Ciao Bella [ Dream X Reader ]

ten.

I walked at the prime path, thinking about the question Bella asked, do I like Dream? I do, as a friend, maybe. I ruffle my hair back as I struggle to keep my mind away from it. I turn left to one of the stalls selling green apples and started picking them out.

"Ah, you're [Y/N] right?" The shopkeeper asks, making me raise an eyebrow, is there a rumor blowing up? I nod. "My name is Zyconer, you can just call me Zy though. Recently you've been the talk of the town so it's awesome to see you!"

"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" I ask, beginning to observe Zy as I try my best not to intimidate him. He looked about the same age as Tommy and Tubbo, his hair was pink and the white roots he had were growing out, his eyes were light red and his skin was pale. He also had a mole under his eye which made him look outstanding. "Well, a bunch of people thought you were amazing for standing up to a noble. Some of them are dickheads and you just happened to catch Raymund, we can all tell you were trying to hold back to not hurt him so we understand the pond incident!" He cheerfully said, a smile curved up on my face hearing the teenager ramble.

"Are you here often? I mean, watching over the stall." My eyes wander back to the apples, finally giving the ones I pick out to him. "Oh yes! You'll see Zyna— Wait no, Zyno! Here sometimes too, unfortunately, he's sick right now so he can't be here. I have the feeling he'll idolize you a bunch since Raymund has been bullying him since he transitioned into a man, it's really sad since we're commoners and can't fight back." Of course, how could I be so blind to the troubles of this place, there is also discrimination here, which is why the noble woman's family looks down on me. "I'm sure your brother is a stunning young man, more handsome than Ray man or whatever his name is." 

Zyconer nods in agreement, I chuckle at his liveliness, he puts the apples inside a sack and gives them to me. "Thanks for buying, you should come here more often! Oh, it's three silvers by the way." I reach into my pocket, giving him five silvers, the extra two for a tip. I felt an arm extend from behind me, I turn my head to see a familiar mask. "Hello [Y/N, you also here for apples?" He asks, my lips curve up. "Yeah, Zy over here was so kind I'd probably come back in a few days." Dream breaks our eye contact, turning his head to Zyconer, the young boy smiles handing him a sack of apples. "Thank you for buying, Sir Dream!" 

"Oh, you're a regular here?" I ask as he pays 20 silvers, he nods. "Zyno and Zy are the best ones to buy apples from." Dream replies, taking the sack and letting it sit on his shoulder, I turn my attention to Zyconer who looked proud of himself. "Wanna come with me?" He traces a finger across my cheek, wiping sweat off and pressing the finger on his pants to get it off his slender hand. I nod, not having anything to do today. Dream and I turn around, I wave my hand to the shopkeeper who seemed to be smiling from ear to ear. "Have fun on your date!" He shouts, catching even Dream's attention. "Kids... Jeez." I felt my face heat up, making Dream choke on a laugh. "Well, I'd take you on a better date but, we're just gonna chill in the castle." 

I suddenly felt something melt on my cheek, my eyes look up, seeing snow fall from the sky. "I'm looking for that better date, then." I bit my tongue after that sentence came out of my mouth, in my peripheral vision, I saw Dream getting startled then shaking his head. "Of course, only the best for you, Lady Gold." I stifle in a laugh, not being able to contain it, I burst out with a roaring laugh whilst Dream wheezed. "Lady Gold?! I'm so sorry, not a lot of people address me by my last name, it's really silly." 

"Hm, you should tell me more about yourself then, like- What's your nickname or what do you want me to call you." He replied, still having a smile on his face. I was glad he wore a smaller mask for today. "Bella's father used to call me [N/N], others just usually call me [Y/N], or for my brothers, they call me silly names sometimes." 

I rambled, not taking notice of Dream coming to a halt. I finally stop, turning around to see Dream frozen in his spot. "[Y/N]... Who exactly are you?"

My eyes widen from the sudden question, why the sudden question? My head suddenly pounded, dropping the sack of apples I held. My legs fail me as I suddenly collapse on the ground, my breath changes pace as I began hyperventilating, I saw Dream rushing towards me catching me between his arms. "What's wrong? Did I make you remember something bad- I- I'm sorry." He started stuttering, twisting his words. "Dream... No, you shouldn't be asking me that- Who are you?" He paused, we struggle to push forward with the sudden mood change; Just because of a question. "I'm not sure, I stopped remembering a long time ago."

We were silent for a while, just listening to each other's heartbeat, luckily we were in a secluded area already. No one passes by at these parts. "Would it be uncomfortable for you if I told you I want to know more about you?" 

"No... I feel the same." 

Silence swallowed us up once again, a comfortable one this time, he bites his underlip and held me closer to his chest. "Why do you wear a mask?" I spoke without thinking, he rested his chin on top of my head. "I lose myself when I don't have it, I feel unconfident and nervous. Some hazy memories crawl up on my back too, it feels surreal and it makes me feel sad, to the point I just want to keep the mask on."  

My eyes wander to his blonde hair, it reminded me exactly of Bella's. "Have you calmed down? We should get up, it's gonna be sundown soon. We can chat all we want at the castle, maybe tell Wilbur you'll have a sleepover with the Dream Team. Bella can some if she wants to." He spoke softly, it made my heart melt. "Bella's gonna be over with her friends' house, she has her own sleepover at the moment, she's growing up so fast it scares me sometimes." 

Dream chuckles, he sounded like a proud father for a moment. "I want to see her grow up and be happy with you, is that too much to wish for?" I hum, playing with his hair. "That's not too much, she'll definitely grow up well." I pause, letting go of his hair. "I'll go back to L'manburg to see Bella off and tell Wilbur I'll be staying with you guys, I'll bring ingredients and make apple pie." 

He helps me up, carrying me then sets me down. "The boys are gonna be very excited then, they liked your tarts during the party." I smile, carrying the sack of apples I have. "See you, Dream."