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Dream scrolls through, it's 2 am and his room is pitch black, the only light he has is the one from his phone. He laughs at funny posts people from his Twitter timeline, but there's this one tweet that made him frown, it was the clip of him answering a dono asking if he's fine with people using they/them pronouns for him, the clip was weeks ago but he remembers it very well like it's a fresh fruit that he just bought.

Dream has been having an identity and pronouns crisis for the past month, it's getting to him. He wants it to stop, so he keeps distracting himself from it. But he seems to just never get away from it, everything he does, everywhere he goes, everywhere he is...he's always met with him questioning his gender identity.

He hates thinking about the concept of gender, he just wants to act and dress a certain way without being labeled as a man or a woman, he just wants to be himself.

Dream puts his phone beside him and closed his eyes, forcing himself to sleep, but failing to do so. His mind is wide awake, he can't stop thinking. He groans, This is so frustrating, he thought to himself. He sits up and grips his hair, puts his knees together holding them close to his chest. He stayed like that for over a minute and got up to go to the kitchen, maybe milk will help me fall asleep, he thought.

He downed the glass of milk he heated up a few seconds ago, he grips the empty glass firmly as he puts it down the countertop in a harsh manner. Dream knows he should be quieter considering that it's almost 3 am, but he can't help the frustration he feels, he didn't even mean to make such harsh noise at this hour. He leaves the dirty empty glass on the countertop and hurries back to his room.

He grabs two pillows from his bed, threw one on the floor so he could lie down, and the other pillow between his legs as he's lying down on his side. He scrolls down through Twitter once again and this time he decided to tweet out a simple "hello" in his private account, he scrolls through the replies, some making him smile.

Lots of "I miss you's" "I love u's" and "hope ur doing okay's" replies from his simple tweet. It warms his heart, he's truly grateful for all these people. 

It makes him emotional, he didn't even notice few tears escape his eyes. He wipes the tears away while mumbling, emotional bitch, to himself. After doing so, a reply caught his eye, it was from Ranboo's alt account.

He didn't even know got into his private account, the reply was a simple "Hello Dream :D". Dream talks to Ranboo every now and then, he found the teen lovely and sweet. He decided to reply with "Hello Ranboo, we should catch up soon! :)".

He went to his main alt to see his tl, of course, aww'ing over his and Ranboo's interaction. Shortly, he got a ping from discord, he checked it out to see it was from Ranboo himself.

Ranboo

Hey man, what's got u busy at this hour?

Dream

Ranbo

just thinking bout stuff

too much stuff tbh

Ranboo

oh

hopefully not something bad

Dream

Well...

i don't know

it's just

wait I shouldn't bother u

why are u even awake rn

Ranboo

It's morning here in the uk

as in like the sun is out

Dream

Right, sorry I forgot

Ranboo

Nothing to worry about, man :)

Dream winces, man, something within him did not like the term but Dream just pushes the thought away

Ranboo

So, what's got u staying up this late

sorry

not to be nosy or anything

just

worried? idk but

Dream

Ranboo it's all good lmao

just

promise u won't hate me or judge me or anything

Ranboo

of course, I promise

Dream

i think im

can we

here can we just vc?

sorry i just feel like it'd be easier

Ranboo

Yea, sure man!

Dream

just give me a sec

Dream's sat in front of his monitor, staring at his screen, he's on a call with Ranboo. Dream sighs, he can trust Ranboo, of course, he can plus Ranboo’s a nice kid for sure he won’t judge me or call me weird or think I’m weird or— Dream’s messy thoughts were interrupted by Ranboo calling Dream’s name.

“I’m sorry just, it’s all like it’s so annoying” Dream apologizes,

“Hey Man, look, don’t tell me if you’re not comfortable or if you’re not ready. Just take it easy, Ma—" Ranboo was cut off by Dream,

“I’m non-binary,” He said as if he’s been holding it in for a long time which he was actually .

It was silent for five seconds and Dream was worried He thinks I’m weird oh shit I’m stupid ugh that’s not normal he wouldn’t want to be friends with me anymore no one would want to be friends with him any—

“Dream, are you good? Are you still with me? Can you hear me?” Ranboo asks, worry obvious in his tone. Dream managed to let out a small “Yeah” then he gulps.

“I’m proud of you, Ma— wait should i call you that? Oh god are you uncomfortable with that. Oh my god, i called you that so many times today, I’m sorry I—"Ranboo was cut off by Dream laughing

“Ranboo calm down, you didn’t know so it’s fine. I’m...I’m not comfortable with that term though” Dream says, his voice getting quieter at the last sentence. Ranboo hums as if he took a note of it.

“Thank you for trusting me on this, Dream.” Ranboo says, Dream feels himself relax, “Thank you as well Ranboo, for listening and all or something” He replies.

Ranboo chuckles, “Do you mind if...I uhm ask what your pronouns are?” He asks, it was silent again for a few seconds until Dream finally answered,

“Uhm, I uh actually am working on that. I’m still fine with he him but sometimes I’m not, sometimes I feel good with they them but sometimes i also love a combo of both. I don’t know, it just depends on what I’m feeling sometimes.” He says with a sigh.

Ranboo hums in acknowledgment, “What pronouns are you feeling today?” He asks.

It was silent again for two seconds and then, “Can you maybe, uhm, help me figure out.” Dream asks, it’s obvious that he’s shy about it by the way his voice was so small.

“Yea! Of course, I'd love to!” Ranboo says with a smile, Dream feels himself relax again.

“Let’s start with he him, okay?” Ranboo says, Dream hums in agreement.

“Dream is a famous influencer, he makes millions of people happy by the content he puts out. A lot of people look up to him.” Ranboo stated he gives Dream time to respond to what he feels about it.

It took dream a couple of seconds to tell Ranboo his thoughts on it, “N-no...I don’t- I, uh, I don’t like it.” Dream responds, voice small as if he’s?? they're?? they're in disbelief.

“Okay that’s fine, we can proceed to they them then, hm?” Ranboo says sweetly as if he’s reassuring him that it’s okay. “Okay.” was all Dream could say.

“Dream loves to play video games with their friends, they are happy as long as their friends are happy. Them and Sapnap have been friends for over 9 years now!” Ranboo finishes.

Dream notices himself smiling, but still there’s something missing. “Dream?” Ranboo calls. “I like it but there’s something missing. I know i don’t like she her but it’s just- there’s something missing, Ranboo.” Dream says,

Ranboo notices that it’s getting to Dream, that they’re getting frustrated and they are, Dream is getting frustrated they just want to cry.

“Hey it’s okay Dream, I’m sure we can figure it out, I can help you.” Ranboo tries to comfort them.

“Are you sure? Do you not have things to do? Am I not bothering you?” Dream says, rambling.

“I’m sure, Tubbo’s still asleep and I’ve brush my teeth so you’re not bothering me at all, Dream,” Ranboo reassures them.

“Thank you, Ranboo.”

“No problem maaa-mate, no problem mate!” Dream chuckles to Ranboo’s response. “So how about we try Neopronouns?” Ranboo asks, Dream smiles, “Yea” was all he replies.

“Here I’ll just scroll through a list I found...Oh! Here, uhm, mo moon moons” Ranboo says sounding so happy and supportive. Dream smiles, “Okay” He sighs.

“Dream is so kind, mo supports moons friends every chance he get. Mo’s literally the sweetest, I appreciate that about moon.” Ranboo tries another again.

Dream appreciates it but, it just doesn’t feel like the set of pronouns is for him. That thought made Dream frown.

Ranboo can practically hear Dream’s thoughts through the screen. “It’s okay if you don’t like it, Dream, we have lots more to try!” Ranboo encourages them.

“Thank you, Ranboo.” Dream said with a smile, “Of course, Dream, we’ve got plenty of time! Here let me try vam vamp, sounds good?” Ranboo asks,

“Yeah, sounds cool” Dream responds, he feels good about this one.

“Dream loves vamps fans so much, vam appreciates them for all the support they give vamp. Dream’s fans are proud of vamp, and they hope that vam is proud of vampself too.” Ranboo finishes with a smile.

Dream smiles, he feels something within him spark with happiness, he could cry. So Dream cries, he didn’t even notice it.

Ranboo heard his sniffling, “Dream? Don’t cry please, we can try more—“ “I love it” Dream says while wiping his tears and taking a deep breath, cutting Ranboo off.

Ranboo smiles, “Really?” he asks, Dream could only let out a yes hum as an answer.

“See? We did it! You did it! You finally figured it out Dream!” Dream could only cry more from Ranboo’s happy exclaims.

“I’m sorry I’m crying so much, I’m just—I’m emotional” Dream says while trying to stop himself from crying.

“It’s okay to cry, Dream, especially of happiness,” Ranboo assures vamp.

“Thank you, Ranboo. You’re such a good kid and a greater friend.” Dream thanked the teen.

“Of course, Dream. Thank you for trusting me with this.” Ranboo sincerely says. “Have you told anyone?” Ranboo asks, “Nope, uhm, just you for now.” Dream answers,

Ranboo hums in acknowledgment. “I’m Dream, i go by he they vamp pronouns. My pronouns today are, they/vamp.” Dream says so quietly after two seconds of silence,

Ranboo smiles, “I’m so proud of you, Dream.” He says.

“Thank you, Ranboo. Thank you for this, really, i appreciate it i appreciate everything.” Dream thanks Ranboo again,

Ranboo laughs, “Of course, Dream. I’m glad I could help, but I have to go now. I’ll talk to you later, yeah?” He informs.

Dream hums in agreement, “Take care.” vamp says to the kid before he disconnected.

Dream got up from his seat and throws themself at their bed, vamps tiredness lulling them to their sleep.

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Dream wakes up with a smile on his face, he kicks his comforter off of him and stretches. He grabs his phone and scrolls through Twitter, he notices that his fans are congratulating him for hitting 25Mil Subscribers.

He'll have to do something for his fans later to celebrate.

Dream throws his phone beside him and got up, proceeding to do his daily morning routine.

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Today is a he/they kinda day, Dream mumbles to himself as he approaches the kitchen.

"No Sapnap! You're making a mess!"

"Shut up George, let me do my shit while you do your own shit mkay?"

"We're supposed to be working together."

"Ugh, Fine! We need to hurry the fuck up 'cause Dream's going to be up soon."

Dream hears Sapnap and George as he was approaching the kitchen.

As they enter the kitchen, he's met with Sapnap and George wearing aprons and the kitchen being kind of a mess.

Dream decided to stay quiet for a moment to observe what the two were doing.

There's a plate of eggs and fried potatoes set aside, away from the actual mess, then there's Sapnap and George who seem to be decorating pancakes.

"What are you guys doing?" Dream finally speaks, the other two stood frozen, staring at him with wide eyes.

Sapnap whines, "Man, this was supposed to be a cute surprise," as he threw a cherry towards Dream's direction.

"What?" Dream asks, confused.

George sighs, "Sapnap and I wanted to surprise you with breakfast in bed for hitting 25Mil, but..." he shrugs

Dream laughs, "Aww that's so sweet," he coos while walking towards the two to give them a hug.

The two reciprocated his hug.

"Look, we made you pancakes!" Sapnap exclaims as he pushes the plate of 3 pancakes stacked together, with a proud smile.

“I made the pancakes,” George correctly informs, Sapnap rolls his eyes

“Whatever. I decorated them, plus, I fried the eggs and the potatoes.” Sapnap brags, crossing his arms with a proud smile

“We decorated the pancakes” George mumbles.

Dream giggles, full of fondness for the two, “Thank you guys, I appreciate it.”

Sapnap wraps his arms around Dream’s waist again, “Anything for our Sugar Daddy.” He jokes

Dream wheezes, “You’re such an idiot,” he says between laughs, as George lets out a small laugh.

“Come on Dream, eat your breakfast, we have to get stuff ready for your stream,” George says as he gently pushes two plates towards Dream

Dream’s 25 Mil celebration stream was fun, his chat was so lovely and he had fun streaming with Sapnap and George, as always

“So what are you two going to be up to now?” Sapnap asks

“I don’t know, I don’t have anything else planned so...” Dream replies

“I want to go lay down,” George says, to which Sapnap laughs at.

“Can we cuddle while watching movies or something?” Sapnap asks, Dream and George lets out a small laugh

“That’s all you wanna do today?” George asks, “Well yeah, you guys don’t have anything planned so I don’t see the problem.”

Dream laughs, “Fine, we can cuddle here in my room.”

“Okay! I’m on my way!” Sapnap excitedly exclaims, “George, you coming?”

“Well if you’re so excited for it then I guess I will”

- დ -

“I’m going to be in the middle”

“No, I am.”

“I suggested this idea, therefore, I get to be in the middle”

“That’s not how it works, Sapnap”

“Well then, how does it work, George?”

“Guys, I’m going to be in the middle. Now, shut up and come cuddle.” Dream interrupts the two’s bickering

“Fine whatever,” Sapnap says, rolling his eyes as he crawls in bed towards Dream’s right side.

“Can I pick the movie, please?” Sapnap asks, nicely

“You know, I hate how you know we’ll—or mainly, I will say yes just ‘cause you said please and asked so nicely,” George says, laying down on Dream’s left side

“So can I?” Sapnap asks again, smiling at George. “Ugh, fine whatever”

“You guys are so-“ “So what, Dream?” Sapnap cuts him off, glaring at him

“So endearing.” Dream finishes, giving Sapnap a sweet smile,

“Whatever, man.” Dream frowns at the term that was used, eyebrows pulled together. He remembers how he hasn’t told George and Sapnap yet.

George seems to notice the discomfort in Dream’s face so he asks, “Dream? You okay? Everything okay?”

“Hm? Ah yeah, just uh, I w-wanted to tell you guys something..."

"Go ahead, Sapnap and I are listening," George says softly while Sapnap hums in agreement

Dream fiddles with his finger nervously, Sapnap placed his hands on top of Dreams,

"Hey, you don't have to tell us if you're not ready to," Sapnap reassures him.

"No! No, uhm, I wanna tell you now..:" Dream says, stuttering.

"Mhm, take your time Dream," George says.

Dream takes a deep breath, "I'm nonbinary," he finally says.

Silence fills the room and suddenly Dream feels like crying.

"That's so cool, Dream!" Sapnap says happily as he hugs Dream, Dream cries harder.

"You know we love you either way, right?" George asks so softly while he hugs Dream.

Dream nods, wrapping his arms around the two. "We're proud of you Dream," Sapnap softly says, with a loving smile.

"I love you guys...so so much," Dream says while wiping his tears

"We love you more, you idiot." George replies, smacking Dream playfully

"Can we watch the movie now?" The two laugh at Sapnap's question and continued their night, cuddled together while watching movies.

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Dream wakes with two small bodies latched onto him, he smiles.

He's grateful to have this, to wake up with the two people he loves the most, every morning.

It's been over a week since they came out to George and Sapnap as nonbinary, the two also started using they/them pronouns with him even during streams.

Dream doesn't really mind, they also have been contemplating on telling their fans.

Dream's thoughts were interrupted by a soft whine from his right, he looks down to see Sapnap rubbing his eyes.

"Good morning," Dream whispers to him, kissing the top of Sapnap's head, to which Sapnap blushed.

Sapnap looks up at Dream scanning the person's absolute beauty, "Happy birthday, idiot."

Dream smiles and kisses the tip of Sapnap's nose, "I love you."

"I love you more."

"Well-"

"We get it guys, you love each other, I still wanna sleep" George's voice startles the two, Dream wheezing at George's statement.

"Aww, Georgie! I love you too," Dream says in a teasing manner.

George glares up at them, his facial features softening when he sees Dream's smile, "I love you too."

"Let's get up, I wanna bake a cake for Dream!" Sapnap exclaims, getting out of the bed, "Wash your faces please," Sapnap adds before disappearing to Dream's bathroom.

"What was that supposed to mean," George mumbles, feeling his face with his hands and Dream giggles.

“No, Dream stop! Just sit there, be pretty, while we make this cake okay?” George says gently pushing Dream down to his seat.

“No you guys are so bad at this, we can just order a cake.” Dream protests, standing up again.

“But that wouldn’t be as special,” Sapnap whines.

Dream sighs, sitting back down. George giggling at the fact that Dream can’t win with Sapnap’s cute whining.

Dream rolls his eyes, trying to hide their smile. 

They rest their chin on their hand, watching his boyfriends fondly.

“This looks like shit,” George admits, looking down at the result of the cake.

“I don’t care, I wanna take a picture of it then post it on Twitter to get likes,” Sapnap says with a smile, taking a picture of the messy cake.

Both Dream and George laugh.

“Dream should smash his face on top of it and we should take a picture to post on Twitter!” George excitedly exclaims.

“Good idea”

Next thing Dream knows, his face is on top of a poorly made chocolate cake.

Dream doesn’t really mind the sticky sweet icing on his face, considering how the two seem so happy, their laughs filling the whole house.

“Go shower, you look disgusting,” George says, putting his phone down.

“George! On my birthday?” Dream says in a dramatically offended way. “Yes,” George answers, smiling at him.

“Kiss me first,” Dream says, getting closer to George. “No, get away from me!”

George puts Sapnap in front of him like a shield, “Sapnap!” he exclaims

Dream quickly pecks Sapnap’s lips, purposefully trying to transfer some icing on the other’s face. 

Sapnap giggles, “You guys are idiots,” He says gently pushing Dream away from him.

“Let’s clean up, we’ll just buy a cake”

Dream scrolls through Twitter, he saw that “Happy Birthday Dream!” was trending earlier. “Awww” and “HIS HAIR” was also trending, due to Sapnap and George’s Twitter posts earlier.

Seeing all the sweet messages and the amazing fanarts and edits on his tl, warmed his heart.

He cried at how sweet his community is, their so grateful to have them.

He didn’t feel like streaming so he had his friends do it for him, he thought it’d be better and he feels the happiest being with their friends.

dream @dreamwastaken • 8/12/21
thank you guys for the sweet messages and for the amazing fanarts and edits. so grateful to have u guys, love u 

Dream stares at his Twitter profile, contemplating if he should just change his location to he/they.

Fuck it, he thought, and so he changed his Twitter location to his pronouns.

He again, scrolls through his tl, seeing some of them notice the change already.

dream @dreamwastaken • 8/12/21
thought you guys deserve to know, i am nonbinary and i do use he/they pronouns :)

replying to @dreamwastaken
nilo @drmsfatass
proud of you dream!! just wanna know, are you still good with masc terms?

replying to @drmsfatass
dream @dreamwastaken
thank you! and no, thank u for asking :) <3

Dream had decided that they’re only comfortable with va/vamp pronouns when it’s his close friends who’s using it.

Dream smiles as they scroll through Twitter seeing his fans being supportive of him and being sweet.

His discord notification blows up due to the dreamsmp members leaving him sweet messages.

Dream
Thank you for the sweet messages guys, i appreciate you all so so much. love u guys.

He also got a private message from Ranboo,

Ranboo
proud of u my friend, u deserve all the love ur receiving!

Dream
thank you ranboo, and thank you for helping me, you’re a nice person and an even better friend.

Dream hears the bedroom door open to see his two boyfriends in their pajamas, Dream smiles.

The two crawl on the bed, cuddling Dream.

“Thank you for this great day,” Dream says with a smile, giving the two a kiss.

“We love you so so so so much! Right, George?” Sapnap beams at George, “So so much” the latter confirms with a big smile.

“I love you both so much,” Dream says, tears rolling down his cheeks.

The two coos at them, “Dream!” “Our Dream is such a softie”

Dream giggles, “You guys are idiots”

The three went to sleep with hearts full of love and happiness