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Unlocking the door and pushing it open you head to the kitchen with your roommate and great friend Kankri Vantas following. "Kankri do you want coffee?" Kankri leans against the counter "Y9u ask everyday and the answer is always the same, 9f c9urse I want c9ffee." You smile at him and start making coffee, remembering fondly about when you first met him.

*Flashback two years ago*
You roll your eyes as you walk beside your moirail, Karkat Vantas. The normally grumpy troll is pissed because he yet again got in trouble for his mouth.

"Karkles you wouldn't get in trouble if you didn't swear."

"DONT CALL ME THAT (NAME)." You laugh and adjust your bag, spotting Karkats house which he insists on calling a hive. Karkat grumbles and walks up the porch steps, heading to open the door when its pulled open by a troll who wears a bright red turtle neck and black pants. His horns are short and nubby like Karkats, reminding you of candy corn. "Karkat I was n9t aware that y9u were 6ringing any9ne h9me t9day, let al9ne a girl at that."

You blink rapidly and step out from behind Karkat "I'm his tutor. I'm a grade above him."

The fellow looks at you with a stern expression on his face "What is y9ur name?"

You hold your hand out "My name is (f/n) L/n), its nice to meet you... I didn't catch your name."

"My name is Kankri Vantas. Y9u're a seni9r then?" He grasps your hand and shakes it once. You nod and Karkat pushes Kankri out of the way, walking inside.

"Are you in school?"

"I'm in my first year 9f c9llege. Please, d9 c9me inside." Kankri steps to the side and you step into the house, blinking at how dim it is. You look around and jump when theres a tap on your shoulder. "(name)? Karkats r99m is d9wn the hall and t9 the left, third d99r." You blush slightly at being caught spacing out and nod, heading down the hall. You stop and knock on a door with a cute crab hanging on it.

"COME IN ALREADY FUCKASS." You open the door and step inside, dumping your bag by the door. You plop down on Karkats bed and look at him.

"What homework do you have?"

"MATH, I DONT GET THIS SHIT." You sigh and for the next three hours deal with teaching an increasignly grumpy and frustrated Karkat.

Rubbing the kink out of you neck from you how you'd been sitting you get up and stretch, heading for the door. "Karkles I'm going to start heading home, I'll see you tomorrow." You grab your bag and open the door, looking back at Karkat.

"YEAH YEAH WHATEVER FUCKASS." You laugh and close the door behind you as you exit his room.

You head towards the front door and look around at the bare walls of the house. The house seems so empty, it almost makes you sad at how bleak it is. You're about to turn the knob and open the door when you feel a hand on your shoulder. "(name) are you leaving?"

You look over your shoulder and see Kankri looking at you, his expression still stern, like you'd done something bad. "Uh yeah, I have to be home before it get too dark." Kankri nods and reaches over you, opening the door.

"I'll esc9rt y9u h9me then. You sh9uldn't walk all al9ne at night, it c9uld trigger s9me9ne." You nod and smile at him, walking out onto the porch.

Kankri steps out behind you and closes the door, locking it with a key. He puts his hands in his pockets, walking next to you. You two walk in comfortable silence for awhile, before Kankri begins talking about the dangers of triggering. You tune him out until you hear him start talking about sexual triggers. You blink and look at him with a bewildered expression.

"S9 n9w y9u're listening. That is very triggering h9w y9u ign9re me when I'm speaking."

"Oh, uh sorry Kankri, I was just thinking.."

Kankri nods as if accepting your apology "Are we alm9st t9 y9ur hive?" You nod and point at a small house nestled in the trees, barely visible.

"Thats my house over there." You two walk in silence again, reaching the porch of your house quickly. "Thank you for walking me home."

Kankri nods "Y9u're very welc9me." You look up as it start to rain and Kankri sighs, turning to head back.

"Wait, Kankri, would you like to come inside until the rain stops?"

Kankri looks at you "W9uld y9r parents 6e triggered if I were in y9ur h9use?"

You shake your head and step to the side to let Kankri in. "I live alone, I'm 18 so my parents kicked me out so I could live on my own and learn to be an adult. I have a decent job so I'm able to support myself."

Kankri steps inside "Where d9 y9u w9rk?" You close the door and turn on the lights, heading for the kitchen.

"I'm a waitress in that jazz cafe near the school, I get good tips so I'm able to afford living here instead of some crappy apartment." Kankri follows you into the kitchen and you start making coffee "Would you like some coffee?"

"Yes, thank y9u." Kankri leans a hip against the counter and watches you. You pour two cups once its finished and hand one to Kankri. He sips it and look at the cup "This is very good."

~end of flashback~

Kankri stand in your kitchen sipping coffe as usual, a small smile on his face. (nickname) are y9u yet again n9t paying attenti9n? Y9u kn9w that triggers me."

You look up from your papers and stick your tongue out "Kankri you know I dont listen when I'm doing homework."

"Y9u're always s9 6usy with sch99l." You grin.

"Jealous I spend more time with my homework?"

Kankri blushes faintly "Not at all."

You laugh and finish your homewrok, slipping it into your bag. You look up at Kankri "How come I never see you doing homework?" Kankri plucks at the sleeve of his bright red turtleneck and doesn't answer. You sigh and get up, heading for your room. You hear Kankri say something but choose to ignore him. Walking into your room you notice that someone has been pestering you, so you sit down in your chair and open pesterchum. You frown at the messages and start typing away.

carcinoGeneticist [CG] started pestering/trolling (chumhandle) [CH] at 02:47

[CG]: HEY FUCKASS I NEED TO ASK YOU SOMETHING.
[CG]: DONT IGNORE ME I KNOW YOU'RE HOME.
[CG]: GOD DAMMIT FINE DONT TALK TO ME.
[CH]: Sorry Karkat I was doing homework, what did you need?
[CG]: IS MY LAMEASS BROTHER THERE?
[CH]: Thats a dumb question, of course he is he lives here.
[CG]: THANKS.
[CH]: Uh, you're welcome I guess.

carcinoGeneticist [CG] ceased pestering/trolling (chumhandle) [CH] at 02:56

You hear a knock on your door and log off pesterchum, turning towards the door "Come in."

Kankri steps in and sits on the edge of your bed "(name) why did y9u ign9re me?"

You sigh and run a hand through your (h/c) hair. "I dont know, I just thought you'd lecture me again."

Kankri frowns slightly "I was g9ing t9 answer y9ur questi9n 6ut y9u triggered me yet again." Kankri looks at you as if waiting for something.

You sigh yet again and pick at some imaginary lint on your sweatpants "Sorry." You had "developed" a large crush on the talkative troll but didn't know how to tell him.

Kankri reaches out and takes your hand, stopping you from messing with your pants.
"(Name), why have you been acting strange lately?"

You blush at the sudden contact, Kankri doesn't usually do this sort of thing. "Acting strange?"

"Indeed so." You fidget and Kankri relesases your hand, his cheeks a faint red. 'He's blushing?' "T9 answer y9ur questi9n I'm s9 cl9se t9 graduating that I am a6le t9 finish the w9rk 6ef9re the teacher finishes talking."

You blink "I forgot you were graduating this year."

Kankri nods slightly "I already have j96 9fferings s9 I'm n9t t99 w9rried. (Name) I wanted t9 tell y9u-"

Your computer dings and you press your finger to Kankris lips "I have to check this and get ready for work, can you tell me later?" He nods and you turn in your chair, seeing that its only Karkat bugging about Terezi and girl advice. Wasn't he supposed to be the romantic one?

You turn back around in your chair and Kankri leans back from where he was reading over your shoulder. You blush at how close he was and Kankri gives you an odd look. "(Name) are y9u alright? Y9u're rather red."

You stand up "I-i'm fine, I need to get ready for work." Kankri nods, standing and leaving your room quickly. You grab black skinny jeans, a white shirt with (f/c) half sleeves and a white cami to go underneath. You shower quickly and sweep your (h/c)hair into a bun, dressing quickly and smearing on chap stick, you can't stand anything else on your lips. you slip on high top converse to match your sleeves and slip your phone into your pocket. You grab your keys and head towards the door "Bye Kankri! Don't burn the house down!"

You slip on a (f/c) helmet and swing a leg over your sleek black motorcycle. You take off down the road and arrive quickly at the jazz cafe you work at. You park around back and slip the helmet off, putting it safely away. You walk inside and wave at the dj Dave who is leaning against a counter talking to the cook Jade. You head to the staff room and grab your apron, tying it snuggly around you and slipping your ordering pad and pen into the pockets.

You head out and take order quickly and efficiently. You walk up to one table where a lone man sits. He reminds you oddly of Kankri and Karkat, his eyes a bright red like Kankris. He has nubby horns and grey skin, and wear sandals and a large cloak that hides... Super tall pants? "Hi! My name is (name) and I'll be your waitress today! What can I get you?"

The man smiles "Oh I'd like a coffee and a strawberry pastry if you'd be so kind." The mans voice is rich and strong, as if he's a preacher. "You remind me of this girl/boy my son was talking about a few months ago."

You scribble down his order and smile "What's your sons name? I may have gone to school with him."

"Kankri Vantas, do you know him?" Your smile becomes bigger and you nod.

"Actually he lives with me, I'm his roommate, well he's mine." The man smiles. "I'd love to stay and chat with you but unfortunately we seem to be really busy tonight, I'll be right back with your order!"

"Oh yes of course, sorry to keep you waiting." You speed off to put the order in and end up chatting with the man the rest of your shift seeing as all the customers chose right then to stop coming. The man stands up at the end of your shift and smiles warmly "It was a delight to meet you (name)."

"Likewise, will I see you again Signless?" You stand up as well and stack the chairs on top.

"Most definitely. You have a safe night." Signless leaves and you walk into the back, storing your apron, ordering pad and pen in your locker and walking out the back to your motorcycle. You drive home and creep into the house silently, seeing as its like 2 in the morning and Kankri gets cranky if you wake him up.

You pad into the kitchen and turn on the stove light, illuminating the kitchen in a soft glow. You grab an apple out of the fridge and sit on the counter, munching of the juicy meat of the apple. You take your phone out and text your friend John, even though hes most likely asleep. You set your phone down and throw the core of the apple away, sitting on the counter with one leg underneath you. You close your eyes and rub them tiredly, opening them when the light flicks on and the door opens, making you flush red. Standing there in nothing but boxers is a sleepy Kankri, sopor slime clinging to his hair, plastering it on his head making his horns stick out more.

He blinks sleepily and looks at you "What are y9u still d9ing up (name)?"

You cough slightly but avoid the question "What are you doing standing in my kitchen in nothing but boxers?"

Kankri looks down and blinks rapidly "That is very triggiering I'm s9rry, I just came t9 get s9me water." He walks over to the fridge and puls out a bottle of water, turning and heading for his room. Since Kankri is basically flaunting you take a quick look at his butt, grinning.

"Thats a fine piece of ass you got there." Kankri stops and turns, raising an eyebrow in disbelief.

"Excuse me? That was very triggering (name). What 6r9ught that 9n?" You slide off the counter and slip past him, heading for your room.

"You walking around in boxers is what brought that on." You disappear in your room, leaving a very confused Kankri alone in the hall. You change into pajamas and fall into bed, cicking the light off. You hear Kankri grumbling as he passes your room to get to his own, closing the door a little harder than necessary.

~Timeskip to the next morning~

You wake up and literally fall out of bed, getting up and grumbling. You shower and slip on (skinny/loose) jeans, slipping on a black tank top and pulling a red hoodie over that. You stretch and head to the kitchen, badly needing coffee. You smile at Kankri who leans against the counter in his normal spot and start making coffee. You lean against the counter as the bitter smell of coffee fills the kitchen. It being a saturday you generally didnt do much besides study and maybe go out with friends.

"(Name) a69ut last night, I wanted t9 ask s9mething." You hand Kankri a cup of coffee and he takes it, sipping it and then setting it on the counter. "(Name) d9 y9u have any... Flushed feelings f9r me?"

You cough and choke on your coffee, your face flushing a bright red. "S-so what if I do..?" Kankri steps towards you, looking you in the eyes as if searching for something. Your (e/c) eyes meet his red ones and he opens his mouth to speak.

"D9 y9u?" You swallow and nod slightly, turning away from his gaze. You couldnt tell whether he was pitying you for falling for him or being stupid enough to think you had a chance.

You feel a warm hand cup your chin and turn your head, soft lips colliding with yours. Your eyes widen slightly but they soon slip close as your arms go around his neck and his hands slide slowly down your sides, settling on your waist. He pulls you flush against him roughly as his tongue flicks over your bottom lip teasingly as he asks for entrance. You grant him it after teasing him and he takes his time exploring every part of your mouth, his fingers playing with the edge of your hoodie. He tastes like vanilla and coffee, an odd combination, though you aren't complaining. You pull away gasping for air after what seems like hours, Kankri's forehead leaning agaisnt yours.

"That was very triggering (name)" You roll your eyes and he grins "Will y9u 6e my matesprit?"

You smile happily "Of course." You run your hand down his chest, feeling his sweater which he meticulously takes care of. You relish the feeling of the soft wool and giggle "That sweater~"