Homestuck X Reader PART 2

Leaving (Cronus X Reader)

The destination was easy to get to, it was not getting caught that was difficult; state parks are very testy and will ticket you if you're there after hours. Cronus parked in the shadows with his dark-colored truck. We quickly get out of the car and grab the blanket and towels, Meenah and Aranea giggling as they grab their backpacks of snacks and booze. Rufioh and Damara grab a few squirt guns and a floatie so Rufioh's wings don't get too wet when we go in. 

"Ready, babe?" Cronus asks, his voice quiet in the darkness. 

"Let's head out, quick!" I whisper back, leading the group to my favorite watering hole. The sandy beach was cold, and the water will be even colder, but the night air is muggy and at least 85 degrees. It will feel like heaven, especially for our seadwellers. I continue forward, no flashlight needed with how memorized the path is. We start talking louder and laughing at the stupid antics we always get into. 

"Here," I place the blanket down, the towels on top. Aranea sets the backpacks down before stripping down to her blue bra and pantie set, Meenah doing the same, but magenta boxers cover her. Rufioh whoops and takes off his shirt and shorts, his Peter Pan-themed underwear making Meenah cackle. They all rush to the water, Meenah finding the swing and instantly splashing everyone when heading in. 

I take off my shirt to show a purple sports bra and black boy shorts, not secure with being around everyone in my more skimpy underwear. Cronus' boxers have seahorses on them, and before I could chuckle over them, he rushes into the water. The cold doesn't affect him or Meenah, but the instant I touch the water with my toes, I want to back away. He grins at me, his sharklike teeth glinting in the little moonlight and starlight illuminating us. I hesitantly go deeper, the cold making my hair stand up on edge and goosebumps appearing all over my arms and legs. Damara joins, but Rufioh instantly dunks her into the water. She jumps back up, yelling out curses while the rest shriek in laughter. 

This is bittersweet. I can't help the strain that appears in my smile, but I try to ignore the lump in my throat and go deeper into the water. Soon, I can barely touch the bottom and I duck under before Rufioh or Meenah give me the same treatment as Damara. I gasp as I come back up, the water waking me up. I swim over to Cronus, who's face is half submerged in the water, blowing little bubbles up. I grab onto his arm and he latches onto me, keeping us both afloat with his strong legs pumping in the water. 

"You alright, doll?" He asks, his words muffled by the water. "You seem out of it."

"Just happy," I say quietly. I stare out at the scene in front of us, the playfulness and fun making me content. "I'm happy we did this."

"Wve had to," he chuckles, dragging us both to waist deep water, as to give his body a rest. "After all, our favworite little lady is heading out."

We go quiet as Rufioh flies up, holding a squirt gun full of water. Meenah dives down and lets Aranea and Damara get soaked. Cronus chuckles for a moment before putting an arm around my shoulders, making me gravitate to his chest. I continue looking at the scene as he starts talking again.

"Maybe wve can go on a roadtrip before you head out," He starts, a plan formulating. "Wve'vwe got, wvhat, a month? There's so many things wve can do. Or it could be just us twvo, I wvouldn't mind that either. A picnic date? Like our first one? Or wve can go to the coves, I knowv a fewv SCUBA guys, they'd let you borrowv some gear. Or that tea shop you like, I heard they came out wvith some newv shit, you knowv I don't knowv too much about that leaf stuff."

"All of it sounds perfect," I say, resting my head on his chest, looking up at the sky. "Let's do everything."

He goes quiet. All we hear are our friends and the cicadas around us. 

"Hey lovebrids!" Meenah bellows, climbing over our friends, dunking them in the process. "Stop being all gross and join the party!"

"I brought white claws!" Damara calls, lifting up a can. Rufioh cheers and swoops down, barely missing the shot of water from Meenah. I snort out a laugh and go to the blanket, my hand intertwined with Cronus'. I grab a can and down it, the buzz making me feel warm and happy. I grab and squirt gun and chase Aranea into the water, making her yell as I fill up the gun ahd shoot her. I guffaw as we continue our night, splashing and drinking and having the best time. 

I can feel Cronus' eyes on me all night, and I look over at him sometimes, and all I can see is a little smile, his eyes shining in the starlight, his orange scelras glowing in the dark like all of the other trolls, only my eyes being dull. I wade over to him, and he lights up for a second, his fins on the sides of his face fluttering. I smile at him and loop my arms around his neck, his hands finding home onto my waist. He bends down and kisses me lightly, thne deeply, the familiar motion making my brain turn off for a second. When we seperate, we both took a deep inhale of air, our foreheads connected. 

"I love you," I mumble. He smiles, his top teeth catching on his bottom lip.

"I lovwe you too," He says back. "Doesn't matter if you're leavwing, I wvill alwvays lovwe you."

And we continue watching our friends, and join in the splash wars and the battle against Rufioh, who keeps using his flight to his advantage until we get his wings wet, and everything was perfect for that night.

I'm going to miss them.