PHOENIX

Chapter Fifty: Honesty

Warning: There is another makeout scene near the end of this chapter!

Everything has started falling into place ever since Dream came here.

I'm not sure where we stand at the moment, and as much as the lovestruck girl in me wants to, I know I should be more cautious before I go jumping back into his arms.

Tommy got the whole Phoenix spiel from me, and couldn't stop saying Poggers when I changed into my Phoenix form in front of him. I kept my wings a secret for the time being, I wanted to show Dream by ourselves later.

With a little persuasion, Technoblade agreed to let Tommy and Dream stay here at the cottages for a while.

"Just until after the holidays," Techno had said, "And I hope they don't expect a gift from me".

"You're such a Grinch. You remind of Wilbur," I had responded without thinking, then bit my words.

Techno gave me a soft smile and nodded his head.

Tommy and Dream took the main floor with their makeshift beds, Techno slept in his room upstairs, and Phil and I slept in Phil's matching cottage next to Techno's.

The next morning, I got my first experience with the chaos that is Tommy and Dream. I could tell that something had happened between the two of them while I was gone, since they were a lot more comfortable with each other, almost acting like...brothers in a way. I liked it.

"Dream you bitch! You took the last cookie!" Tommy whines, petting one of Techno's dogs that was contently sitting on his lap.

"I did, and it tastes delicious," Dream taunts, holding up the cookie.

"I'm sure it does you weirdo," Tommy replies spitefully.

"How are you even planning to eat that with your mask on?" I question with a teasing grin, shutting the door to the cabin behind me.

"You bring up an excellent point," Dream holds out the cookie to me. "I was saving it for you".

"Aw, thanks," I reply sweetly, grabbing the cookie and immediately giving it to Tommy. His eyes light up and he devours the cookie, shoving it into his mouth.

"Thank you Nix," He talks with his mouth full, and I ruffle his hair in response.

"Don't talk with your mouth full," I scold, and he swats my hand away.

"Well I didn't give you the cookie for you to give it to Tommy," Dream pouts from the corner.

"I'm dealing with two children," I mutter, grabbing the now empty plate of cookies and rinsing it off in the sink.

"Listen up you two," I turn around, getting their attention. "Because Technoblade so graciously agreed to let you two stay here during the holidays, I expect both of you to provide presents for him and Phil".

Tommy grumbles, and Dream crosses his arms.

"And you have about three days. So start getting creative," I smile. "If you really need help let me know".

"I guess that's my plan for the day," Dream sighs.

"I'll help you think of stuff," I promise, getting excited at the thought of spending the day with Dream.

"Thanks for offering to help me too, Nix," Tommy throws out sarcastically.

"You're free to join us, Tommy," I offer.

"No, I'd rather not third wheel, thank you," Tommy says dryly.

"Suit yourself, " I shrug, grabbing a cloak and getting ready to head out for the day.