Could it be Love?

Chapter 7: Crumbling and Rebuilding

Tubbo POV:

Again.

He's doing it again.

Why can't he just tell me the truth?

It's not that difficult?

But he just HAS TO HIDE EVERYTHING.

Am I really that untrustworthy?

Does he really think I'd leak that on stream?

I'm not that bad at keeping secrets !!

Fuck this shit, I'm not going to be near people who don't trust me.

I'm going to a Cafe.

Anywhere away from them.

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Tommy POV:

I've been avoiding Ranboo for a while.

He eventually gave up on apologising after the first few times.

Part of me feels bad for being so cold to him, but he basically told Tubbo my biggest secret.

And for that?

I can't forgive him.

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I sat on our shared bed. Well..not really shared. Ranboo moved out onto the couch.

Scrolling through my phone, I came across a post.

"Missing Allium Duo, so I recreated my fav SU scene with them !!"

The art was extremely cute, showing Ranboo and I's Dream SMP characters.

I heard footsteps approach the door.

The handle slowly turned.

In stepped Ranboo.

I look away annoyed. I dont want to talk to this asshole right now.

"Tommy, I'm sorry." he said, sitting down beside me. I shuffled away, still not looking at him.

I heard him sigh, and shuffle towards me again.

"Toms, please. At least look at me. Please." I heard him move, and felt a hand on my chin. I didn't want him to win this.

I grabbed his hand, and pulled it away, refusing to face him.

"Oh Toms, please. You saw me run, I tried to stop him from seeing. I really did. I promise."

I finally turned to face him, a glare on my face.

"You took the binder off in the first place.." I muttered. Louder than planned though.

"Tommy.. it was hurting yo-" Not this again.

"Ranboo. I get it, okay? You don't need to keep telling m-" He put his finger up to my lips.

"Please let me talk Tommy." His voice was soft and calming. I sighed, but nodded.

"It really was hurting you. Binders are extremely dangerous when you leave them on too long. It hurt to see you in pain like that. It really did."

I felt slight butterflies in my stomach hearing that.

"Fine. Please, don't let him tell anyone though." I replied.

He shuffled closer, and wrapped his arms around my waist. I let him pull me in closer, to where I was sat on his lap.

I rested my face in his chest, holding him dearly. Never letting go.

Ranboo pulled away, and looked down at me. He stared into my eyes. I could get lost in his any day.

We made silent eye contact for what felt like forever.

He leaned ever so slightly closer. "Toms, can I-" He began.

"Of course." I responded. I already knew what he was asking, and how could I say no?

He leaned in, and placed his lips on mine. Butterflies immediately filled my stomach. I tried to lean in closer, loving every second. His soft lips against mine felt amazing.

I never wanted him to pull away, but eventually he did.

"I missed that." Ranboo said softly.

"We've kissed twice, how can you already miss it?" I asked.

"Hard not to miss something like that." He smirked.

I felt my face go a bit red. Well.. maybe more than just a bit.

I sighed in content, and nuzzled into his chest. I felt as he fluffed my hair, running his hands through it. I felt safe in his arms.

"Hey uh.. Ranboo?" I asked, leaning away to look up at him.

"Yeah? Something wrong?" He looked down at me, his eyebrows furrowed in worry.

"No, I just wanted to ask-if you don't mind of course-" I said, frantically.

"You can ask, it's fine." He replied.

"Uh.. can I- uh.. know your real name? if you're comfortable with that of course-" I said, very quickly. I dont want him to be uncomfortable.

he looked panicked? "I'm uh- not sure if I want to-" I cut him off.

"It's fine!! If you're not comfortable, don't worry about it! Sorry for asking."

"No, it's fine, it's fine!!" He quickly responded."

I obviously didn't want to pressure him, I just wanted to know. Now he's panicky, what do I d-

His voice cut off my thoughts. "It's-" He paused, and took a deep breath. "Ryleigh." he said softy.

"Ryleigh? That's-" He cut me off again.

"I know, it's an odd name."

"No! It's.. really pretty." I said, my face going red.

I saw him go a slight shade of pink.

The next few moments of silence were deafening.

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Ranboo POV:

God, he looked so pretty like that.

I want to kiss him forever.

Wait, what am I thinking??? I'm not attracted to him !!

..Right?

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Word Count: 800-ish

A/N: yes I'm evil and ending it here because SUSPENSE

but DO NOT WORRY.

I am working on the next chapter as you read this

YOU WILL GET YOUR NEXT PART SOON !!

Toaster writing a chapter on their own? what kind of sorcery is THIS?!

also never make me write Tubbo angst again pls