White Lies | DreamNotFound [COMPLETE]

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Dream-

I woke up to my cat Patches pawing my chest. She meowed down at me with her cute kitty face. She does that when she's hungry.

I groggily get up and check the time with a yawn. It was almost 11 am. I put on some pants and my hoodie before entering my kitchen.

My footsteps echoed eerily through the house but I was used to it. I have lived alone with my cat for some time now, and while it may get a bit lonely sometimes, I still love it here.

I put some cat food into Patches' bowl and she bounds over and begins to eat. I sigh and make myself some breakfast.

I think about George. What is he doing now? The UK is 5 hours ahead(correct me if I'm wrong, I used the clock app on the phone) so it would be 3 pm already. What could a person do during the afternoon?

Play Minecraft or go for a walk? Help around the house? I don't know.

As if on cue, I heard my phone buzz from the other room and ran over to it, finishing my toast.

I looked at the screen and saw George's discord tag. He was calling me! I pick up, making sure my camera is off and mic is on.

"Dream?" George's British accented voice asks.

"Hehe, hi George." I smile.

"Wow, you pissbaby are awake already?"

"Dude it's literally 11. Of course I am!" I defend myself. "Well anyway, what did you call for?"

George scoffs, "Is a guy not allowed to just chill with his friend?"

I laugh. "Oh no, it's fine." I suddenly remember that I was going to have to tell George I got a girlfriend. I was going to have to lie to him.

"Well, what're you doing? I'm just talking a walk outside." George asks, and now that I actually listen, I could hear the sound of rustling and footsteps.

"I just fed Patches and ate breakfast. Then you called lol." I reply.

George and I continue to chat cheerfully for a few more minutes. Until I find the right time to 'confess'.

"Hey um George...?" I slowly manage to say.

"Yeah..? What's up Dream?" George asks curiously.

"I need to say something..." I inhale, mentally preparing myself.

"Go ahead."

"I got a girlfriend." I stare blankly. I hope George doesn't just see past thi-

"You whAT???" George yelps out. "I'm sorry, please repeat yourself???"

"I said, I have a girlfriend. A girl asked me out and I said yes," I repeat guiltily. My voice was thickly coated with that guilt. It was from lying like this, but I hope that George thinks it's from not telling him.

"W-Who? Who is she?" George asks frantically, as if he didn't believe it and has some hope left.

"She um... her name is uh.. C... Cindy- yeah, her name is Cindy. She asked me out three days ago." I quickly pick any random girl name and just use it for this 'girlfriend' of mine.

"You're serious? This is not some sort of prank?" George whispers.

"Why would I lie about something like this?" I reply softly.

"'Oh... well, I hope she makes you happy..." George sighs defeatedly. He sounded so broken. I felt like crying.

But this was necessary for George's safety.

Patches jumped onto my lap and curled up there, purring. I pet her with my free hand.

After a moment of silence, George says, "Sorry, I have to go now." And then he hangs up.

I turn off my phone and look down at Patches. I felt so bad even though it had to be done.

I hope that George won't be too heartbroken. I hope he'll still speak to me. After all these lies are over, I will make sure to apologize so much, and state how I actually feel. I wonder how long that'll be.

I gently nudge Patches off of my lap and get up, going through the day with a heavy heart.

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George~

A week has passed since Dream told me he had a girlfriend. And I was still shaken just as much.

We haven't talked too much since that day. And whenever we did, there was an awkwardness between us. I really wished the best for Dream. I hope he's happy now.

But I couldn't cover up the giant crack in my heart. I really did like him so much, huh.

I breathe in. Maybe this Cindy of his would be really nice and I could get over Dream sooner. I needed to meet her.

I grab my phone and text Dream.

George: hey dream

Dream: oh hi

Dream: what do you need

George: could I meet Cindy?

Dream: well... I dont know

George: why not

George: I just want to see the kind of girls you like ok

Dream: uhhhh fine

Dream: no pics tho lol

George: Haha sure

I sigh. There is a small part of me that doubts Dream. How did he suddenly get a girl? And why not tell me earlier? I shake my head. Dream was my best friend. I shouldn't doubt him.

But that small part of me remained as I texted Dream again.

I may be acting a bit selfish but I couldn't help it. Imagine your interest, that had a chance of returning feelings, suddenly got a partner and your chances dropped to zero. Because that's what's happening here.

George: I need to meet your girl

George: now