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Sapnap
Okay, I’ve procrastinated this long enough. Tickets, tickets, tickets... The brown-haired boy frowned as he scrolled through prices and plane options on his computer. There’s a plane leaving from here to Florida in three days, and it’s in my price range. He clicked purchase. God, I can’t believe I’m actually doing this.
Okay, flights from England. England to Florida, England to Florida...One leaving in three days as well. Perfect. Just in time for George’s birthday. He purchased it quickly, laying back in his chair and yawning. I really have to fix my sleep schedule. It’s like, eleven pm. One last thing.
Private messages to SaintsOfGames
Sapnap sent just now
yo how much did u get paypaled
George ticket was $650
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I got 1.2k ಠ _ ಠ
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what
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I KNOW
Skeppy actually sent me 1k
Said it was from him and Finn
Techno sent me $100
A6D sent me $100 as well
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bro we’re not getting him business class
just send me the 650, I got the ticket
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ok but what about the rest D:
what about your ticket?
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idk
dw abt me
buy really expensive shoes or smth
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lol anyway
should we get gogy and drem in a call now
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gogy?
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idk that’s what the stans call george
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ohhh
ok
yeah, I’ll make the group
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Sapnap smiled. Is Dream going to agree to this? Probably, right? Because I’ve seen his face, even if George hasn’t. And if I know what he looks like, then he won’t have any issues showing George, right?
He snickered. Yeah, but George is a different story. Oh, I’m going to tease the shit out of Dream while we’re there.
His phone buzzed.
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done check your requests 0_o
Group ‘Guess what >:D’
Members: SaintsOfGames, Sapnap
Pending: DreamWasTaken, GeorgeNotFound
Sapnap joined the group.
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ok spam George with ‘join the group’ I’ll spam Dream
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fine :(
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If u don’t respond ur gay
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my bad
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WHAT DO YOU WANT
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oh hi dream
join the group
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WHAT GROUP
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jeez calm down
Bads group on discord
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oh I see it
Why
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Just do it
Group ‘Guess what >:D’
Members: DreamWasTaken, GeorgeNotFound, SaintsOfGames, Sapnap
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well that group name isn’t ominous at all
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yeah bad are you pregnant or something
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NO D:<
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lol I wish
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W h a t
Why
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why did I say that
whatever
just
get in a call
Sapnap started a call.
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no explain that
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GET IN THE MOTHERFUCKING CALL
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Language! D:<
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“Finally.” Sapnap pinched his forehead with two fingers, the other hand resting on his mouse.
“Uh, would someone care to explain why we’re here?” George piped up.
“Yeah, for fuck’s sake. Sapnap, you spammed me for like ten minutes.” Dream added.
“Language!”
“Okay, okay.” Sapnap grinned, pretending to be annoyed. “Uh, George, your birthday is coming up.”
this story is set in fall because George’s bday is nov 1 (mentioned that in chapter 1 but here’s a reminder)
“Yeah, I had no idea. Thanks for reminding me.” George responded sarcastically, leaning back. “What, did you get me something?”
This is harder than I thought it would be. “Sort of? It’s kinda for Dream too.” Not a lie. Sapnap went back to the ticket website from earlier, taking a screenshot of the purchased tickets. “Just...look in the chat.”
Sapnap sent just now
<Open Image>
“What am I looking at?” Dream squinted.
The youngest boy sighed. “You’re dense as fuck.”
“Language, Sapnap!”
A few minutes passed. Sapnap hid a snicker, waiting for the penny to drop.
George finally spoke up. “Sapnap, that better not be what I fucking think it is.”
“George!” Bad reprimanded.
“Depends on what you think it is.” Sapnap chuckled, covering his mouth with one hand.
“You didn’t. Sapnap, that better be photoshop, don’t you tell me- “
“Oh, but I did. With help, of course. Finn, a6d, Skep, and Techno pitched in. Was Bad’s idea, though.”
“Pitched in on what? Guys?” Dream asked, sounding confused.
“Sapnap, you fucking idiot.” George replied, dazed. “Why would-How-Who-“
“Happy birthday, George!” Bad cheered, clapping his hands.
“GUYS, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!” Dream yelled, exasperated. “Happy birthday George what? What is that? Can someone explain this to me?”
The youngest boy burst into laughter. “Dude, have you never seen a plane ticket before?”
“Of course I have- wait a fucking minute .”
Private messages to DreamWasTaken
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what the fuck, Nick
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you’re welcome ;)
get your fucking maannnnnnss
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im going to strangle you
what were you thinking
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“Better pack your bags, George, because you and I are flying to Florida in a few days!” Sapnap exclaimed, going back to the group.
“Dream, did you know about this?” George accused. “What the-“
“Sapnap, you motherfucker. I had no clue, trust me. Guys, how did you even do this?” Dream sighed. “I suppose you’ll be wanting to stay at my place, too.” His voice took on a defeated tone. “How long will you be staying..?”
“Language! Hmph. Be nice, Dream.”
“Precisely. That’s the spirit, Dream! We’ll be living with you for two whole weeks.” Sapnap was really enjoying himself. “C’mon, please? I wanna stay with my best buds.” he snickered.
“...Fine. But only because I don’t want to make you spend more on a hotel.” Dream agreed, sounding resigned. “This is bullshit.”
Sapnap whooped. “Great! I’ll let you guys work out the finer details. George, I’ll send you the ticket link. And whatever you do, Don’t. Miss. Your Fucking Flight. ‘Kaythanksbye!” The youngest boy quickly tapped the ‘leave call’ button.
“I never agreed to thi-“
“Hey, watch your la-“
Private messages to GeorgeNotFound
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WHAT HOW WHY SAPNAP
WTF
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thank me later dumbass
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oh yeah
dude seriously
thank you
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you can thank me by confessing ur undying love
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I take it back ur still stupid
but how did
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Sapnap went offline.
George
“I can’t believe Sapnap really just did that and left. Bad, why-“Dream complained.
“Actually, it was my idea.” Bad admitted. “But come on! It’ll be so much fun for all of you guys. Pleeease?”
“It was your idea?” George asked, incredulous. “BadBoyHalo the underrated player indeed.”
Dream snickered. “Still, I mean, I’m okay with it. George?” Was that a hopeful undertone to Dream’s voice? Shut up, he’s your best friend. Of course he wants to meet up.
George swallowed, fidgeting.
Well, it can’t hurt. Maybe he’ll be ugly and these stupid feelings will be gone. Why did that make George feel worse?
“Fine, fine.” he conceded.
Bad whooped. “Yay! I hope you guys have loads of fun.”
“I mean, don’t you want to come too?” the Floridian asked. “Like, we don’t want to exclude you or anything.”
“Can’t, sorry. I have to record, and I’ll be flying out to some convention with Skeppy, Finn, and Vurb a couple months from now.” Bad smiled. “Don’t worry about me. It’s a gift, enjoy it!”
“Aw, thanks, Bad. You’re a sweetheart.” Dream joked. “By the way, I’m gonna PayPal you the ticket money.”
“Wait, no-“
George clicked the end call button, chuckling and sitting back in his chair.
Sapnap and Bad bought us tickets to Florida. George could barely believe it. Florida.
Dream.
I’m going to see Dream.
The Brit’s eyes widened, as if just realizing. I’m going to see my best friend for the first time.
Best friend, George? Just best friend? an annoying little voice nagged in his head.
Shut up, me. Fine, fine. It’s a little crush, I’ll get over it.
A little crush that you had a mental breakdown and then went crying to Sapnap over. Sapnap, of all people.
George sighed, walking to the kitchen and opening the refrigerator aimlessly. Well, he’s still my best friend. And I’m going to see him.
Sapnap, too. You really are head over heels, George.
Shut up, me.
Another spark of realization hit him like a lightning bolt, an uncontrollable giddy grin spreading across his face. I’m going to see Dream!
He jumped up and down, bouncing on the balls of his feet. Oh my god, I can’t believe I’m actually going to see him-and for two weeks, too! I’ve never been to Florida. I wonder if Sapnap bought us plane tickets back.
He better have.
...Would I really mind if he didn’t, though? George shoved that particular thought to the back of his mind, walking into his bedroom and opening the closet, pulling out a familiar rolling suitcase almost on autopilot.
That’s so dumb, George. As if.
The Brit flushed, placing his suitcase down at the base of his bed. Might as well get some packing done. George took a deep breath to calm himself, starting the mundane task and trying to ignore the now-familiar buzzing of his heart.
Dream
“Okay, I’ve sent it.” Dream clicked on the Complete Transaction button, sending his friend an estimate of the cost of two reasonably-priced plane tickets.
“You better not have! C’mon, Dream, please, it’s a gift, Skeppy already sent me too much money-“ Bad pleaded.
“Then treat yourself, Bad. It’s the least I can do. Buy like, a ton of muffins. Donate it to charity. Buy your dogs some stuff.”
“I-“
Dream clicked the end call button, snickering. He felt kind of, well, bad for leaving Bad hanging, but he knew that his friend wouldn’t want to keep the money unless Dream gave him no other choice. Bad really needs to take better care of himself. Spending a lot of time with Skeppy can have all kinds of negative effects, even if he is a fun guy.
The thought made him snort. What is he, a drug? Skeppy tablets-creates a temporary high, but may cause lingering pain and extreme migraines.
Migraines, indeed.
He chuckled to himself at the ridiculous image of several diamond heads crammed into an orange pill bottle. My brain is all over the place today.
The Floridian turned back to his computer, trying to remember what he was just doing.
Sapnap and George are flying out! He grinned . I can’t believe it. I’ve seen Sapnap before, but I’m finally going to be able to meet George in person.
I’m going to meet George in person. Just thinking about it made Dream’s heart beat faster and his chest flutter.
What will he think of me? Dream wasn’t normally the type to be self-conscious about his body, but he still wondered. He stood up abruptly and walked into the bathroom, peering at the mirror. A familiar pair of green eyes peered back.
Dream wrinkled his nose, the freckles scattered across his face scrunching up with the motion. For an absurd moment, he wondered what George’s type was.
Definitely not anywhere near you, idiot. he scolded himself.
He suddenly turned away from the mirror, heading into his room and face-planting onto the bed, not bothering to change into pajamas.
This is all so confusing. Focus, Clay. He’s your best friend and you’re going to see him. Dream groaned into the sheets. I have to get a spare mattress for George tomorrow.
Sapnap can sleep on the couch. The Floridian snickered to himself, shifting into a more comfortable position and falling into a grateful sleep. I’ll deal with everything else in the morning.