The dream 18+ gustholomule (reposted)

making plans

Gus Pov
With a long yawn, I make an attempt to rub the sleep out of my eyes as I let the sun rise enter my room showing off a new day. A day filled with new plans and ideas of what the world could turn out to be. Tomorrow is Matt's birthday and I'm going to do everything in my power to make it the best birthday that he will ever have. Until his next one which I will also make amazing because I'm an amazing boyfriend. Now the big question is how to do that.
I know there is a fair coming into town that is definitely something we will do without a doubt but what else. We could make a bonfire but knowing Matt he will most likely light almost anything in sight on fire as well. We could watch the sunset together. That would be romantic but is it too basic, at the same time what is wrong with basic? We could also stargaze after and see how many we can point out or make up stories about. So I should pick him up later in the afternoon that way he gets to spend the morning with his brother. I'm sure Steve probably already has something tucked up his sleeve for Matt's birthday. Then I also have to plan and mentally prepare myself for Sunday. That is going to be one hell of a day that will most likely leave both of us out of commission for a hot second. Then there is the biggest and most important thing, what do I get him?
With a sigh, I pull my shirt over my head making my hair flatten for a moment before bounding back into its normal shape. "I feel like this should be easy," I mutter to myself as I adjusted the bottom of my shirt before wiping off nonexisting dirt. I know Matt well enough that I should think of something off the top of my head yet my mind runs blank. Maybe it's just too early in the morning after a nice walk I should get a good idea.
I swiped my phone off my bed making the back of my finger brush against the wrinkled blankets for a moment. Letting the blue light take over my face as my eyes glaze over the brightly lit screen. Shows the current time and also today's date with a small notification that was reminding of Matt's birthday. That was conveniently above a text message from that very same witch. "Morning or whenever you see this, you slug bug," The first text said, making me giggle as I clicked on it, making it fill the screen with past messages. A second message that was sent only seconds apart from the first one caught my eye. "I'm going to be busy like ALL day with setting up my Mom's dinner party, and before you ask no you can not help or join the party, you would die from boredom anyways, so go off and go on some kind of adventure with that flower girl and the human, just don't die," it read which made another fit of laughter to push out of my lungs that I try to cover with the palm of my hand. Rereading the message a few times imagining his voice saying those silly words. His voice would be filled with annoyance yet also playfulness as he would try to hide a smile
My finger hovers over the keyboard as I try to think of how to reply to the two messages that were sent around 30 minutes ago. Hitting a few keys before hitting the backspace erasing the few letters that were typed out. Pushing out my lips as I reread the text one more time making sure I understood it before typing out a reply. "If it adventures with Luz then I can't promise not dyeing that what made it funnnnn," I type out before hitting send making my messenger pop up under his. A small blue circle swirled for a moment before disappearing showing that it had fully sent. I was about to hit the off button until it hit me, why sit here and wonder what to get him when I can just ask? "What do you want for your birthday anyways?" I typed out before pushing my thumb on the backspace button deleting the whole message in a matter of seconds. "Is there anything you've been wanting lately?" I retype out before going back and fixing a few of the spelling mistakes then finally hitting send.
Satisfied with the message I turned off my phone and quickly shove it into the pockets of my pants. With one more good check of myself in the mirror that followed by a small smirk and finger guns to the sexy witch looking back at me. I soon found myself hopping down the set of stairs that led to the ground floor. Tripping over my footing on the last step making me stubble a bit before I caught myself. The sound of a spoon occasionally hitting the sides of a glass cup met with my ears. As I slipped into the kitchen I quickly found where the sound was coming from as my father stirred his coffee. Allowing the creamer to make the once dark black liquid turn into a soft shade of brown.
"Good morning, Dad," I greeted the older witch as I hopped onto one of the stools, tipping over slightly before straightening myself out. "Oh, wow I didn't think you would be up this early, well good morning to you as well buddy," He said as he tapped his spoon on the rim of his cup knocking some droplets off the silver utensil. I let my feet dangle in the air as I rest my elbows on the counter and prop my head by my hand. "Do you have any big plans today?" He asked, dropping the spoon into the sink while taking a sip of the bitter liquid. I opened my mouth to reply but the feeling of my phone buzzing in my pocket took my attention. Making me hum at him in response as I pulled out my phone out of my pocket. Clicking on the small button on the side allowing the blue light to take over my face again.
"I'm still working on that," I told him as I looked over the new notification on the screen showing the tan witch's name. Before reading it, I click on it, allowing it to blow up on my screen making it easier to read. "All I have been wanting is your dick~" the text read, making my cheek flare up and turn the screen of my phone down. Hiding the message as I picked at my bottom lip as the text reread itself in my head, imaging it in his voice. Making a sense of arousal pool in my gut making my ears twitch and turn my head away. "You have been hanging out with Mattholomule a lot lately so I'm guessing you will be doing that as well today," my father said to me, taking a long sip of his coffee and making a small slurp sound for a moment. My heart leaps into my throat at the name of the witch who just sent me such a lewd text. I let out a small laugh for a reply as I swipe nonexistent hair behind my ear.
With a small turn of my wrist allowing my eyes to gaze over the text message as I try to think of what to say back. "Matt is busy today," I answered my Father as I hover both of my thumbs over the keyboard. As I hit the first key a new message appears under the first one making it push higher up on the screen. "But besides that, I do not want anything for my birthday," I read, making me reread my other text to see if I said anything that gave away the fact I was trying to figure out a gift. After a moment it seemed like text wise I was in the clear but I guess Matt can see through the cracks too well. I decided to play dumb anyways just for the kicks.
"I never say anything about a birthday gift," I type out with a few hits to the keyboard before quickly hitting send. Not bothering to check for mistakes as I look back up at the man who has raised me my whole life. Watching as he fixed his hair in the reflection of the microwave for a moment before looking back at me with a smile. Raising his cheeks doing so and deepening the wrinkles on his face. "So today is a Willow and Eda human adventure?" my Dad asked, moving his cup in small circles and making the liquid inside splash against the sides of the glass. Does he not know Luz's name? I'm pretty sure everyone knows Luz but I guess not her name even though it is pretty easy to remember. Or maybe I'm just good at remembering names besides witches around here aren't used to hearing Human names.
"Eda human is named Luz, and Yeah I guess so," I answered as my phone buzzed in my hand making me look back at the small item in my hands. "Im may not be a straight-A student like you but I'm not dumb, I do not want a gift so don't get me one, are we clear?" Matted texted making me sigh and run my finger through my hair as I kept my eyes locked on the screen. Of course, Matt is one of those witches who claim that they don't want a gift or anything like that on any occasion.
I suck on my inner cheek for a moment in frustration before letting go with a small pop sound. Rereading the text once again as I was just that more determined to get him something I know that he will love. Something he wouldn't think of off the top of his head or will openly say that he wants. Something that shows that I know him as a person, that I listen to him and that I understand what he is saying. Show him that I'm an amazing boyfriend and that I love him even though I haven't said it yet. Should I tell him? Is it too soon to use such a big word but I'm pretty sure he feels the same way. I see the way he looks at me, I can see just how much he loves me just by looking into his eyes. So I should just say it. No, no I can't not just randomly, I need to be sweet and romantic something that neither of us will ever forget.
With a small smile, I hit the keyboard letting small letters appear until they were formed into words. "Nope, we are not clear," I texted before hopping off my stool making me yelp as my socks slipped against the title's floor. I grip the counter keeping my body upwards as I find my footing which wasn't that lost, to begin with anyways. "Well have fun and be careful," My Dad said, patting my head a few times before walking to his room, I guess to get ready for the day. I nodded towards him before heading towards the front door. Grabbing my boots with a swipe of my hand as I put my other hand up to my lips and blow making a high pitch whistle sound ring in the air. I keep an arm stretched out with an open palm as I wiggle my foot into the small space that the boot provided.
A loud swish sound was made as my staff cut through the air before the hardwood slapped against my palm which I quickly wrap my finger around it. "Good morning, Emmiline" I greeted my palisman with a small smile as I push my other foot into the leather boot making a small thud as the heel hit the floor. Being in her staff state she didn't reply like normal which I expected so without a second thought I grab a zipperless hoodie and rest my staff against the wall. I pull the thick fabric over my head making my vision go black for a moment before coming back as I get my head through the hole. I push my arms through the two smaller holes on the sides pushing up the sleeves to my tee shirt making a slightly uncomfortable feeling. Which I quickly adjusted the sleeve to the wrinkled-up shirt so it was no longer digging into my armpit. "I'M LEAVING, I WILL BE HOME IN A FEW HOURS!" I yelled out as I mess with the strings attached to the hoodie trying to make them even but one was still slightly longer than the other.
"BE SAFE, I HEAR THERE HAS BEEN A HIGHER RATE OF BEAST BEARS COMING INTO TOWN!" He yelled back from his room making so his voice echo from the closed space. I grab Emmiline from the wall and grab the door handle letting the cold metal take over my palm before I twist it. Making a small click sound as the latch was undone before I pulled on the handle letting the cold air sweep into the house. "I WILL, I LOVE YOU!" I yelled back making him yell the same three words as I took a step outside. Letting the chill wind tread through the curls in my hair as I took a deep breath of the crisp air. Filling my lungs with fresh and clean air that sends a wave of calmest though my body and makes my head feel light.
"You ready to fly Emmiline?" I asked the blue palisman as I placed the wooden stick between my legs. Slapping the wood gently, making her start to float pushing my body up into the air. I bend my knees keeping my feet off the ground as I look out in front of me watching as witches started to leave their houses for the day. "To the owl house," I said in a bit of a dramatic tone, before get lifted into the air, making the loose fabric of my hoodie flow and flap around in the wind. I kept a tight grip on the wood as we began to fly through the air making the witches and demons below seem smaller the higher up we go. Only being able to see the tops of their heads as the wind wishes past my ears muffing out any other sounds around me.
Goosebumps took over my skin as the icy wind attacked any part of my skin that was exposed to the chilling weather. Colorful leaves dance in the air as they leave the trees for the colder season that is about to begin. Unlike at the knee which has thick snow year round we get pretty light layers for a few months. Normally only a few inches at a time that don't stick around for long. My father said there was only one day in his life when the town had a foot of snow and that was when he was pretty young. Some witches still talk about it saying how it was a once in a lifetime experience. This confused Luz a lot when we told her about this as in the human realm they get a lot of snow on the regular. That is one of the many reasons why I love the human realm so much, it is so strange and unusual. A place that no normal witch could make up in their mind.
A buzz from my phone broke my train of thought, making me pull it out of my pocket out of habit. I know I shouldn't be on the phone while flying but grabbing my phone is so second nature that I do it without thinking. "You're going to get me something no matter what I say, right?" I read aloud as I looked over the newest text from Matt as I could see the owl house come into view in the corner of my eyes. "Yep" I quickly type back before shoving my phone back into my pocket and getting ready to land. As we slowed down my ears felt like they were buzzing as the wind stopped flying past them. I rubbed one of them with the palm of my hand as Emmiline started to lower herself toward the ground. When we were close enough I stretched out my legs letting my feet hit the dirt floor. I gently got off before holding Emmiline up, making the wooden staff disappear and allowing the blue chameleon to wrap her tail around my arm. "Thank you, Emme," I said, bringing my arm up with a smile before scratching the top of her head gently making her chip in response.
"WHY HELLO GUS, HOOT HOOT WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE OWL HOUSE!" Hooty greeted me, making both of me and Emmiline jump at the sudden loud voice. "Hey hooty," I said waving towards the tube owl demon that was somehow connected to the house which made me wonder what came first. The house or the demon? "A LITTLE BIRDY TOLD ME YOU GOT A BOYFRIEND NOWWWWW!" the demon said getting closer to my face making me take a step back with a forced smile. "Heh, yeah I do," I confirmed as I looked over the window trying to catch a glimpse of the many residents that live here. But no matter where I looked, it only took a second for my view to be blocked by a round shape owl face. "CAN I MEET HIMMMMMM HOOT HOOT I ALWAYS LIKE MAKING NEW FIRENDSSSS!" He said, dragging out his words as he twisted his head in a slow and creepy way that sent a cold sweat down my back. Along with my stomach twisting at the thought of bringing Matt over here to meet Hooty. I feel like it would be a lot like when Amity first met him but without the second chance, she gave. With Mattholomule Hooty would be in the boo-boo buddy club for a good bit, after the first hoot in the tan witch direction.
"Heh maybe one day," I suggested rubbing the back of my neck as I avoided making eye contact with the demon. That one day hopefully would be never, as I don't feel like going to a funeral for an owl demon thanks to the hands of my own boyfriend. Since he all punches and bites before a question can be asked from either end of the coin. Which is why he shouldn't be in the Emperor's coven like his older brother. Scratch that actually he could be perfect for that coven because they all act this way without question. I guess it is easy to do that without a palisman there to guide you.
Suddenly the door swung open making the bug demon let out a loud hoot in shock as their face almost hit the wall. "Hey Goops, finally got your dick out of your boyfriend long enough to see Luz huh?" The famous owl lady asked as her gray hair flowed in the wind and their different colored eyes sparkled with lost magic. "One it's Gus, not Goops," I said, lifting one finger to number out the reason which made her face drop to one of annoyance. "Two it is bold of you to assume that has been the reason why I have been busy," I counted out lifting up another finger as she rolled her different-colored eyes at me. "Three Matt is busy today and that's why I'm here instead of fucking him," I said lifting a third finger with a small chuckle which made a smirk take over her annoyed face. She rustled my hair with the palm of her hand letting her nail scratch my scalp which felt quite nice.
"Luz, your gay friend is here," She called out using her other hand to cup the side of her mouth letting her voice echo off of it. I could hear something falling down with a small yelp before footsteps ran down the creaky old steps. "Gus! Willow was just about to text you," Luz said in her normal loud cheery voice as Eda stepped aside allowing me to walk into the wood and stone building. "WELL EXCUSE ME," Hooty said with a small huff making me mutter out a small apology as I close the door behind me. Letting the sound of the door handle latching hit my ears as I let go of the handle. "Hey guys it's been a hot second," I said waving towards the green hair witch and the human who was still stuck in the demon realm. Luz quickly sat down on the couch bouncing off the cushion for a second before settling into the furniture. A smile took over her face as she brought her human phone closer to her chest. "So what made you free today?" Willowed asked, raising an eyebrow at me as they sat criss crossed on the floor allowing dirt and grime to collect onto their pants.
"Matt is busy with setting up their mother's dinner party BUT this is a good thing because now I have time to get everything ready for his birthday tomorrow," I said, placing both of my hands on my hip and parting my legs slightly making a confident pose. "Oooo what did you get him for his birthday?" Luz asked putting her hands together with a big dorky smile as Willow lean closer waiting for my response. "I got him," I said in a confident tone as I raise one finger in the air. "Nothing," I added before sighing loudly as I let my body slump over in a dramatic fashion. "And he won't tell me what he wants," I added with a whine as I could feel my palisman crawl up my arm before sitting on my shoulder. Rubbing her face into my cheek before letting out a small chirp that only I could understand.
"Is he one of those witches who claim that they don't want anything?" Willow asked as I let myself slowly fall to my knees then let my whole body fall the rest of the way. Letting out a long whine as an answer as my stomach met with the cold wooden floor. Soon followed my cheek as I let the side of my face rest against the same dirty floor. Already feeling King's fur sticking to my face as I let myself get swallowed by the floor. Feeling my phone buzz at me as it rests in my pocket letting me quickly dig it out. "Whatever you get just don't give it to me," I read, making me raise an eyebrow as I begin to type with one thumb making the whole typing take longer than normal. "Gifts don't really work like that," I type out but before I could hit send another text appears under the first one, catching my eye. "That didn't sound right, don't give it to me directly, I don't like opening gifts in front of others. It is weird and awkward," he explained himself, which I just shrugged my shoulders and nodded at as if he was actually talking to me face to face.
"So hiz birthday is tomorrow and you got nothing?" Willow asked in this tone where I knew she was trying to be nice but came off a bit judgemental. Making me groan in disappointment in myself as before looking back down at my phone. I deleted my original text before typing out "I can work with that," and hitting send before shoving my phone back into my pocket with a long sigh. "And now he doesn't want me to give it to him face to face," I told them, making Luz hum as if she was trying to think of a way to help me. As I try to think of what I can get him that is not face-to-face but sweet and shows how I know him as a witch. "Well I'm stump," Luz said after a moment, making me look up at her with a small whine. Watching as she shrugs her shoulders and grabs a throw pillow before hugging it to her chest. Crossing her legs so her feet were on the couch as she looks down at me.
"I don't know either, we don't really know him and it's not like we can go into his head and figure out what he dreams about having," Willow said as she fixed one of her braids that had gotten loose. I let her words run through my head as I slowly got back to my knees and tried to wipe the fur and dirt that was stuck to my cheek. Looking over at Luz I could tell she was thinking about the same thing that I was just by the way her eyes lit up. A smile took over the human face as Willow looked at the both of us confused. "EDA, GUS NEEDS TO GO BACK TO HIS BOYFRIEND DREAM LIBRARY" The humaned yelled cupping both sides of her mouth as the words left her red-tinted lips. "WEH!" echo off the walls as Luz's voice seems to wake up the weird demon thingy that they call king.
The sound of crawls hitting the wood floor that soon followed a patch of black and gray fur jumped down the stairs. With a bottle of familiar-looking gold liquid in his paws, he ran towards us with a smile. "I got it I got it," He cheered happily while his tail swaged side to side as the older witch chased after him. "Come back here with that you adorable fur ball," She growled as she caught up with King and took the bottle out of his claws before any of us could take it. Making the small demon whine and stomp his foot at the witch that has been raising him his whole life. His claw scratched the wood making three light lines take over the dark floor that matches the other markings across the ground. "Edaaaaa" King whines bringing both of his short fur-covered arms into the air and jumping trying to grab the bottle with zero luck thanks to the height difference.
"Nope, I said if he wanted to go back he was going to need to pay, so empty your pocket kid," Eda said leaning out one hand toward me with an open palm while she held the glass bottle in her other hand. Swirling the liquid around as I dug into my pockets despite Luz's protest and saying how it was not needed. My pockets were mostly empty, only having a few snails and a dust bunny. I pulled both of them out and counted the snail in my palm as Eda's eyes burned holes into my body. "I got five snails and a dust bunny," I told her, showing off the coins in my hand and the small clump of demon dust. The dust bunny's nose twitches at the once powerful witch as one of its ears flops over. "AWWWW, your guy's dust bunnies are actually bunnies" Luz cooed and she jumped next to me and brought both hands to her cheeks as she stared at my hands. Raising an eyebrow at her I look back at the small harmless demon in my hand who just looks back up at me. "Yeah? What are yours?" I asked as Eda snatched the snails from my hands and placed them into a small red pouch.
"In the human realm, dust bunnies are just clumps of dust that normally build up under furniture," She explains as she carefully takes our version of a dust bunny out of my hand and brings it to her face. Smiling and cooing at it while wiggling one of her fingers in front of the demon's face. Making its nose twitch at the human and tits its head which Luz soon copies with a small giggle. I smile at her before Eda pushes me gently towards that couch which I quickly did without question asked. I hopped onto the couch as King soon followed, taking the seat next to me before going in circles and laying down. I pet the top of his head or is it his skull? How does that all work anyways with his skull being exposed but the rest of his body hidden under fur? "Are you ready to go back to the dream library?" Eda asked, breaking my thoughts and making me look up at her and nodded my head. "Ready as I'll ever be," I answered before tilting my head to the side as the older witch opened the bottle with a small pop sound. I closed my eyes as I waited to try to calm my racing heart but it didn't take long until I felt a drop of liquid go into my ear. Making me feel dizzy and tired as I started to fall over before I could stop myself making my body fall into a deep sleep.