You never cared.. so why should I?

HOLY SHIT. YOU GUYS EXIST STILL? WHAT THE FUCK.

This chapter genuinely made me want to discontinue the story.

Tommy walks into the restaurant with hesitant steps. However, when he sees the waiters in front of the door, he screams. Not too loud, but loud enough for a few tables to hear him. 

Tommy blinks away a couple of tears and runs up to the workers in front of him. He hugs the one closest to him tight enough to the point that they can barely breathe.

In front of Tommy, hugging him back just as tight, is Tubbo and an awkward looking Ranboo standing next to him. 

"Holy shit! I thought you guys were in Manburg!" Tubbo chuckles and nudges Ranboo's arm. 

"I told you he would hug me first. What? Why are you looking at me like that? Don't turn away!" Ranboo shakes his head and continues to face Tommy. 

"Hey Tom! It's been a while. We moved here a few days ago since the education system here is better, but we had no idea you were here as well! Also, they have night schools here, don't they?"

Tommy says nothing. He's still in complete shock. 

He takes a small step back and smiles. "Yeah, there is a night school, but why'd you come here of all places? There are places with even better education systems than here!" 

Tubbo scratches the back of his head and chuckles nervously. 

"We thought there was a small chance that we'd find you here, so we took out chances. The schools are also fancier here. But do you want us here? We can leave if you want." 

Tommy's smile widens and he chuckles lightly. "Of course I want you guys to be here. It's been getting boring with Deo and Purpled." 

Tubbo looks at Tommy with full confusion plastered all over his face. "Who's Purpled?" Tommy forgot that Purpled and his other friends never met. They might be really good friends though, so Tommy quickly explains. 

"He's someone I met once I moved away from L'manburg. He ran away with me when Quackity almost turned me in" Tubbo doesn't say anything and just looks towards the tables. "I've gotta get back to work, but, if you can, we can hang out tomorrow?" 

Tommy nods his head and they say quickly exchange numbers before saying their goodbyes. 

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TOMMY

I yawn and get out of bed. I don't have anything to do today, so I just brush my teeth, shower, and change into random house clothes. 

I was originally supposed to go with Tubbo somewhere, but he has work and can't make it. 

I grab my phone and walk outside my of my room to see Deo and Purpled in the kitchen. They seem to be talking about something important. 

Walking past Deo, who is leaning against the island, I grab a bowl out of the cupboard and place it on the island next to Purpled. I turn away from the bowl to face the pantry and take out cereal before taking milk out of the fridge. 

After closing the fridge door, I walk back to the island and pour my cereal with  a fair amount of milk after. It's the perfect breakfast. 

I grab a spoon and begin to eat. However, before I can take a third bite out of my food, Purpled and Deo look at me and sigh. "It's already 12. Why are you only waking up now?" My eyes widen in surprise. I didn't even realize how late it is. 

"What do you mean? I thought it was 8?" Purpled shakes his head and looks back at Deo. "As I was saying before, how much is it?" This time, I turn to face them. "How much is what?"

Purpled is the first to answer. 

"We're thinking of buying another house. Not for us together, but we want to start living on our own." Oh. I can never admit it, but I actually enjoy their company. Obviously it's great that they want to be independent in life, but I just started to get used to the both of them being in my everyday life.