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"It's been 3 years George, you have to get better or else you'll continue suffering" Ms. Puffy sighed. George hasn't been attending half of his sessions with his therapist. He just gave up on moving on, but Dream would get mad at him if he doesn't even try. So here he is on a Thursday afternoon forcibly responding to what the therapist says. Though he's always zoned out to even understand anything.
"Are you even listening?" She scolded.
"Sorry, I wasn't assimilating anything. I think I should just go back tomorrow" George answered, avoiding eye contact while fidgeting with his hands.
"Do you think Dream would tolerate this?" Ms. Puffy calmly said, trying her best to not make George remember that day.
"He can't be mad at me for ignoring my sessions when he literally didn't tell me anything about his mental health and the fact that he's seeing you" George's voice is filled with dismay.
"He didn't want you to worry George"
"So instead of telling me shit, he just decided to kill himself? HOW FUCKING SELFISH!!!!!!" He can't take it anymore, he grabbed his things and walked away. Just like what he always do on the past meetings. Ms. Puffy didn't even bother stopping him, she just sat there. Gosh, he's hopeless.
Dream was the perfect fiance. He gave everything to George and his love was something to die for. They got engaged after 3 years of dating, George never felt that happy before. The only down side about their relationship was that Dream is so secretive about his problems. They've known each other for 11 years but dream rarely expresses how he felt. Even if his fans are crossing the lines, he wouldn't admit that he feels affected by it.
4 months after their engagement, Dream overdosed. It was the worst day of his life. Coming home to your lover's dead body. Sapnap was at Karl's that day, George never blamed him though. To be honest he was so grateful for him. Ever since it was only the two of them in the so called DreamTeam house, Sapnap was the one taking care of him. He's the one who cooks and cleans. Sometimes, Dream's mom would come visit to make sure everything was alright and to reminisce her son's presence.
The incident made George lose motivation in content creation, he stopped uploading and streaming. And after 5 months of being clinomiac, he decided to meet a therapist. He knows it's pointless though. He knows it won't help him in any way. It's not like Dream would come back if he attend the sessions. So he dissed most of it and one day he completely just stops showing up.
The darkness is eating him up and his only escape was sleeping.
He woke up in a familiar place. It was the grocery store 15 minutes away from their house. George pats his pockets to look for his phone, it was on the left side.
July 16, 2026 8:29PM
"Fuck" George cursed. It was the day the love of his life was taken away from him. He still had time. He abandoned his shopping cart and waited for a taxi. While waiting, he was desperately calling Dream. Tears racing down his eyes, After 5 minutes, no taxi stopped for him. Dream is still not picking up and his phone is at 2%. He decided he was just gonna run home.
8:39PM
5 minutes away from home and 7 minutes away from discovering Dream's dead body. "no...no..." George cried out as he wipe his tears and sweat from running quick. He was appalled when the traffic lights turned green, stopping his grotesque adventure.
8... please please
7.... even just in my dreams..
6... let me hug him..
5..... for the last time..
4.... I miss him so much
3... I want him back
2... Please
1....
The lights turned red. He continued running. Not even caring about the stares and judgements,
8:46PM
He knows he's late. George knows Dream is already laying on the bedroom floor. At this point he doesn't want to see him anymore. He didn't bother going in the house. He was late.
"I just wanted to hug him... please..."
2:37PM
George woke up with a heavy feeling, with fresh tears on his cheeks. He remembered the dream and he started sobbing. The overwhelming disappointment when you had the chance to save someone but you failed. After calming down, he went downstairs to see Sapnap sitting on the counter. When he noticed George's swollen eyes and red nose he immediately gave him a warm embrace. George instantly fell onto his arms. God he wishes it was Dream.
They ordered Japanese food for dinner. They sat across each other, the silence wasn't awkward. It was comforting, to have someone eat with you. It was better than being alone.
10:03PM
After what felt like a whole month, he finally got to sleep.
He then found himself in front of avocadoes, he looked around and it was the store. George knew what he had to do.
July 16, 2026 8:29PM
This time he's not gonna be late. This time he will save him. This time, he wont miss the chance to hug his soulmate. He didn't waste a single second. He started sprinting, not looking back.
"this stupid traffic light" he gasped when the light shined green.
8.... come on... come on..
7.... just let me
6.... hug him..
5... one last time..
4... if I get the chance,
3... to tell him how much
2..... I love him...
1... I will attend to all my sessions
His limbs are starting to feel numb and weak after all the running. But if that means he can get the chance to feel Dream's warmth again, then he would gladly do it daily.
8:44PM
George never hated the stairs as much as he did now.
"God please stop time just for 30 seconds please, I need to see him" he thought.
8:45PM
The pressure of walking up the stairs while time is ticking is appalling, but he didn't let it get the most of him.
8:46PM
George got to the bedroom door 23 seconds after the long hand of the clock hits 46. And once again, he failed. He opened the door with anticipation only to see his lover's lifeless body. He stood there, silently crying to the sight. The room started falling and he finally woke up.
1:09PM
Sapnap was knocking at his door. "come in" George shouted.
"Hey uh... I was just wondering if you want to go to Karl's?" Sapnap asked
"Nick...... I dreamt about him" The brunette broke down, burying his face on his palms. Sapnap quickly ran to him for comfort.
"I had another chance to save him and I failed.... I was seconds late Nick.... I..." he paused to gasp for air "I just want to see him and hug him... Nick I fucking miss him so much.. please I want him back" his grip on Sapnap's clothes was so tight it almost ripped.
"We can't do anything George, please stay strong for me?" Sapnap choked.
Sapnap decided to stay and give George company. Although visiting Karl would cheer him up, he doesn't want to leave George alone cause he know damn well he's not gonna eat nor clean and it's agonizing. Even if Dream passed away 3 years ago, it still felt like yesterday to George and Sapnap as well of course. But he has to hide that and stay strong for both of them.
He still streams from time to time but he knows he's gonna stop soon to focus on his relationship with Karl and to take better care of George. He can't afford to lose George as well so even if it's tiring, he would do anything to keep him living.
At dinner, the two of them cooked together to hang out for the first time in months of staying in their own room. George wanted to do something new so he insisted on washing the dishes. And before going back to each other's sanctuary, George hugged the other, what's more surprising is that he gave Sapnap a;
"Good night Nick, thank you for always being there for me I'm sorry if I can't do the same. Let's go to Karl tomorrow yeah? Love you brother"
"Nah man it's alright. Taking care of you will never be tiring. Good night George and I love you the most" he replied
9:56PM
George was on his bed scrolling through his gallery. He fell asleep with Dream's engagement video on the screen. It was a private video, it was never posted online and only the closest people has seen it.
"Will you marry me?"
"You're such an idiot"
"George, I'm serious"
"Really?"
"Yeah, I'm /srs right now"
[George and Dream laughing]
"Ugh alright fine"
"is that a yes?"
"yes you idiot"
[Dream puts the ring on George's finger]
"LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOO I'M GONNA MARRY THE PRETTIEST BOY EVER LET'S GOOOOOO"
[George laughing in the background]
"Dream you're too loud chill"
"I DON'T FUCKING CARE!!!!! I'M GONNA MARRY YOU!! YOU'RE MY FUTURE HUSBAND"
[Dream carries George]
"Yes you idiot, you will marry me. Now put me down"
"I'm not gonna put you down until you say you love me"
"I.LOVE.YOU. I love you so fucking much Clay. I WILL LOVE YOU UNTIL MY VERY LAST BREATH"
Suddenly George is at the place where he has been the past two nights. "Are you fucking kidding me" he complained.
July 16, 2026 8:04PM
The time filled him with turmoil. It means he has enough time to go home and save him. His adrenaline rushing. Heart beating faster. The traffic lights didn't even stop him. No one was looking at him. everything was perfect.
8:20PM
George ran up the stairs almost tripping on his way. He can hear music coming from their bedroom. Tears of joy started flowing down.
8:21PM
He opened the door and there he is......
Dream sitting on his chair editing videos while listening to music. George was frozen, he miss this so much. He miss opening the door to see his soulmate vibing to music. He miss coming home to freshly cooked dinner. He miss the sight of emerald eyes and freckles. He miss the hugs and cuddles. I don't want to wake up.
"Babe you're back too early, are you crying? what happened? Is everything alright?" Dream stood up to give his fiance a hug.
"I forgot something, and don't worry I just had something on my eye" George responded not taking his eyes away from the other
"Why are you staring at me?" The blonde asked after feeling the burning eye on him.
"Have I ever told you about how pretty you are and how much I love you?" George was never a sweet talker, he has other way of showing love. But if he ever wakes up anytime soon, he wanted to make sure Dream knows how special he is.
"yeah but that was like 2 years ago" Dream jokingly said
"Clay, you are the best thing that ever happened to my life, you made me a better person. You made my life better. You're always beside me when I'm at my lowest, and I regret how I didn't do the same." He stopped to cup the taller's cheek "you are the prettiest boy I've ever met. I love you so so much" he smiled forcefully
"George you have no idea how grateful I am for you. And I love you so much." Dream leans to the hand on his cheeks. He grabs the shorter's waist for a hug and their body sways to Dream's humming.
A knock at the door was then heard. George knew he was waking up.
"Hey... hey.. don't get distracted, let's have our time first alright?" The blonde softly requested. The knock growing louder. George doesn't want to leave but he has to, for Sapnap. He was about to leave when Dream grabbed his hands. "Do you wanna get married right now?" Dream asked.
"But Sapnap...." George replied
"He'll be okay, he has Karl does he? And it hurts to see you suffer.... let me make it up to you please?" Dream begged. George took one last glance at the door "Sorry Nick" he whispers before letting Dream pull him close to his chest, swerving slowly.
"Do you think Luca will be at our wedding?" The brunette innocently questioned. Maybe he'll meet his cat once again.
"Of course! And Smokey will be there as well...... Oh!! You'll finally get to meet Smokey!! and by the way, how's Patches?" Dream excitingly exclaimed.
At last, George still got married with his other piece. And he indeed loved Dream til his last breath.