F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Chapter 24 • Hardships

❥Warning:
Includes strong language.

-DREAM's POV-
After George recovered at the hospital, I drove us home. Sapnap was sitting on the couch, waiting, when we entered.

SAPNAP:
"GOGY! You're back!" He ran and hugged him tightly.

GEORGE:
"You missed me that much?" He smiled.

Sapnap released him.

SAPNAP:
"Of course. You're my love." He joked.

I scoffed and rolled my eyes while George giggled. George darted his eyes to the top of Sapnap's head and bursted out laughing.

GEORGE:
"I'm actually taller than you—I knew it." He smiled in pride.

Sapnap nodded slowly with a light smile.

SAPNAP:
"Yep..."

DREAM:
"So—now that you're settled George, I'm gonna go out for some business." I lied with a smile.

His smile faded, "Oh...okay. When will you be back?"

DREAM:
"Late. Bye." I smiled then quickly left.

-GEORGE's POV-
After he left, I sighed and crossed my arms.

GEORGE:
"So apparently I was dating a jerk." I raised my eyebrows.

SAPNAP:
"What?"

GEORGE:
"His boyfriend just got out of the hospital and all he cares about is his business." I scoffed.

Sapnap looked away with a small grin.

GEORGE:
"What's so funny?"

SAPNAP:
"Nothing. Let's go play some video games."

GEORGE:
"Okay."

While we were playing a shooting game on his ps5, my phone rang. It was my dad. I answered immediately.

GEORGE:
"Hey Dad." I held the phone up to my ear.

Sapnap's smile faded as his eyes widened.

DAD:
"Hey. Sorry I couldn't come like I said I would. Something came up with work."

GEORGE:
"Oh...it's okay." I lightly smiled.

I didn't want my parents knowing I lost my memory. They'd freak out and I already had enough stress on my plate.

DAD:
"I'll let you know when I can get a flight."

GEORGE:
"You're fine, no rush."

DAD:
"Do you not want me there or something?"

GEORGE:
"N—no. Of course I want you here."

DAD:
"Good. I gotta go now. Bye George."

GEORGE:
"Bye Dad." I hung up.

SAPNAP:
"Everything okay...?" He asked me nervously.

GEORGE:
"Yeah. Why wouldn't it be?" I squished my eyebrows together.

He clenched his jaw then looked back at the tv.

SAPNAP:
"No reason..."

I groaned, "Ugh. It's something I missed, isn't it?"

SAPNAP:
"I..." he sighed, "I don't wanna make you sad George. It's not a good memory so let's just leave it."

GEORGE:
"No, tell me."

SAPNAP:
"No."

GEORGE:
"Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me!" I went on.

He lightly smiled at me then sighed nervously as the smile faded.