OUT || MCYT HORROR AU

CHAPTER 2: BEHIND THAT MASK?

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CHAPTER 2: BEHIND THAT MASK?

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 "I'm okay," Ryan raises his hand, making an 'OK' sign as he wipes his mouth. "J-Just a really bad phobia of... Heights."

By the last word his voice is just barely louder than a whisper. Dream just purses his lips, running his fingers through his thick dirty blonde hair. "Well, I guess this camp will be a good way for you to get over your fear then, huh?"

He then spreads out his arms, gesturing at the large building as a — smile curls along his face from behind his mask.

"Anywho, this is the camp you'll be staying at for a month! I obviously can't really run this place on my own, since I'm only 18. Soo, I invited my cousin, Wilbur, to come help us out at this camp. He lives a few hours away, so he'll probably show up sometime tomorrow. For now, I'll give you all a tour!"

There is something about his presence that already makes the group feel warmly welcomed.
Dream twirls around enthusiastically, reaching both hands out to push open the double-doors. As he does so, the entryway reveals a wide, dim-lit area.

At the centre of the monument is a staircase encircling the rustic hall, leading to a second floor with it's edges fenced off by barriers. The planked walls are peeling of paintwork; it's antique windows cloaked with tattered fabric curtains.

Dream leads the group of kids inside as all of them look around in awe. To the right on the ground level, is a long hallway, illuminated with lights. You'd think a place this old would run on candles.

"This here is the main hallway," Dream announces, guiding them through the halls as the floorboards creak noisily.

"Woah," Tommy whispers, "it looks like some haunted house."

Skeppy smirks, taunting. "Maybe we'll find some ghosts~"

"Ghosts?!" Bad exclaims, jumping out his skin with a quivering voice. Sapnap suddenly shouts, grabbing Bad's shoulders as he points at the ceiling.

"AHH! I THINK I SEE A GHOST RIGHT THERE!"

Bad shrieks out again in terror, clinging onto Sapnap. He snickers, and everyone but Bad bursts into laughter.

"Don't worry," Dream chuckles along, "you won't be finding any ghosts here. Totally free of evil demons."

Schlatt steps forward from behind Dream, placing a hand on his shoulder. "I can't tell if you were being sarcastic or not, but either way I'm not so convinced."

He cracks a sly grin, waving a hand at the cracked windows of the hallways. "I mean, look at the condition of this shack. If you ask me, this place is practically begging to be haunted."

Dream raises an eyebrow. What is he alluding to?

"But listen here, Dream." Schlatt offers, holding out his hand. "I can help you with that. I could completely renovate this place new into a resort if you, uh, I don't know. Maybe... consider giving me ownership of this land?"

He scoffs in response. "Yeah, not happening. Nice try."

"What did I say?! I told  him that it asking won't work!" Connor hisses to his friend, Ty, through grit teeth.

The group continues down the long hallway, chattering amongst themselves. Meanwhile, George shoots small occasional glances Dream, debating whether or not he should speak to him, before eventually deciding to spark up a conversation with the intriguing man.