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- December
As Ranboo and Tommy got to know each other more through discord, they started talking and chatting more without anyone knowing.. Figuring they would bash at Tommy for “hating” on Ranboo.
As the time went on, slowly but surely, the duo got closer and closer together, even sharing their phone numbers to each other just so they could facetime and talk anytime they could.. Though they seem close in private, both Tommy and Ranboo have to put up an act to make it seem like nothing is happening behind the scenes..
Ranboo’s phone dings at 3 in the morning, not expecting any texts from anyone, he lazily opens his messages to see one notification from none other than, Tommyinnit
Tommyinnit
haha hey boob boy
u stil awake? :D
Ranboo
Yes, I am..
Unfortunately…
Tommy releases a small laugh as he types his response
Tommyinnit
sorry 2 disturb
u wanna call?
im fuckin bored
Ranboo
You do know what time is it in my place, right..?
Tommyinnit
uh 3:21 am??
Ranboo
Glad you know..
But yes, we can call
What is it that you need
Tommyinnit ill explain everythin in vc :D
There they go, as Tommy presses the call button, Ranboo immediately picks up.. The two exchange greetings before Tommy asks him a question
“ Ranboo- What if you flew in here for the holidays… Spend the Christmas with either me or Tubs yeah? I feel like it’ll be fun!! Only if you're comfortable with it of course, wouldn't want weirding you out or anything! Feel free to decli- “
Tommy gets cut off by Ranboo responding
“ No kidding? I actually want to fly there to meet you guys, but getting last minute tickets is expensive… And I don't think my parents will allow me.. “
“ No shit sherlock I know that mate.. “ He groans audibly loud, making the American sigh softly
He takes another breath in.. “I’ll ask my parents once they are awake, as soon as I do, I’ll update you about it… “
Tommy smiles cheekily at his phone screen as he starts to speak again
“ Tell your parents Im paying for your flight mate “ Tommy smiles more as he stares at the screen, seeing Ranboo’s face in complete shock
“ Dude… You do know how EXPENSIVE flight tickets are?? Especially since I live like 12-15 hours away from you?? Are you sure, cause I am REALLY telling my parents that to convince them.. “ He laughs after saying that, and so did Tommy
“ Well yeah, anything for a friend mate! “ His warm smile fills Ranboo’s screen.. Somehow, seeing Tommy smile at him makes his heart dance and flutter around happily, he sometimes wonders why…
“ I wouldn't want to back down on an offer like that.. “ He sighs, knowing that he has to disappoint his friend by the fact that his parents won't allow him to fly over to the UK to spend the holidays, and possibly the new years with someone their son has met online “ I really hope they allow me though.. I want to see you and Tubbo and the others badly..“
Tommy smiles again as he places his phone on his table, angling it to make sure he himself is still seen
“ Are you kidding? Would they even turn down someone who's offering THEIR son a free flight to the UK free of charge? “ He snickers, Ranboo just groans into his sheets “ But yeah lets be for real.. I really hope your parents allow you.. My mom and dad said that it was okay if it was only one friend staying over at our place.. As long as we dont mind sharing the same room.. Or being too loud at shit times.. You know what I mean right boob boy? “
Ranboo just gives a laugh in response
“ Yep! Asides that, I'm not planning to vlog or stream much during the holidays for understandable reasons.. “ He sighs as he boots up his PC while messing with his hair..
Ranboo likes Tommy’s hair as it seemed very fluffy and poofy, even while being in call
“ Its the holidays man.. Why would you even have to stream or do much when it's Christmas! “
“ I don't know man.. It's in me I guess.. “ Tommy shrugs as he presses around on his mouse, Ranboo expects him to be editing some of his videos
“ Fuck I remembered its still 3 am at your place.. Shit, balls… “ Ranboo slightly turns red, since when did Tommy concern about what time is it at their place?
“ Yeah.. I don't mind though, I wasn't even sleeping when you messaged me.. Just scrolling around and shit… “
Tommy looks at his phone screen
“ Seems like you wanted to say something more than that boob boy.. “ He shrugs at his phone, picking it up as he stares at the screen
“ Yeah.. I was expecting you to message at this time you idiot.. “ He snickers as he fixes his position as he was getting cramps from laying down in an awkward position for the past 7 minutes
Tommy feels a wave of heat from the tips of his ears, Ranboo notices but doesn't bring it up, hoping not to embarrass Tommy more
“ I-I.. Sorry about that man.. Ive been fucking up your sleep schedule for talking to me, do appreciate though… “ He smiles warmly again.. God that stupid smile, Ranboo sometimes just want to see it in real life..
“ Nahh don't worry boss man! My sleeps schedule is as fucked up as yours anyway “ He laughs, hoping to lighten up Tommy’s mood
It worked, for the most part.. Tommy though, still felt guilty for randomly messaging Ranboo at 1-4 am in the morning at his time
“ Still sorry about that mate.. “ Sounding more genuinely guilty this time, Ranboo feels bad
“ No really, its okay man! Its also like, kinda my fault for having a fucked up sleep schedule “ He lightheartedly jokes, releasing a small laugh
The frown on Tommy’s face slowly lifted away as he laughs along with Ranboo
“ Yeah I mean.. We ARE content creators after all.. It's expected for us to ruin our sleep schedule at SOME point in our careers.. “ He laughs
“ Moving away from the topic… “ Ranboo says, Tommy’s facial expression shifts as he sets his phone again on the table, trying to angle it properly for him to clearly see Ranboo on the screen and for Ranboo to see him “ I feel like you.. Wanted to talk about something else? I feel like there's a reason as to why you REALLY called me at 3 am.. “
Tommy goes silent for a few seconds, unmoving.. Ranboo felt like he must've made him uncomfortable, he scrambles to apologize
“ O-only if its okay with you, if you’re comfortable with it!! “
Tommy lets out a big sigh, Ranboo slightly sweating, thinking that he might have struck a nerve at him
“ Uhh.. Y-yeah.. Sorry for randomly going silent there “ He lets out a awkward laugh as he rubs the back of his head “ I’ve been meaning to ask you… “
Ranboo eagerly listens to Tommy talk, Tommy hesitating for a bit before finally speaking again
“ How’d you f-find out you were Bi..? “ The words finally spill out of his mouth
“ Oh? Well uhm.. Honestly, self discovery I guess..? In all honesty, I was a wreck trying to find out which genders I liked.. “ He rambles “ Why’d you ask..? “
Tommy lets out an exhale as he starts to speak
“ W-well.. I-I think that… Im Bi as well.. “ That didn’t come out as smoothly as Tommy hoped, but the word is out, and he was okay with that...
Ranboo stares at his screen for a few second, fixing his position so that hes sort of lying and sitting on his bed
“ Im sorry, Im taken aback.. You’re Bi? Like me? “ Ranboo looks at Tommy in confusion
“ Y-yeah man.. Like, you’re the first to know about this.. S-so don't you DARE go around and spread this shit you hear me? “ Tommy lightheartedly threatens Ranboo, but knowing Ranboo, he wouldn't spread shit like this especially since its personal
“ Wow I, congratulations Tom! “ He smiles at him, Tommy sees Ranboo smiles and turns away as he lightly blushes “ Can I ask.. What made you say that you are Bi..? “
Once Tommy calmed down, he turned around again to face his phone
“ Well.. I’ve been… Crushing on a g-guy lately.. He's super funny, like super chill to talk to, and SUPER oblivious to my hints.. “ He lets out an awkward laugh “ I just, you know.. He doesn't, like… How do I say this… “ He pauses for a few seconds, thinking of the right word to describe his crush
“ Go on, you can do it Toms.. “ Ranboo says, encouraging him
“ Okay okay.. So, super funny, chill guy to talk to, VERY oblivious about the hints I drop at him, god bless him for fucks sake.. “ He laughs “ I just, you know.. He's the type of someone I would see in a woman, but rather I see it in a male.. Very charming and he knows me very well.. It's like, you know.. Fuck..! I'm being cheesy about this… “ He messes with his hair as Ranboo laughs
“ Man, I get your point… But like have you tried talking to him about your feelings and such? “
“ W-well.. Not specifically.. I-i mean.. I don't know man… I’ve talked to him about this crush and well he doesn't know who I'm describing is HIM actually! Im starting to think I dont have a chance with this guy, fuck me… “ He groans loudly
“ Im sure you have a chance.. Just go at your own pace you know? Don't rush into things.. “ Ranboo Reassures “ Just be yourself, and don't fake your.. Whatever shit you do “ He laughs “ But being serious, be yourself man! I like you for– “ He coughs
“ You like for what boob man?? “ Tommy raises an eyebrow as he looks at his phone
“ I like your personality, man! Don't get the wrong idea Tom!! “ He gets embarrassed as he hides his obviously red face on his pillow
Tommy giggles at him, Ranboo’s heart flutters
“ Okay okay I get you boob man “ He snickers “ Going back.. I just hope when I confess to him.. He doesnt turn me down as harshly as my mind thinks of it.. “
“ I'm sure he's a nice guy who won't turn you down like that man.. “ Ranboo again, reassures him
“ I mean honestly.. I think I do have a chance with him..!! “ Tommy exclaims, getting his hopes up, but not too high
“ What makes you say that boss man? “ Ranboo looks at him
“ Well.. He’s Bi like me as well! A-and other than the fact he's another content creator, like us.. “
Ranboo, yet again, stares at him..
“ L-like as in? Literal content creators? Like your crush, is also like us?? “ Ranboo questions, still in slight shock
“ Y-yeah.. I guess you can say that big man.. “ He laughs awkwardly “ Oh shit it's like 12 pm here, I need to go do some shit if that's alright with you Boo? "
Boo? That's new, Ranboo thought.. Then again, it was just a simple, harmless nickname.. Though Tommy has called him a bunch of other nicknames before, this one specific nickname has got him thinking..
“ Well yeah that's fine, I can go back to sleep still since it's 5 in the morning.. “ Ranboo smiles
“ Okay big man..!! Chat me when you're awake again? “ Tommy winks at him
“ You got it Toms.. Goodluck with your shit man “
“ Yeah yeah thanks big guy.. Goodnight again, sorry for ruining your sleep “ He laughs
And just like that, the call ends with Ranboo pressing the end call button, he sinks into his bed, smiling like a fool as he blushes before he calms himself down
After that call, Ranboo couldn't sleep again that day..