Notice Me \\Tomboo\\

\\Chapter 38\\

Tommy POV

"So...what is it?" Tubbo asked me.

I frowned, "I- I don't know how I feel?"

He raised a brow confused, "Sorry?"

I sighed, "Ranboo and Joshua. I- I can't pick. Or...I guess I can. And that's like- scary for me? Because I've wanted to be with Josh since last year and it feels right. But then- this cute American comes into my life and starts fucking up my feelings! I- Ugh! I think I like them both."

"You're dating Mark. So you've already chosen. What....why are you even still thinking about Joshua?" Tubbo crossed his arms a little upset.

"Ra- Mark and I-" I gulped, "We're complicated. A- And we had a really mini fight? It's just...confusing right now."

"Go on." Tubbo encouraged me.

"I like Mark, so yeah I'm dating him because Joshua sometimes touches me without uhm- consent? But I guess it's not like I said no....But then again I sorta did? Maybe I should've been clearer or-"

"No. That's never your fault. So just move on." He smiled sympathetically.

I nodded, "Right so uh- I'm with Mark, but I just-"

My phone buzzed in my back pocket. I awkwardly laughed, "One sec."

I took my phone out and saw it was from Ranboo. I ignored it for now and put it back in my pocket.

"Mark?" He asked.

I nodded, "Yeah- anyways, so uhm I still obviously have feelings for Joshua regardless of Mark and I's relationship. Feelings don't just instantly fade, y'know? And now for Mark it only feels like I'm with him for my own benefits. Which is confusing because of our relationship and sometimes in certain things he feels I sorta...lead him on? Or that I'm just....Fake. He thinks my affection is fake and- It's not."

Tubbo nodded thinking, "Huh..."

The bell rang and we stood up. Tubbo smiled, "Answer his text. Talk to him, and honestly you should know the choice by now. I think you should take time to think about it."

I smiled and nodded, "Kay."

Tubbo walked down and off to class. I took out my phone and clicked on the notification. There I saw the message, "I'm sorry. Lunch? <3"

I blushed and sent, "Sure <3" I sighed, "Meet me at bleachers."

Then I walked off to class too.

\Time Skip\

Ranboo POV

I was really hoping Tommy had responded. Just as class got out, I checked my phone and clicked on the notification. I saw, "Sure <3" I blushed because of the heart then read, "Meet me at bleachers."

I replied back, "Mkay."

Then I hurried off to my locker. I put away my things and then rushed towards the bleachers outside. There I saw Tommy sitting high up as he bit his nails seeming nervous.

I smiled. He was so cute in his outfit. Just perfect. I shook it off then walked up.

Tommy sat up, "R- Mark!"

I raised a brow, "Did you call me Mark?"

He nodded, "Do you not like that?"

"No! It's just that you've never- Nevermind. It's fine." I smiled and sat down beside him.

He gulped, "Alrofht, look....I wanna go to the theater trip tomorrow as a couple...And as like a romantic date. Like, a real one."

I blushed but controlled myself, "I'm sorry Tommy, but if you're still gonna try and end up with Joshua, then I can't do that. It'll just have to be the fake thing....sorry."

He nodded then grabbed my hand, "I- I want you to give me a shot...A- At us. At the real thing?"

"Tommy....I want that too. But I need to know that this isn't about Joshua anymore. That you're over him..." I sighed and gently let his hand go.

He sighed, "I- I can't- Feelings don't go away that easily....I need time."

"Right. And that's fine. But tomorrow is just a field trip." I said sternly and yet calmly.

He nodded, "Fine."

"I'll still sit by you cause of the contr-"

"No. It's fine." He said and looked away.

"Tommy...." I sighed, "Well, don't worry about having to stay for practice then."

"Oh thanks. How thoughtful of you." He smiled kinda off, "I'll walk home again."

My eyes widend, "What? Y- You walked home yesterday? I- I wasn't thinking Tommy. Stay, I'll drive you home."

"No! It's fine. I'll just ask Tubbo." He said and then stood up, "See ya Mark."

I sighed, "To-"

"I'm fine- Don't worry." He smiled then walked off.

"How can I not worry? I care about you." I spilled out.

He looked over his shoulder, "I care about you too. But....I think we need a little space right now. Just to think."

I frowned and nodded, "Yeah, I know. But uhm- get home safe. Please don't walk home, it's not safe and you live so far." 

He sighed then walked off finally. I sighed too and then took out my phone to text Tubbo, "Hey! If you can't give Tommy a ride home- let me know. I can."

Then I got up too and walked down the bleachers. Tubbo replied, "Sure! But I think I can :)"

"Cool :)" I sent back then pocketed my phone.

\Time Skip\

I got out of class and hurried to my locker. I got my practice duffel bag and then locked up my locker. As I did so, Tommy arrived. He unlocked his locker and I stuck around.

"Hey Tommy..." I half smiled.

He took his things out, "Hi."

"Uh- Did you get a ride home?" I asked.

He nodded, "Yeah. Tubbo's gonna take me home. Have fun at practice."

I nodded, "Cool. Uh- Text me when you get home? Just so I know you're safe?"

"You're my fake boyfriend....I'll be fine." He said crossing his arms.

"Right. I still care though...Can I hug you?" I put my hands out.

He shook his head slowly, "Mark, do you really think a hug is what I want right now?"

I shook my head, "No....sorry."

Tommy rolled his eyes and walked past me hitting my shoulder. I stumbled back and dropped my duffle bag.

He walked off and I squat down then picked it up. I sighed, That was some odd deja vu.

I walked the opposite way of him, towards the field. I got out there and went towards the lockers to change. Today felt really long. I guess....Being with Tommy made everything fly by.

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