Behind the Masks (Ranboo X Reader) (Soulmate AU)

Ch 14: London

"You didn't bring the mask, right? I told them I was bringing my cousin because you were in town and wanted to hang out," Tommy told you as you both stepped off the train.

"I didn't, I made sure I brought my old phone, the one with the really big crack that still works to help with the illusion," you informed him which he nodded to.

"You've really thought this through, haven't you?" Tommy asked, receiving and answer with the small smile on your.

"Anything to just give me time to get to know him. I don't want to dive into something they might not be ready for," you mumbled, walking out of the station.

"You aren't scared he'll figure it out right away?" Tommy asked figuring out the one flaw to your plan.

"You ever watch Supergirl? There's a line in it which explains why when they wear glasses they aren't seen as the superhero. Something about people not being able to believe someone so ordinary can be the icon that everyone knows, I'm praying that is true. Besides the burning can happen by listening to audios, it'll seem like MASQ is just watching old streams at home."

You both walked out and saw the two people you would be hanging with today. Ranboo was getting filmed by Tubbo which you assumed was for a video. "Oi Tubbo! Ranboo!" Tommy yelled despite them being only a small distance from us.

Tubbo gave the camera to Ranboo as he smiled and waved at us. "Hi you two!"

You smiled and waved "Hello." You didn't want to say any names thinking it might cause suspicion.

You glanced at Tommy to get him to introduce me to them which he understood. "Y/N these are my friends Tubbo or Toby, which you should have met before, and this is Ranboo, he's the American one. Guys, this my cousin Y/N."

"Oh, nice to meet you Y/N," Ranboo said with a little wave. "Sorry to spring this on you now but I guess it's best to ask straight up. I'm going to videoing a fair bit of this, is that okay with you? I can totally edit you out and I'll try to not get you in frame if you're not comfortable with it."

"Oh um, I don't think I'd be comfortable in your video, I'll try to stay behind you three as much as possible so I'm not ruining the footage," you admitted not prepared for the secret face reveal or backlash they might get for outing you.

"You don't have to stay behind us, it's meant to be enjoyable for everyone," Tubbo stated giving you a strange look.

"I don't mind, honestly." You tried to reason with Tubbo but he was having none of it.

"Would you mind helping with filming then? You don't have to stay away and you're definitely not going to be in it. The most I'll have to do is change your name if we mention it," Ranboo suggested, "only if you agree, I can totally just pixelate and edit you out too."

Seeing how he checked to see and make sure you were comfortable made you smile. "I don't mind helping out with the filming. It wouldn't be the first time I've helped Tom's friends with filming stuff."

"Well now that that's figured out, time to give you the grand tour Ranboo, my boy," Tommy said, walking backwards while doing some weird jazz hands.

"Tommy careful!" You yelled as he almost walked straight into a baby stroller. Luckily he stopped before he could but that didn't stop you from sighing and shaking your head whilst the other two chuckled with the same disapproving shake of their heads.

Tubbo had handed over his phone since Ranboo was also using his phone since this was also a little trip to get Ranboo a proper camera. You followed the three around getting strange close ups during the perfect section when they were doing bits as well as zooming in on strange signs.

You had stopped recording since Tubbo wanted to take a few pictures. You were all sitting down and eating your 'meal deals' you had gotten as lunch.

"But a baguette you can have so much better options to play with. It's a sword, a light saber, a penis, a pencil. Plus it tastes good!" Tubbo argued looking at Tommy bite into the loaf of sourdough he bought.

"Whilst you get points for the baguette being a toy, it is faulted because it is french," the blond argued back throwing a bit of his bread at the bee boy.

You chuckled and shook your head as Ranboo filmed the debate. They stopped filming as the two got into their own arguement. "Uh, so what are you doing right now? Like school and work wise, not now now."

"Oh uh, I'm gonna be taking a gap year. I need a break from school so I'm not burnt out. I'll just be working I guess," you weren't exactly lying. You were taking a break from studying since college was leading you to burn out and take away time from your music. You wanted time before you commit to university.

"That's fair." There was an awkward silence between you two. You were about to ask him the same question when he started again. "You said you've helped Tommy and his friends with filming before, right? Can I ask who you've helped? I guess, who have you met?"

Now you have two options here: Number 1, say you've met yourself, but that can lead to him questioning you about yourself, or number 2, say you haven't met yourself but that might break the illusion of 2 separate people. "Oh uh, let me think about that one. Actually who have I met?" You questioned aloud to give you time to stall.

"What are you two talking about?" Tubbo asked while Tommy sadly munched on the bread.

"What did you do to Tommy?" You asked wondering what could have possibly been said to bring his mood down.

"Y/N~, Toby is being mean," Tommy whined. He walked over to you and hugged you so he could sulk like a child.

"THIS IS SLANDER!" Tubbo yelled defensively.

You chuckled at the two bickering. You managed to avoid Ranboo's question thankfully. "What do you want me to do about it Tom? I'm neither yours or Tubbo's parent," you explained, trying to pry yourself free from your friend's embrace.

"But parent Y/N~," Tommy whined in a joking manor.

"I don't care who started it, I'm ending it," you stated giving a playful glare at the two children. "Now hug and apologize and maybe, MAYBE, we can get ice cream later."

Everyone laughed at the weirdness that continued from there. You managed to avoid Ranboo's question which if he asked next time, you needed to commit to a story. You enjoyed going around London with the three of them. It was nice to walk around, breathe, not put up the persona. You had to go to the bathroom a few times just to cool down your tattoo but it was fine, you've gotten used to the heat for now.

But now that you've committed to the double life, will it be everything you planned or will it cause only chaos?

A/N: Apologies for the long wait. Every time I tried writing the chapter, nothing flowed right, but it's here so hope you enjoyed.