Like It Or Not (Disgust X Fear | Inside Out)

Chapter 3

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BEEP! BEEP!
        BEEP! BE-

While half-awake, I slam the alarm clock with my fist, almost breaking it with how much force I put onto it. While I wake up, I remember everything that happened last morning. Oh.. right. Fear spilled all his coffee on me and ruined my reputation with the other emotions. Was it on purpose? Maybe not, but I still can't forgive him for what he did! But, I can't stay in this room forever. Riley DOES need me. Without me, she'll become the most uncool kid in school! I get ready and eventually make my way to the main room in Headquarters. I hear the emotions who were talking earlier suddenly go silent once I walk in. I walk up to the control console next to them. I dart my eyes towards Fear, who is shaking rapidly, trying to control himself. He tries to avoid eye contact with me because he knows he's DEAD. But... I'm just done with him right now. I'm done with everything, to be honest. I just want to finish the day without any more accidents and go back to bed. Joy finally breaks the silence.

"So, uhh, Disgust. How- how was your night?" Joy asked with a worried grin

"Just. Perfect." I say sullenly

The emotions go silent again after that. Everyone tried their best to focus on Riley instead of me. It's obvious they all think if they say even ONE THING about yesterday, they might risk me snapping.

"So, how'd you all do without me yesterday?" I ask

"..."

"We did awful-"

Sadness was about to finish when Joy covered her mouth.

"We did great! But not as great as we would've done if you were here. We're just happy to have you back with us. And you know who else is happy to have you back? Fear!"

I look at Fear, who is looking in every other direction than toward me. No way. Is Joy trying to get me to make amends with Fear? I already agreed never to forgive him. If Joy thinks that I'll just magically forget everything that happened, then she's wrong. What if she's just doing this to make fun of me? SO WHAT? YOU THINK BECAUSE I GOT SOME COFFEE SPILLED ON ME, YOU THINK YOU'RE BETTER THAN ME?

"HUH? JOY?" I yell out loud.

Everyone freezes and stares at me. Great, now I look even more weird. I take a deep breathe and slowly face towards the console to avoid any more mishaps.

The rest of the day went by, not a single word spoken between all of us besides an occasional comment about something Riley related. Oh yeah, speaking about that. While I was gone, these emotions decided to embarrass Riley in school, ruining any chance we had to be friends with the cool girls. UGH! Now I'm gonna have to put in double the work to get on their good sides again. I tried talking to one of them, but Fear tried to reach for the controls since Riley was under pressure talking to her, but I quickly glared at him and he pulled his hand back. Fear, as well as everyone else, have already done enough damage.

We made it to the end of the day and everyone quietly made their way towards their rooms. Well, I thought in my mind, I know who ISN'T working dream duty tonight. But then, it hit me. Oh no.. I felt a finger tap on my shoulder. I gloomingly turned around towards Joy.

"Hey, Disgust! I just had an amazing idea, and I thought you would maybe want to hear about it?"

"No." I immediately told her.

"Oh, but it's a good one! Follow me!"

She grabbed my hand and sped me over back to the console. She had laid out a comfy sofa, some snacks, and some plushies in front of the console. Joy then looked down at something hiding on the other side of the sofa.

"Come on out, it's alright." she said, trying to get whoever was hiding to show themselves.

She finally pulls out Fear from his hiding place. I suspiciously raise an eyebrow.

"What are you doing, Joy?" I ask her

"Well, I know you two haven't been on the best terms since the incident. BBBUUUTTT, I think all you guys need is one night to just talk things out and maybe you'll learn to forgive each other!"

"Are you kidding, Joy?!?! She is gonna tear me to shreds!" Fear exclaimed

"He's right, I am" I agree

Joy exhales and looks down for a second. I could tell she was trying her best to make things right, but I wanted no part of it. What will it take for her to see that, ugh! Joy, very suddenly, looks back up at us and pushes us onto the sofa. When Joy pushed us, Fear accidentally ended up on my lap. I aggressively push him off and give him a death glare.

"Like it or not, you two are on dream duty tonight, alright? Now, get cozy, have a few treats, and learn to forgive. OKAY?!?! END OF DISCUSSION!"

Me and Fear both look back at each other with shocked faces. Who knew Joy could just GO OFF like that?

"Goodnight!" Joy says with a smile. She skips to her room and shuts the door, leaving me and Fear in complete silence.

Fear squirmed and cleared his throat, trying to start a conversation. He almost uttered something before I stopped him.

"Leave me alone."

Fear quickly obeyed, immediately closing his mouth shut. As we both stared at the blank screen, waiting for the dream to start, I wondered what Fear must be thinking right now. If anything, he's already wet his pants because of how afraid he is.

*Fear POV

I SWEAR I'M GONNA WET MY PANTS, THIS IS SUCH A BAD IDEA. WHY DID I LET JOY TALK ME INTO THIS?!?! WHAT IF DISGUST NEVER FORGIVES ME? WHAT IF SHE KILLS ME?!?! I CAN'T TAKE THIS AWKARD SILENCE ANYMORE!!! WHY IS THE ROOM TEMPERATURE SLOWLY GETTING WARMER? WHEN IS THIS DREAM GONNA START?!?! UAAAAAA-

*Disgust POV

After what felt like forever, the dream finally starts. I had brought ear-muffs just in case Fear freaks out again, which for all I know, he probably will. I look over at him and he already seems to be shaking. But, that just might be from me. We both look at the screen. The dream seems to be another nightmare. All I can see is a bunch of green fog and a black void. I have a bad feeling about this, so I tighten my grip on my ear-muffs. From the dream, a scratching noise is heard. We turn around, but nothing is there, just more fog. Then another noise is heard.

"helloooo.."

We turn again, but still nothing. My first thought was what kind of dreams is Riley having? My second thought was how is Fear holding up? I turn over to Fear again, who is breathing in and out like crazy. He's rubbing his hands together anxiously while mumbling to himself. And then, from the dream, we hear a horn honk. We slowly turn before Jangles, one of Riley's biggest fears, comes up to the camera and jumpscares us, laughing hysterically.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!"

Fear takes in a large breathe, preparing to let out a huge scream. I quickly look the opposite direction and cover my ears, while also shutting my eyes in preparation. But, then.. I hear no scream. I slowly move my hands from my ears and look at Fear. He's just frozen. He slowly closes his mouth and gulps. He looks back at me for a second, looking just as surprised as I was. Was he just..

*Fear POV

Unafraid? I can't believe it. I don't even really know how it happened! I know I was trying to be less afraid from now on, but I didn't think I would actually be able to do it. With all the emotions not believing in me, it really affected my dignity. I snap back to reality and find myself looking at Disgust. I suddenly become very shy from the awkward silence, so I stand up and adjust my bow tie.

"I- uhm. I gotta.. have some alone time."

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"Bye!"

I rush over to my room and shut the door. As soon as I sit down on my bed, my mind begins to race. How did I NOT scream at that horrifying dream!? Did I not scream because I really WASN'T afraid? Because I wanted to prove myself? Or maybe..

Was it because Disgust was with me?