Dream's pov

"Wilbur, are you home?" I called as I kicked my shoes off once inside. The house eerily silent as I walked into the living room that was empty, so was the kitchen, laundry room, and all up upstairs. I frowned, going to the kitchen and seeing the note on the fridge. "We all went shopping, will be back soon..." I mumbled to myself.

"They went shopping." Techno said behind me making me flinch and spin around. Hugging my bag to my chest.

"I know... I haven't seen you around." I said, the other staring at me closely. I shifted slightly from Techno's blank stare. He slowly took off  his gold rimmed glasses.

"I could say the same for you. You've been hanging around that Sapnap guy a lot." He said, setting his book and glasses down on the table.

"Yeah, I stay the night at his place most nights. I was home yesterday and didn't see you." I said, getting myself a glass of water and a granola bar.

"I was working, making money for the group." He said causing me to pause. The way he said that felt like a sharp prod to the chest.

"I'll find a job soon, I promised Wilbur I would." I mumbled, going to the stairs.

"You could work at the book store with Bad, or the pizza place with Skeppy." Techno said, leaning against the doorframe. I sighed and kept walking. We've had this conversation so many times before. It just made me feel like I didn't contribute at all.

Once in my room I set my things down and crawled into bed. The old bed frame creaking loudly in protest as I got comfortable. My mind clouded with thoughts that always found their way back to me whenever I had quiet moments like this.
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"Dream, dinners done!" Tubbo said, jumping onto my bed causing me to wake up with a start.

"Tubbo, I told you not to do that." I mumbled, my eyes blurry from sleep.

"Sorry, I just thought you should get up, you've been sleeping for awhile. Wilbur made spaghetti." Tubbo said with a smile.

"Thanks... when did you all get back from shopping?" I asked, sitting up slowly.

"A few hours ago. Tommy and Ranboo are setting the table so it's my turn to get us all down together." He smiled, hopping off my bed.

"Want any help?" I asked, following him.

"Sure, we need Techno, Bad, and Skeppy." He said, walking right into Techno's room. The other looking up from his book.

"Dinner time." Tubbo and I said, Techno nodding as he got up, brushing past me a shiver to go down my spine. I kept following Tubbo to Skeppy's room and I paused, grabbing Tubbo's shoulder when I heard some sounds that weren't PG friendly.

"Hey, I'll get them downstairs. Go see if Tommy and Ranboo need help." I said, Tubbo not questioning me as he smiled and nodded before ran downstairs. I sighed, going to the door and knocking. There was a lot of shuffling as Skeppy called out not to open the door.

"What?" Bad called.

"Dinner time." I called, both stuttering out that they would be down soon. I left, making sure there wasn't anyone left upstairs before going to the dining room where Tommy and Ranboo were bickering about how the other didn't set the table right.

"Boys, boys, stop that, you both did good." I said causing them both to stop for a second before it started again. Tubbo seeming not to notice as he went around straightening up everything that the two messed up.

"Tommy, come here, please." Wilbur called from the kitchen which finally stopped the two since Tommy left the room.

"Perfect." Tubbo smiled happily as he admired his work.

"Good job." Techno said, patting Tubbo's shoulder before sitting at his spot.

"Thank you. Where's Bad and Skeppy?" Tubbo asked me.

"They're coming." I said, sitting at my spot, Tubbo and Ranboo sitting down as well.

Bad and Skeppy came running down a few seconds later, both looking flustered as they sat at the table. Wilbur and Tommy brought out the food, setting it out. Wilbur always made the best food.

"Alright, before we start eating I have someone new that I want you all to meet. He'll be staying with us for the time being." Wilbur announced, disappearing into the kitchen and coming out with someone we've never seen before. He waved at us shyly. "He goes by Fundy."

"Hi."

"Hello."

"Nice to meet you."

Everyone said their greetings as Fundy sat at the extra spot next to me that I didn't notice until now. We all began to eat, Tubbo and Tommy asking Fundy question after question. Fundy trying to keep up with what they asked but they kept asking more and he looked overwhelmed.

"Let him eat, kids." I told them. Fundy gave me a thankful look as the boys settled down to eat, Ranboo and Tommy talking to Tubbo about random things. Wilbur and Techno were talking about bills while the rest of us ate silently.
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Once dinner was done we all cleaned up and gathered in the living room for a movie. I got the spot squeezed between Bad and Wilbur on the couch but it was uncomfortable so I wiggled my way out and found a spot on the floor, pulling my knees to my chest. Someone made popcorn at some point and everyone was sharing bowls as some knockoff alien movie played.

"Want some?" I whispered to Fundy who was sitting next to me.

"Yeah, thanks." He smiled, grabbing a handful of popcorn. I smiled back, trying to focus on the movie but it was boring so my eyes began to wonder around the room. Bad and Skeppy was literally on top of each other, both jumping whenever something "scary" happened. Tubbo was sharing popcorn with Ranboo and Tommy. Wilbur was reading using the light from the kitchen and Techno had snuck out at some point. Then there was Fundy who I noticed was also looking around the room, our eyes meeting again. Fundy looked away, staring at the tv once more, his neck going red.

I didn't think much of it and shifted slightly, getting more comfortable. The movie kept playing and it was starting to get later. It felt nice being home for once, it's been awhile. I'll just close my eyes and listen to the movie for a bit...

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"Thanks for helping me, Fundy, you should really go get some rest." I heard Wilbur talking.

"It's fine, I didn't want him straining his neck while he slept." Fundy assured before pulling away. I was too tired to care noticing that I was back in my room in bed. They must've carried me up here.

"Dream, tell Fundy thank you." Wilbur said gently when he noticed my sleepy eyes trained on them.

"Thanks, Fundy." I mumbled sleepily before rolling over and hugging my pillow to my chest.

"No p-problem..." Fundy stuttered out before leaving. Wilbur didn't leave for a long moment. He pulled the blanket over my body and rested a hand on my head.

"Sleep well." He said before shutting the door being him.

"Mhm..." I mumbled before falling asleep soon after.