive long enough today. I think we should swim on out of here. If the adult humans ask, you don't feel well and I am walking you home.

Soundin' like a good idea to me... Hope neither a' us get panscrubbed for this...

[He clings one arm around her shoulder, proping himself up. He's still rather achey from being shoved in and out of lockers all day.]

We showed up for a while. I think that's all they care about.

[And she'll let him cling, for once, as she weaves through the crowd. A drone teacher stops her, but when she explains that the nurse sent Eridan home and she's just helping make sure he gets there all right, she's waved on through. A few minutes later and they're out the doors.]

Yeah that's what I was tellin' Sol... Just am feelin' a bit worried since Jade got panscrubbed after we were ditchin' the schoolhive.

[He holds out his hand to Fef. Really hoping she'll hold his hand and they can walk home together like how two trolls obviously crushing on each other should.]

[Her cheeks go a little bit pink as she - gasp - takes that hand. Takes it with a smile, even.]

Don't. So long as you don't ditch all day...

[And she kind of goes quiet for a second.]

Um, Eridan? Is there somewhere quiet we can go to just talk? I think we need to have a feelings jam. Not in the bad way...

[His cheeks go a bit purple as well. First at the hand, and then they grow a deeper shade of purple when he hears the words "feelings jam"]

Well, there was the place where I went yesterday... a nice little stream slightly outside a' the park. We should be goin' there...

[Eridan takes Feferi towards the section of the woods where he went with Jade just yesterday, all the more happy to find a calm and... slightly romantic place to have a feelings jam.]

That sounds nice...

[And that's a smile. A real honest-to-gog smile, as they walk over together.]

[and they finally get to their Destination. Eridan stops to rest under a tree directly across from the stream, and calls Fef over to join him.]

Well, this would be the place. I pick the best locations for these types a' things, don't I?

[Never mind Jade being the one to take him there in the first place...]

[It is pretty. Beautiful, even. Feferi settles down next to him, still smiling lightly.]

Yeah...it's nice here. The sound of the water reminds me of home.

A-anyway...I should just be honest. I've noticed a sea change in you since we've been here. I like that. A lot.

I do know how to be settin' the mood.
[he smiles back at her, this is really, really nice.]

Well I am tryin' to make a new wave in how I'm presentin' myself...I know I've been a bit of a' asshole in the past.

[Mostly to save himself from getting killed, but he'll leave that out for obvious reasons. Though it still doesn't stop him from blushing. Maybe this whole new way of being wasn't too bad after all...]

I thought things would be all awkward between us here an' I'd be havin' a tough time workin' back up to things an' redeemin' myself a bit. All things considered I should be quite grateful you're even gracin' me with your presence an' your patience.

Guess that's just how you are always lookin' out for the little guy.

[The smile on his face never faded through all of this, and it looks as genuine as ever.]

[Which makes her go pink again.]

Yeah. You have. But I reely have noticed you actively trying to change. It's a nice refreshing current.

I'm not going to lie, I thought it would be kind of awkward between us, too. But, well...it hasn't been. It's been like it was before all the bad stuff went down. I like it. A lot. Maybe it is like me, always looking out for everybody. But I don't think it's just that.

[She looks away for a moment, taking a deep breath.]

I think I'm starting to get flushed for you.

[his cheeks go so purple right now. It's as if his skin is actually that color!]

About fuckin' ti-
[He stops himself for a moment. Don't want to fuck this up now...]
I- I mean...

Knew you'd be comin' around to that at some po-

[No... that doesn't work either]

Fef I think you've made me the happiest troll ever.

[as he just hugs her tightly. After everything he's done...He doesn't understand why still. Everything says that she should well up and hate him. Those he's killed still do...she probably doesn't know. He decides if it'd be in the best interest to let her know or not... but he doesn't feel ready to tell her yet. He is going to try, eventually. For the sake of him and the relationship, moreso than her sanity, obviously.]

[Feferi starts to frown at the first statement. And the second. But the third? That gets Eridan a bright smile. She's happy to snuggle into that hug, settling her head on his shoulder. This? It's nice.

She doesn't know he killed her, no. If she did, she'd be freaking out right now. She'll need to find out eventually, but right now? She doesn't need to know. She's too busy being happy.]

[Eridan enjoys the snuggling and cuddling while it lasts, resting his head next to hers. He feels happier than he ever has. Enough to apologize for being an asshole.]

Sorry for bein' such a douchefish all a' the time.

[Said with a small chuckle, as he sighs happily]

Glad you're understandin' my need to turn over a new leaf. Figurin' goin' the route I was would only be gettin' me killed an' that's not somethin I don't want to be experiencein'. Not many people are givin' me the chance...

I think I can find it in the depths of my collapsing and expanding bladder based aquatic vascular system to forgive you. I think.

[She chuckles, though. It's meant light-heartedly.]

Yeah. I'm really glubbing proud of you for trying so hard to turn over a new leaf. And I've got your back. I know it's not easy, but it's a brave thing to do to try.

[And there's another snuggle.]

[A tear forms in his eye...He's trying to really figure out just how he feels. Incredibly grateful, for a change, that there's someone in his corner that's believing in him. He's got a long way to go, but this is necessary motivation to keep him going. He plants a kiss on her forehead, still in that awkward "oh god what do I do" stage.]

Thanks, Fef...

[And she's just going to make a little shooshing noise, but that stops and she goes even pinker at that kiss.]

It's not glubbing to be easy from here, you realize. But...I'm reely proud of how far you've swum already. I'm in your part of the ocean here.

[And then she does it - she wouldn't have gotten there this soon back home, but right now it doesn't matter. She tilts her head up, and softly kisses him. No sloppy makeouts here, just soft kisses.]

[he can only respond in kind with kisses, with an inner giddiness that this is actually happening.]

Lettin' you down would be lettin' myself down too so I know I can't be failin' you. That'd be reely dumb a' me if I did. Though I don't think my pride will be lettin' me do so.

[he sighs happily, as he just enjoys the company of the girl he loves, snuggling under a tree.]

[Feferi actually giggles - when's the last time she did that around him? She doesn't actually remember, which is kind of sad. But this is...well, it's nice.]

I'll cull you out on it if you ship up at any point. I know it's going to be hard, but I...I also know you mean it this time.

...so what does this make us now?

[Oh god the giggle nets you a smile, Fef. Because it was just so cute and he really missed hearing it.]
I guess this is makin' us matesprits.

Well I guess the humans would be callin' us girlfriend an' boyfriend but considerin' we're flushed for each other we're probably matesprits. I like the term better personally. Rolls off a' the tongue.

I think you're right. It does...

And I like the word better, too. Glubs right off the tongue, doesn't it?

[And she draws a little heart in the air, right between them.]

003: stuffed in Davy Jones's locker (forward dated to friday)

B

sorry for being so late on this ;w;

it's okay <3

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