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“Cmon man. You basically just told them. And you said you have been waiting a while.” Tommy said, looking up at Ranboo who was carding a hand through his hair. Ranboo’s other hand was occupied with his phone while Tommy had his own phone out. Both on Twitter.
Ranboo just told the world his favorite heartstopper scene, the show he and Tommy binge watched, was when Nick took the ‘am I gay?’ quiz. Ranboo had in fact taken that quiz a time or two over the years. He even watched Tommy take the stupid quiz and Tommy was totally acting like Nick.
But now he was sure it was the right time to come out. He was sick and couldn’t stream anyway. And Tommy was right, he had been waiting a while.
So Ranboo pulled up old Tweets to use as replies, tweets where he knew some of the fans knew he was something but with how Ranboo acted they may have gotten the impression he would be upset if they implied he wasn’t straight. When I’m reality he was just hinting at the truth. This could have been his fault they didn’t dare believe it.
So now he had to make it serious.
Ranbalt @ranaltboo
Yo just wanted to say thanks for all the support with everything and tonight lol have been wanting to do that for a while tonight just lined up well
And for those confused basically I guess I am technically unlabeled as the way I have kinda always gone around life just being attracted to whoever I am attracted to it just so happens that most of them line up with a “certain type” you could say lol am okay with the gay label :)
Tommy sat up and repositioned to have his legs draped over Ranboo’s lap and kissed his cheek. “I’m proud of you.”
Ranboo chuckled, “You’re supposed to say that.”
Tommy rolled his eyes, “Your voice still sounds like shit.”
“At least I didn’t tell you to come out after watching a gay show.”
Tommy huffed and Ranboo pressed a kiss to his lips, making the pout turn into a wide smile that showed only love. “Now let me finish this coming out nonsense and we can go out to eat.”
Tommy leaned his head on Ranboo’s shoulder and Ranboo moved him onto his lap better, kissing his head and returning to his phone.
Ranboo @Ranboosaysstuff
/srs
“I am replying to that.” Tommy said and Ranboo gave him a curious look. “Can I say anything I want?”
“Sure hon, knock yourself out.”
Tommy smirked and started typing away.
TommyInnit @tommyinnit
replying to @Ranboosaysstuff
literal king shit my big Gay friend
Ranboo snorted.
Ranboo @Ranboosaysstuff
replying to @tommyinnit
Thank you and you’re welcome for the permission to tweet this
TommyInnit @tommyinnit
replying to @Ranboosaysstuff
So happy to be your token straight friend
Ranboo set his phone down and grabbed Tommy’s phone from him, setting it down as well. Ranboo cupped Tommy’s face with his right hand and brought their faces close. “My token straight friend.”
Tommy let out a breath, “gotta keep the boys on their toes, Ran. It’s the only way.”
Ranboo chuckled and pressed their lips together. Tommy kissed back instantly, wrapping his arms around Ranboo’s neck.
In a few minutes they would get around to getting ready for their night out.
-
Ranboo and Tommy walked into a restaurant with linked hands and sat across from each other at a small table they were brought to.
Tommy ordered both of their drinks seeing as Ranboo couldn’t talk well and he always got the same thing anyway.
They shared each other’s drinks like they had done for a while, even before they dated. And Tommy ordered their food.. which they shared as well.
Either way the food was as good as always considering that was their usual date restaurant and they were known for tipping well even the times they ordered not much of anything.
They made their way out of the restaurant and down to the beach. They both laid ear the water, despite their dressier clothes and linked hands as they watched the stars become visible in the sky as the sunset in front of them.
But they always ended up looking at each other because no sunset and no stars could ever compare to each other.
*
“Goodbye, Ran.” Tommy smiled and let Ranboo’s hoodie sleeves fall over his hands at the door as a bag rested lightly on his shoulder.
Ranboo offered a sweet smile that melted Tommy’s heart and Tommy remembered in this moment and Ranboo pulled him into a hug, wrapping his arms around Tommy’s shoulders, tucking his face into Tommy’s shoulder and closing his eyes to relax at the hold, why goodbyes weren’t seismic events.
Why they didn’t hurt anymore.
Because hellos were always to come and Tommy could always look forward to them as he wrapped his arms around Ranboo’s torso, squeezing him in his hold.
“Goodbye, hon.” Ranboo whispered. Tommy being there certainly didn’t help with his sickness but even if Ranboo wasn’t sick he still wouldn’t go on a camera till the aftermath of a couch makeout faded from the sides of his neck.
Not that Ranboo was upset with them, he didn’t mind. He could always not have a face cam. Tommy can’t do that without drawing attention, so they make their own alterations to that and Tommy makes sure he wears the right kind of tops.
Ranboo kept them close as he broke the hug apart and his hands found Tommy’s face, his thumbs rubbing under his eyes as Ranboo’s grey eyes held pure love.
Tommy could never get enough of that look. It melted his heart and soul every time.
Tommy returned the soft look and Ranboo attached their lips. Tommy kissed back, his hands gripping Ranboo’s already wrinkled t-shirt.
When they parted, Ranboo kissed Tommy on the head, “I’ll head your way once I feel better.”
“I already told you that I don’t mind coming here. I have enough old clips and pictures from so many different places that the fans wouldn’t know I wasn’t out and about.”
Ranboo rolled his eyes, “You’re an idiot.”
“But I'm your idiot.”
“No no, you’re my token straight friend .” Ranboo giggled and Tommy rolled his eyes.
“You will never let me live that down, will you?”
“Absolutely not.” Ranboo grinned and Tommy kissed his cheek despite playing annoyed. “Have a safe trip.”
Tommy smiled warmly, “I will. Please try to get better, I miss you.”
Ranboo chuckled and Tommy started his walk outside and away from the door but he turned around and Ranboo didn’t shut the door. “Oh Ran!”
“Yeah?”
“I love you!” Tommy grinned and walked away and Ranboo was left to stand in his door with his mouth mimicking that of a fish.
They had not said those words to each other and Tommy knew that Ranboo was going to want to say them in person. So now Tommy was going to say them over the next few days - or however long it takes for them to see each other again - and Ranboo would have to wait.
This was hell.
And stupid.
Ranboo shut his door with a huff and sent Tommy a red heart emoji and a middle finger emoji. Tommy just sent him a kiss emoji and a grinning emoji as he made his way onto the train.
He was going to enjoy this.
*
“Ranboo!” Tommy said, smiling to the camera. Why had he agreed to come back into content creating by being emotional support as Tommy played a horror game but here he was.
Ranboo chuckled, “Hey Toms, I’ve missed you.” Ranboo’s voice was sickenly sweet and dripped with honey. Tommy’s face tinted dark red instantly.
“Whatever clingy bitch.” Tommy rolled his eyes and he could tell by the smooth laugh Ranboo gave that Ranboo was watching him. Ranboo had his stream pulled up and could see Tommy’s reactions.
This was payback.
“Mhm.” Ranboo said and Tommy bit his lip as his boyfriend's voice filled his ears. His throat still hadn’t healed all the way so his voice was pitched lower but he was talking in a tone that he knew would kill Tommy if he kept doing it.
Which normally he would stop it here.
It wouldn’t continue into very open flirts throughout the stream. It was like they swapped personalities.
Usually Tommy was calling the other hot or sexy or saying shameless flirts while Ranboo stuttered about. But now it was all reversed.
“Hmmm.” Ranboo’s low voice came through his mic after he had been silent for the last like 10 minutes to do something as Tommy progressed through the game. “You look cute when you’re focused.” Ranboo sounded 101% serious and the way the words rolled off his tongue like a sweet melody was enough for Tommy to pause the game and watch as chat flew by at Tommy’s dark red face. “Like really cute.”
“Ran-“
“For my token straight friend.” Ranboo snickered and Tommy huffed.
“You here that chat?” Tommy said, trying not to let his voice waver, “He’s being straightphobic.”
Ranboo laughed, “what?”
“You’re being straightphobic and that’s offensive. I’m telling Ben Spoont on you.”
“Like that would do anything he literally knows we-“ Ranboo paused abruptly. “Yknow what. I’m going to your apartment.”
Tommy’s eyes grew wide and he wasn’t sure if it was because Ranboo almost just told everyone they were together or at his sudden confidence, “Uh.. okay. I’ll finish this level and end while you’re on your way.”
“Sounds great, hon,” Ranboo’s voice grew slick like honey again, “Oh and my hoodie looks great on you.” Ranboo left the call and Tommy’s mouth hung open.
This was certainly payback.
And Tommy wasn’t all that mad. He was just shocked that Ranboo had the balls to say all that.
-
Ranboo opened the door and walked inside, picking Tommy off his chair and carrying him to the couch. Tommy giggled and got comfortable in Ranboo’s hold, leaning his head on Ranboo’s shoulder, curling into his lap better.
“You’re clingy off the bat.” Tommy pointed out.
Ranboo leaned his head against Tommy’s and hummed, “I just miss you.”
“Love, your head still feels awfully warm.” Tommy moved so he was facing Ranboo but stayed on his lap, holding his face in his hands. Ranboo leaned into one of his hands and closed his eyes gently. “You’re still sick aren’t you?”
Ranboo nodded, “‘m sorry, I just missed you a lot.”
“Well you’re sick. I don’t blame you for wanting to be with someone you.. trust.” Tommy rested his forehead against Ranboo’s.
“I do love you.” Ranboo said and Tommy kissed his nose.
“I love you too.” Tommy smiled softly and he was sure Ranboo was smiling as well.
Because love will do that to people.
It makes them happy.