Notice Me \\Tomboo\\

\\Chapter 42\\

Ranboo POV

The play finally ended and everyone clapped for the actors as the curtains closed. People started getting up and heading outside to the bus.

I got up and offered Tommy my hand. He took it and stood, then let go. But I grabbed his hand again and laced our fingers. He giggled, "Dork."

"Your dork." I smiled.

"That's right." He made a kissy face. I blushed and we began walking out.

We now waited in line as they counted us to make sure we were all there. Then one by one we got back on the bus.

Tommy sat by the window once again and I sat beside him. Then beside and across from us sat-

Oh gosh- Of all the people. I mean c'mon, Tommy and I were having a good time and doing so good right now.

"Oh! Hey there Mark! Hi Tommy." Joshua smiled over at us.

Tommy held onto my arm, "Hey."

"Hi." I said.

Joshua's eyes widened, "Dang...Tommy, I never took you as one to like physical contact. But uh, it seems you enjoy it."

I raised a brow, "Wha-"

"Yeah well, it's really hot when he asks for my consent." Tommy said rubbing my arm.

Joshua rolled his eyes, "Whatever."

"You're just mad." Tommy laughed.

"No, no, just happy for you." He awkwardly smiled at the both of us.

"Mhm, sure." Tommy kept laughing.

"Wait so- How does he know we made out?" I just had to ask because I was so confused as to how he knew.

Tommy turned my face to his and smiled, "Awe babe, you're adorable~ You've got a little somethin on your cheek."

I blushed brightly, "Oh! I- I thought we uh- cleaned those off..."

"Don't worry babe, I'll fix it." He pulled me close and kissed the same spot again.

Joshua huffed, "Well glad you two are happy." Then he looked away not wanting to talk or look.

"Tommy, what was that?" I whispered.

Tommy kissed me and I kissed back. Then he pulled away, "I really like you Ran."

I sighed, "I like you too, cupcake."

He slipped his hand into mine and squeezed it sitting back in his seat. I squeezed back,  and kept in my smile.

It was odd....

All along we'd been pretending to date, and sure we sold it well, but now?

Now it just really felt like we'd been dating forever. Like for once, I wasn't playing into this lie- I was living a reality.

\Time Skip\

The bus arrived back at school, and everyone slowly got off. Once they had made a final role call, they let us all leave.

Tommy held my hand as we began walking back to the car. He squeezed my hand, "Will you come over and....tutor me?"

I blushed brightly and nodded, "S- Sure- Uh- What uhm- What subject?"

He rubbed my arm, "Science..."

I gulped, "Oh...sure-"

"Specifically the homework we got yesterday. It's due tomorrow and I just have no idea how to do it. Also, could you help me with Math fight after? Numbers can really mess me up." He laughed.