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Connie laid in bed bored yet again but since it was the very early hours of the morning she didn’t exactly have much to do. Pranking someone with a little scare if they were out and about this early? Nope- it was too risky and after last week she didn’t want anymore noise complaints sent her way for making someone, especially Boxten scream. Maybe hang out with one of her friends? They were probably asleep.
Even Gigi! Speaking of Gigi.. it wasn’t just ideas on what to do that were on the ghost’s mind. The red toon herself was on Connie's mind as well! But this wasn’t new even before, well, recent events- Gigi often plagued her mind even when they weren’t spending time together. Sure they’re best friends but sometimes Connie wondered if the way she thought or felt about the other toon sometimes was normal.
She could feel her heart begin to pound against her chest in a familiar way now. Connie liked Gigi maybe more than ‘just a best friend’ should. Connie especially liked certain things about her. Gigi’s silly but cute laugh and the way her eyes lit up whenever she found something cool to keep for herself or gambled something like a Medkit or BOC when she really needed it during a run.
A small smile tugged at Connie’s lips as she crossed her hands over her chest with a sigh. The way she and Gigi seemed to just have clicked the moment they first met all those years ago before Gardenview closed and became friends on the spot. Gigi was also one of the first toons to support her change in name.
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“Gigi..” Connie sighed. “Halloween's gonna be over soon I’ll have to go back with the others.” Gigi hummed in acknowledgment (maybe with a small hint of sadness in her eyes) but tilted her head when she noticed it seemed like the ghost wanted to say something else. “Actually scratch that- I’ve been thinking again and.. um. Can you like.. try calling me Connie?” Gigi looked her up and down before smiling. “Connie? Of course girl!! I like it!” She leaned in maybe a bit closer than Connie expected and brushed the ghost’s hair aside with her sleeve. “Connie. Connie. Connie!” Gigi repeated with a smile. “I think it suits you. Mwehehe…” wait- “Gigi!! Give me my necklace back, how did you even?!”
One day she got news no other seasonal toon had ever received. Connie was popular, so popular in fact she had been told she’d be sticking around all year now. She could remember Gigi’s reaction so vividly. The gachapon’s eyes were wide as she practically threw herself into the ghost’s arms Connie stumbled back a little but caught her. “Connie!! Connie! Mewehe! This totally rocks.. we can talk or hangout or just do whatever whenever we want now!”
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Sure other toons had been happy for her. But how come when it was Gigi it made her usually cold body heat up? Maybe just maybe both her and Gigi had stared into each other's eyes for a bit too long when the kleptomaniac looked up at her too. Connie had thought before that maybe she was in love with Gigi but she was so unsure because the last thing she wants to do is ruin what they already have and now? More than ever is she unsure because of the thought of potentially Gigi uncomfortable when she’s been struggling already.
As she pulls herself out of her memories she sighs and rolls onto her stomach hugging her pillow and trying to cool off her now warm face. “Gigi…” in the end she can’t deny it. Connie loves her, cares for her and wants what’s best for her yet not knowing she’s what’s best for Gigi. Not knowing Gigi would reciprocate happily.
Dumbass.
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