I Used to Know -DNF-

Chapter 8 - When We Danced

Song Recommendation - Taunt (Lovejoy)

"Dream!"

You came running into our little alcove, crashing into me and sent our pile of books toppling over. You laughed and apologized, I was wheezing too hard to say "it's okay" or anything remotely understandable.

You watched me, waiting for me to stop. Eventually you got restless, and that's how I knew you were really excited, because you're usually more patient.

"Dream Dream Dream Dr—"

"What, George?" I couldn't stop laughing, but at least I got a sentence out.

"Let's go dancing!"

I quickly regained composure. "What?"

"I got a free dance lesson in a raffle to learn how to salsa!" You said, shoving a piece of paper in my face. "I wanna go!"

"I have two left feet." I deadpanned.

"Nonsense. I've seen you dance."

"When?"

"I... I dunno. You were waltzing or some shit with your little sister when she visited last week."

"That's... no. Improv I guess."

"Please...?"

You tucked your hands under your chin and placed them on my knee, staring at me with puppy-dog eyes.

"Well..." I hummed.

I thought for a moment without breaking eye contact.

"Will you wear a dress?"

Your eyes widened and you looked surprised at my question. "W-what?"

I leaned forward so our noses were almost touching. My hands went behind your cris-crossed legs and the stance forced you to lean back and prop yourself up with your hands.

"Will..."

You looked at me, searching for something.

"You..."

Your eyes flitted, for just a moment, to my lips, but you immediately returned them to my eyes.

"Wear..."

You gulped.

"A dress?"

"Why do you want me to... to wear a dress?" You seemed confused, almost scared.

"I know you like dresses and skirts, and I won't make fun of you. Plus, I have to stop reading my book for this dancing thing."

"So... what? You want something else to look at?" Now it was your turn to be smug, and it completely caught me off guard.

"I- well, I wouldn't put it that bluntly, but-" I looked up and immediately knew I was blushing redder than a tomato by the way you were grinning. "Fuck off!" I yelled, pushing you. A faint "shh!" was heard from the front desk of the library.

You rolled your eyes. "She's new, right?"

I nodded, "Yep. Her name's... Dorris, I think."

You rolled your eyes. "C'mon! Let's go!"

"But-"

"You've read The Nightingale a million times, it'll be there when you get back!"

"But-"

You turned and looked me dead in the eyes.

"Dress."

I laughed and allowed myself to be led out of the library.

And we left.

I can't remember much else.

Why, why can't I fucking remember?!

The only thing I still remember...

Is you.

In the dress.

Twirling, laughing.

Smiling.

Being happy.

That's all I want.

I want you to be happy.

I'm sorry.

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Dream woke up to Sapnap hovering over his face.

"Jesus Christ!" He shrieked, accidentally punching Sap in the face, and hitting his head on his headboard in the process.

"Ow!" They said in unison.

"Dude, what the hell!?" Sapnap yelled.

"You were the one that was standing over my bed!" Dream yelled defensively.

"Shit, I'm gonna have a black eye," Sap grumbled.

"I'm gonna have a bump," Dream noted.

"Yeah, yeah, boohoo ya big baby. Anyway the reason I'm here is because you're missing most of the party!" Sapnap said, dragging Dream out of the bed by his foot.

Dream pulled back. "I don't know if-"

"Hot girls, dude!" Sapnap said, grabbing Dream's shoulders and shaking him violently.

"And Karl?"

"Fuck off, he's mine." Sapnap crossed his arms.

"Uh-huh. Well, Mr. Straight Guy, why are you screaming about hot girls, then?" Dream raised his eyebrows.

"For you!"

"Right..."

"There's one outside!"

That caught Dream off-guard. "I- what?!"

"Come on in!" Sapnap hollered to the door.

It opened, revealing a very attractive girl in minimal clothing.

"Hey..." she said, leaning against the door frame and trying her best to sound seductive.

Dream began panicking. "Sap-" he tried.

"I'll leave you two be." Sapnap turned and winked, and left the room.

Dream looked down and realized Sapnap had taken one of his socks.

The girl leaned down, pinning Dream under him.

Dream's mind went to George for a split second.

Well, crap.

I'm in some deep shit now.

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A/N

Okay is it just me or is 'topple' just an amazing word.

THE RETURN OF DORRIS!

Anyway hope you're enjoying this!

I'm completely neglecting my homework.

Goodbye nice school 👋🥲

Well I gtg

Cya later!

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