Seeing The Mask (Beeduo Fanfic | Highschool Au)

Chapter 9 : Lunchtime Convos

Ranboo and Tubbo we're going to lunch, the weekend buzzing in his head. Saturday was practically the only eventful day with the two simply having Sunday as a lay around day. Tubbo though couldn't help but feel like they should of done something together on Sunday, or talked out the day before. Ranboo though seemed to be pushing it on the side, forgetting it. Tubbo didn't want to force him to think about it.

Is Ranboo really trying forgetting about it? His mind suddenly questioned.

The thought was loud and demanding an answer, but it felt weird to say out. He tried to focus back on George's rambling. "Dream is really cool actually. I can't believe I got introduced! I also met these two cool dudes name Bad and Skeppy. They are a lot of fun and Skeppy is a bit chaotic but Bad balances it out." George said without even taking a breath. Tubbo was stunned with his capability to stop so much at once. He really seemed to enjoy our company. "Name my turn to talk Gogy." Tommy told using the nickname gifted to George.

Tubbo's attention fell on Tommy who seemed happy to talk. "Wilbur is actually really cool. He is so chill and fun to be around. Full of ideas." Tommy told continuing to talk about Wilbur's personality. The description gave off a gentle giant vibe that can be dangerous at times. Tubbo hadn't even come face to face to the adult that Tommy was paired with. His mind though began relating that Ranboo was a relaxed and gentle giant himself, though has at times not perfect with his words.

Tubbo had yesterday binged watched Ranboo's videos and old streams hoping to get more from it about Ranboo. The main thing he got was his creativity with Roleplay or Character Creation, mainly basing around Enderman. He had to agree, Enderman are pretty cool. He also got out his clumsiness with words at times, his trials to cover up awkward statements, and how much Tubbo actually did like him. Tubbo couldn't help but smile at the stampering Ranboo on his phone, and then snorting at certain comments. Ranboo had multiple times looked up at him from his book, probably giving a confused look that day.

His mind now was just wondering around, thinking about yesterday videos and the difference between screen Ranboo and real life Ranboo. There was a lot of resemblance with some more relaxation and ease when saying certain things with a small, trusted group. Though in public, Ranboo mimicked the exact person on a screen except not speaking out to strangers in thanks for donations and speaking of his merch. With friends though, Ranboo would once in a while ask his friends that they should buy his merch and get their viewers to buy stuff too.

(Definitely buy some Ranboo jackets or Ranboo plushies. Gonna get some merch on bday too so do it! Sorry for interrupting. :/)

He also couldn't help but notice the once in a while catch of talking badly about his face, going with his dysmorphia. He had caught it a couple times in real life too. Tubbo though would ammediatly battle different, telling that the invisible difference should be seen as something good. Ranboo simply seemed unaware the word 'invisible' everytime though. Maybe it came with it, not being reminded enough it's the minds tricks and that everyone sees him as someone great with a pretty face or not. He couldn't help to also love the implications that Ranboo said of him believing he's hot on steam and off. It always made Tubbo blush and think, You really are.

His daydreaming got interrupted by snapping in his face by Tommy, "Tobes I just asked you something." Tubbo blinked and spoke up, "Sorry could you repeat it?" Tommy rolled his eyes in agitation, "I can't believe you weren't listening." His heart began to hurt from the annoyance he was inflicting on his friend. "I'm sorry I've been zoned out for a while now. I had tried to imagine what Wilbur was like as you talked about him and one thing led to another." He apologized fully, his voice filled with pain.

"Whatever I was asking you about how you feel about Ranboo, you know being roommates and stuff." Tommy asked his agitation drifting away at every word. The word 'whatever' hurt for a moment and the question froze him, his eyes wide. Tommy's eyebrow rose, confused on the sudden nervousness of his friend. Tommy and Tubbo we're extremely close at the point. The two chatting non-stop with full interest. Tommy was almost sixteen (Yes I changed Tommy from fourteen to a proper age. This is changed in the other chapters unless I missed one.) The two were practically impossible to make them stop talking each other except for now. Tubbo had zoned out, Ranboo was causing it to happen more often.

"H-how I feel about Ranboo?" He stuttered messing with his sweater anxious. "Yes, spit it out." Tommy said. "Somebody sounds anxious." George cooed acting like a thirteen year old girl about to get gossip. His mind was all over, so much to say, so much to not say. He couldn't think of what to say. "Come on Tobes tell us." Tommy spoke sternly agitation creeping into his voice.