Tubbo doesn’t exactly remember falling asleep but he had to have because now he was flinging the blankets off himself. A panic attack wanting to rip right through him. He had a dream, no he had to re-watch his least favorite moment that’s happened in a long time.

Tubbo couldn’t exactly remember what the whole conversation was about but he decided to try and put his input regardless. It was all the members of L’manburg talking outside since they really hadn’t made a place for meeting yet. Tubbo hadn’t even gotten the chance to finish his thoughts out loud because Tommy was yelling at him now. “Oh shut up Tubbo! When has anything you’ve ever said actually been relevant OR helpful to the problem at hand! Never! That’s when.” Tubbo shrunk at Tommy basically snapping at him. The venom in his words hurt so bad that Tubbo hadn’t noticed the panic attack, he didn’t notice that his feet were already taking him out of L’manbergs border. He didn’t notice Niki yelling after him or Jack trying to chase after him. Not at the time. He had just let his feet take him. He ended up making it to his new house not really remembering even going that direction. He was disoriented as hell as he shoved all his items into a chest and made his way back to the DreamSMP. Before he knew it he was in front of the ruins of his house. The house that Dream and Sapnap had just burnt down like it was nothing. He sat there for what seemed like hours with his coat neatly folded before Dream had approached him.  

Dream. He was the reason Tubbo was in this weird headspace right now. If Dream hadn’t been so bold he wouldn’t be here. If Tubbo could keep his emotions at a low he wouldn’t be here in Eret’s castle sleeping there. Feeling like a traitor to his friends. He wouldn’t be having any doubts about his loyalty to L’Manberg. He was a horrible person.

That was the last thought that crossed his mind before falling asleep for the second time that night.

Tubbo had woken up for the third time. This time he was certain that it was morning. He lied in bed for just a few minutes before getting up to change into his uniform.

He was grabbing his stuff when a small knock on the door made him jump. He opened the door and saw Eret smiling at him. “You want breakfast before you leave?” He didn’t really need to answer since his stomach made a loud sound at the idea of food. Tubbo flushed a pink and nodded. “Yes please.” Eret chuckled and led Tubbo to what looked like the kitchen. “Is eggs and bacon ok with you?” Tubbo nodded and sat down taking in how nice the kitchen was. When Eret finished they sat together and ate.

After eating Tubbo had to go back to L’Manberg so Eret decided to walk him back. On their way back they really weren’t expecting to run into Tommy.

“Tubbo! What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Tommy seemed more annoyed than pissed off. “Uhm. Just hanging out with Eret. Why?” Tubbo started to shake slightly, his breath hitching in anxiety. “All night? You never came back last night.” His hands started to shake. 

Before he could come up with an excuse Eret spoke up. “He was out late last night so I offered him to come over and just wait ‘till morning. You got a problem with that Tommy?” He sneered at the younger. Tommy went tense and mumbled out a no.

“Tubbo, come on.” Tommy signalled him to follow him and Tubbo did just that. Turning around slightly and waved a goodbye to Eret. The older just waved back with a look of sadness and he turned around heading back to his home.

The two teenagers took the bridge back to L’Manberg. The awkward silence made Tubbo tense, he knew that Tommy had shit to say. So why wasn’t he? They had made it back to L’Manberg without a single word from either boy which made Tubbo feel like hell.

“Will! I’ve got Tubbo!” Tommy shouted out. Wilbur came out from the rebuilt caravan. He ran over to Tommy and Tubbo quite quickly and nodded at Tommy and looked at Tubbo. 

“Tubbo where were you? We were all worried sick.” Wilbur seemed to be genuinely concerned and that made Tubbo slightly more happy. 

“I was wi-”

“He was with Eret! Wilbur. He. Was. With. Eret.” Tommy cut him off and was now flailing his arms all about.

“Is this true Tubbo?” Wilbur asked in such a hushed tone the boy didn’t know how to feel.

“Yes, but he was only offering me shelter! I had left everything at home and I fell asleep out somewhere and I was heading back and I almost got shot and Eret found me.” He inhaled after wasting his whole breath.

“That’s, it’s ok Tubbo. I’m not upset.” Tubbo let his shoulders sag and Tommy frowned at their President's response.

Before Tommy could say anything further Fundy, Niki, and Jack came from the caravan rushing towards them. Fundy threw his arms around Tubbo hugging the younger tight.

“Tubbo! We were all so worried about you. Are you okay?” Fundy asked, still hugging him. Tubbo only nodded.

Everyone was happy for Tubbo’s safe return back. Tommy had eventually forgotten about the whole Eret situation and the two boys had gone back to normal.