Scavenger Hunt

The Countdown

As the week passed, anticipation for the upcoming stream built between Dream and George like a pressure cooker, with excitement simmering just below the surface. Each day was filled with new ideas and discussions, the project weaving them closer together. Their chats expanded beyond planning, touching on personal stories, hopes, and even a bit of vulnerability.

One evening, while preparing the final details for the stream, Dream found himself sitting on his bed, scrolling through their group chat. He stopped at a message from George that simply read: “Can you believe we’re finally doing this?” Dream smiled to himself, feeling a rush of anticipation.

“I know! It feels surreal. I can’t wait to share everything with everyone,” he replied.

“Just think of it as another adventure! We’ve faced tougher challenges together,” George responded, his enthusiasm palpable through the screen.

“That’s true! I guess we’re ready for this next step, right?” Dream typed back, his heart racing with the thought of being open with their fans about their evolving relationship.

“Definitely! Let’s just have fun with it.” George’s reply came quickly.

Dream glanced at the clock. It was getting late, but the excitement kept him awake. He decided to send a voice message instead. “Hey, George! I know we said we’d keep things light during the stream, but part of me thinks it might be nice to give a nod to what’s changing between us. Just a subtle mention, you know? What do you think?”

He hit send and waited. A few moments later, George’s voice crackled through his phone. “I think that sounds good. It’ll feel more authentic if we acknowledge it. But we can gauge the audience’s reaction and go from there. We don’t need to give everything away at once.”

Dream felt a surge of relief at George’s response. “Exactly! Just a little breadcrumb to let them know something is happening. We’ll keep it light and fun, but real.”

“Perfect!” George replied. “Let’s make this a stream to remember.”

The day of the stream arrived with the air crackling with energy. Dream spent the morning setting up the streaming equipment and rehearsing the flow of the session. He felt a mix of nerves and excitement, each moment reminding him of the bond he shared with George.

Finally, it was time. George arrived at Dream’s place a little before the stream was set to start, his usual smile lighting up the room. “Ready for this?” he asked, his excitement infectious.

“More than ever!” Dream replied, feeling the adrenaline surge through him. They exchanged a quick fist bump, a familiar gesture that grounded them in the moment.

They settled in front of the camera, and as the countdown timer ticked down, Dream’s heart raced. The chat began to fill with messages as viewers eagerly awaited their arrival.

“Here we go!” Dream said, glancing at George, who gave him an encouraging nod.

“Hey everyone! Welcome to our special Q&A stream!” Dream began, his voice steady. “I’m super excited to be here with George today!”

“Me too! We’ve been looking forward to this all week,” George chimed in, his enthusiasm evident.

The chat exploded with greetings and questions, the energy palpable. They dove into the questions, maintaining a lighthearted tone while also giving thoughtful responses. Dream felt a surge of happiness as they shared laughs and stories, the chemistry between them on full display.

“Alright, next question! ‘What’s the best part about being friends with each other?’” Dream read aloud, glancing at George with a grin.

“I’d say it’s the endless fun we have together,” George replied. “Whether we’re gaming, chatting, or just being goofy, there’s never a dull moment.”