Little daydream

Hold me closer

Little: Dream
Cg: Sapnap
Others: George and Patches

Tw/Cws: Being scared of thunder/lightning, feeling insecure/self doubt, crying.

Plot: Dream wants comfort from Sapnap during a storm and Sapnap feels insecure about his caregiving abilities.

Both my boys need a hug:(

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Florida rainstorms are one of big Dreams favorite things.

He loves to go out into the warm rain or curl up in the window with a book, nice and warm under his blankets.

However, that isn't the case for little Dream.

See, little Dream has this terrible fear of thunder and lightning.

And currently, despite it still being quite early on in the evening, Dream is huddled in a corner of his bed, wrapped up in his favorite blanket.

A quiet knock on his door has him jumping and trying to scoot further back.

Sapnap peeks his head in, a small but shy smile complimenting his face. "Hey, I just noticed that it's storming. You okay?"

Dream doesn't answer him. Instead, he reaches his arms out and whines quietly.

Sapnap looks over his shoulder, checking to see if George is there, before he makes his way into the room.

"Where's Patches?" Sapnap asks, looking around the room. Dream points to the bed as if saying that she's under the bed and Sapnap nods.

When Sapnap sits on the bed, Dream scurries out of his spot and into Sapnaps lap. He lays his head against Sapnaps chest, right over his heartbeat, and clutches onto Sapnaps arm with a shaky hand.

"I can get George if you want." Sapnaps voice sounds small. He goes to stand and Dream clutches  tighter onto his arm.

"Wan' you." He says. Sapnap looks at him, a bit surprised. "Are- are you sure? I'm sure George would be better."

Dream simply stares at him. He said he wants Sapnap, so why does Sapnap keep asking if he wants George?

"No." Dream says, laying back down against Sapnaps chest. "No?"

"No, wan' you." Dream huffs. Why doesn't he understand?

"Really? You just.." Dream makes a noise to tell him to keep talking. "I dunno, you seem to want George more." Sapnap shrugs, as if it isn't a big deal. The frown on his face proves otherwise.

Dreams eyebrows furrow in confusion, "Huh?"

"It's nothing, I just- That's why I asked if you wanted George."

Dream wants to tell him that that isn't true. He wants George and Sapnap! Both. But the words get stuck in his throat and he doesn't know how to explain it the right way.

Instead, he shakes his head and holds onto Sapnap tighter.

"Dream, hey, what's wrong?" Dream only then realizes his teary eyes and how tight he's clinging onto Sapnap.

"Jus'- Wan'- Don' go." Are the best words he can use in the moment.

"Hey, I'm not going anywhere." Sapnap says, worry evident in his voice. He frowns again and it makes Dream want to cry more.

"S'ry." He mumbles, wrapping his arms around Sapnaps waist to bring him closer.

He just needs him close.

"For makin' you feel sad." Dream continues. "I didn' mean to, wan' you jus' as much as G'rge-" A sob makes him cut off.

"It's okay Dream, really. I didn't mean to upset you, I'm sorry." Sapnap pulls Dream closer and lays his head on Dreams, kissing his hair gently.

Dream shakes his head but doesn't say anything.

A sudden crack of thunder makes Dream flinch and he curls up further into Sapnaps lap, whimpering quietly.

"Shh, I've got you." Sapnap begins rocking slowly, helping to ease Dreams fear and anxiety.

A small meow makes Dream look down and he spots Patches sitting next to Sapnaps foot. His tears stop instantly at the sight of Patches, though his rosy cheeks and tear tracks are present still.

"Here, Patchy." Dream pats the bed softly and Patches jumps up to lay next to Dream, curling up into a small, safe ball.

"Patchy's scared of storms too." Dream informs Sapnap, looking at him to make sure he's listening.

"She is? Well then we better protect her, huh?" Dream nods quickly, not noticing Sapnaps amused smile.

"Closer." Dream mumbles softly, Sapnap barely hears it. "I think this is about as close as it gets." Sapnap laughs softly. He still attempts to pull Dream closer though, continuing his rocking.

Dream lays his head against Sapnaps chest again and begins mimicking his heartbeat. "Bu-dum, bu-dum, bu-dum." He murmurs quietly.

"Wan' you jus' as much as G'rge, more maybe." Dream whispers. Then he goes back to mimicking Sapnaps heartbeat, as if he'd never said anything.

And Sapnap... Well, Sapnap is happy to sit here for as long as Dream needs.

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And that's where George finds them later that night. Cuddled up together as close as possible with Patches curled up next to them.

Sapnap is asleep but Dream is awake, one hand placed over Sapnaps heart and the other petting Patches gently.

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A/N: I write so much Cg George and not as much Cg Sap so this chapter was necessary lol also nobody did anything wrong in this chapter, George and Dream didn't know about Saps feelings and Sap didn't know that Dream didn't actually prefer George over him, just to clarify:) -M<3

Word count: 880