It Was Never the End DreamNotFound

Chapter 33

DreamXD POV

DreamXD held George404 close, feeling more content than he'd ever had in his life. In his arms laid his best friend, his lover, and his soulmate. They were currently sitting on the couch as rain pattered down outside, tapping the roof in a soothing rhythm. 

DreamXD had permanently moved in with George404 after they'd been bound together with the red string of fate. DreamXD was finally allowed in George404's-their bedroom, now. He'd been shocked with how George404 the room was; a fluffy blue rug laid under the bed. The bed itself had a thick red blanket with white spots and plush pillows. 

Sleek blue shelves held rocks and crystals, as though the forest god couldn't resist collecting parts of nature. A large dresser had made George404 turn bright red. Neatly arranged on top was every gift and flower DreamXD ever gave George404, from beautiful flower crowns to jewelry and even the silk bag his chocolates came in. 

Mushroom-shaped lamps lit the room with soft light. Overall, DreamXD had to admit it was comfortable. He'd secretly sold his own home years ago, favoring crashing on his crush's couch instead. If only he could tell his younger self he'd one day be sleeping in the same bed, tightly cuddling his lover every night. 

Patches meowed, bringing DreamXD's attention back to the present. The purple ocelop studied him, ears twitching. 

"Aw, what's wrong sweet kitty?" DreamXD covered George404's ears despite the deep slumber he was in. 

Patches swished her tail, unamused with his baby talk before sauntering off. DreamXD was disappointed, watching the purple cat disappear into the kitchen, most likely to eat from her dish.

George404 mumbled something. DreamXD titled his head down to study the beautiful brunette. The rain made the day lazy, the two opting to cuddle and drink hot chocolate instead of being productive. DreamXD was leaning back on the couch, arms and wings wrapped around his sleeping lover. George404's face was pressed to the crook of DreamXD's neck, arms around the dirty blond's torso. 

"Hmmmm." George404 murmured, shifting on DreamXD's lap. Lazily lifting his head, he blinked bleary eyes. "What time is it?"

"You've been out for hours," DreamXD replied. "The sun is probably setting by now."

"If there was sun." George404 flopped back against his lover as the rain continued thundering down.

DreamXD hummed, kissing the top of soft brown hair. George404's hand reached out, gently stroking white feathers. DreamXD leaned into the touch, relishing the warm, soothing sensation he could finally enjoy. 

George404 seemed surprised, his heterochromatic eyes loosing some of their sleepiness. His fingertips slid between the downy, eyes trailing from the wing to an emerald gaze. 

"You're not being weird." 

"I don't know what you mean." DreamXD attempted. 

"Normally you get all tense when I touch your wings," George404 pointed out. "You even told me to stop before." 

"That's... that's because..." DreamXD stuttered. He knew this conversation was coming, but he didn't want to hurt the brunette's feelings. Flames licked DreamXD's cheeks as he dropped his gaze. "Only a lover can touch a god's wings." 

George404 froze, sitting bolt upright. DreamXD had to tighten his hold to keep George404 from falling off his lap. Heterochromatic eyes were wide, face flushed red. 

"What?!" George404 stared at him. "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?!"

"The first time you didn't have a choice." DreamXD defended, trying to bite back a laugh at how adorably embarrassed George404 was. "And then it was too late to tell you without it being weird."