In The Name Of Love

In the darkness, in the middle of the night

Tubbo nervously stepped out of the car and found himself standing in the parking lot right next to the beach. He made his way towards the beach until Tommy caught his hand.

"We're going to fucking eat first man," said Tommy

Tubbo nodded and headed the opposite direction with Tommy.

He was going to meet Ranboo. He was going to meet Ranboo.

His stomach churned unevenly, making him feel a little lightheaded but it was nothing compared to how happy and excited he was.

Only less than a mile away, Ranboo was sitting in a car going to the same destination. He did his best to settle himself. He couldn't help but reminisce those wonderful days when he'd hang and feel something much better than anything else he could experience these days.

Tears began to well, and Ran quickly wiped them on his sleeve to dry.

"You okay mate?" Phil asked.

Ranboo nodded, "yea, just going through something."

Phil nodded sympathetically.

Finally, they made it and Ranboo stepped out of the car and headed toward the restaurant.

"I'm scared," he admitted, "to meet Tubbo."

Wilbur looked at Ranboo and gave him a pat on the back, "he's your friend, he misses you too, don't worry, and if you don't want to make eye contact with him, then don't."

The blonde nodded.

In the restaurant, Tubbo saw the others head in. His breath hitched when he saw Ranboo. He hadn't seen him in a while. And he certainly looked- different. Ranboo's hair now grew out in fluffy locks, and his eyes shined without a pair of sunglasses covering them anymore.

He kept his head down as they made their way to the table. He didn't want to seem awkward. He simply nodded or shook his head anytime someone talked to him. Ranboo didn't seem to be talking much either, he mostly only heard Phil, Tommy, and Slime talking.

Ranboo reached his hand to get salad, only to see someone else's hand also reaching for the tongs.

He looked up and saw Tubbo's face in detail. His round face that was framed with curly honey brown locks, his blue eyes stared back at him, frozen in shock. It looked almost as if Tubbo was a little frightened.

Great, the first time in over a year since they last locked eyes, and it was terrifying for both of them.

Ranboo picked up the tongs and handed it to Tubbo. He watched as the other boy hesitantly took the pair of tongs from his hand. Ranboo caught the last glimpse of Tubbo's face and he looked back down, he could've sworn that he saw a small smile form on the brunette's face. And it drove him insane.

Later after they finished their lunch, the group went down to the beach, bickering as they got umbrellas, chairs, and beach towels set up.

Tommy whispered something to Phil, Slime, and Wilbur as he saw Tubbo and Ranboo approaching from opposite sides.

"Hey, could I get somewhere to sit?" Tubbo asked, although every spot on the chairs was taken.

"Oh yeah, sorry man, I'll go to the sea with Ran," Tommy replied, quickly standing up.

They planned this.

"Actually you know what? Nevermind, I don't want to sit in a pool of Tommy sweat, I'll just go to the sea with you and- Ran."

"Ranboo, do you want the chair?" Tommy asked.

The taller one stood still, but shook his head.

"Alright then, let's go to the sea!"