Kidnapped

Chapter 98: Eventually

George POV

I woke up in the living room again, my stomach growling underneath me.

I sit up on the sofa and look around, seeing no sign of anyone awake.

I dig around for my phone, eventually finding it half engulfed by the sofa and checking the time.

It was 5 in the morning, how long had I been sleeping for?

I still felt like crap but the pain was becoming more manageable, however I was still feeling very self conscious.

I get up off the sofa, wrapping myself in Dreams blanket as I walk over to the kitchen.

I open the fridge, using the light from it to see what I was doing.

I take out an orange before looking in the cupboards, eventually deciding on some cereal.

I couldn't be bothered to make anything else.

I return to the sofa with some food, using my phone torch to look for the remote to the tv.

I find it on the table and put a film on, I just needed some background noise.

I start eating, half paying attention to the tv.

I heard movement as I place my bowl down on the table, putting the orange peel into it.

"George?" I turn around to see Sapnap.

I try to speak but nothing comes out again.

"I stayed over, I wanted to make sure you were okay"

He had bags under his eyes, clearly not getting good sleep.

I put an orange segment in my mouth and pat a spot beside me, indicating he could sit next to me.

He took the chance immediately, sitting down and looking at me expectantly.

I knew I was safe now, I was well aware of my surroundings.

I couldn't use my words but I could show that I at least felt safe.

I lean into him, resting my head on his shoulder.

"George?"

I look up to him, his eyes filled with water.

"How much longer do I have to keep worrying about you? I feel like I've been doing it my whole life..like if I say or do the wrong thing I'll loose you again"

He turns slightly to face me more.

"When you were gone I always wondered if I could've done more or if I could've helped you instead of scaring you off. I never tried to understand you"

He sighs, wiping under his eyes before composing him again.

"We never spoke about you really, especially about what we thought happened to you. We did for a while after, when we made posters and put them all over town, walking around trying to find you"

"You mean a lot to me George, you're one of my best friends and I don't want to mess up this second chance. I finally got you back and I don't want to loose you again"

I didn't know what prompted him to want to talk but it helped me regain some confidence on my own.

"I don't think I could survive loosing you again"

"I don't know how I survived in the first place" I admit, his face turning from sadness to shock as I finally speak.

"I somehow found peace in knowing I was going to die, I accepted it but in a way I felt like I deserved it"

"Around the time that Tubbo was living with us I was struggling with trying to look after myself, if I died then maybe that would stop my suffering"

I clean my throat and sit up slightly.

"When I heard about Tubbo's mum and became closer to Tubbo I knew I had to get him out of here, whether I died trying I didn't care, I had to live for him"

"He wasn't the only one who kept me alive, I thought about you guys a lot, I would live in a fantasy in my head where I was back with you guys, complaining about something as little as going to school or homework"

"Now here we are, adults and planning on getting a job and a house together, finally with the people we've liked since forever and it's like I've missed everything and nothing at the same time"

"Dream?" Sapnap questions as he looks behind me.

"How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough, can I stay?" He asks and I nod, moving closer to Sapnap and letting him sit the other side of me.

"What did you do for your birthday?" Dream asks.

"Well I had the day off and I got to hang out with Ranboo and Tubbo all day, I got to eat and wear comfortable clothes and I had a really good day"

"I told them all about you guys, they didn't need to meet you to know how great you all were"

"What did you say about me?" Sapnap asks, more engaged in the conversation now.

"I told them that you were chaotic and that you usually get me into trouble, but I also told them you have a soft spot" I smile, then looking over at Dream.

"I also told them that you had a huge heart, even if you gave it to the wrong people sometimes, I also told them how much of a dick you can be sometimes"

Dream goes to say something but is silenced by Sapnap.

"I'm glad you didn't forget about us" He smiles.

"You really thought I'd just forget about you?"

"No I thought you were dead"

Silence fills the room quickly.

"So uh- you guys owe me an explanation I believe" Sapnap starts, clearing the thick tension.

"I take it you guys are dating and not just fucking?"

"Yeah we're dating" Dream smiles.

"Are you going to tell the others? Cause I don't want to be your new cover every time you decide to have sex"

"Eventually" I say with a nod.

"So" He gives us a mischievous smile.

"I take it you're a bottom"

"Y'know considering you're the one who can't walk"

"He loves it when I dominate him" Dream smirks.

"Okay! I don't want the details..well I do just not details on your sex life"

"Then what do you want to know?" Dream asks.

"When did you guys start dating?"

"Around the start of our trip to Miami"

"Really? You've been dating the longest out of all of us and the only reason I'm finding out is because I saw George's hickeys"

"We would've told you eventually" I say.

"Yeah, eventually..that's like ages in your terms"

"Still would've told you" I faintly smile.

"Mhm...eventually" He responds sarcastically

I still needed to talk to Dream on his own.

I owed him an explanation.