Hidden Behind the Screen

Chapter 10

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George was here. George was standing at his front door and Dream was in absolute shock. He didn't know why he was here or how he had even gotten here. All he could do was look at the older boy's shorter, shy frame.

George was looking right back, his eyes tracing all of Dream's features along his face. He had only seen his face once or twice in a snap over the years they've been friends. He was astonished to see how good Dream looked. He had known his friend was attractive, but seeing him in person was a completely surreal feeling.

Both boys stood staring at each other, admiring the other for a full two minutes of silence before Sapnap took mercy on them and spoke first.

"I'll go upstairs, to give you both some privacy so you can talk," Sapnap said quietly and began to walk away. As he turned back to them before going up the stairs he received two panicked glances from both Dream and George.

"Wan-," Dream cut himself off with a cough. His throat felt very dry and has since he first saw George.

"Want to go sit down?" Dream asked. George just nodded silently and closed the front door behind him. It had remained open and forgotten during their longing staring session. Dream guided him towards the living room and they both sat down on the couch. They were fairly far apart, awkwardness present, and neither made a move to get any closer.

"You're hot," George blurted out in disbelief, without a second thought. Dream wheezed at George's bluntness, while George felt a warm blush spread along his face once he realized exactly what he said.

"I-I, I just meant that you look good. You know, since I've only seen your face like once before. I didn't mean to just say that," George sighed, even he wasn't buying his lame defense of his previous statement. Dream just sat staring at him with a wide smile that lit up his entire face.

Dream knew how easily the older boy would blush, but it was adorable to see it happen right in front of him.

"Stop it," George said through a smile, when Dream just continued to look at him. Dream's staring was making butterflies flutter in George's stomach. Dream was looking at George like he adored him, and that thought just made George's face flush a brighter pink. They both seemed to sense the loss of nervousness and feel at ease with each other.

"What are you doing here?" Dream was more than happy to see his best friend in person, but he was extremely curious to know the reasoning behind it.

"I wanted to talk to you," responded George, simply.

"You do realize I own a phone," Dream said jokingly. It was heartwarming to hear that George flew all this way just because he wanted to talk to Dream. But, it was also more confusing because they both have easy access to the internet to talk to one another. He was still lost at what was so dire George would need to be in Florida to tell him.

"I have something important I want to tell you about, Dream. I didn't want to do it over discord or teamspeak. I-it's personal and I wanted to be able to see you." George provided an explanation that was still suspiciously vague.

"Well we have already established that you find me hot, so I get why you would want to talk face to face." Dream continued to mock George because he enjoyed seeing the other boy blush. He also didn't realize George wanted to be serious, he was having fun with making jokes.

George scoffed at Dream's antics, it was hard to stay focused on telling Dream when he kept making stupid jokes that seemed to short-circuit his brain.

"Wait, did Sapnap come because of that reason as well? Did he need to talk as well, or came since you wanted to? Or did his uncle actually have a baby because some of the things he said weren't adding them?" Dream asked.

He had thought Sapnap had come because of family reasons, but now that he was seeing George here he was second guessing that statement. Sapnap clearly knew George was coming since he was the one who had brought him to Dream's house. So, he just wondered the real reason behind his visit.

"Uh no. I mean he partially came for me, to make sure we talked and everything. But, he came of his own volition, he wanted to see you. As much as the reason might be regarding why I came, we've always wanted to see each other one day. You know we're the Dream Team, a meet up and living together is what we always talked about." Both boys smiled at that comment and realization. They have always talked about this throughout the years of being friends, and the topic has come up in conversation more often the past year. Even if George needing to confess his feelings to Dream was the catalyst for this event, they were all extremely glad it was happening.

"Yeah, we really have," Dream agreed. Then his mind dragged him to a different part of George's statement. He still didn't know why George had come to Florida or what he wanted to say.

"You said your 'reason', I still don't know exactly what that reason is." Dream said as a way to ask George to tell him.

"It's about what's been happening between us these past few weeks," George informed him. Finally beginning to tell him the truth. Dream looked down slightly ashamed, he had tried to forget everything that had happened because of his regret. He didn't want to remember the strain they had on their relationship, he was enjoying them laughing and making jokes on the couch together.

"A few things have happened," Dream said while nervously stroking the back of his neck. "What exactly are you referring to?"

"During our last discord call together you said something. The "just tell me you hate me" comment." Dream winced when George said that, he was afraid he'd be talking about that. Dream hated himself for having said that, looking back he was very overdramatic. There was a pregnant pause before George continued.

"I could never hate you, because I'm in love with you Clay." Dream felt his heart skyrocket at George's love confession. He's in love with me, Dream thought. Dream felt his voice dissipate, making him unable to respond as he sat there. He felt like a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle that was just finished, he felt complete.

He gazed into George's expressive, yet soft eyes. They were so pretty, all of George was pretty. Dream finally regained his voice and said the first words that came to his mind.

"I'm in love with you too George. Though you already knew that," Dream said softly. Not wanting to speak too loud and disrupt the intense, loving environment they've formed around themselves.

They felt like their faces would be sore later tonight with how big they were both smiling.

"I did," George replied shyly. Dream lifted himself off the couch and repositioned back on it, much closer to George. He grabbed George's hand and held it between his own. George looked down to see Dream playing with his fingers. He giggled softly.

It felt like they were on cloud 9, they were together and in love and nothing could ruin that for them. When George looked up again he saw Dream's face centimeters away from his own.

He could feel Dream's soft breath against his lips and felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up at how close they were.

Dream's eyes looked down at Georges lips as he watched him take his bottom lip between his teeth. Without hesitating on his next move Dream leaned into George and pressed his soft but plumped lips against his. George was shocked at first but slowly let their lips mimic each other as they moved in sync. Dream's hands hooked on either side of George's neck as he brought him in closer.

The passion both boys felt between each other only grew as the same three words replayed in their minds as a gasp was heard upon Dreams lips. George grasped onto Dream's forearm as he held onto him tighter, never wanting this moment between the two of them to end. Gently pulling away Dream looked into George's eyes once more.

"I never thought that I would get the chance to be like this here in front of you. In front of the man I love," he whispers. George's eyes softened before he took the lead this time and pulled Dream towards him for yet another kiss. His chapped lips moved more intently this time as he was too consumed by the man he loves. Dream played with the hairs at the back of his neck as George's hands took hold tight against his waist.

They hastily broke apart, severing all contact when they heard gagging come from the side of the couch. When they turned they saw Sapnap standing there making faces of absolute disgust.

"It got quiet so I came downstairs to check on you two. I fully regret doing that and detest the fact that I was a concerned friend." He said while shaking his head, as if that would make him forget the sight of his two best friends making out on the couch.

George's face was a bright red because of how embarrassed he was for having been caught, while Dream looked like he wanted to hurt Sapnap for interrupting them.

"I'm going to the kitchen to get a snack, when I get back you two better be composed."

George looked down, still embarrassed at their friend walking in on them together. Dream put his finger under George's chin and lifted his face up.

"It's okay," Dream said to make him feel better and pecked him on the lips. George smiled softly at him and immediately felt better.

Sapnap came back into the room with a half eaten chocolate bar. He plopped himself down on the couch in between the two boys.

"Want any?" he asked, offering out the chocolate.

George shook his head while Dream agreed and took a piece.

"So what movie are we watching tonight?" Sapnap asked them. He let them have their talk, now it was time for the three of them to hang out all together.

"Good Boys?" Dream offered.

"Oh I saw the trailer for that."

"Same, it looked funny." George agreed with Sapnap.

"Then it's settled, that's what were watching." Dream got off the couch and grabbed the remote. He began searching on the TV to see if the movie was available or if they would have to download it. In the meantime, Sapnap went to the kitchen to go make popcorn for the three boys, while George got drinks for everyone.

When they all reconvened in the living room, Dream already had the movie set up. He dimmed the lights then joined the others on the couch. Sapnap sat on the edge of the couch with a popcorn bowl on his lap, while Dream and George sat cuddled up on the other side under a warm blanket.

The movie began paying and the three of them felt truly at home with each other. The Dream Team finally all together in person under one roof. It was an exciting feeling for them. The movie was filled with jokes from Sapnap, wheezes from Dream during funny scenes, and George almost falling asleep at least two different times.

Sapnap was the first to move after the movie had ended. "I'm going to head to my room now. Do you need any help with cleaning up?" He offered before he was going to leave the room. He felt a little bad just wanting to leave the two of them with everything.

"Don't worry about it, it's just a few bowls and drinks. I got it handled. Goodnight." Dream told him. Sapnap responded with a 'goodnight' of his own and headed off down the hall.

Dream collected the empty bowls and cans to bring them to the kitchen. He swiftly put everything he could in the recycling while putting the bowls in the sink, he would deal with those tomorrow morning. Dream walked back into the living room and sat back down on the couch in front of George's sleeping figure. During the last 15 minutes of the movie he had fallen asleep and neither Sapnap or Dream had the heart to wake him up. Now that they needed to go to bed Dream knew he had to.

Dream put a hand on his shoulder and gently shook him awake. George grumbled, then sat up and rubbed his eyes to stave off the tiredness.

"Do you want to go upstairs to bed now?" Dream asked him. George got slightly nervous at the possible connotations that phrase meant. He knew realistically, Dream was just asking if he wanted to go to his bedroom to sleep. But, a small part of him was worried Dream might expect something more.

Dream grabbed George's hands, he noticed they were smaller than his own and easy to hold. He looked into his eyes and pulled him into a gentle hug as if he could sense George's panic. George grabbed onto him and let himself fall into it. It was their first hug since they've met and it felt perfect for both of them.

"Just to sleep," Dream told him softly when they separated. He always knew the right things to say to make George instantly feel better.

George nodded and they both stood up off the couch. They stayed holding hands the whole way to Dream's bedroom and let go when they walked to their respective sides of the bed.

Dream got in first, he slipped under the covers and laid his head against the pillow. George shyly got into bed with him, hesitant but excited.

"I love you George, goodnight." Dream's soft voice met George's ears and he scooted closer to him. Every part of them were touching, their legs were tangled together underneath the sheets. George was resting his head against Dream's chest and they were holding hands again.

"Goodnight, I love you too." George responded.

That night both boys slept better than they ever have before, knowing that they were in the arms of the person they love.

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