IndividualityNotFound

~ Chapter 12 ~

George and I talked with Clay for a few hours and we didn't realize how late it was until I heard a notification sound from my phone on my bed. I got out of my chair, and stretched as I walked over to my bed and scooped up my phone.

"HOLY FUCK!"

"TEAGEN!"

"Sorry Gogy," I rolled my eyes. "But it's like almost midnight." I sat back down in my chair.

"What?" his eyebrow raised. "No it's not. Give me that." he swiped my phone out of my hand, and I pouted at the camera. I got a chuckle from Clay for it.

"Jesus," George said as he pushed back part of his hair with his hand. "Okay, well we need to sleep since tomorrow is Sunday." I groaned. 

Sunday was chore and errand day. We would clean up around the house - normally blasting music while we did so - and we'd go to the store if we hadn't already gone that week. Luckily, George had gone earlier tonight so we didn't have to go anywhere tomorrow. 

"I guess that means we must part," I said in the most medieval vibe I could. "Farewell my good sir." Clay laughed and ended the call. I put my computer to sleep and waved George out of my room so I could change. I took off my normal-people clothes and threw on a large pink hoodie and didn't realize what was on the front until I laid down and plugged my phone into the wall. I chuckled to myself as I noticed the white smile printed on the front of the sweatshirt.

I went back to my phone and made sure to turn my volume down before opening YouTube to just watch random videos. I saw that Dream had posted a video and felt kinda bad when I saw that it was posted about a week ago. I watched all of my friend's videos right as they came out so if they asked for feedback on it I could help. It also helped me support them more. Both as a friend and a fellow content creator. I readjusted my pillow under my head so I could sit up comfortably and I clicked the video. Why didn't George even tell me he was recording another manhunt? Let alone the 5 hunters one. And when did he even- My thoughts were interrupted by the cheesy intro that Dream always did in his videos.

"This video, five of my friends try and hunt me down and stop me from beating Minecraft. I said I would try against 5 if the last video got 1 million likes and it did in a day, so here we are. Can they stop me from beating the ender dragon? Or will I survive? This is it - Minecraft Manhunt." I rolled my eyes a bit at the generic intro seeing as I had heard it so much throughout the past year or two. "Also, only a small percentage of people that watch my videos are actually subscribed so if you end up liking this video consider subscribing. It's free and you can always change your mind. Enjoy the video." Always selling out for clout, good job green boy.

I had gotten about 20 minutes into the video and I was having a hard time keeping my eyes open. I didn't want to stop watching in the middle of the video so I paused it as I stood up. I threw on a pair of shorts before grabbing my phone and the airpod case off my nightstand. I connected my earbuds and made my way to the front door where I slid on my shoes and pressed play on the video.

I walked outside for around 20 or so minutes so I could finish the video and by the time I had made it back to the house, I checked my phone again for the time. Shit. My phone read 1:06 meaning that I wouldn't be getting much sleep. I don't know what it is, I could just never sleep well if I tried to sleep after around 12:45 AM-ish. I could get a light nap, but never for more than an hour.

I accepted the fact that I wouldn't be sleeping and opened Discord on my phone. I navigated to my messages with Dream and said that the video was good. I also apologized for watching it so late, probably more than I should have.

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Dream
why are you still up
isnt it like 1 am

TeaIsFound
yeah, but i cant sleep

Dream
ah

TeaIsFound
yup

Dream
try to at least get some sleep
your brother's gonna kill you if he knows youre up
and me if he finds out you were talking to me

TeaIsFound
why would he kill you for that

Dream
because i didnt tell you to sleep

TeaIsFound
i see
ill try to sleep
gn teletubby

Dream
you sound like techno
gn tea

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I know I had a dream that night, but I woke up in the middle of it because my alarm started blaring. I groaned as I stood up and threw the heavy covers off of my body. I reached my arms above my head and proceeded to drop them down and walk down the stairs. I turned to the kitchen and went to the fridge to grab fruit for a small fruit cup. Upon seeing no fruit I sighed and turned to go back upstairs to change so I could go out to the store to actually buy food.

I got to my room and changed into a white long sleeve shirt and a loose black tank top with a dark plaid skirt. I looked at myself in the mirror, did a few turns, did some super basic makeup in the bathroom, grabbed my purse and walked to the door. I texted George that I was going out since he was still asleep, and swiped the keys swiftly off the rack before walking outside and locking the door.

I climbed into the driver's seat of the car and plugged my phone into the aux. I twisted the key in its spot. I heard my playlist start playing through the car's speakers as the staccato guitar intro to Mask started playing. I chuckled and hummed along as I pulled out of the driveway. As I pulled onto the main road the chorus started and I couldn't help but shout the words along.

That's what the mask is, that's what the point of the mask is.

The song ended as I pulled into the parking lot at the store and I twisted the keys out of the slot next to the steering wheel. I unplugged my phone from the aux, grabbed my purse and headed into the store.

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A/N Hi everyone, I probably won't be uploading anything on the story for a while, a ton of personal shit went down and I might need a break. that being said- there may also be a ridiculous INCREASE in released chapters seeing as writing about Teagen's life and her adventure through everything helps me escape. 

Damn that got deep- anyways, drink water, eat food, and remember that you are amazing and valid and I love you so very much.