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(Ranboo)
He watched as Tommy dropped down, screaming at the top of his lungs. He bounced a few times before the man pulled him back up. Dread filled him as he watched Tommy walk over, a huge grin on his face. He shoved his sweaty hands in his pockets and glanced at Tubbo. "Hey um- I'm gonna go to the washroom real quick" he said, looking away.
"Alright!... Is it my turn? Oh- yeah I'm coming jeez Tommy...". He quickly walked back into the building and went into the men's bathroom, locking the door. He leaned against the wall and slid down, hands gripping his hair. *Not the time for a panic attack! You're in a public building!*. He sobbed quietly, hugging his knees to his chest and burying his face in his knees.
He couldn't do it. Jumping was how his cousin had committed, he couldn't stand being near far drops after watching them jump. He sat in there crying for almost 10 minutes, gripping his hair and trying to not go into a full blown panic attack. There was a knock on the door and he looked up. "Ranboo? Is everything okay in there?". Tubbo. He shook his head. "Ranboo? Can you at least open the door?".
He hesitated before standing up shakily and opening the door. Tubbo's eyes immediately filled with sympathy. "Hey... Boo what's wrong?" Tubbo asked gently, closing the door again and locking it. He let out a shaky breath and pulled him into a hug. "I can't do it...." He whispered, sobbing quietly. "Why not? Do you have a fear of heights?". He shook his head. "Well- a little bit, but... I- it's about my cousin who... Y'know...." He whispered. "... Did they jump? Is that why?".
He nodded, feeling Tubbo hold him closer. "Alright... Let's go back out there and we can stay away from the edge". "But I don't want to ruin everything... You looked like you were having fun..." He mumbled quietly, embarrassed. "I already went and feel like I'm going to puke-" Tubbo said, grinning up at him. He sighed. "Alright....". "Hey, if it makes you feel better, I'm afraid of deep water, it's kinda the same I guess" Tubbo said, pulling away a little.
He smiled softly down at him and Tubbo grinned back.
[When they got back to Tubbo's house]
He blinked awake, groaning in protest. "Come on Ranboo, we've got to go inside, you can't stay out here" Tubbo whispered, undoing Ranboo's seatbelt. He huffed and opened his door, getting out. He followed Tubbo inside and immediately walks to his room, flopping onto the bed face first. Tubbo snorted and sat beside him. "Boo you have to get changed, you can't sleep in running shoes and jeans". He groaned. "But why nooottt...." He whined, his voice muffled by the bed.
Tubbo patted his head and he sighed. "If you get changed I'll make you pancakes tomorrow" Tubbo said, his hand still in Ranboo's hair. He looked up and stared at him for a moment. "... Fine" he muttered, getting up.
He got changed and fell back into bed. "If you don't make me pancakes tomorrow I will eat your breakfast and lunch" he threatened, glaring playfully at him. Tubbo giggled and nodded. "Alright, get under the covers idiot". He sighed and pulled back the blankets, his sleeve falling down. "Ranboo?". He looked at Tubbo, tilting his head slightly. Tubbo reached over and gently grabbed his arm, pulling down the sleeve.
Right, he forgot about those. He'd stopped cutting almost two years ago, but there were still scars. "... Are these... Recent?" Tubbo asked, looking worried. He shook his head. "I've been clean for almost two years, you don't have to worry" he assured the shorter, smiling at him.
Tubbo nodded and smiled softly. "Alright... Let's go to sleep". He blinked in surprise. "Let's?". Tubbo nodded and smiled. "You're a pretty touchy person, not that that's a bad thing, I like that about you, so I decided that maybe cuddling would help you calm down after a stressful day" Tubbo said, the cutest smile on his face. He blushed and stared at him, his mouth slightly open in surprise.
"That- that's really sweet of you..." He mumbled, his face warm. Tubbo had his PJs on already, which was a pastel ish yellow sweater with two black stripes and black pj pants. The complete opposite of Ranboo's, which was a grey long sleeved shirt and black sweatpants. Tubbo crawled under the covers opening his arms. He quickly cuddled up to him, blushing.
*Oh god- oh fuck- he's adorable- what the hell-*. Not a great time to have a gay panic. "You alright Boo? You've been staring for a few minutes" Tubbo said, grinning. He blushed furiously and sputtered for a few minutes before finally getting out: "I- uh- do- agh- I- I love y- you!". Tubbo's face went red, then a little smile appeared on his face. "I love you too Boo". He blushed furiously and buried his face in the pillow before screaming. He heard Tubbo laughing and looked at him, just admiring the beautiful boy and his adorable laugh.
Tubbo's laughs slowed to a stop and smiled at him. "So um... Does that mean we're... Y'know...." He asked, not getting specific just in case. Tubbo shrugged. "I'm alright with if you are" Tubbo smiled, gently cupping Ranboo's face. He blushed and smiled. "Yeah... I'd like that....". He cuddled closer to Tubbo, his heart speeding. "Hey Boo?" Tubbo whispered, a hand in Ranboo's hair. "Hm?". "Can I- can I kiss you?" Tubbo asked quietly, blushing. (Mmmm consent, that's hot)
He blushed even more if that was possible and nodded. He felt gentle lips press against his before quickly pulling away. "Was that good? Sorry if it was bad I've never kissed someone before!" Tubbo said, looking worried. He smiled softly. "It was perfect... You're perfect" he whispered, pulling Tubbo closer and closing his eyes. He heard Tubbo hum quietly and relaxed, enjoying his boyfriend's company.
HIS boyfriend. He had a boyfriend.
And it was Tubbo.
Which made it even better.
He swore he was the happiest idiot alive right then.