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Tubbo and Ranboo sat on a hill together. It was New Years Eve in England and Ranboo had the idea to go on the highest hill and watch the fireworks. Tubbo had agreed even though he knew he wasn’t going to enjoy the fireworks as much as his friend was.
Ranboo was babbling something about his favourite look of fireworks. Tubbo was nodding along, not really listening, more so focused on the anxiety bubbling in his stomach making him feel sick. There was still 10 minutes left until midnight and Tubbo constantly checking the time on his phone didn’t help his anxiety. It grew as the numbers changed.
Ranboo nudged him, “are you okay?” he spoke, staring at him. Despite the sweat visible on his forehead, his shaking hands, and concern in his eyes, he nodded. Replying with an enthusiastic ‘yea!’. The lie was unconvincing but Ranboo didn’t push him.
The topic quickly moved onto content creation which Tubbo was glad about. Something to distract himself from the impending ‘doom’. Before he knew it Ranboo was thumping his hands on the grass. “One minute!” he said excitedly which made Tubbo’s jaw slightly drop. Time sure did move fast when talking.
Looking at the two was like looking at two ends of a coin. Ranboo sitting, practically bouncing up and down with excitement, a shine in his eyes. Tubbo was sitting, hugging his knees, shaking, and looking like he was in danger.
Before Tubbo knew it Ranboo was counting down from 5. Every number caused his stomach to turn more and more. Until finally…
The loud bang made Tubbo wince, moving closer to his friend as if searching for protection. Ranboo responded by putting an arm around him, pulling him close. “You’re okay, it’s okay.” he spoke inbetween the first and second bang. Tubbo twitched at the second sound, feeling a tiny bit better beside his best friend. Ranboo rubbed his thumb against his arm as Tubbo slowly calmed to the point of actually being able to enjoy the colours and designs in the sky.
The two sat in a comfortable silence as the bangs and colours filled the sky. Tubbo didn’t know how long it had been but finally the last firework was shot and everything went quiet. The two lay back in the grass just enjoying each other’s company.
“You could have told me you were scared of fireworks, we didn’t have to go.”
“I didn’t want to ruin the fun for you.” Tubbo mumbled, Ranboo lightly hit him on the arm. “I wouldn’t have minded, your comfort is a high priority.” Ranboo smiled.
“Wait, is this why your character has firework trauma?”
“..shut up”