Love Like You - DnF

20

Chapter number two of the day! 

Dream was being led to the semi familiar room. His tail was tucked anxiously as they strapped him in. He took a deep breath.

The man looked at his array of tools. Dream didn't dare look in that direction.

TW for Trypanophobia ( Fear of Needles. )

The man came back with something much thinner and sharper. Dream held his breath and turned away.

He grabbed onto the same arm he'd abused the night before and Dream's mind went blank.
The fight Eret had put up had been mildly terrifying. He'd yelled at the men coming to grab Dream, he'd gotten extremely antsy and angry. Dream couldn't help but wonder why.

It didn't take him long to find out the reason. He felt like his blood was on fire. He couldn't help but wail in pain, his shrieks echoed off the walls. Eret could hear it without a doubt.

Dream felt hot tears run down his face. He couldn't do anything but stay in that spot. Helpless. He'd never felt so weak before. He wanted the pain to stop, but he didn't know how.

His cries died down into whimpers and he finally felt the majority of the pain dissipate.

He was left panting for a moment, everything was blurry and mixing together.Everything started to turn in color and he slumped, his world getting submerged into darkness.

TW over

He woke up after hitting the ground with a harsh thud. He jolted up right, breathing heavily.

" Oh my god- are you okay? " Eret rushed to his side, his eyes wild with fear. " Wait- no. That was a stupid question. Are you still in pain? I mean- "

Dream winced as he hunched over. " I- I'm okay. I guess. I've been better. " He coughed out between gasps for air.

Eret looked around before grabbing his own bottle of water and handing it to Dream.

" I- I don't. I don't need water. " Dream reassured, weakly leaning against the wall.

Eret frowned. " Just take it. " He said in a hushed tone. " Your voice is going to be raw either way. I could hear you. "

" I'm aware. " Dream said, shifting in discomfort.

He fixed the mask on his face. It was disgustingly dirty and the crack stuck out like a sore thumb.

" Then at least take off your mask and wash it. " Dream looked up abruptly.

" No. No way I'm taking it off. " He said quickly, pulling his hood over his head.

Eret appeared to be taken aback by his sharp words. " Wh- okay, okay. " He held his hands up in defeat.

Dream stared downwards, his ears drooping forwards with exhaustion. " Can I be double dead? " He asked quietly. The suggestion of it being possible didn't sound half bad in the moment.

" I don't think so. I ask myself that question a lot. " Eret answered honestly.

He gave a small nod, he reached up and fiddled with his mask straps, debating taking it off. It was muggy, and admittedly uncomfortable. He held his breath and undid the mask's buckle.

Eret looked up curiously, his brows raising.

Dream laid the mask down beside him and narrowed his vibrant green eyes. He snatched Eret's water and rinsed his mask, running a hand along the now much brighter white cover.

Dream looked up, careful not to meet Eret's gaze. He reached for his mask and glanced up, startled to see Eret sitting in front of him. Eret yelped and shrunk back, clearly intimidated. Pure fear gleaming in his eyes as he scooted back as far as he could. Dream slipped the mask back on.

" Now you see why I wear it, right? " Dream hummed. Eret gave a small nod and settled down a little.

He stared down again.

" sorry about that. " He muttered. Eret shook his head.

" Not your fault. I'm guessing you have no control over... that. " Dream nodded, trying not to succumb to sleep.

Eret looked up at him. " Who was that angel friend you had talked about, if you don't mind me asking. "

" George. " Dream said quietly as he looked down.

" George? Never heard of him. He must be fairly new. " Eret said curiously. Dream nodded.

" He was only there for a couple months. " Dream said quietly.

" Oh? Do you know how he went? "

" He said food poisoning, but I could tell that was a lie. " Dream shifted uncomfortably, a shiver sent down his spine.

Eret nodded. " It's a sensitive topic, so I get it. "

Dream shrugged. " I wouldn't know. " Eret gave a small nod.

Dream groaned and took in a puff of air. " How often do we do that, again?"

" Like.. Whenever they feel like it. Twice a week if we're lucky. " Dream nodded. He yawned and glanced down at his damaged arm.

Eret sat back down beside him. " Why don't you get some sleep. " He suggested gently. Dream shook his head.

" Yeah, you should. You're probably exhausted from testing. " Eret said, a bit firmer.

" I.. Okay. " He gave in, resting his head against the wall.

He shuddered. He'd been doing that a lot. Probably an after effect. He shut his eyes and let himself fall asleep.

 He was out like a light in no time. 

Little shorter, but oh well. 

Anyways. I think next chapter we're going to scheme a way outta the nasty containment!

Love y'all

Moony <3