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Something weird happens recently.
Like yesterday. Wilbur Watson, the singer from Lovejoy talked to him. Asked something he doesn't expect and kinda makes him uncomfortable. Then, his Brother Tho-- he means Tommy Watson comes to Wilbur and dragged him outside. Everyone watches it, Ranboo doesn't know if this is a dream or not.
Sadly, this is reality.
Ranboo doesn't know why, Wilbur Watson, asks him about his love life. He means, Wilbur never looks at him. They never meet properly or even talk. Wilbur Watson is a busy person and it's weird if Wilbur automatically wants to talk to him.
They never talk. Until that day.
The day he met Tommy in the supermarket. Helped him and brought him into his home. Wilbur was here too. Hugging Tommy and being a protective brother to Tommy. Tommy looks don't mind Wilbur. He even invites Ranboo to come to his house. Maybe if he accepted it, Wilbur might kill him that day.
But, what happens honestly?
Why suddenly Wilbur Watson or even Tommy Watson, talking to him like they are friends?
Well, sometimes he talks to Technoblade so that doesn't count.
But Wilbur and Tommy? It's kinda weird.
Wilbur was arrogant (it's not true. That's just a rumor from another student). Everyone love him because he was handsome, smart, and can play music. Singing like a romantic person and almost have everyone's heart. Someone said he was a playboy. But, he never dated someone. Wilbur Watson has a lot of friends. But, Ranboo is not one of them. Well, his sister is Wilbur's friend. But! Hey, doesn't he include? Okay?
Tommy. How many times does Ranboo have to explain? He almost, barely even talks to someone he doesn't know. Tommy is-- not a social butterfly. Tommy is a serious person. Talked if he just needed it. Not many people talk to him. Expect the teacher and his friends of course. But, when you make him angry. He will swear, a lot. Like. A lot.
And they're talking to Ranboo recently.
Why?
The one asking him about his love life, the one is because of accidents. For Ranboo, it's kinda weird. Well, maybe Tommy doesn't. It's an accident okay? He doesn't mean to hit him or anything. And then, Wilbur. He is so weird asking him about his love life. It's not like-- his business at all. And the final, Tommy dragged him outside before he answer the reason.
And today, he finds another piece of poetry.
Ranboo doesn't know how to react.
It's a sorry note.
That makes him confused.
Like, why? Why did they send him a sorry note? Did he meet them yesterday? Did something happen to make him and them? But, Ranboo remember he doesn't have any trouble yesterday. He studied, walked into the canteen, talk to his friends. Nothing happens.
...
Well.
It's not-- supposed to be that.
Right?
But, Ranboo knows nothing really bad happened yesterday. The one thing he remembers is, Wilbur and Tommy. Ranboo is just silent.
Maybe. Maybe.
Wilbur or Tommy was the one who give him poetry.
Well. If Ranboo thinking twice. Wilbur would not write something to him.
But, Tommy. Tommy was-- kinda different. He doesn't know much about Tommy. But well, meeting him in the supermarket makes him realize something. Tommy was loud, and he never stop talking. He always has something to talk about, even if just a random thought. Tommy Is not that bad. He is humble, and maybe kind. Minus for his swearing. Tommy never stops swearing at him. Calling him Ranboob out of context and maybe Ranboo can say he's kinda annoying. Not in a bad way, but Ranboo feels like he can talk with Tommy more if they can. He's kinda cute tho.
...
Wait.
What the fuck.
Ranboo shakes his head. What the fuck just is he thinking? No-no-no. What? What the fuck. Ranboo, you lost your mind. Why do you think Tommy was cute? Where is come from?
You need to stay focused Ranboo. Back to the topic.
If it's about that's an accident. The one when Wilbur Watson, asks him about his love story. Maybe, that makes sense. Maybe, Tommy said sorry to him because his brother acted weird yesterday.
But, it means Tommy was the one who always sends him the love poetry.
Ranboo needs to do something. He needs to search for more proof. He can't just, assume everything and say that Tommy was the one who sends him poetry. Or, maybe. Maybe he doesn't need proof. Maybe it was Tommy. But, why? Why does Tommy always send him a lot of poetry?
Ranboo wants to figure it out.
He put the paperback in his locker. Putting some of his things in the locker, after this he had to go to class. The first lesson is maths damn it. Before ranboo left, He could see Tommy in his locker. Erin was next to him. They looked like they were talking about something, then both of them laughed. Tommy was already in the school. As he knows so far, Tommy always comes to the school early morning. Nobody knows why and so does Ranboo. Maybe because he was a teacher's son, so he comes to the school earlier because of his father.
Or maybe, he has another reason. Nobody knows. But Ranboo needs to know. Welp. Let's found out later. He has class right now.
***
Ranboo thinks he doesn't have a good day.
First, in math classes, Ms. Hannah wants him to answer a couple of questions. He doesn't know what the answer was and Ms. Hannah just looks at him while crossing her arms in front of her chest. Then she asks Tommy and of course, he can answer it.
Second, Geography class. Ranboo forgot to bring his book. God damn it. Luckily, Billzo brought two books today. Ranboo doesn't know why Billzo has two Geography textbooks, but hey! He can borrow it.
Third, history. Mr. Sam gives them a group task. Mr. Sam will choose who will be in the group. He already said a couple of names. Some of the people cheered, and some of them groaned as they will suffer. Ranboo hopes he can work with Freddie -- because they are in the same class right now -- so he doesn't need to worry about communication. It'll be so difficult if it's one of his fans. They'll not work on their assignment, they just stare at him like a creep. He feels so uncomfortable and ends up working alone.
At least if it's not his friends, it's someone who acts Normal towards him.
"Ranboo Beloved and Thomas Watson."
Oh.
What a lucky day.
Ranboo is in the same group as Tommy! The smartest kid in this school. Lucky because he can work with someone smart and he can investigate Tommy. Was he the one who gave the poetry to Ranboo all this time? Or, it's other people? He needs to find out.
After Ms. Sam leaves, Tommy comes to his table. Looked at him with unreadable eyes. Ranboo looked at Tommy, he was much smaller than him. Ranboo can see a beautiful blue eye now looking his eyes.
"So, about our assignment. When you are free?"
"Uhh-- well... I'm always free honestly. But, I can't do it on Friday. I have training."
Tommy looks thinking about something. Ranboo waiting for the answer. Sometimes he forgets how ambitious Tommy was. Of course, Tommy wants to finish this soon as possible. Ranboo sadly doesn't. He maybe will finish it three or two days before the deadline comes. How can he be so different from Tommy? Not his fault he has training for the Volleyball club. He has another tournament later.
"Alright then. How about the weekend? We can work in my house--"
"Good idea. We can do it in your house then."
Tommy looks regret it when he said doing the assignment in his house. Ranboo doesn't talk about it, he chooses to be silent. It's not like he wants to come into Tommy's home, okay. Tommy is the one who offers it. Ranboo just accepts it. Tommy's house is not that far from his house anyway. He can just, walk into Tommy's house.
"Alright-- yeah. Yeah. Let's do it at my house then. You still remember where it was, right?"
Ranboo nodded. Tommy seems like wants to say something but he chooses to stay silent. But before Tommy tries to say something, Ranboo can hear someone called Tommy. They turned their head, someone, now standing in front of the door. Look at them with no interest. Tommy smiled, wave his hand, and said to the guy to wait for him. They just nodded. Tommy looked at Ranboo again.
"Before I go-- can I have your number? It's-- for our assignment stuff. So we can send any information if something happens."
Ranboo just agrees. Tommy writes his number on his phone. After that Tommy sends a sticker so Ranboo can save his number back. Tommy said goodbye to him and leave with someone Ranboo doesn't know yet. Now, Ranboo looks at the number on his phone. That was Thomas Watson's number, he needs to save his number for studying stuff.
Well. Maybe they can be friends.
New number saved!
Thomas Watson
***
Ding!
New Message!
Thomas Watson: Don't forget to come to my house on Saturday. what time can you come?
Me: uh--
Well
I can go to your house on 2 pm.
Thomas Watson: alright. 2 pm then.
Don't forget to bring your stuff.
Me: ofc
I'm not a kid, yk.
Thomas Watson: just to make sure.
I don't want you to come without prepare anything.
Just bcs i'm smart, doesn't mean you can use me to working with OUR assignment. Alone.
Me: i'm not like that.
I'm understand everyone always use you like that
But, it doesn't mean i'll do it too.
Thomas Watson: just to make sure.
Alright then. I'm trust you
But if you doesn't work, i told sam.
Me: understandable.
Thomas Watson: and one thing you need to know.
Me: what is that?
Thomas Watson: My family will be at home on weekend.
Just want to told you.
We will do our assignment in my room.
Because my father maybe in the living room
Techno and Wilbur maybe watching tv or used study room.
Just want to said it.
Me: oh...
Is...is it okay if I come over to your house when your family is there?
Thomas Watson: ???
Yeah?
They never complain about that.
You're not the only one who comes into my house???
Just chill.
They will not eat you.
Me: well, you father is out teacher.
How i can chill about that.
Thomas Watson: ugh.
Trust me. My father is not a dick.
He will not do anything to you.
He doesn't use his power as a teacher.
Me: i'm sorry if i offended you...
Thomas Watson: relax.
You are not the first person asking like that.
Me: right...
Thomas Watson: at least
Don't messing around with Wilbur.
Techno is okay
But, Wilbur.
Nah, you will not like that.
Right. It's just remind him for that accident
Me: right...
I'm understand.
Thomas Watson: when you arrived at my house.
Told me so i can open the door.
Just, told me.
If you knock, maybe Wilbur will open it for you.
Me: okay...
Is it truly okay, if i come tou your house.
Thomas Watson: it's not president house you idiot.
Stop worried.
It's okay. Nobody will eat you alive.
Me: right...
So... I'll meet you on Saturday then.
Thomas Watson: 2 pm.
Don't be late.