The Wake: #2

This is the sequel to a story I posted last week. herheree. If you haven't read it, I strongly recommend you do before proceeding...
the Wake: hash 2
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6:30 am, outside the apartment, two friends struggle to get to a cab. One, less weak than the other, is helping him stay on two feet...
"Don't worry, man, you won't fail. You're smart". Smiles said to Blimey.
"Not like this, I cant even add... I cant even think of what I can't add". Said Blimey.
"I still don't get why we're still weak".
"*sigh* and we just had times 10 coffee configuration".
"Coffee? I added a little 'extra'. I thought you'd notice".
"The extra?". Blimey asked, surprised.
"mm hmm".
"Why?"
"I wanted to help. You have a test tod..."
"I didn't ask for the extra! I don't do drugs. And I have a test? Smart move. We'll get checked".
"Chillax, man it's not detectable. And it's not technically a drug."

"Unhand me". Said Blimey.
"I'm sorry man. I didn't...".
"It's not that, I get it. Unhand me." Said a now calm Blimey.
"So..."
"I'm okay now. It's strange but I feel great now. Thanks for walking me to the cab".
"Good luck man. Don't sleep off".
*
Blimey was in the exam room, eyes wide open, waiting for the papers to arrive. Everyone was. Some, anxious, some confident, and some just praying not to fall asleep. Blimey was full of thoughts. It was almost like he was there in body but not mind.
"Mr. Mist? Mr. Mist, the papers are ready". Said the supervisor, hovering her hand over his eyes.
"Sublime Mist!"
"huh? Emm. Yes. I'm... Sorry".
She shook her head and walked away.
The test started. He had answered about half of the questions. He was starting to feel like he could do this.. Then he dozed off...
"Sublime... Sublime wake up. Test. Wake up". Abu, the guy sitting beside him was trying to wake him.
He finally woke up. He continued his test, this time less confident. He sent a 'thumbs up' to Abu, as if to say "Thanks, man".
He wrote his fingers out till he was almost done. Then...
He heard the supervisor calling him, telling him to wake up.
"But I'm awa..."
He woke up. The whole exam room, same as it was. "No no... No". He almost said aloud."Why now? Why?"
He started to rush through the remaining work, frustrated. Sometimes he would say"Curse you, shadow guy!" Still hoping he was really awake this time.
After the test, the supervisor called him up.
"Did you sleep last night?". She asked.
"No, I didn't. I have insomnia".
"That explains a lot... You should see a doctor. It looks like this thing is really taking a toll on you".
*
"I'm sick of this freak show!"
"Wait, I don't get it. You dreamed you were writing the test?"
"It was exactly the same. Only to wake up and see half work".
"I'm sorry man. Hope you answered most well". Supportive Smiles said.
"Yeah, maybe. I know he's the one. That shadow guy."
"How would you know? Is he even real? You saw him in your dream".
"We saw him". Blimey stood up. "He's real and he's doing this".
Blimey was sure it was someone orchestrating all the dreams. But Smiles was skeptical.
"But why? Why would anyone want to do this? Do you have enemies?".
"Nope".
"I didn't think so.. no offense man but I don't think you're that important". Smiles loved to make a joke out of everything. But Blimey ignored that comment.
"Look, I won't watch as this continues".
"What if this is a dream too? What if it's all a dream?".
"Before yesterday, my life was normal.. pretty normal. I just had to get a little sleep and I live".
"But now". Said Smiles.
"Now this guy comes and ruins my sleep and my test". Smiles could feel the tension in his voice.
"I don't like people messing with my sleep"
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