George discretely wiped his hand on his jeans before pulling them up as he stood. They're just people. Nick has something to give them.

Nick has something to give them?

"Wait, you have something to give them?" George asked, slightly afraid. Nick tapped a finger to the side of his nose and George became more than slightly afraid. He couldn't press further as the worker had begun escorting them towards the band.

Oh god, he's coming closer. What if I'm not what he expects? What am I supposed to say?! Dream panicked internally as TPBHES approached with his friend.

Shit, they look even better in person. Look at Dream's eyes! They really are as green as emeralds. Would it be weird if I told him that? Probably. George internally rambled as he walked in time with Nick.

Okay, Clay, just act natural. He's just a person. Just another person. Dream reassured himself, letting himself slip into an easy smile. And if you trip up, the other three will help!

...who am I kidding, they'll laugh at me for sure.

It's fine. Nick's right here with me and if I say something weird then I can just blame it on being tired. George thought to himself as they slowed to a stop in front of the band. It's not like I'm ever going to meet them again. George finished, bittersweetly, as he felt his lips pull into a warm smile.

"Hey," Dream greeted, holding out his hand. "I'm Dream."

What the hell am I doing? He knows who I am, idiot! Oh my god, I can't back out now or he'll know I'm panicking. Dream thought, once again grateful for his makeup mask. BadBoyHalo gave Dream a perplexed look. Nick, A6d and Skeppy masked laughs behind their hands.

What is he doing, surely he knows that I know who he is? Maybe he's just being polite! Aw, twitter is going to love that. George thought. Before he could psyche himself out of it, he took Dream's hand. It was rough but warm and slightly larger than his own. "Hi, I'm George." He returned with a smile.

Oh my god. I'm dead. That's the only explanation. I died and this boy is an angel sent to bring me to heaven. TPBHES - George, what a lovely name - had undeniably soft hands. They were slender and smaller than Dream's own but no less strong. The two stayed staring at eachother, hands clasped, for a moment longer - George's cheeks tinted pink - before Bad took mercy on them.

Bad stepped forward, snapping them out of their trance and offered his hand. "I'm BadBoyHalo, but Bad works fine." He smiled sweetly and George took and shook his hand. Skeppy stepped forward next and then A6d. Nick had been watching, barely containing his laughter, with shaking shoulders. Once George had finished shaking each of the band members hands, Nick decided it was his turn to step in.

"I'm Sapnap or Nick, either works." He greeted with a smile. George rolled his eyes but Bad chirped a polite "Hi Sapnap". The others nodded their acknowledgment. "George is a bit forgetful so I remembered to bring this for him." George and the Dream Team held equally confused expressions as Nick reached into his backpack and pulled out the plain black folder George had seen earlier. This is what he planned to give them?

"It doesn't look like much but it's full of copies of George's art for you guys to have. He'll deny it but he's actually pretty good." Nick said, quickly handing the folder to Dream. George wouldn't dare attack Dream, not even to get back embarrassing fanart.

"Nick!" George shrieked as Dream opened the folder. Skeppy, Bad and A6d gathered closer to see. George buried his face, which was glowing red, in his hands. He was going to kill Nick.

"Dude, this is amazing." Dream complimented, running his fingers over a rendition of a photo shoot he vaguely remembered doing. A6d quirked one eyebrow. It was about average for their fanbase. He quickly readjusted himself, deciding against offending George. He'd just tease Dream about it later.

"This one's got you two in it too." Dream pointed out as he flipped to another page. It was a group picture: Skeppy stood at the front, being the shortest, with an impish grin; then Nick and George behind him, Nick with a headset resting around his neck; finally, A6d, Dream and Bad stand behind them, each sporting warm smiles. Each of their arms were held up to form one large heart.

Dream looked up from the picture to George, who was peaking out from behind his hands - face still red - trying to gauge their reactions. Cute. Dream thought.

An evil grin spread across Nick's face as his eyes lit up with an idea. Only A6d noticed. "Hey, didn't you get that idea from a Dream x reader fanfic?" Nick asked as he pretended to study the picture closer, feigning innocence. George spluttered an indignant 'No!' and Dream chuckled, feeling his heartbeat stutter.

"I swear you did," Nick pushed, evilly "wasn't it 'living the Dream' or something? Or was it 'Dreaming of Dream'? I can't remember, you've read way too many." George shrieked a 'Nick!' and shoved him.

Dream could feel his heart racing again. "You've read fan fiction about me?" He asked quietly, tilting his head. George lamented close to a hundred no's.

"Of course not! That would be weird! I don't want to date you!" George panicked, missing the hurt that flashed in Dream's eyes.

"You don't?" The words were out before Dream had the chance to think about them. They sounded much more earnest then he could probably play off. Nick, A6d and Skeppy were shaking with barely-contained laughter. Bad was much better at containing his.

"Well, I do. Of course I do. You're you. You're talented and hot and can sing and you're really funny and I'm going to shut up now because I'm just making things worse." George finished, covering his beet red face with his hands again.

Dream sent his thanks to the makeup team once more as his skin appeared to not gain any pigment. Underneath it all, he was just as red as George. Both boys thanked the heaven's for Bad as he stepped in to save them for a second time.

"How about we recreate some of these poses! Especially the cute heart one." Bad offered kindly as he took the folder from Dream's hands. George nodded helplessly.

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Is this enough interaction for y'all?

Originally I wanted to have the whole meet scene be one chapter long but,,, I got carried away. Is it too confusing to keep switching back and forth between Dream and George or is it alright?

Feedback is welcome and appreciated!!

~Dandelion