Why do you do this?Karkat x Reader [Part 5] FINALE

Why do you do this?

Karkat x Reader

One week had past since Karkat had confessed to you, you asked him if you could postpone actually being a couple until you broke it off with Terry, he suddenly regretted blocking his number permanently. Since then he came and visited you every day after school, bringing you homework, and later helping you with it. It was nice to have him around, until one day he arrived at your house looking worse than you. You were putting away clothes when he walked in. He was covered in purple bruises, soda pop stuck to his hair and clothes, and a long cut along his chin was pelleting red blood. You dropped the bundle of shirts you were carrying and shot towards him. “DEAR GOD, Karkat! What happened to you?!” You said as you examined his injuries. “I’ll give you three guesses.” He chuckled. No, Terry was bad, but he would never do this, would he? “I’m sorry Karkat.” You whispered as salty water rolled down your cheeks. His face softened at the sound of you sobbing, he threw down his bag, wrapped his arms around you and held you in a tight loving embrace. “Don’t you fucking dare take the blame for what he did.” You snuggled you face in the crook of Karkat’s neck. “It’s just… If I had realized sooner, how bad this relationship was, maybe you wouldn’t be like this…” “Stop it, this isn’t , and never will be, your fault. Terry is an abusive douche who isn’t evolved enough to go outside of violence.” “I still feel responsible, is there any way I can make it up to you, just to get the guilt off me.” Karkat smiled and leaned in closer to your ear. “Well, I know you want to break up with him first, but that kiss is on replay in my head. Could I have another?” You looked up at him and grinned as you placed your lips on his. You broke off the kiss and dragged Karkat towards the bathroom. “Now, let’s get you cleaned up.”

Three more days passed and you had finally healed enough to go back to school. You got dressed and looked in the mirror, most of your bruises had disappeared and the ones that were left had faded to a yellow, you fingers were in proper braces and your eye had fully healed. Today was finally the day you would break up with Terry, but something was at the back of your head asking ‘could you really do it?’ He had been your boyfriend for the past three years, could you do it? Did you still like him? These things weren’t the real thing stopping you though, it was simply, what would his reaction be? Worry over took your confidence as you finished breakfast and made your way outside. Waiting there, leaning against the tree in your front yard was Karkat. At the sight of him all your anxiety disappeared, and you realized how much you wanted to be with him. Even after so much crying, after all the tears you have shed in the last two weeks, one joyful tear fell as he walked towards you. “Ready?” He offers you his hand. “As I’ll ever be.” You take it in your own and you both make your way to the high school.

You stared up at the building, a lump in your throat. The fear must have shown in your face, because you got a reassuring hand squeeze from Karkat. You turned to him and he gave you an earnest smile, you swallowed your fear, let go of his hand and walked into the building. You went straight to the other exit of the school, feeling confident, Karkat in tow. You knew where Terry would be. You exited the south-east side exit of the school and strode towards the soccer field. “Karkat, stay at the door.” You wanted to do this alone. He complied and stood in place. Sure enough, there was you soon to be ex-boyfriend, laughing with his friends. He turned to see you and he gave an icy grin that sent shivers up your backbone. “Hey babe, glad to see you back again, come here and give me a ki-“ “No, listen,” You cut him off “it’s over Terry, this has gone on long enough and I will not be treated like this, like some property of yours. I’m sorry, but it is not going to work out between us.” To your surprise, you had said this without the slightest bit of fear or anger. His face was in shock, his friends whispered and murmured. You tuned to walk away. He finally got the full blunt of the impact and his face twisted to that of rage. “What? You been sleeping around slut? Is that it? Won’t do it for me, but man you’ll go off and whore it up.” He walked towards you and grabbed your wrist. “I’ll forgive you if you stop this bullshit about breaking up with me.” “No.” You said, face straight as you yanked your hand away from him. “OH! I see how it is! It was the Vantas kid wasn’t it?! He flashing his pretty boy money and shit, thinking he’s all high and mighty. Got you acting like a bitch…”

He trailed on a long rant about Karkat, and you realized something. MAN this guy is a total ass, a huge tool, and complete prick! How could you not have realized this sooner? The sound of his voice grated at your ears, and made you fist ball up. You whipped around and cracked him in the face with your good hand. He fell back onto the ground, his nose broken and bleeding. “NO, YOU LISTEN TO ME! You have abused me, made me feel horrible, constantly made me believe that you loved me, and guess what?! I’m sick and tired of it! You made me think I couldn’t find anyone else, but you are DEAD WRONG! I am amazing and you don’t deserve me! Karkat has shown me what it really feels like to love, so you better start taking notes, because by this time tomorrow everyone in this school will know what you did to me! GOOD LUCK TRYING TO GET ANOTHER GIRL TO BE YOUR GIRLFRIEND! Just be glad I’m not taking you to court!” You turned back around, Terry’s face a mix of pain, shock and horror. His friends looked at you, mouths gapping. “Good bye Terry, and good riddance.” You announced before walking over to Karkat, his mouth in a smiling gap. “W-wow… can I fall in love with you again? Because that was amazing!” You chuckled at his comment and wrapped your arms around his neck, turned to Terry, who was still staring at you, grinned, turned back to Karkat and kissed him. Terry was left alone as his “friends” cheered for you and Karkat. Today was the best day of your life. So far.

~Four years later~

You looked out the window; the sun was just beginning to rise. You couldn’t sleep, you stayed up almost all night, strumming away at your guitar. You were much to excited and nervous to do something like sleep. Your award winning records hung on the wall, you had done so many great things but today was going to be the greatest thing you will ever do. A slightly tanned arm wraps around your shoulders as lips kissed your cheek. “Good morning, Mrs. Vantas.” Karkat whispers in your ear. You place the palm of your hand to his cheek, turning him to face you. “Not quite yet, Mr. Vantas.” You whisper before giving his nose a peck. “Now, get out of here and head to John’s house, it’s bad luck to see me in my dress before the wedding.” He smiles at you, the one he only ever gave to you. Yes, it’s true, today is your wedding day. “Just a little longer.” He pouts. You get up and begin to push him out of the room. “The sooner you leave, the sooner we are married.” He shrugs and begins to walk out, he couldn’t argue with that logic. With one last kiss, he leaves.

You call up your bridal party and they make their way to your house. “[NAME] You ready to tie the knot?!” You hear the familiar voice of Terezi calling from the front entrance. You walk down the winding staircase and come face to face with your friends. Terezi, your maid of honor, Rose, Kanaya, and Jane your brides maids. Behind them were a few un announced guests, Jake, who was always like a big brother to you, and Vriska, she was also invited to be in your bridal part but graciously refused due to some differences between her and your maid of honor. You smiled brightly at your friends before Jake threw you over his shoulder and began carrying you back upstairs. “I can walk on my own, thank you very much!” You spat at him. He smiled, “Yes, I know.” He snickers at you, his Australian accent prominent. Everyone else walks up the stairs behind Jake. The Bedroom door is flung open and Jake tosses you on the bed. “I’ll go get your dress.” He says, kissing your forhead before exiting the room. Kanaya was the next one in, she insisted on making the dress herself, she had with her a large case filled with make up and sewing equipment. The rest of the girls filed in, Jane, Rose, Vriska, and Terezi. “Alright, we have five hours to get her looking damn fine, let’s get started!” Vriska exclaims. You shifted your attention the Kanaya, she was biting her lower lip, and you knew what that meant. “I’m getting the full treatment, aren’t I?” Kanaya looked up at you, a twinkle in her eye, you were now her favorite dress up doll. “Don’t worry [Name], I only have the intentions of making you the most gorgeous of brides, I’m sure Karkat would like it.” She says excitedly. Jake came back in the room holding a long black bag, which most likely contained your dress. You have actually not seen your dress yet. You trusted Kanaya and Rose to make something perfect for you.

Terezi took the dress and Vriska began to push Jake out of the room, “You make snacks, we have to get her started!” Vriska said before closing the door on his face after he gave you a quick wave. Jane dragged you to the bathroom and began to run a bath. “So, it’s your lucky day,” She said, her slight southern accent was always perfect on her, “how are you feeling about it?” You blushed as Terezi started to stip your clothes off, for a blind girl she always knows what she is doing. “N-nervous.” You stutter out. “There is absolutely nothing to be nervous about [Name], Karkat has always been so kind, behind his tough exterior. You are both very lucky to have each other.” Rose said as she started pouring some liquids into the tub. It was a large tub, more like a small pool if anything. It began to foam this way and that as Vriska helped Terezi strip you out of your last article of clothing.

After several minutes of scrubbing and waxing and plucking and other beatifying things they pulled you out of the water and patted you dry. They dragged you back out into the bedroom. Blush bursts on your face as you see white lingerie lying on the bed. “Wh-what is that for?” you stutter out. Jane giggles as she whispers “Your wedding night.” Oh… Despite being with Karkat for so long you still have yet to do…. That with him, mostly due to your last abusive relationship. Some how they forced you into the garments, you looked down at yourself and wrap your arms around yourself, you must look so stupid in that thing. Rose and Kanaya unzipped the bag and pulled out the gown. You gasped, it was amazing, a mermaid gown that waved down ending in gold lace. Kanaya gave off a proud smile as she watched your reaction. They got you in the dress, lacing up the finale part. You wanted to look at yourself, but all the mirrors had been covered up, when did they do that? Jake walked in with a tray of snacks, nearly dropping them when he saw you. He placed down the tray and walked over to give you a hug. “Just look at how beautiful you are, he is a very lucky bloke.” You held onto the embrace for a little bit. He let go of you and stared you in the eyes. Was it ever mentioned that you didn’t have a father? Well you didn’t. You stared at his green eyes and grinned. “Jake, will you do me the honor of walking me down the aisle?” His face lit up at the suggestion. “Of course I will!” You smiled brightly and gave him another hug.

You ate some of the snacks, with the help of your party as to not get it on your dress. After that was hours of hair curling and make up. Over all it was fun, Terezi and Vriska got along, for your sake, everyone laughed and smiled. When it was done they spun you around as they crowded to see the labors of their work. The soft smiles that appeared on their faces was all you needed to know that you looked perfect. Kanaya placed a small tiara on your head and stepped back once more. “Amazing.” Rose said “Perfect.” Jane whispers. “Flawless” Vriska adds. “I’m blind, but I can just tell by the silence that you look amazing!” Terezi’s comment caused an uproar of laughter to explode from everyone. “One last thing.” Kanaya said as she took a jar and started to powder your face with it. “This will make it water proof.” “Why would I need it to be water proof?” chuckles escaped everyone’s lips. “[Name] you may act tough, but we all know that you are very emotional.” Jane giggled “Fuck you guys.” “Yep, she is definitely the one for Karkat.”

All of them got ready in their gowns, helping each other with make up and such, and forcing Jake into a tux and fixing his messy black hair. Everyone but Vriska was dressed up and ready for the ceremony. Suddenly out of the blue Terezi pulled out another gown identical to the ones your brides maids were wearing. “Still room for one more.” She says with a huge grin. You swear Vriska teared up a bit for a second before composing herself and putting on the dress with a “Might as well.” Which made you chuckle. When everyone was ready you turned to them, eyes a glow “Thank you, all of you, for helping me it really means a lot.” They all smiled in return before Kanaya began pushing you towards the limo parked outside and shoving you in. It was a long ride, and you felt more nervous every second you were in there.

You arrived at the large cathedral and were parked right outside. All the bride’s maids went inside to prepare for the wedding march, leaving you and Jake in the car. He took your hands in his and gave you a dopey grin, which made a similar one show on your face. “Excited?” he asks “Queasy.” was your reply. A laugh boomed from him, lightening the mood. He popped the door open and carefully helped you out. He took your left arm in his right one, giving you one last look of reassurance. The wedding march began, Dave, the best man, takes Terezi, John with Vriska, Dirk with Jane, Rose with Gamzee, and Kanaya with Karkat’s older brother Kankri. Each pair walks down and takes their places near the alter, where a very nervous Karkat stood, hands behind his back, rocking back and forth on his heels. Finally the Large doors to the cathedral open, showing Jake leading you towards your spouse. Karkat’s eyes widen at the site of you, and who wouldn’t stare? Your hair was done in lose curls pinned so they only rolled down one side, you had light make up on that accented your eyes and facial structure, and the gown you wore curved in all the right places. Both of you smiled brightly at the sight of one another, and you only wished you could get up there faster. You arrived at the altar, Jake turns you to face him, takes your hands in his, whispers “Good luck” Kisses your forehead and passes your hands on to Karkat’s. “Fuck, I’m lucky.” He says under his breath, causing you to blush.

They were right when they said you would cry, because you began to tear up as soon as Karkat’s vow started; “[Name]… I tried very hard to keep this vow simple, but it seemed that no matter how many words I used I couldn’t accurately describe what I feel for you. I have loved you for so long and there is no doubt in my mind that I will love you each and every day until I die. [Name] you are my everything, the whole world could hate me, but if I had your love that would be all I need to get by.” There you go, you were crying, waterfall on your face in a matter of seconds. It made it very hard to say your vow. “Karka-at, we have spent our entire lives together, from that day that you caught me as I fell from that tree. You made a promise to me that day that you would protect me, and you have never let me down. Today I make you a promise, to love you every day until the end of time its self. This is my eternal thank you to you Karkat, for being my protector, best friend, and true love.” And with that Karkat began to shed tears himself, man you two are SAPPY! But when the priest finally announced you as husband and wife, you couldn’t have felt any more joyful. “You may kiss the bride.” “About fucking time.” Karkat said before pulling you towards him and giving you what felt like the most passionate kiss of your life. Congratulations to you, the new Mrs. Vantas.