Steeling My Heart - DreamNotFound

Chapter 11

Returning to the building, I am greeted by an excited Sapnap. "George! Feels like it's been forever dude. Glad you finally got it done." We smack our hands together, leading into a quick, one armed hug.

He's been waiting to test this program since Dream, I mean Clay, thought of it. Of course he had to make some physical adjustments to the bot for it to be compatible with the program.

"I've seen you at a few parties since you finished your part and sorry it took so long, I know you're dying to try it out." I said with a small laugh.

"Yeah, well I don't really remember seeing you at the parties much." The three of us laughed and finished a brief conversation.

"Okay, well I wanna see if George sucks at his job. Let's try this puppy out." Sapnap said with a grin, rubbing his hands together.

We set everything up and Clay puts on the headset and holds the controls in his hands as a back up. To test out the new addition, Sapnap stands on a ladder and swings his arm towards the bot's face. Without Dream touching anything, the bot ducks just before his hand would have collided with its face.

"Yessssss!" I shout, throwing my hands in the air.

"Let's fucking go!" Sapnap cheers, our yelling colliding in the air as well as our palms with eachother's.

"Great job you guys." Dream says when our cheers die down with a smile covering his face.

"We should celebrate! We haven't all been together just for the hell of it in so long. Let's go clubbing or something tonight." Sapnap suggests and normally I'm not much for parties, but that actually sounds fun.

"Ooh that sounds fun. Clay, you'll come to right? Letting loose sounds nice." I turn to look at him and he looks excited.

"Yeah I'd love to. I'm not gonna drink though, so I can drive." He agrees.

I have to admit, I expected things to be a little bit awkward between us today, but the mood is light as always.

"It's only six right now, so let's say go home, get ready and meet back here at ten?"

"Sounds good, Sapnap. See you then." Dream says, looking at me, signaling me to follow.

"Yeah, sounds perfect, I'll see you later." I follow Clay out the door and to the parking lot.

"You know I brought my car, right?"

"Yeah, I know, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to walk you out here. Be careful and I'll see you in a few hours." To my surprise, he grabs my hand and pulls it to him, smashing his lips into mine in a quick, goodbye kiss. When our lips part, he just winks at me and walks away as bright crimson splashes my cheeks from the sudden closeness.

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The numbers on my phone are nearing nine o'clock as I am inside my wardrobe looking for an outfit. A blue shirt that is slightly cropped, I have been eyeing for the last five minutes. I just need the confidence to grab it. In my left hand, a pair of black ripped skinny jeans dangle off their hanger.

I consider the weather and decide on a white turtle neck instead. I lay the outfit on my bed, sitting my air forces on the floor next to the clothes. Flipping on the vanity lights in my bathroom, I take the mascara I picked up on the way home out of its box and put a conservative amount on my lashes. I take a step back from the mirror and take in the new length and color of my lashes I had never seen before.

I like it. More than I thought I would. Returning closer to the mirror, I apply a little bit more and then close the tub, turning off the light and walking back into my room to get dressed.

After putting on my selected outfit, I stand in front of my full body mirror. Wow. I look.. good, really good. The high wasted, skinny jeans cling to my legs and cinch my waist. It's a little boring though. I grab a black belt, sliding it through the belt loops and then tuck in the front of my white sweater. A tempting white pair of sunglasses sit on my shelf, so I grab them, placing them, on the top of my head.

With the time nearing nine thirty, I grab my bag with a change of comfy clothes, my toothbrush and phone charger in it just in case. I slip my wallet into my back pocket and snatch the keys off the kitchen table.

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Clay and Sapnap are already here when I pull into the parking lot. I park next to Clay's car because he agreed to drive us. He is leaning against his Mustang with his arms crossed when I step out of the driver's seat. He wears straight, dark jeans and a green hoodie with a jean jacket over it. He looks hot. When my eyes return to his face, I see that his are not looking at mine, but are instead roaming over the length of my body. When his view returns to my face, he speaks up, pushing himself off of his car and walking over to me.

"Wow, you look really good Georgie." Clay eyes me again, grabbing my hands in his and slightly holding them up as I blush and look away.

"You too." I return his eye contact and see that he is studying my face with adoration. He looks at my eyes with curiosity. I see that a question is on the tip of his tongue, so I wait for it.

"Is that mascara?" He asks me, letting go of my left hand to cup my cheek. I lean into his touch and nod. His palm heats my face, protecting it from the chill in the air that has slightly paled my face.

"It looks really good. I like it." He says to boost my confidence and leans in to place a soft kiss on my forehead, but before he pulls away, I grab his collar, pulling it down to catch his lips in mine. He tastes so good. Like sitting by the ocean during early spring as the sun is coming up.

After a few quick kisses, I hear Sapnap clear his throat from next to us. I jerk away in surprise and embarrassment. Looking at Sapnap, I see he holds the most unamused look on his face. Clay just snickers. He dropped his hand from my face, but never let go of my right hand.

"You guys ready? It's ten." Sapnap looks between the two of us, but I know he's not expecting an explanation and I doubt he really cares. He's been expecting this for a while.

"Yeah, just a second. You can get in the car if you want." Clay responded on behalf of the both of us. I see him take the liberty of stealing the passenger seat. I let out a small huff knowing I'll have to sit in the back.

"Ready, babe?" My eyes widen and my cheeks grow pink for the twentieth time today. Babe? I only nod. He winks at me and then opens the passenger side, back door for me. I lower my head and sit down, throwing my seatbelt on.