I'm Only Dreaming

Chapter 26

*A week later(they are home now since yesterday)
-George-
I wake up to Clay not being here. I get worried that he got mad at me somehow, then realize that's probably impossible so I get up.

I walk over to the bathroom, opening the door, not expecting to see someone. I was too tired to think that someone might be in here.

Clay is on the bathroom floor, tears in his eyes but not crying. He looks up at me, surprisingly not startled at the sight of me. I sit in front of him and wipe the tear that falls down his cheek.

He smiles weakly at me before saying, "Karl just left, and I'm sure Nick will want me gone soon... Then I remembered my flight is in t-two days.." he sobs. Ouch, that's true, well besides the part about Nick wanting him out of the house.

"M-Maybe you and I could get a house together, so we don't have to be separated..." I say. It sounds selfish, but I really didn't want to be separated from him.

He shakes his head, "It's too soon, we just got into our relationship." I understand where he's coming from, but I can't stand the thought of him leaving.

"I-I know but it doesn't have to be a big house or anything... We can get to know each other more and r-really be together." I stuttered out.

He says. "That could possibly work, but I still think it's too soon. Maybe we give it a try, I'm willing to risk it." He smiles at me. "It's only if you want to, I'm not pressuring you if you don't think it's a good idea." I say.

He shakes his head, "I do. I think we can make it work. I have quite a bit of money, it won't be a huge house but it'll be just for us." He smiles at me.

I didn't think he'd go for it but now that he did I can see us doing it. Living in a small house, doing all the shit that couples do.

"This is a big step, but with all we've been through, I think we should do it." I say, getting up and offering Clay a hand to help him up. He takes my offer.

*Four months later*
-Clay-
George and I have just finished unpacking and getting all our stuff put into our new house. I was gone for two months, I had to go home and see my family and get my belongings.

George and I haven't had a chance to spend much time together since we had just moved, and he's looking for a job. George enters our new room, sitting at our desk beside me.

Our house is very small, just a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and three closets. Although it's different from what I'm used to, it's cozy and I like it.

"I missed you while you were gone, Nick made me third wheel him and his friend. I missed your warmth." He admits, I felt exactly the same.

Before I can say anything George comes over and sits on my lap, facing me. He smirks and kisses me, almost like he's been waiting his whole life for that moment, and who knows? Maybe he had been.

I lean back in my chair, George kisses my neck three times before he nuzzles into it. I smile, where'd he get the confidence? He could barely talk or look at me a few months ago, then with the two months we've been apart... I just thought he'd be nervous, like I am at this moment.

No idea why I'm nervous, like I said it could be the distance, but I think it's something else. I brush it off as I realize George is asleep. I pick him up and take a few steps before putting him into our bed, climbing over him and laying on the other side. I decide I'm too nervous to cuddle him, even if I want to, I shouldn't.

-George-
I wake up to the smell of bacon, hell yeah! I happily get up and go to where the smell is coming from.

Clay has just finished the cooking and notices me. He smiles and gestures to the couch, since we don't have a kitchen table.

As we eat, I notice Clay is acting different than usual. He's not flirting or making inappropriate jokes, instead he's staring uncomfortably at the couch pattern, like I used to do.

"Everything okay? I'm getting a bad vibe?" I ask, he looks up but not at me, he looks towards the TV, which isn't even on. I grab his hand but he pulls away fast, getting up and walking away, leaving me stunned.