Closing Distances || A DreamNotFound Story ||

Aquariums Double As Couples Therapy

The three decided to go with one of George's ideas from the day before. They found an Aquarium about an hour away, and planned a trip there. The trio left early to try and get there at a reasonable time, just grabbing some snacks for breakfast. The entire car ride, the three listened to music and made fun of various responses to tweets.

Once they arrived, they all went in, noticing immediately the lack of people. It was in the middle of the week after all. They all got their own tickets, but not without George trying to convince Dream to buy his, despite being rich. They all ended up wandering around together for a while, just being general nuances. The only thing worth noting was the fact George was recognized by a fan, so Dream and Sapnap had to get away and practically hide in plain sight. Eventually the group took a small break to eat lunch in a small food court-like area. Dream and George had sat down to claim a table, waiting for Sapnap to return from whatever the hell he had wandered off to do.

"I'm thinking maybe after this we can go to that deep sea area?" George looked up from the map to see Dream staring. "What's with that look?"

"You're just cute when you focus like that." Dream chuckled, looking down. "Besides. Can't I just appreciate how nice you look?"

George rolled his eyes, but that didn't stop him from smiling. "You're so stupid."

Dream leant forward a bit, grinning. "The way the lights shine on your face makes me want to kiss it."

George's expression went from cocky to surprised in record time, his cheeks going a deep red. "Dream! Stop that-" George shrunk in his seat a bit. "Someone could hear-"

Dream wheezed, leaning back again. "Who cares? You're mine and I want them to know."

George smirked back, narrowing his eyes. "You wish."

"Are you two done being gross?" Sapnap walked up, looking up from his phone. "I want some food."

George practically sunk into his chair and onto the floor out of embarrassment, causing Dream to go into a laughing fit. After eating, they ended up splitting up, Dream and George going on further into the Aquarium, and Sapnap waiting to watch some attraction. The now two men found themselves alone in a dark hall lined with huge tanks on either side of them.

"Romantic, wouldn't you say?" Dream turned to George, who was holding on Dream's sleeve.

" I guess." George looked around, but Dream could pick up the nervousness in his voice.

"Is everything okay?" Dream tilted his head, watching the other man.

"Yeah just-" George took a deep breath. "It feels weird, you know?"

Dream didn't respond, just giving George a questioning look.

"I mean like.." George motioned to the both of them. "This. I wanted it for so long but I'm still so nervous."

Dream nodded. "Yeah. I guess I'm still nervous too." Dream laughed softly, looking down.

"I want it to happen. I do. But something feels just.. Wrong." George looked up to Dream.

Dream on the other hand, panicked. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"I just don't want to do all that.. Lovey dovey stuff. Not here anyways." George looked around, as if he had just remembered they were in a public area.

Dream felt a wave of guilt wash over him. "I'm sorry if I did something bad.. I swear I was just trying to joke around."

George grabbed Dream's hand, looking down at it. "I know you were. That's why I'm trying to not be a dick about it." George looked back up, smiling a bit. "Maybe you can flirt at home." He grinned, patting Dream's shoulder before continuing down the hall. Dream took a moment before catching up and they completed the area in less than a half hour. They met up with Sapnap, who was waiting at the place they had agreed to meet at.

"Hey, can we go soon?" Sapnap looked up as the two approached him. "This place is kiiinda boring."

The other two just laughed and they ended up leaving shortly after. One long car ride later, the two were home again and Sapnap retreated to his room to begin streaming with some friends. Dream and George sat on the couch, watching TV. Out of nowhere, Dream looked over to George, smiling.

"Hey."

George looked over, laughing softly. "Hello."

"You wanna go out for dinner with me tonight?" Dream tilted his head, chuckling softly.

"A date? With the DreamWasTaken?" George gasped dramatically, putting his hand on his chest. "How could I say no?"

Dream smiled, nodding a bit. "Dinner date it is then."

George laughed quietly, looking back to the TV. "You're paying though."

"You're rich!" Dream reached over, playfully hitting George on the arm. "You're such an idiot."

George looked over, grinning. "Well that makes you a bigger idiot for falling in love with me."

Dream got rather flustered, leaning back again. "I mean, to be fair-"

"Not denying it." George laughed. "You can flirt all you want but the moment you get a taste of your own medicine you're all embarrassed."

Dream rolled his eyes, looking away.

"You're not actually mad are you?" George watched Dream, crossing his arms.

"I am furious." Dream spoke, trying his damn hardest not to crack a smile.

George scooted closer, leaning on Dream and looked up at him with puppy dog eyes. "C'mon.. You wouldn't be mad at me, would you?"

Dream locked eyes with George before bursting out laughing, joined by George. "You're right. I couldn't hold a grudge on that face." Dream raised a hand and put it on George's cheek. Dream leaned closer, placing a small kiss on George's nose.

George immediately went red. "Augh Dream-" He shrunk down into the couch, covering his face while Dream wheezed uncontrollably.

"I'll pick you up for our date at five. How does that sound, Gogy?" Dream grinned, standing. He noticed a small nod from Dream and laughed as he walked back to his room.