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Parties are so lame...
Well, at least this one could be better.
Iance had hosted a party for girls only. No idea why, but Lollipop's team had decided to go, as they had nothing to do.
Which meant Saw was there.
... Which also meant Gaty was there. It'd be likely that Saw's attention wouldn't be focused on Lollipop with her around.
So maybe she'll try to take the spotlight this time around.
Saw and Gaty were at a small little table, chatting away and sipping on drinks, and Lollipop merely observed, unsure of what to say.
what do i do to come off as casual?
She walked over, behind where Saw was sitting, and put her elbows on the chair. "Heyyy..." Lollipop started off, a slight embarrassment flushing her face, but kept her usual attitude. Saw turned around to face her. For a second, their arms brushed against each other, then Saw was looking at her, her face lighting up slightly. "Oh, hi Lolli! What's up?"
A brief moment of quiet passed between them. "Hey. Do you want to hang out? This party's a bit... overwhelming. ... Kind of not living up to what everyone expected it to be, no?"
"We're in the middle of a conversation right now, Lollipop." Gaty said, her voice steady, but not rude. This ticked her off a bit.
"No, it's fine!! We can always talk l8r, G8y!!" Saw responded, getting up, and standing beside Lollipop.
Made their way upstairs, to a cozy bedroom with fairy lights. (where are they? NO IDEA LMAO)
They both sat down on the floor, across from each other. "Better?" Saw asked. Lollipop nodded. "Yeah. ... Better."
They both stayed in silence, staring at each other, and Lollipop felt her face heat up a bit more, until she started the conversation back up again. "So... about you and Gaty. Are you still, y'know, crushing really hard on her?"
"Oh. Well, about that."
"What?"
"G8Y told me she's not seeking any relationships at this time until she finds the person, and clearly that isn't me."
Lollipop felt a wave of relief wash over her, and her feelings weighed heavier. A bead of sweat—WHICH SHE PRAYED SAW DIDN'T NOTICE—ran down her forehead.
"Really? That's surprising. You two are always together so often, so I thought she'd at least consider."
"She logically did, but it was more of a no then a yes, y'know?" Saw briefly glanced away, comprehending her own words. She had a habit of speaking before she thought. After a small pause, she kept speaking.
"D-do you get what I mean? I don't wanna ramble—"
"No, no... it's okay. I get what you mean. She wasn't completely against the idea, but decided the smarter choice. That's what she'd do, anyway. Besides... I like hearing you talk."
Saw looked at Lollipop as she said that, her expression softening into a gentle smile. Lollipop saw this, and it made her heart beat a little faster. There was a small moment of silence between them..
"Even though my voice cracks a lot?" Saw asked softly, her tone shifting into something a bit more intimate, scooting a bit closer.
"Yeah."
"I don't mind. You can't control it anyway. It can be... cute sometimes." Lollipop said, briefly glancing away, trying to hide how she was feeling.
Silence again. Lollipop took a deep breath, turning her body towards Saw, unsure of what to do, or how to say it.
She was... nothing without her graceful composure.
"Saw, I..." Lollipop mentally winced at her own uncertainty, avoiding eye contact, forcing herself to look at Saw. This was really going to happen. Lollipop put her hand over hers, mentally preparing the words.
"I... I really like you. You're one of the *kindest* people I've met on this competition, let along be friends with. You're considerate, and have a lot of empathy for others." Lollipop said, feeling a bit easier now that the words were out. "I was... worried you would go for Gaty, and that she'd, you know, date you. So, I thought I'd tell you now."
...
"I'm sorry, you probably don't want this."
"No, no. Lollipop, I think you're... GR8, too! You're pretty, mature... Flattering. I like you, too! I just... I guess I was pretty blind to see it, huh? I think we're... a good match for each other. We can take it slow." Saw said reassuringly, blushing slightly, but smiling. Her hand intertwined with Lollipop's fully.
Lollipop didn't know how to respond. Her heart was racing, and she was a bit dizzy. "Okay," she said quietly, holding Saw's hand a little tighter. Something about the fuzzy feeling in her chest, and the dim lighting of the room together was comforting to her.
"Can we stay in here a little longer? I want to just... be here with you. No one else."
"Of course. The party was really no fun anyways..."