I sigh as I finally set my computer down. I had to watch Dream's newest video to see if it was good. I know I didn't necessarily get hired for editing, but I've helped Dream and George both with some videos already. I just finished working on a new thumbnail for George's video.
I stretch my back a little bit. Clay is on the computer as he does a little practice for the next manhunt.
"Do you want to go get some food?" I say to break the silence.
Clay sighs as he turns in his swivel chair. He looks like he could use a break as well. I took one earlier to get water, but he hasn't taken any. "Absolutely," he says, "Let me get dressed and grab my keys."
I walk out of his room as I wait for Clay to change out of his sweatpants. I lean on the kitchen counter, scrolling through my phone.
Nick walks into the kitchen and looks in the fridge. He doesn't even say hey. Strange.
"We're going to get food if you want to come." I say not really looking up from my phone.
He continues to look through the fridge, which I know only has take out in it since I looked earlier.
"I think I'm just going to stay here tonight," he says impassively.
My heart sinks a little. I've been at their house for two hours and all I've wanted to do is see Nick. Now he's declining my offer for food. I bet Clay would pay too.
Nick sounded like something wasn't alright, like something was bothering him. Usually he would want to come with us to grab some food.
"You good?" I ask as I set my phone down on the counter to give him my full attention.
"Yeah, I'm fine." he closes the fridge door with water in hand. I'm pretty sure that's not what he was looking for for that long. He starts to leave the kitchen as he tells me "Don't worry about it."
I feel a pang. He sounded so passive aggressive towards me. I don't think he's ever talked to me like that.
He walks out of the kitchen without saying another word. That was such a strange conversation. He's usually a little more engaging in conversation. He at least asks me how my day is going. He gives me something rather than the dry ass man that just came into the room. I hope he's okay.
Did I do something wrong?
Clay walks out of his room. "You ready?" he says as he grabs his keys off the counter.
"Yupp," I walk behind him, "Nick said he's not coming,"
"Really?" Clay sounds surprised. Maybe Nick is only avoiding me, and that's why Clay seems surprised. My only question is why.
"Yeah, I guess so," I try to sound normal. I don't want Clay to know that I'm attracted to his best friend. I don't know how he would react to that.
Clay and I grab some burgers from a place nearby. We go ahead and order Nick a milkshake and fries. It's better than nothing. Maybe he would view it as a peace offering from me.
He's in his room when we get home. Clay has to go to the bathroom, so I bring Nick the food by myself.
I knock on the door. I try to make it sound a little louder than my usual knock to make it sound like Clay, worried he wouldn't answer if he knew it was me.
"Come in," he calls from behind the door.
I slowly open the door. I can see from his monitor that he's on a discord call. He follows my eyes and reads my mind. "They can't hear you," he reassures me.
"Oh okay," I walk in a little less careful, "We brought you fries and a milkshake."
He takes the bag from me and peeks inside. "Oh thank you, I was pretty hungry actually."
"I figured. There's nothing in that fridge of yours," I say as I stand awkwardly in his room.
He places the bag on his desk behind him. He's turns all the way around towards me on his chair. He takes a sip of the milkshake. "This is pretty good,"
"I got the same one. I liked it. Clay got this fruit one that was healthier, but I said screw that." I laugh a little at my own joke. I notice he's not giving me much to go off of. I need to get out of here before I do something stupid.
"You've got great taste then," he chuckles. He takes another sip before placing it on the desk.
"Uh, are y-" I'm about to ask if he was doing alright and if there was anything that I did wrong to him. But Clay walks into the room before I could.
"You missed it, Nick!" Clay says as he bursts through the door, "Our waitress was so attractive,"
I roll my eyes. Clay was practically speechless when she came to take our orders. I almost had to order for him since he was so incapable.
"Another time, then," Nick says. I don't know if it was just me, but he didn't seem as excited to match Clay's energy as he usually is.
"Who are you talking to?" Clay motions towards the monitor, unphased by his friend's reaction.
Maybe I'm overthinking all of this.
"Uhh, George and Quackity," Nick turns back to the screen, "You want to say hey? Nobody is streaming."
"Of course," he says, "unmute,"
Nick does as he's asked and unmutes. He glances at me once awkwardly. I consider slipping out the door to go home, but I don't want to go without saying goodbye.
"HIII" Clay yells into the microphone.
Only Nick can hear their replies since he's wearing headphones.
"Hold on, hold on, guys," he says after listening for a second, "I'm going to put you on like a speaker or something."
He unplugs his headphones.
"HELLLO" and "HII" is screaming from the computer. I recognize their voices a little bit.
"GEORGE" Clay says.
Nick rolls his eyes as they talk for a minute.
"Guys," Nick says, "guess what I got."
"Laid?" Quackity says before laughing.
"He could never," Clay shakes his head.
"What did you get, Sapnap? Tell us, tell us." George asks.
Nick smiles proudly, "I got a milkshake and fries. Dream and y/n brought them for me."
"Aww bestie goals," George says semi-sarcastically.
"Wait, is y/n Dream's childhood friend that you both said was-"
"AHHHFKFJBDJF" Dream and Sapnap go at the same time.
"What?" George laughs.
"Oh," Quackity says, "is she there?"
"GOT TO GO BYEE" Sapnap leaves the call.
Clay turns to me with a guilty look on his face.
"What was that?" I ask, trying not to laugh. What in the world was all the fuss about?
"Nothing," Clay says, "nothing at all."
Nick messes with something on his computer.
I frown. Why is he acting so strange? I decide to ignore whatever that was all about. I'm not in the mood to dig for details. I do wish Nick could look me in the eyes when he talks to me, but not everything we want comes true. "Well, if you guys are done with whatever that was, then I'm going to head out." I say, pointing to the exit.
"I'll walk you out," Clay says as he goes to head for the door.
I turn to see Nick still on his computer. I realize he won't say goodbye unless I do. "Bye, Nick,"
"What?" he turns to me, "oh bye."
My heart shrinks a little bit. Clay walks me to the front door and waits as he watches me pull out of the driveway.
The whole ride home I contemplate what I could've possibly done to offend or hurt Nick.
And I can't think of a single one.
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