High Enough || DreamNotFound

Guy at the Market

George's Pov:

I was leaving Florida in a few days which made me miserable. I wasn't going to let that bring down the mood though so I told Dream I was going to go get some groceries. I needed some alone time so I could come to terms with everything and prepare myself for going back home.

I borrowed Dream's car and I drove to a market that was a few blocks away from the house. I listened to some of the songs that Dream and I listen to when we go on drives and that brings up my spirit a bit.

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After driving for another few minutes, I pull into the parking lot and grab a mask and my wallet. I lock the car and walk into the market.

I walk down a few isles and grab a few things we need. I feel like I forgot something so I pull out my phone from my back pocket and check the list I have.

As I'm looking for the list on my notes, some tall guy with black shirt hair walks over to me and taps my shoulder.

"Can I help you?" I question.

"Oh I just saw you from down the isle and thought you were very attractive." He says with a smug look after he lowered his mask.

First of all, ew and second of all, put your mask back on sir, we're kind of in a global pandemic. I thought to myself.

"Um, thanks?" I saw with an uncomfortable tone.

"Come on, how about you give me your number?"

I stutter while trying to get my words out. Before I could give him a response, he grabs my phone out of my hand and texts himself. I see his phone light up and I know he has my number now.

"Alright, I hope to see more of you." He winks at me and walks away from me. I stand there in shock for a bit then quickly pick my basket up and walk to the cashier. I get out of that market as quick as possible and drove home.

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When I get to the house, I see 4 messages on my phone that are all from the same number.

Heyyy
It's the guy from the market!
Whatcha up to?
Wanna hang out later?

I ignore the texts and call Dream to help me bring the stuff inside.

I still feel really weirded out by that whole situation so I walk to my room and lock myself in there. I threw myself onto my bed and stared at my ceiling.

I hear my phone get multiple texts and a couple calls. I finally turn my phone off and go to sleep because of how exhausted I am.

Time skip
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I woke up from my nap and walk downstairs. I see Dream and Sapnap sitting at the table eating. I grab some food and tell them I'm going to go pack. They tell me to enjoy my meal and I walk to my room.

Please, just give me a chance
At least as friends
I'll leave you alone after
Text me please?

I see the messages as soon as I pick up my phone. I sigh and eventually just respond to this guy.

Why do you keep texting me?
Because I want to know more about you
Even if it's just as friends
Will you leave me alone if I go somewhere with you?
Yes 100%
Fine
I'll meet you at the diner on 4th street at 8:30
Great!
See you then!

I place my phone back down after texting him and let out a sigh. I got up to wash my plate and tell Dream and Sapnap I would be out for a few hours.

"Where are you going?" Dream asks
"I just have some thing I gotta do. I'll be back soon."
"Can I come?"
"I think it's better if I go alone."

Dream gives me a confused look but I ignore it and walk outside.

The diner was not too far from the house so I took a walk there. I needed some fresh air too so I took this walk as an opportunity to be alone with my thoughts for a bit.

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When I arrived at the diner, I could see the man sitting at a table through the window. I let out a breath and walk into the diner. We waves his hand to signal where to go and I walk over to him.

He greets me and pulls my chair out for me to sit down. I feel a very awkward tension but I try to move that aside.

"So, Tell me about yourself. I don't even know your name." He says with a smile.

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After about 2 hours of talking, I was surprised to find him actually interesting. We both had finished our meals and he paid for the both of us.

"Well, I better get going before it gets too late. I don't want to walk home in the complete dark." I tell him.
"I'll walk with you." He offers
"Oh uh- sure" I reply

We grab our things and walk out of the diner.

We talk about different things on our way to my house. I feel his hand brush against mine and I quickly pull it away. I made sure he didn't notice I did that so I wouldn't make it weird but he just continued his sentence.

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As we get closer to the house I let him know that we're here already.

"Well, I guess you weren't that bad. But, this is my house so I guess I'll see you around." I tell him.

We are standing in the driveway as we say our goodbyes and he asks if he'd be able to see me again.

"Well, I'm not in town for much longer but you can text me I guess." I say.

He replies with a nod and I tell him goodbye once more. However, I feel his arm grab my wrist and he pulls me in to touch our lips. Everything felt like it was moving fast and I was in complete shock but I didn't find myself wanting to pull away. Why wasn't my body pulling away? I stayed with our lips connected for about 10 seconds before I moved away.

"What the hell was that?" I say with an angry tone.
"I'm sorry, I just felt like I needed to."

I turn my back to walk away from him. I get into the house and see Dream with an enraged look on his face.

"Woah, what's wrong Dream?"
"Fuck you George!" He yells.

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