Kidnapped

Chapter 85: I Love You

Dream POV

I didn't bother trying to contact George, instead just laying in bed.

Sapnap had tried getting me out of the house but I wasn't in the mood for his games.

My mum was worrying too, constantly bringing food and water up for me and asking me if I was okay.

It'd been almost a week since our argument and I didn't know what to do next.

Although staying in bed was a great idea.

George POV

Ranboo had gotten settled in Phil's home, He seemed to be attached to him.

I always stopped by regularly and filled Ranboo in with most of the details he had missed out on.

He found it more comfortable at Phil's and I couldn't blame him.

My mum had sorted me out a bank card and had the money transferred.

I kept my card in the back of my phone for safe keeping.

I had also kept in contact with Schlatt after telling Tubbo.

I haven't met Schlatt since but we've texted regularly, I don't know why I feel like I owe him.

Tubbo never knew much about his dad except for what he looked like considering he always lived with Puffy.

Tubbo wasn't keen on having his supposed dad back in his life since he was quite happy with Phil.

Schlatt was in our lives whether we liked it or not.

I had everything mostly cleared on my plate.

But I had been avoiding confronting Dream.

I know I was in the wrong that night but I freaked out.

My mum was currently at work, leaving the house empty.

I didn't know if he would answer my call but it was worth a try.

I hold the phone up to my ear, biting my lip as it rings.

"Hello?" A croaky voice answers.

"Hey, are you busy right now?" I ask.

"No, why?"

"Could you come over?"

"Why?" He says and I hear movement from his end.

"I was hoping we could talk...properly"

"Sure I just need to shower and change, 20 minutes sound good?"

"Yeah, see you soon" I faintly smile.

"Bye George"

The call ends and I feel a lot lighter, deciding to take a shower while I wait for him.

His hickeys no longer scattered my body as I looked at my pale skin.

I missed him so bad it hurts.

After a few more minutes I step out and dry myself off, throwing his hoodie I had been wearing constantly back on.

I sat aimlessly scrolling on my phone until I heard the door open and close from downstairs.

I put my phone down and open my bedroom door, meeting Dream as he made his way upstairs.

"Hey" I faintly smile as he walks past me into my room.

I shut the door behind us and sit in front of him on my bed.

"Talk" His voice slightly breaks, clearly trying his best to not cry.

He looked so tired.

"I'm sorry" I start, looking down at my hands as I talk.

"I shouldn't have shouted at you like that it's just-"

I sigh and look at him briefly before looking back down.

I can do this.

"I scared myself..well my feelings scared me and I distanced myself"

I could feel myself tear up.

"The way you look at me scared me, because it made me realise..."

I wipe the tears threatening to spill.

Just say it George.

"I-..."

For god sake just tell him you love him.

Just SAY IT.

I love you.

It's that simple.

I LOVE YOU.

"I-..."

He seems to notice my struggle.

"I love you George, I love you so much" Dream finally allows himself to cry.

Seeing him cry made all my guilt rush to the surface.

I hurt him.

I get off my bed and walk over to him.

He allows his body to fall limp against mine as I guide him to sit on the bed.

I held him as he cried into me.

I ran my fingers through his hair and tried comforting him as much as possible.

"I love you, I love you, I love you" He cries and I hold him tighter.

"You have no idea how much I hated myself for never telling you how much I love you" He wipes his eyes.

We sit in comforting silence as he cries to sleep on my lap.

All I had to do was say those 3 words.

It wasn't that difficult to say.

I look at the sleeping blonde, watching his chest rise and fall with every breath.

A few strands of hair scattered his lightly freckled cheeks.

I smile to myself and lean forward to grab the blanket, covering him in it as I decide to preoccupy myself with YouTube.

He needed some rest.

Sapnap POV

It had been a lot of fun having Karl stay with me, especially since there was no suspicion of us dating.

Quackity stayed some nights too, he seemed happier which was really nice to see.

Dream's been wasting away in his room since his argument with George but according to his mum he left the house today.

I didn't know how much longer we could keep us a secret, I was dying to spend more time with them openly.

So that was my plan, to talk to them about possibly coming out to the others on our next sleepover.

I wasn't worried about them accepting us or not but it's big news considering we're all best friends.

And I wanted to do it right.

Sleepover at my house.

I message my mum for permission before inviting them over tomorrow in the group chat.

All I needed was for Karl and Quackity to be on the same page as me.

I was really happy with life at the moment, but I also knew how quickly that could change.