"Don't Say I Didn't Warn Ya"

stiffle.

hi. it's been ... a year. i've been busy and to be completely honest i forgot i was doing this. so. uh. enjoy this next part im pulling out of my ass!:D might be bad (will be kinda lazy compared to other chapters) so uh shitpost warning lmao
-shaye<3
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*NM POV*

I had been taking a drink of my lemonade when I felt a sudden shift of aura in the diner; it had gotten colder. Dream's wings had begun to droop down into his seat, although his back remained straight. Perfect posture, duh. 
After an extended pause, I spoke up.

".... Dream?" 

He looked at me. He seemed drained, metaphorically speaking, of his liveliness. Though his eyes were directed at me, his gaze was not; he was looking past me. At what, I'm not sure. It was such an intense stare that even a passing waitress glanced in the direction he was looking. I cleared my throat after a minute.
He shook his head and blinked a couple times, finally looking at ME. He spoke.
"Hm?" He shifted in his seat, his wings fluffing in fluster. "Sorry, I didn't catch that - can you .. repeat it?"

"I just... said your name." I bit the inside of my cheek. "Are you - uhm.. good?"

"Oh yeah- yeah yeah yeah I'm fine!" He stood. "Just fine- uh actually a little hot. Is it hot in here?" He began to slide out of the booth. "It's really hot in here I think I'm gonna go get some fresh air I'll be right ---" 

And there I was, sitting alone. In a booth. With two dinners. It hasn't even been an hour yet, and our food is gonna get cold.

...

This shit sucks, bro.

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*DREAM POV*

It was oddly difficult maneuvering through the crowded dining area. I felt my face heat up, so I began to pick up my pace, just slightly. On my escape, I pulled out my device and began trying to pull up my phone app, though with the horrid liquid beginning to form in my eyes it proved challenging. I was so focused on my cellular device that my wing had spread and it accidentally knocked into a waitress holding a plate of food. It fell from the woman's hand and.... I panicked. The start made my other wing react, as well as a hop back. The poor woman stumbled and dropped the plate. 

"Oh my stars I am so so sorry -- I uh -"

Like I said, I panicked. I don't know what happened. I just ... I left as fast as I could, doing my best not to make eye contact with anyone. The scene had become a blur. I got tons of stares. It's kind of understandable because of how conspicuous I appear. ... I suppose I also caused a bit of a scene... 

Once I got outside, I dashed to the nearest alley. 
*beep beep beep beep beep .... bzzzzzzz*

"Pick up pick up pick up ....."

"Ghhhh.... fuck ya want...."
Yes!

"Hey- uh.. Ink..." My voice began to falter. 
"... Hey. Aren't you supposed to be on a date right now?"
"Uh.. y - yeah. I'm ... getting fresh air."
"Mmmhm. What actually happened."
"Well ....."

I went on to explain what's happened the last few minutes. He was silent the entire time, until I finally quieted down. 

".. Dayum."
I knelt, embracing myself with a quiet mutter. 

"I just ..... I miss them so much...."
"Hey- hey ... I get it.. and I'm sure he will too."

I was silent. I couldn't say anything. It was like my tongue had been cut from my mouth.

It was ...

negativity. Pure negativity.

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*NM POV*

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"well shit."