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| Dreammare | Part 2 | Hypocrite |

TW: Nightmares, hallucinations, swearing, suicidal thoughts, gore, blood, violence

NIGHTMARE'S POV

   I woke up in a cold sweat, shaking slightly. I didn't mean to fall asleep last night but I couldn't help it. I've avoided sleep for a week and I finally passed out. The hallucinations I see are horrible, but not as horrible as my nightmares...graphic and I can feel every bit of pain, I can feel it when his claymore sinks into my chest.

   I quickly sit up but shiver when I see a shadow in the corner. It has large wings and holes where the eyes and mouth would be, widely grinning. I hear a knock on my door and the shadow is gone.

   "Come in..." I say softly, but loud enough for the person behind the door to hear me.

   "Hey Nightmare, I just wanted to check in on you...you passed in the kitchen last night and I brought you to your bed, and I'm really worried about your sleep." Error spoke to me, in a concerned but soft tone, trying not to sound too accusing.

   "Not like you don't have a horrible sleep schedule too, Error. You sleep 2 hours maximum a night." I say. I didn't mean to sound so rude. I'm just so sleepy. But I don't tell that to him.

   "At least I sleep at all...Nightmare, I see when your eyes widen and you stare at the corner like you've seen a ghost. You shake your head and tell me and Cross it's nothing. You haven't slept in a week and you're getting hallucinations. I'm really worried."

   "It's none of your business."

   "Please let me help you."

   "..."

   "...Let me know when you wanna talk, ok, Nightmare...? I care about you, and you can tell me anything." He says kindly.

   "Thank you." I whisper, but I make sure he's still able to hear. I am grateful for him caring about me and I feel bad for sounding rude, but...I don't know.

   Later on, I was thinking about my last meeting with Dream. That was weird. I still wonder why he got so flustered- no. He wouldn't like me. He hates me. And I know he does. I mean...well...maybe-

   "He hates you," the presence in the corner confirms. "He wants you dead. And he will have his way."

   "Thanks, loving shadow." I say, but it was already gone.

   Well...maybe I could pay him another visit. I know he said last time that I wouldn't be so lucky the next time, but...what harm could it do?

   Oh yeah, I could die.

   I think for a minute. I could just think out my escape better this time...that way, no harm, no foul, right? I'm just...curious. (A/N: Yeah, Bicurious, you homosexual.)

  I use the trick that a guy in a blue scarf taught me. I have no idea who he is, but I met him in Dream's castle, and he told me how I can break in easier. Helpful guy.

   I open the portal directly into Dream's office. He's in there. He doesn't even notice. I walk through and the portal closes behind me.

   "'Sup."

   "Hi..." he says, not looking up at all. Does he really not notice me?