This is a lighter chapter? Sorta? Most of it anyways...

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TW: body shaming, dizziness, implied unhealthy relationship, pills

Previously...

I quickly open discord, getting an invite to the call moments later.

"Hey..."

George's P.O.V.

"GEORGE!" Both Sapnap and Dream yelled in unison, making me wince at the volume.

"Agh, what?"

"Okay, okay, you're gonna love this– we're planning a meetup!" Sap exclaimed. My eyes widened, words catching in my throat. Luckily enough, Sapnap kept talking, rambling on about details that he couldn't possibly have figured out already.

"Alright, so we're going to meet up at Dream's house, in Florida– which means we'll be going to the beach, obviously– and we can finally have the Dream Team together, in real life! What do you think?" I hesitated for a moment, still unsure of what to say.

"Um... well, I do want to meet you guys-"

"Wonderful! Then we need to start planning, I'm thinking maybe next week? Or is that not soon enough?" Sapnap asked. He was clearly excited about this. Dream chuckled lightly, and I could imagine him shaking his head.

"Slow down. We need to actually plan this, okay? You guys can't just show up at my house tomorrow and expect things to be ready," Dream pointed out. I sighed quietly, thankful that somebody could be the voice of reason.

"What do you even need to do? Gonna clean for us? Oh, don't forget to put away your collection of dildos-"

"Shut up, Sapnap!" I could hear the eye roll in his voice. I giggled softly, covering my mouth in hopes they wouldn't hear. "Oh, you think this is funny, George?"

"Whaaaaaaaaat? Pfft, no..." I lied, grinning.

"I think Gogy wants in on the dildos, man," Sap snorted.

"You're both idiots," Dream sighed. "But let's try two weeks from now, okay? That gives everyone enough time, plus it'll be easier to find flights."

"I'm driving," Sapnap interjected.

"Fine, it'll be easier for George to find a flight." There was a moment's hesitation before Dream added: "If that's okay with you, George."

"Oh, um, sure," I shrugged, even though they couldn't see me. "Hold on, let me check for flights-" I started searching for flights to Orlando, eventually finding one exactly two weeks away... that took off at 6 am. Great.

"Um, how's the 24th sound? I can catch a flight early morning," I offer.

"Sounds good to me! Sap?"

"Yeah, I can do that... although I might be a little late, I was planning on making a stop to visit a... friend on the way."

"Oh yeah?" Dream sounded like he knew what was going on. "If it's Karl, just bring him. If he wants to come." Sapnap was uncharacteristically quiet for a moment.

"Yeah, yeah, alright. Hope you have enough space for all three of us in your house."

"I have two guest rooms. George can have one, and you'll just have to share with Karl." I listened to Dream and Sapnap talk, confusion growing. What did they know that I didn't?

"Shut up, green boy," Sap muttered. "I've gotta go. Bye!"

"Bye!" Dream and I said in unison, hearing him leave the call. "So, George..."

"What were you and Sapnap talking about?" I asked quickly. I hated to be left out of things, and Dream knew that.

"Okay, okay, I wasn't supposed to tell anyone, buuuuutttttt... he likes Karl!" Dream exclaimed excitedly.

"What? So what, I thought we all liked Karl?" I ask, still confused.

"No, you idiot," Dream wheezed softly. "He like-likes him."

"'Like-likes'? What are we, children?" I joke, laughing softly. 

"You're such an idiot," Dream replied. It was quiet for a moment before he spoke up again. "George?"

"Yeah?"

"I... I should get going too, talk tomorrow?"

"Oh. Sure, yeah," I sigh.

"Alright, bye!"

"Bye..." The call ended, leaving me alone with my thoughts. With a soft huff, I booked the flight, confirming my trip to Orlando. I was actually going to meet Dream... and Sapnap and Karl, of course. It's going to be so much fun– at least, I hope it will.

I was in a state of emotional high, just laying in bed staring at the ceiling. I was finally going to see Dream... I bet he's handsome.

I sat up quickly, eyes wide. Where did that come from? Shaking it off, I lay back down, frowning. I'm not gay...

Suddenly, my phone rang, and I answered the call without checking to see who it was.

"Hello?"

"George, good, you answered for once!" As soon as I heard the familiar voice, my nose wrinkled.

"Oh, mum... hi."

"Mhm, so I was calling to ask about a follow-up on that money you owe me? The bills won't pay themselves, you know." I rolled my eyes, shaking my head. Don't remind me.

"George?" She asked again, clearly getting impatient but trying to play it off. "I need that money before Friday. You should send it today though, just for safety!"

"Yeah... sure mum," I mumbled, sighing.

"Don't mumble, sweetheart," she reprimanded. "Oh, and did you get the package I sent you? It should've arrived by now!" I frowned, sitting up.

"Um... I can go check?" I stood up, closing my eyes and holding onto the bed for a moment. I was dizzy often, but it usually passed quickly. This time was no different, and once my head had cleared I made my way to the door, where a small box was sitting.

"Well?"

"Yeah, it's right here, hold on." I set it down on the counter, opening the package. My eyes widened at the sight, a hand flying to my mouth to muffle the sorry sound that escaped my lips.

"Do you like it? I thought that you might need them, seeing that you play video games all day."

"Y-yeah mum, thanks..." Diet pills. She got me diet pills, of all things.

"You're welcome! Don't forget to send that money, okay? Bye!"

"Yeah, bye..." I hung up, still shocked. Diet pills...

I swallowed thickly, pushing the bottle away. I didn't want to take pills... but if my mum thought I needed them, she was probably right. She was always right.

fun fact, I took a picture of myself holding a box as a visual reference (for the art)

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