Of Kingdoms and Dreams (15/36) – Anxieties

Fandom: Homestuck
Pairing: John/Dave
Rating: Explicit

A hand on your back, between your shoulder blades.  “You okay, Egbert?” Dave asks, the tone in his voice even.  A little too even.  “You look like you’re gonna fuckin’ pass out.”

You shake your head, a bit too vehemently.  Your vision spins.  Oh shit.

“No, I-I’m fine,” you breathe, unable to find your voice.  “You can still head back to Derse, just like we planned.”

His hand tenses.  “What makes you think I’m leavin’ right the fuck now?  Why else would I be wearin’ the fuckin’ bright as fuck Prospit yellow?  And fuck, bro, I’m sure as fuck not leavin’ you like this.  Tell me what’s wrong.”

You take a deep breath and realize that you can’t.  No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to find enough air.  Fuck.