Mistakes [ dreamnotfound AU ]

Chapter 7: Out

George's POV

We started to walk down my street on the sidewalk. I was leading the way while Dream followed. We both said nothing, just taking in the sights along the way and I was focusing on where I was going. I wasn't entirely focused on my route, I was always taking quick glances at Dream. Really after seeing him online and now in person for a little bit you'd think I'd get over it? But no. I still catch myself staring at his jawline, and how his side profile looked when the light hit it just right. Well, every angle was just right, but everything surrounding him enhanced it.

We walked for a good 10 minutes before taking a sharp left and low and behold, the park. It was this open field, a pond and benches here and there. Surrounding the field were metal fences. Along those was a concrete pathway just for walking and all that.

"So this is it."

I turn and look up at him for his response.

"It's quite a lovely park." He said in a mocking tone. I don't know why he thought that was so funny, it was just a british accent but he started wheezing when he looked down at me.

"Shut up Dream. Let's go sit down or something."

This time he led me. We walked over to a bench in front of the pond, to the back of the field. There were trees surrounding and the reeds sticking out of the pond moving slightly with every breeze. The leaves from the trees would sprinkle down to the ground with every big gust of wind that would graze past us.

We sat down. I couldn't help but look at him. He sat down with one of his legs in a triangle shape so his ankle was on his knee, his foot hanging freely. He then looked at me, gave me a soft smile. I returned it but immediately went to look at the ground. He then put his arms up and his hands on the back of his head. Like he had a single care in the world. I wonder what he's thinking of. My thoughts were cut off by Dream saying,

"I'm really glad I'm here with you."

I quickly turned my head up to him, who was looking at me with that goddamn smile. I smile back.

"Me too. Sorry I haven't been too available recently, It's just life has been making me busy all the time."

"No worries. All that matters is that we're here now."

"Yeah. Us here now."

Dream went back to looking around. I was still looking at him, noticing every eye movement. He then tilted his head a little to look at me, then winked before looking back with a grin. He winked at me.

"Wha- What was that for?"

"What was what for?" He still had that grin glued on his face.

"You know what, I'm not even going to comment on it." I looked forward and crossed my arms. Dream did the same, but put his hands to his sides.

''I saw you looking at me. Thought you wanted a lil something."

I feel my face getting hot. That last part sent shivers down my spine.

"Dream you can cut it out."

"What if I don't want to?"

"I know you're joking with me Dream. Stop getting my hopes up."

Wait. Did I actually say that out loud. Oh fuck.

"You're hopes up?"

"Dream, just forget it."

"What would you do if I wasn't joking? With everything I say and all."

"I don't know nothing?" I looked up at him. He was blushing too. He was really good at keeping his cool. Better than I was. It seemed to be wiped off his face as I said that. It seemed as if it really hurt him.

"Alright." He stood up and brushed off invisible dirt from his pants.

"What'd you say we order a pizza or something when we get home."

"Uh... Sure."

I then stood up and started walking towards the exit of the park. Dream followed me and we walked out together. I might've just accidentally rejected him but my heart was still acting the same. Everytime he got a centimeter closer my heart would flutter. The walk home was silent and I just stared at the ground. I could feel his eyes going on me from time to time, but I didn't have the courage to look up.

We walked into my apartment, I kicked off my shoes while Dream hung my jacket onto one of the hooks of the coat hangers. I walked into my room to take off the sweatshirt when Dream walked in. Before I had time to say anything he slammed the door shut.