(DISCONTINUED)American Boy || Platonic Beeduo Highschool AU

6: Not Again

a/n HOLY CRAP 158 READS AND 20 VOTES? YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST TYSM<3

again, just a reminder that this is all STRICTLY PLATONIC

TW/CWs: Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, small mention of bullying

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 Luckily, the literature teacher let students pick their own seats, obviously resulting in Ranboo sitting next to Tubbo and Niki, with Tommy on the other side of Tubbo.

They were the only people Ranboo knew in this class anyway. Ranboo had fully calmed down from what happened at lunch and was happily chatting to Niki about painting, a hobby they both enjoyed.

"Wait, I completely forgot I had these on today," Niki said, and lifted her leg to show Ranboo her white converse, which were painted with colorful planets, stars, and constellations.

"Niki, they look so good!" Ranboo said, smiling at the shorter girl. Before Niki could answer, the teacher began to talk.

"Ok class, I'm Mr. Velvet, your literature teacher for the year. I'm going to begin by saying-" the red-haired teacher was interrupted by three students bursting into the room. Mr. Velvet narrowed his eyes.

Ranboo looked towards the door and couldn't believe his twisted luck.

It was Dream and his friends. Dream's eyes scanned the room, landing on Ranboo. The blonde smirked before turning back to the teacher.

"Sorry we were late Mr. Velvet," the brunette of the group said, adjusting the white rimmed sunglasses on his head.

"It's alright, George," Mr. Velvet sighed, "Take a seat you three,"

And of course, the only empty seats in the room were the three behind Tubbo, Niki, and Ranboo. Ranboo started fidgeting with his hands nervously.

"Hey, are you ok?" Niki said softly, concern etched in her sky blue eyes. Ranboo nodded, forcing a smile.

I shouldn't bother Niki, especially after how nice she's been to me.

"Your hands are shaking..." Niki said, worry laced in her voice. Ranboo looked down, and his hands were indeed trembling.

"It's fine," Ranboo said, trying to calm his nerves. It wasn't easy when the person who almost dislocated his jaw was sitting right behind him.

Ranboo saw Niki shoot a worried glance over at Tubbo out of the corner of his eye.

"Ok class, like I was saying, I just wanted to let you know that these seats will be permanent for the rest of the year," Mr. Velvet continued to go over the class material, but Ranboo couldn't hear him. His own thoughts were too loud.

Stuck with Dream for the whole year?

He's going to make fun of me again.

What if he hurts me again?

What if no one's there to help?

What if-

Tubbo wordlessly put his hand on top of Ranboo's.

Tubbo's hand was warm and comforting, and Ranboo appreciated the gesture. He smiled softly at Tubbo, and Tubbo grinned in return.

Ranboo heard the group of three snicker behind them, which didn't help his anxiety. His breathing quickened, and he could tell Tubbo noticed.

Tubbo's thumb rubbed circles into Ranboo's palm, and slowly, he calmed down.

"Thank you," Ranboo mumbled to the small boy, shooting him a quick smile.

"No problem, bossman," Tubbo said warmly.

They both turned back to the teacher.

Tubbo kept his hand on Ranboo's for the whole lesson.

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