The Apocalypse [Dreamnotfound AU]

S'mores

Tw: zombies, blood, swearing

"Welcome to our humble abode," Karl tells the others as they step into the cafeteria. It's a mess of zombie bodies and splattered blood. Some of the targets on the far wall are barely recognizable under the blood. Karl sighs, happily. "Beautiful, isn't it?"

Tommy gives him a sidelong look like he's questioning Karl's sanity and, in return, Sapnap shoots him a withering glare that makes him back off.

"We've still got some food if you guys want it," Dream says. He's holding George's hand as they cross the caf to where a pile of chips and canned food is strewn across the floor.

"Oh. My. God," Skeppy says suddenly, eyes wide, clapping his hands together. "Let's have a campfire!"

The others all turn to stare at him. Dream and George exchange a half-amused, half-exasperated look. "Why?" Techno asks, smirking when Skeppy looks upset that no one shares his enthusiasm.

"Because it's a way to celebrate that we defeated the zombies, and to welcome the new people," Skeppy explains.

The others still look confused, and Dream is confused, but Bad looks like he's considering it. "It's not a bad idea," he says, almost defensively. "Plus, we do have food."

"Let's do it," Montero agrees, looking excited, and suddenly the others agree, too. Even Dream finds himself nodding along with Tommy and Tubbo, until George pinches his arm.

"What?" Dream asks, but stops when he notices George's glare.

"I didn't miss that," George mutters, glancing between Montero and his adoring fans. And Dream, who smirks despite himself, shooting George a suggestive look that makes him blush despite his anger.

"Shut up, idiot," George mumbles, even though Dream hadn't said anything. Dream just grins and slips an around George's shoulders, pulling him to his side. George pretends to resist for a second, but pretty soon he melts against Dream letting him take the lead.

The others are planning their impromptu campfire. "I mean, we did just defeat all the zombies, so..." Karl says, shrugging. "We should be safe to go outside. Even if it's almost nighttime."

"Oh my God, I just remembered something," Quackity exclaims, surprising everyone. He'd been silent since the kidnappers showed up and now he goes a little red as he glowers at everyone. He crosses his arms. "Fine, I won't say."

"No, say it, Quackity," Bad pleads, and everyone nods. Quackity looks around and sighs dramatically.

"Fine," Quackity mutters. "I was just gonna say that I'm pretty sure there's a firepit at the back of the school. If we find it, then we can have an actual campfire."

"Quackity, you're a genius!" Bad exclaims, and Skeppy nods enthusiastically.

"I think I know where it is," Montero adds, with a grin. "Come on, follow me."

And everyone does, piling out of the cafeteria. Dream and George lag behind a little, Dream's arm still around him. Suddenly, an idea pops into Dream's head and he smirks a little, leaning down to whisper to George, "Why don't we get out of here when everyone's distracted?"

George's cheeks turn pink and a slight shiver passes through him. "Not now, they'll notice."

Dream just shrugs. "I said when everyone's distracted, idiot, not now."

"Fine," George retorts, cheeks bright pink. "When everyone's distracted."

And Dream can't help but grin. He doesn't stop grinning until they reach the doors, and Montero pushes them open to reveal the back of the school. It's already getting dark, but Dream doesn't spot any zombies, so that's a good sign.