Chapter 1: Dreamy

Prior note: The alternate universe this is set in has many similarities yet differences to the real Lab Rats universe. This is set after the events of No Going Back and Sink or Swim, with the only difference being their bionic secret is still completely intact, and after a failed attempt by Douglas to capture Adam, Bree, and Chase, the duo break their alliance. The first Lab has still been destroyed, but as a result of the hacking of Davenport Industries being halted, the second Lab was built quite quickly. So, the Lab Rats still have their secret intact, with a key difference being the separation of Krane and Douglas.

Bree's POV

I had such a weird dream last night. Like, it was really weird. I know I struggle to keep a boyfriend and all but I didn't expect to dream about my brother. No, not Adam. Adam's funny and someone I love to have around but I would never do anything with him. I was thinking about Chase… yeah, Chase. I'm confused and all. I was dreaming that we were together on some sort of like plains having a picnic and talking about things. But those things were like we were a thing. Like, boyfriend and girlfriend. WE EVEN KISSED! It was so confusing. I always thought Chase was kinda cute but I never thought of him like that. I know he's not my proper brother but we were raised like we were siblings. People would find it weird. Well, they wouldn't find anything weird because he's probably never even thought about it. Nerd. Bet he's doing his homework right now.

I don't know though... it was so confusing. It felt... right? I don't know. I have to think about this more. I don't know if I should question myself and him about this. Wait, why would I question him? Wouldn't that just seem a little suspicious? Stop overthinking Bree! It was just a dream. Wait, not just a dream-like I'm disappointed. Maybe I am? UGH! I don't even know! I need to get some breakfast that isn't those disgusting protein pellets.

Chase's POV

Last night, I had quite possibly the most remarkable and bizarre dream ever. I think it is clear to everybody who knows me that I'm quite awkward around the opposite sex; I get flustered easily and I act incredibly creepy and weird around them. So, it was confusing when my dream during my sleep was about Bree. Yes, Bree. Bree Davenport. My "sister". And it wasn't a dream about something silly like her finally getting a long-term boyfriend; well, it was a dream about ME being that boyfriend. Oddly enough to match that odd dream, I liked it. I've recently noticed Bree's increasing physical attraction and her personality is the perfect match for me. My excellence and intelligence with her stubbornness and independence. Though, it's probably just hormones. She's probably never considered me in that manner. It would be nice though. I guess? I have never questioned myself so much in one monologue.

What am I thinking? Our relationship is strictly platonic and is supposed to be that way! We may not be blood or biological siblings, yet we have been mentally related and linked all of our lives as if we are! Though, the only person saying this 'family' is platonic is Mr. Davenport, in an attempt to ensure a lack of rifts within the team. Well, we'd just have to make sure there are no rifts. Easy! We never really argue anyway. We may clash occasionally but those clashes are not long-term, nor are they violent or damaging to the team's codependency. It's healthy to have those disagreements or else your friendship/relationship will be mightily boring and lame.

Bree's POV

Maybe those Chase thoughts will just go away. I hope so anyway. Or maybe I don't hope so. I don't know. God my thoughts are so confusing. I'll just get some breakfast. Oh great, of course, he's here with Adam. I'll just stay quiet.

"Adam, for the last time, humans did not evolve from bananas!" Chase says.

"But bananas are bent over, and so were monkeys and I thought humans came from monkeys," Adam said. Chase quickly gave up and just facepalmed. He walked over and grabbed a box of cereal and turns around. Even in the morning, he looks adorable. Wait what the hell am I thinking? Stop it… ugh, I don't know. Just stay quiet Bree… stay quiet…

He sits down and looks up and sees me. He stiffens up and is completely still. He just stares at me and looks completely lost. I thought that was how I was gonna feel when we look at each other? Why is he looking at me like that?

Chase's POV

I did not plan for this. I was intending on ignoring her. This is incredibly awkward. I'm just staring at her now. I should say something so it makes it less… creepy and awkward.

"Uh hey, Bree!" I say. Maybe that will make the situation less awkward.

"Hey, Chase! Did you sleep well?" she said to me. I know I'm the smartest human on the planet, but that's academically; my brain has just shut down at a simple question because I had a dream about her. Maybe those feelings weren't just a dream?

"Yeah, I slept about as well as I could. I had a weird dream though. Such a weird one. How did you sleep?" I inquired. I hope she doesn't question me about the dream. Maybe she can? No. Final answer.

"I slept pretty well, can't wait to see Ethan today though! What was that dream about? I had a pretty insane one too," she answered. My brain melted. I need to quickly think of a weird dream.

"It was an Adam-type dream. Just something completely stupid about Einstein's theory of relativity." I said. She won't question that, she's smart but she probably doesn't care enough to ask about it more. Wait, didn't she say she had a weird dream too? "What was your dream about?"

Bree's POV

Shit! I don't know what to do! I know! How about I just tell him the dream, but don't mention his name? I need to think about this. Maybe it was more than just a dream to me?

"Oh, it was about this boy and me. We had a picnic and we were talking and kissing and-"

"Forget I asked," he smiled. That's weird. Does he know it was him? Usually, he would say he doesn't care and would tell me to shut up and moan and walk away. This time he just playfully told me to shut up, like he knew what I was going to say. He can't read my thoughts, right? That's not a bionic ability he has right? I hope not, if he can then he's just read all the shit about him in my head for sure. He can probably read this conversation. I really hope not. This would make things even weirder.

"I was wondering if you wanted to walk to school together?" Chase suddenly speaks out. Wait, he's just asked me if he wants to go to school? I don't know… I feel weird about him right now.

"Sure!" I energetically answer. I just panicked and the word 'sure' came out. That's fine I guess then. I hope I don't feel awkward around him. Ever since we found out we weren't biological siblings, I've seen him in a different light. Not Adam really, I still see him as a brother but Chase… for some reason, I just think about him differently…

Like, that dream was quite nice actually. I don't even know if I see him like that. It's so confusing. He's always been awkwardly cute but I've never seen him like that. But I'm not even mad or disgusted with that dream... I should explore this a bit more with him. Spending some time with him after school might be the best way to start!

Chase's POV

She actually said yes? That's a miracle! Maybe I could actually explain what my dream was about? No no, that would make her feel uncomfortable I would assume. She's probably never thought of me like that anyway. It would be nice if she did but I wouldn't be doing my amazing self justice if I hold myself against that. Let's just talk about schoolwork and stuff like that. Or maybe I could inquire more about her mystery man. I'm quite interested in finding out who he is.

"You ready for the test today?" she spits out as we walk down the last road.

"The physics test? Oh you know I'll ace that, of course, I'm ready." I confidently reply. "Are you ready to tell me who this mystery guy was in your dream?" She goes quiet and just glances at me.

"Uhh, he's nobody. He's cute though, at least I think he is," Bree replies. Well, that could be anyone nearly. She's lucky we've just arrived at school, or else I'd ask her more questions. It quite possibly could've been me? It would be an incredible coincidence if we had the same dream or the same concept in our dreams. I'll ask her tomorrow when we hopefully walk to school together.

"Do you… wanna walk home today?" Bree asked.

Wait, what? This is a great opportunity to ask her more.

"Sure! Where did you want to meet?" I replied.

"I've got math last, I could meet you there?" she said.

"Great idea, I'll see you then if I don't before," I spoke. She smiled and waved at me before she went off to meet Caitlin and her extremely bizarre friends.

I sat down for a minute outside on the stairs thinking about 'that' dream. It was quite vivid and weird. I don't know, really. I don't know if I like her like that. Maybe it was a one time thing. Maybe it's not. Maybe I do like her? She's always been pretty and smart. Smarter than most girls. I'm a huge fan of smarter girls. I should pursue these feelings.

I guess I better look for Leo and Adam. What a remarkable last few hours. This might be a very, very interesting day...

Leo's POV

I don't know about you (because I know that somebody's either watching or reading this) but something was up with Bree and Chase earlier. The two of them get along well, yes, but they still aren't the closest two people in the world. Not through any fault of their own, but siblings just naturally grow apart when they get older. But since those two found out they aren't related, they both seem to be more interested in each other's company. I'm not suggesting anything, but I'm not not suggesting anything either. It would be a little weird those two together because I've always seen them both as my brother and sister and until recently they saw each other like that too.

"Hey, Leo, you ready for school?" Big D shouts.

"Yeah, I'm just going now. See you later, Big D! Try not to blow yourself up!" I reply. I hear him laughing in the background as I leave the front door. I should keep an eye on those two. And whoever is reading or watching this you should too. This could be very exciting...