Redefining Expectations-Insomnia Sequel

Chapter 13: Error and Corruption

His face cannot burn any brighter than it is right now. He squeezes my hand tightly, keeping quiet.

"You didn't exactly deny liking what I said either. So what's really upsetting you? Are you upset that this is how you learn that I love hearing you ramble? You get so excited and focused on the constellations, puppets, or UnderNovela that you don't always notice me going quiet and enjoying your explanations. If you saw the gaze I was giving you when you do that, I think you'd crash."

I chuckle as he grumbles quietly again. He glances at me as he squeezes my hand firmly.

"It'S...a lOt tO hEaR aLl aT oNcE...sO mUcH iNfoRmAtIOn aNd yOu'rE sAyInG tHaT tHeRe iS mOrE? YoU hAvE a WaY wiTh YoUr wOrDs iS aLl I Am sAyInG."

I chuckle.

"And that's a bad thing?"

"YoU tRy hAndLiNg a sOuL raCiNg aS fAsT aS mInE wAs aNd tElL mE tHeN!"

I chuckle as he tries to glare at me.

"It's NoT fUnNy!"

I shake my head as he pouts.

"Oh come on, Erry. It's a little funny. The one who wants to find a way in my head cannot handle a few compliments in it? If you ever found a way in here, you probably wouldn't last."I say teasingly.

He hides his face in my chest, mumbling for me to shut up. He is quiet for a few moments. Then he looks up at me, his face still burning a bright blue.

"I'm r3aLizInG hOw muCh i lOvE yOuR pr0t3ct1ve siDe...LiKe wHeN yOu g0t jEaLoUs oR rIgHt nOw..."He says

I grin, seeing that his face only burns brighter with this little confession.

"Do yOu ReAlLy ThInK I aM cHaRmInG...?"He asks

I smirk, nodding.

"I wasn't lying with a single word I said about you. And if you're still concerned about reactions to us, let me assure you that it'll be okay. You may be surprised to learn that there are people who actually support us or think we're good for each other out there. Want an example?"

He nods.

"You see who Lust is talking to over there?"

He glances over, nodding. I lean closer to him with a grin.

"Those are some of the people that I met at the pride festival while wearing the necklace you gave me. They're the ones who ranted about how we'd be a good pair and given how they cheered off-camera, I'd say they're happy for us."

His eyes widen upon hearing this, looking shocked.

"Hey, Dream! We should probably go return these clothes!"Lust says

"Alright, I'm coming!"I say as Error crosses his arms, his mind considering everything.

I follow Lust out, tugging Error to come with me so that he isn't left with those fools when they regain consciousness. Evelyn's editors come over to me and I smile at them, finally getting their names. Cosmo and Artemis are very nice, even as they rapidly fire questions. I answer a few and they write it down, saying that they want to make sure Evelyn keeps these points in her blog.  They made sure to congratulate us on the relationship and tell me how happy they are for us. I chuckle, thanking them.

"Thank you, that's really sweet. I appreciate your support. You both seem to be very observant so you may want to consider providing matchmaking services of some sort if you were this good at telling what's a good pair. Now I hope it pleases you that we're not acting like a couple in everything but name as you once said."I say, hints of teasing in my voice.