Cupid (DNF + Karlnap)

Chapter 37: Game

Techno POV.

"George, I am so sorry." A sympathetic expression on my face as I stood in front of the brunette. To help sell this I even had my head lowered meekly, completely out of my usual comfort zone all to make this sincere performance appear more sincere to George. The brunette was sitting stiffly on the edge of the bed.

"It's fine." He reassured me, tone betraying his words as he clutched at the bed sheets either side of him. "I can't blame you because I was the one that messed up. Plus I didn't have to go with your suggestions."
"Of course." None or that was true, but he didn't know that.

"Why weren't you here last night?" He asked, his voice growing whiny and annoyed. "I came to try and talk with you and you didn't answer the door."
"Sorry." I continued to keep my head low. "I was so worried about you and your date that I fell asleep." Out of character for me, but he didn’t notice.

That idea was something which he seemed to accept in his still solemn state. He continued to shift around on the edge of the bed. Then I continued speaking. “I went to check in your room this morning and you weren’t there, but all of the cars were still there.” I explained. “Did you go for a walk somewhere this morning?”

“No.” He answered, a blush running over his face. “I… this isn’t something I want the whole world knowing about… since it was nothing… but I slept with Dream.” That was honestly surprising for me to hear him say.

I had known George for years, and I didn’t take him as someone who would hook up with his best friend (even if they were soulmates) right after messing up another date. Especially when he admits it to me. After having said what he had said though he seemed to realise something. “No… not like that… I mean we slept in the same bed.”

“Oh.” I simply hummed. It was not as much of a step as I had thought, but it was definitely impressive and good progress to have George seeking comfort from Dream after a bad experience. Although I wasn’t the biggest fan of the pair of cupids I’m sure they’d also be ecstatic to hear that.

“It’s good though.” I smiled. “That you and Dream are getting along so well.” I meant as soulmates, since they had always been getting along as friends beforehand, but sleeping in the same bed pushed them further and further into the lover category.

“Although I’m not sure how I feel about it.” He admitted. “Part of me feels guilty that I gave up on Karl, and that I gave him a crappy date.” George’s hands continued to trace over the blankets and his brows furrowed as he sat in thought. “It feels like a betrayal that I had chosen to sleep in the same bed as Dream after a date.”

That shocked me. I had some abilities to read minds, to be able to hear their thoughts and motivations behind decisions. George was unreadable though, I knew nothing about what he was doing and why. Yet I couldn’t do anything other than supportive. I knew that that was likely the best thing for the moment, at the very least I could speak passively.

“If you think that that would work.” I gave a nod, before making the sad suggestion. “I just don’t know how well it would work after the first date.”
“Fair enough. Maybe I should go and talk to him right now.” He stood up, walking right past me with a sudden flurry of determination.

“I don’t think that this would be the best plan.” I pointed out, tailing him to the door. “If the date went as bad as you seem to imply it was then maybe he wants some space.” George paused, swaying in the spot he was standing with his brows furrowing.
“I guess you are right.” He nodded, brows continuing to furrow.

A small sigh fell from his lips as he returned to the bed. It made me feel somewhat guilty since going to Karl would have been the best for him, giving him an opportunity to talk to the person he was crushing over. Sapnap had especially been firm and annoyed with my actions to try and set up George and Karl on a date.

“God, I’m just so confused.” He groaned out in complaint and annoyance. “I want to apologise to Karl, but you are right about the fact that he is possibly angry. I do think I love him but after the date and the way that he was acting I am not so sure.” He continued muttering back and forth to one another, thinking constantly about what he should do.

I smiled, deciding to give him an offer to distract him, at least for a few hours to allow him to refresh his thoughts and take a break. “How about we go and film a video for my channel?” I offered, looking down at the pitiful Brit with sincerity and care. “It’s been a while since I uploaded and fans are gettin’ impatient.”

“Yeah.” He perked up, although only slightly. “That could be fun… I haven’t played bedwars in a while.”
“Coincidentally neither have I.” I had taught him well, getting him to the point where Bedwars is his favourite minigame on Minecraft.

I watched as he stood himself up and brushed down his clothes. "Maybe I should have a shower first." He suggested. "I look like a mess."
"You look fine." I responded with a shrug, giving him some confidence and support.

"Plus if there is no facecam then nobody knows you are wearing the clothes you slept in." I added on. “Or you could change into some comfortable clothes if you want.” He smiled at the offer, seeing the care that I usually showed leaking out from under my more rough exterior. That is how I liked it.

“Maybe I will change.” He spoke to himself, hands continuing to move over the fabric of his pants. The way he worded it made it sound as though he had thought this up himself, something which I wasn’t going to point out or argue against. For a few moments he appeared determined before blushing awkwardly.

“I… uh… Techno would you mind?” He glanced at me, making it clear what he wanted. I gave a nod of understanding.
“Sure, I’ll let you get changed and then join the game.” I gave a smile before turning and leaving.

As I was walking I thought over things he had admitted in my head, things that I would end up telling the Cupids. That way they could use the information and get my two clients Dream and George together. Then the other angels could leave me alone, since too much angelic energy in one house was annoying. Before heading to my own room I knocked on the door to talk to them.
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Techno is possessive and doesn't like other angels around his humans.

"He is like Dream in Demons, except he doesn't wanna fuck the humans." -Ezra