Dream's pov

"Clay, when will you get a real job? You can't support yourself playing that block game." Mom said, her voice laced with disappointment.

"I'm working on it, Mom... how's Drista?" I asked softly over the phone. I heard Mom sigh as I sat there, waiting for her to respond but she ignored my question and went back to talking about how this wasn't the life she wanted for me.

"You were so good at that coding thing. Can't you do a job like that? Jill from work had a daughter who does coding and she makes a lot." Mom rambled on and on. My mind slowly tuning her out as she kept talking.

"I do coding on Minecraft..." I mumbled but she either didn't hear me or ignored me. I sighed softly again, slouching in my chair even more as I stared at my phone screen, the back of the case feeling hot against my hand. Mom rambling continuing until I had somehow dozed off, waking up to my phone dead and on the desk in front of me.

I blinked a few times, looking at the red lettered digital clock next to him. Midnight... I slept for six hours. Fuck. Mom's probably pissed... I'm so screwed.

I panicked slightly as I pulled myself out of my chair, my neck and back aching as I plugged my phone in. The icon popped up before slowly charging and turning back on. Texts, missed phone calls, and voice mails popped up, all from Mom. My heart sinking even more as I read the texts that got more and more angry and hurtful as I read on. Tears welling up in my eyes as I read the last text.

"You're not allowed here and don't contact me or your sister. You're no son of mine."

"No... no, please no..." I mumbled, shaking my head as I threw my phone away from me. She disowned me... she fucking disowned me!

I couldn't help but cry, tears blurring my vision as I tried to figure out why she would do this to me. Is it because I'm not good enough? Is it because I messed up so much when I was younger? She doesn't see me as her son anymore... mom doesn't want me... my dad doesn't want me... I'm all alone...
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My discord rang over and over and over again throughout the day. I couldn't find the strength to move and answer it. My phone somewhere on the floor. I pulled my blanket over my head, rubbing my puffy eyes caused by crying all day. It had to be passed noon by now, maybe early afternoon, who knows.

I sighed shakily, my throat hurt, everything hurts. I dragged myself up into a sitting position, leaning back against my headboard. My head pounding as I slowly scooted to the edge of my bed and got out, going to get some water and something to eat.

"Hey, Patches... sorry, did you wanna play?" I asked Patches who sat on the counter and meowed. I took something for my head, chugging my cup of water with it. I glanced at the time and winced. It was 6pm, I've been in bed all day. Maybe my mom is right.

I fed Patches, checking her water and litter box before going back to my room with a water bottle and some food. My phone buzzing away on the ground. I reached under my bed and pulled my phone out, seeing all the missed texted and calls. All of them from my friends. I felt terrible for ignoring them all night and day so I went to my computer and turned it on, setting my food and water on the desk as I logged in and pulled up Discord. Sapnap instantly started calling me the second I got on.

"Hey Sap..." I greeted softly.

"Dude, we've been worried about you!" Sapnap said, his voice laced with worry.

"Sorry about that... it's been a rough day..." I admitted guiltily.

"I'm just glad you're okay... wanna talk about it?" He asked and I stayed silent for a moment.

"Yeah... switch to private vc." I said and switched to the other channel. Sapnap popping up there as well. "My mom disowned me." I said and Sapnap was the one to fall silent this time.

"Like jokingly?" He asked.

"No... she said I'm no son of hers... and she said I can't talk to my sister anymore." I said softly. "I don't know what I did..." I mumbled, my voice cracking slightly at the end.

"Dream... I'm so sorry. I'm sure she doesn't mean that..." Sapnap offered but I shook my head, feeling defeated once more.

"She meant every word of it, Sap... she doesn't love me anymore, I don't think she ever loved me."

"Dream, hey, don't say that, I'm sure she loves you." Sapnap said. "You're amazing, caring, sweet, kind, you do everything she wants you to do, who couldn't love you." I couldn't help but smile slightly. Sapnap always knew how to make me feel a little better.

"Thanks, Pandas." I said softly, looking at all my notifications. "C-can you tell them that I was just having wifi issues? I don't wanna worry them."

"Of course, Dreamie." He cooed teasingly. I rolled my eyes and chuckled softly.

"Okay, Sappy nappy." I snorted.

"Don't call me that." Sapnap whined causing us both to laugh. "Oh wait, I think George wants into the call because he sees that you're online."

"You can let him in." I said, smiling as I looked at the call, George's name popping up.

"Dream, where have you been?" George said instantly, his voice filled with worry and relief.

"Sorry, my wifi hasn't been good." I lied, feeling guilty for not telling him the truth now but I didn't feel ready to tell him. George was protective of me, more so than Sapnap if that was possible. The fans never saw that side of George but I did a lot.

"Okay... I'm glad it's fine now." George said, sounding suspicious but he didn't press for another more about it. "Do you wanna play on the smp?"

"Yeah, that'll be fun." I perked up. I haven't played anything in a few days.

"Let's go!" Sapnap said as we logged in and messed around.
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"Dream?" George said softly on the other end.

"Yeah?" I said just as softly.

"What really happened?" He finally asked. I knew this was coming, the dread of having to relive the situation that took place a few days ago made my heart sink.

"My... my mom disowned me." I said bitterly.

"Disowned you? Like, she just doesn't want you coming to her house?" He asked in disbelief.

"She never wants to see me again. She shipped all my belongs to me... I didn't have much there but she didn't want me even coming near the house. She also has cut me off from my sister. It hurts, George... my dad didn't want me and now my mom doesn't want me." I rambled, gripping my phone tightly.

"Dream... I'm sorry." George said, his voice shaken.

"It's whatever... not the worst thing that could happen I guess. Maybe it's for the best. It's not like she ever believed in me." I chuckled bitterly, the soft glow of my room felt unwelcoming.

"Dream-"

"She doesn't even know how depressed she's made me feel all my life. She blamed me when dad left. She said I look just like him... called me a lowlife too!" I laughed, staring up at my ceiling.

"Dream, I think-" George tried against but I cut him off once more.

"And the best part is, she sent back every single gift I ever gave her... even the shitty macaroni necklaces I made for her when I was like 4. She never loved me..." I trailed off.

"Dream... I think we need to add Sapnap to the call." George said softly.

"Why?" I asked after a long moment of silence.

"Because, you're not in a good place right now. We'll all be in call and we can talk all of this out." George assured and I rolled my eyes. I cared about George and Sapnap but the biter pain and anger building up inside of me made me feel numb to any offer of help or affection.

"It's fine... I think I'm just gonna sleep." I sighed, pulling my knees up to my chest.

"Are you sure?" George asked and I nodded.

"Yeah, I'm sure... just, stay in call while I sleep... please, George?" I asked brokenly.

"I'll be here, Dream. Get some rest." George said, his voice soft.

"Goodnight, George..."

"Goodnight, Clay." George said, my heart squeezing in my chest as I laid down, pulling my phone closer as I closed my eyes and felt myself fall asleep  moments later, hoping that this was a nightmare and I would just wake up feeling better and none of this ever happening... but that's too much to ask for.