Twinkling Eyes

Chapter 1

The stream had been going good, George was on it and that was just enough to put a smile on Dream's face. It was a stream that would determine whether or not Dream would be executed for forcing Tubbo to exile Tommy. He has the script open just in case and he follows his lines to the T, not wanting to mess it up for the fans. Sapnap is siding with the rest of the SMP to execute Dream but George seems distracted by something.

George yells then apologizes quickly, putting a frown on Dream and Sapnap's face. They both know it wasn't to them or the stream and it hurt that their friend they barely talked to didn't have his attention on a stream they had to plan months in advance. Dream almost goes off and breaks the script to yell at him, to tell him that they were right here and live for thousands of people.

The rest of the stream gets really quiet, even though it had been scripted. Sapnap gives the idea to end the stream early and continue it sometime else. George immediately leaves the call and soon the rest of the team leaves, leaving Bad, Dream, and Sapnap. Dream sighs deeply turning his camera on to let the other two see his face as he expressed anger.

Dream knows it's just a waiting game till he either catches Hanahaki or Star Tears. It's clear to see that George is in love with her, or at least is falling in love with her. Dream is surprised he hadn't gotten one of the diseases already but he waits patiently for his fate.

Sapnap and Bad know about this, wanting him to stop feeling this way for George but Dream only responds with one thing, "How could I? Why do you think I haven't gotten anything yet?"

Sapnap looks into his eyes, pleading quietly but unsuccessfully, before looking down. Bad mutes himself for a second and then deafens. Sap clears his throat, "I'm coming to Florida. If you want to be stubborn someone has to watch out for you."

"Sap don't do that, I'll be fine."

"No, you won't Dream." Sapnap takes a sip of water, "I'm coming down and you can't stop me."

Sapnap leaves the call and Bad finally comes back to the call, "SO I have to go but call you back!"

Bad also hangs up and Dream is left in the quiet room by himself. He would have called George if it had been months ago before Jane had shown up, but it's never gonna be the same again. He lets out a silent curse which starts turning into louder curses in the quiet house.

Sighing heavily, he throws himself off the bed and walks into the bathroom. Looking in the mirror his hair is a mess, to be short he is a mess. His hair is long enough to be put into a man bun and a stubble has started to grow. He rubs his hands on his chin and feels the prickles on his skin.

He needs to shave, he looks around frantically. He just, he just needs to shave his beard. He finds the razor and shaving cream, starting gently, trying not to let his anxiety get the best of him. He wants it off him, as soon as possible. He gently goes up and makes sure it's all gone.

Suddenly his phone starts ringing, "What?!" His voice echoes pain and anger.

"Ouch." George laughs on the other line and Dream's body instinctively relaxes, "Why are you so angry?"

Because you don't love me, idiot! "Nothing, just mad at the world right now!"

"Oh, hold on. Yeah just talking to Dream babe! No, I haven't told him yet, that's why I called."

Dream waits on the other line patiently, waiting for whatever, "Anyway, Dream, Jane and I are getting married!"

Dream's world seems to crash down around him and he starts to feel suffocated, "Why?"

Silence ensues, "What do you mean why?"

"Why the fuck are you getting married if you're in love with your best friend?"

"I'm marrying my best friend, who I love, and who loves me."

Dream starts yelling, "Then why am I not dead yet?! Why am I not blind yet?! George if you loved her as much as you say you do then you wouldn't love me!"

Jane's voice can be heard on the other line, "What?"

"That's not true and you know it."

"Then give me hanahaki, give me star tears. Kill me, George, kill me!"

Dream is met with the sound of George hanging up and Dream screams out in pain, throwing his phone on the bed. He knew he messed up, he knew he might have lost his best friend. Closing his eyes he lets tears fall not realizing one or two were dull stars.