Dream SMP One-Shots!

We're Exhausted... (Bench Trio Angst)

Ranboo slowly bent down and picked up a small block of grass, smiling when he held the grass to his chest. He just loves the weight in his arms, Ranboo sinking in his happy place. He then just started walking around, block in his hands. He tried to find a place to put it, deciding to put it on the side of a hill. Ranboo smiled at his work as he walked further down the wooden path, looking over to the used to be Community House... People have been trying to fix it and it was still standing. But it was clear that the Community House has seen better days. The Hybrid just shook his head and walked the other way, bad feelings bubbling up in his chest. He shook his head... He wanted to have a good day today and he wasn't going to let anything stop him. He spotted Tubbo, the boy rummaging through some extra chests. Ranboo smiled and strolled up to his brunette friend, patting Tubbo on the head once he was in arm's length.

"Hey Tubbo! How you doing man?" Ranboo cheered with a small and the shorter boy let out a small yelp in surprise, the chest quickly closing with a thud. Ranboo cringed a bit, but a smile was clear on his face as he lightly chuckled. Tubbo took in a deep breath as he gripped at the front of his shirt, gathering himself before letting out a small laugh at his own reaction. Tubbo soon let out more laughter, Ranboo letting his laugh. Ranboo was glad that Tubbo didn't get mad or frustrated at him, Ranboo feeling a bit bad for making Tubbo jump like that.

"What are you doing? I thought you were planning to work on Snowchster more- That's why I haven't seen you in awhile right?" Ranboo asked and Tubbo sighed with a shrug, noticeably deflating once the question was asked. Ranboo raised an eyebrow and that's when he noticed the bags underneath Tubbo's eyes. The brunette was also slumped over a bit, looking tired out of his mind. Ranboo gave Tubbo a sad smile and patted the brunette on the shoulder. The touch was warm and light, just a comforting sense of touch that made Tubbo shake a bit.

"Hey... Um- Hey...! Um Tubbo?" Ranboo said to get the teen's attention, Tubbo letting out a small hum as he looked at the hand sitting on his shoulder with confusion. It was like he could barely comprehend the fact someone was touching him. It made Ranboo's chest feel tight as he swallowed hard, guilt saw sitting heavily in his chest. He should've visited Tubbo more often... Tubbo's bright brown eyes seemed so dulled out at that very moment. They used to be so expressive and now the only emotion it showed was exhaustion. Ranboo quickly cleared his throat, Tubbo tilting his head to the side in confusion. It took awhile for the taller teen to figure out what to say but he managed to figure it out, his words a little rushed but still carrying meaning.

"I just want to say- Tubbo.. You're doing great ok? I promise you're doing great leading and you were a great president while L'manburg was still standing- You're trying your best and that's great as it is. Don't let anyone tell you differently-" Ranboo said, an idea popping into his head. "Hey um- I know you don't like Techno much- But I know we've got some food over there and some water if you wanna join me- We could go to the mountains and hang out there for a bit... I mean you don't have to if you don't want to but-" Ranboo trailed off as he took a look as his friend. Tubbo paused, his breath catching in his throat. From that reaction Ranboo thought he had said something wrong.

He was about to apologize and take everything back but Tubbo was quick to pull Ranboo into a hug, Ranboo flinched at first at the contact but realized that Tubbo was gripping onto him. He was practically grabbing at the jacket Ranboo was wearing, the hybrid immediately wrapping his arms around Tubbo. Ranboo held in a hiss when he felt Tubbo's tears land on his shoulder, the water burning his skin. But Tubbo couldn't stop sobbing in Ranboo's arms. It had been so long since someone gave him confirmation about something- It had been so long since someone told Tubbo he was doing something right. He needed that confirmation. He needed it to guide him. Without it Tubbo might as well work himself into the ground. Tubbo was just 17 and was already leading another nation. He had no time to grieve over L'manburg or get over what happened to him during all those wars.