Call my phone

2- Toxic Masculinity

#George#

"Karl, this app is just- something else."

"George I think you should go alert authorities of what is happening with Dream."

I rolled my eyes, setting my backpack down on the floor of my college classroom. "Karl, I find myself always reminding you that I am attracted to toxic masculinity."

Karl sighed, opening his laptop with the class notes, "I am very aware of that George. But is he even really the 'bad guy'? The creators made him the way he is, and I am pretty sure they could be changing Sapnap's view on his own friend in order to keep their special experiment working. If people found out about this malfunction- the app would be taken down forever."

"That's why we keep our mouths shut Karl."

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1 new message from DREAM

Dream-
So I see you've met Sapnap

George-
yeah? so what? he's really cool

Dream-
I don't want you to talk to him

George-
who are you? my dad?

Dream-
Watch your attitude Georgie.

George-
Dream, stop. you're being creepy rn

Dream-
I'm sorry George, sometimes I get a bit ahead of myself.
I'll keep you safe, even if it means to destroy everything you
call home, so you'll only have me to run to.

My blood had ran cold, my heart racing against my chest. I couldn't even fathom the thought of him acting on what he had just said.

George-
knock it off, that isn't funny. i will delete this app

Dream-
Oh please do! You are mine, and mine only!

Immediately, I held my thumb down on the app, and clicked uninstall. I am done messing with AIs. Clicking Karl's number, my thumbs danced back and forth across the keyboard, informing him of what had just happened. Once I clicked sent, the message failed to send through. Is there something wrong with my interenet? My service had full bars, as well has my strong WIFI connection.

I kept clicking retry, but nothing would work. Alright, so I'll just call him. The call didn't even connect. Trying Wilbur's contact, nothing would work either.

1 new text message from DREAM

Dream-
I like you George, I really do. Seeing you panic puts a smile on my face. You can't get rid of me, the more you try, the more bridges I will destroy. I suggest you stop your pathetic attempts and give in.

George-
Dream, please! stop it! you're taking this too far, it is time for you to find someone else to annoy.

Dream-
Oh Gogy, I find myself utterly obsessed with you. And I will continue to chase you until the day you die. I will be there, waiting silently, when you least expect it. Allow me to worship you George, let me love you.

George-
you're literally just an AI. calm down my dude.

Dream-
Just an AI? JUST AN AI? You are really hilarious George. I am much more than what meets the eye, trust me.

I did the only thing I could think of. I threw my phone down, grabbing a rock from outside, smashing the screen as much as I could. Small shards of glass filled my kitchen floor.

I need to get away from him. He's different. The AIs are no good. Is Karl going to believe me? KARL! He's probably texting Sapnap as I stand. Scrambling to my feet, I grabbed my keys, running to my car.

My best friend could be in danger, and I wouldn't even know.

My mind didn't focus on the spedometer, the pedal was just pushed to the floor.

Within ten minutes, I had arrived to Karl's house, not even bothering to knock.

Wide eyes searched every inch of his living room and kitchen, and so I ran to his room, my eyes met a blue pair and a light hazel pair.

"Karl! Wait- who's this?"

Quickly, Karl jumped up from the bed, placing his hands on my shoulders, "This is Nick, one of my friends. George, you look like you've been running away from an axe murderer from the Purge. What's going on?"

"You have to delete the AI app. Get Sapnap off your phone! Now! They're mental!"

Karl glanced at this Nick fellow, "Sorry, give us a second Nick." My best friend pulled my arm, leading me out of the room, calmly shutting the door, "Dude, what happened with your AI?"

Scared tears filled my eyes, "He's trying to get me Karl. He somehow blocked me from texting people, blocked my calls. He knows who I talk to. I deleted the app, but my phone was under his control."

"Where's your phone now?"

"I smashed the screen with a rock."

"You could've factory reseted it."

"I wasn't taking any chances."

"Fair, but Sapnap has been acting like how he normally does. Even though he hasn't texted me today."

"How did you meet Nick?" "How is that relavent?" "Just tell me."

Karl sighed, "I was at the usual coffee shop we go to. Nick told me he had been visiting this city, and asked for my number. Of course I gave it to him. He's been around for a few months now.."

"Where is he from?" "Texas." "Last name?" "Armstrong. Are you done now?"

This Nick fellow was under my suspicion. Could Sapnap somehow evolved into a human form? But why is he with Karl? Is Karl in the same situation I am in? How come Karl didn't tell me about him sooner, or let me meet him sooner? Something was happening, and I wasn't liking it one bit.