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Tommy knew there was something wrong. That's what he had pulled his friend, Ranboo, to the side to ask about. He hadn't been expecting the dirty blonde to cave so easily and show him what was exactly wrong.
Tommy can't help but stare at the revealed bite. His world was easily crashing right in front of him. The blonde had only known something was wrong because the older teen always, always had his sleeves pulled back.
They had both been pulled down.
"We have to tell Tob-"
"No-!!" Ranboo half-way shouts, grabbing the blondes shoulders with a panicked look. "No. Not yet. I'm not ready to tell him yet." He's almost gasping for air as he speaks, sweat forming around his face.
"Ranboo-"
"I know- I know Tommy, Trust me. But please- for the love of God, don't tell Tubbo. Please.." Ranboo pleads, fear filled gray eyes looking directly into his blue saddened eyes.
"Your skin is going to start paling soon.." Tommy speaks out, voice just above a whisper.
"I know." He furrows his brows, tears pricking at his eyes. Tommy neglects the own gathering in his eyes.
"We don't have a cure." Tommy regretfully speaks the truth, letting his dominant hand grab onto the sleeve of the older teens shirt.
"I know.."
"We don't want to kill you."
"I know, Tommy."
"Fuck!!" Tommy shouts, suddenly hitting Ranboo's arms, forcing him away. The older takes it, not complaining about the pain the hit caused. "Fuck..!" Tommy covers his hands with his face. "Fuck..." His voice is a quiet whisper as his shoulders shake.
"Why are you so okay with this?" He suddenly asked, using his own sleeve to wipe away festering tears. "Why aren't you being more fucking panicked?! Why aren't you trying to save yourself!?" He shoves Ranboo away again, watching as the lengthy boy tumbles back a bit with a regretful expression.
Tommy is hurt.
"Aren't you scared?"
The tall teen shakes his head.
"Not even a little bit..?"
"I'm not scared."
It's silent for a moment. But Tommy sniffles. He moves closer to the older quickly, hugging him around his middle. Ranboo lightly hugs back, gently patting the blondes back.
"I'm sorry.."
"..I know..."