Heat Waves
by tbhyourelame
"A friends-to-lovers story about two content creators navigating their feelings while separated by an ocean, set to the soundtrack of Glass Animals' Heat Waves."
Plot Summary
Heat Waves follows the relationship between Dream and George, two online content creators and best friends who have never met in person. The story centers on Dream's growing realization that his feelings for George have evolved beyond friendship.
The fic takes its name and emotional core from the Glass Animals song, which becomes a recurring motif representing Dream's overwhelming feelings.
Full Plot Summary (Contains Spoilers)
George travels to Florida to finally meet Dream in person. After initial awkwardness, Dream finally confesses his feelings. The climax occurs during a late-night moment when the song plays, and they share their first kiss.
Why Fans Love This Fic
Heat Waves became a viral phenomenon that transcended typical fanfiction audiences, reportedly causing the Glass Animals song to chart higher as fans sought it out.
Main Characters
Dream
A successful content creator struggling with his romantic feelings for his best friend
George
Dream's British best friend and collaborator
Sapnap
Their mutual friend who provides comic relief
Relationships
Tropes & Tags
Themes
Content Warnings
- None
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Heat Waves" about?
A friends-to-lovers story about two content creators navigating their feelings while separated by an ocean, set to the soundtrack of Glass Animals' Heat Waves.
How long is "Heat Waves"?
"Heat Waves" is 47,262 words across 11 chapters, with an estimated read time of 3h 9m.
Is "Heat Waves" complete?
Yes, "Heat Waves" is complete with all 11 chapters published.
Where can I read "Heat Waves"?
You can read "Heat Waves" by tbhyourelame on Archive of Our Own (AO3). Download Fanfict Reader for iOS for the best mobile reading experience with offline access.
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