After the war in the End, Tommy was absent for the 3 days. Tubbo was also absent and taking care of Ranboo.

"Your majesty, Lady Thyra has arrived."

Tubbo looked at the maid,

"Thank you for informing me Cathy."

The maid bowed down to the prince and left his room.

(HA! PLOT TWIST~! *in sing song voice*)

Thyra soon came in.

"How is he Tubbo?"

"Getting better, at least."

"How's Tommy?"

"He hasn't talked to me yet. Guess he's really devastated."

"Does Phil know?"

"Yeah, he's also having trouble talking to Tommy. Same as Ghostbur."

"He really shut everyone out.."

"Mhm.."

...
"Is Ranboo's soul shard healed?"

"No news yet.."

"This better be worth it Thyra."

"Don't worry it will."

"When are you going back to school?"

"Maybe after Ranboo heals up."

"You haven't told him your feelings yet?"

Tubbo stayed silent.

"Are you afraid that your dad will disapprove?"

"Yeah..."

"Don't worry Tubbo, your dad will surely approve as long as your mom is alive."

"Yeah."

--

•2 days later•

Tubbo was writing in his diary on his study table beside the couch where Ranboo was.

In the corner of his eye he saw Ranboo move a bit. He looked at him waiting for another movement.

Ranboo's eyes was slowly blinking. He put his hand on his head.

"Mmmh... Where am I..?" he muttered

Tubbo eyes teared up a bit

"You're awake.."

Ranboo looked at Tubbo

"Tubbo?"

"Good afternoon Boo."

Ranboo sat up.

"Where are we?"

"You're in my castle."

"Castle?"

"Oh, um, yes."

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner that I'm a prince.."

"Its fine you know."

Tubbo put down his pen and went beside Ranboo.

"Are you feeling better?"

"Yep.."

"I'm glad."

"I missed you, you know?"

"Me too Tubbo."

Tubbo wanted to tell him that he likes him. But he doesn't know if its the right time.

"C-can I tell you something?"

"Yeah sure."

"Do you like someone by any chance?"

"Yeah actually."

"Who is it?"

"..."

"Sorry.. I didn't mean to be obnoxious.."

Tubbo apologized immediately.

"Its okay. I'll just describe them."

Tubbo was eagerly listening

"They are very caring, loving and cute. They also have beautiful blue eyes, fluffy brown hair, blonde -ish bangs, and a small figure."

"They must be your dream person huh..."

Tubbo looked down at his hands fiddling with his fingers.

"Mhm.. I can't imagine how my life would be without that person."

"Can I meet them?"

Tubbo asked really wanting to meet the person of Ranboo's dreams.

"Uhm.. That will be complicated.."

Ranboo let out a nervous chuckle.

"They live in another world? Or in another place?"

"Nope. They live here in the over world."

"Are they a girl or boy?"

"Mmm.. Can't tell you."

Tubbo pouted.

"Whyyy??"

"Sorry Tubbs. One day you'll see who."

Thyra came in

"Here's the replacement."

Tubbo looked at the stone

"Thats a stone...."

"Yep. The one you had before WERE part of a soul stone. That's why its called a soul shard."

"Ohhh... No wonder mine looked different from my mother's and sister's.."

"But why is it not part of the soul stone? Why is it separated?"

"One reason can be, it was broken before. And somehow landed on the hand of Kristin."

"That doesn't make sense?"

"I dunno as well but at least you're alive."

"What happened to Endheart?"

"Oh I murdered him on the spot."

She said with an innocent smile.

"Oh-"

"You're welcome!"

"Yeah uhm. Thanks?"

--
The three were talking to each other for about an hour.

"Hey Tubbo?"

Ranboo called his attention

"Yeah?"

"Why do you live in a castle?"

"Uhh-"

"Bruh"

Thyra said

"Isn't it obvuous? He's also a prince dummy."

"Yeah that makes sense."

Ranboo said feeling like an idiot.

--

When Thyra left, the two were just silent. Not like an awkward silence, it was comfortable.

Tubbo sat down at the sofa and moved Ranboo so he can also lay down then hugged him.

"I miss your warmth."

Ranboo blushed at them compliment.

"Y-you did?"

"Mhm. I miss everything about you when we got separated for a month."

"I missed you too Tubbs..."

Ranboo heard a little snore coming from the smaller boy. He caressed his hair.

"Sleep well, my dear prince.."

Hello!! Its the author here. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Also, advanced Happy New Year!!✨✨

Remember, don't forget to eat, drink and be happy!

~Emily, Out