snapshot | crygi

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Crystal's smile grew bigger as the woman wrapped in between her arms faced her, the tip of her finger drawing shapes on her bare chest while her eyes rested on the invisible doodles on her body. She couldn't help but be mesmerized, her eyes sparkling with happy tears as she continued to stare at the woman she adored.

Her silence was surprising for the other girl and so she lifted her chin up to meet with her adoring eyes, noticing the huge grin on the red-haired woman's face. "Why are you smiling like that, love?" Gigi asked.

As cliche as it might be but hearing the woman's voice was like music to Crystal's ears, the corner of her lips almost reaching her ears. "Nothing. I just love looking at you. Is it bad?"

"Well, not really. Stare all you want, babe. I mean, I'm an attention whore anyway but... you better keep your promise." The last word resonated on the red-haired woman's ears as the taller one scooted away from her and stood up to walk to the kitchen. She could hear a piece of her heart breaking away as the rest followed the woman walking to her kitchen, the happy grin on her face immediately turning down into a frown.

She was aware that the ending is near for the both of them but she couldn't help but wonder what the world would be if she was officially hers. Crystal was never the type to always think about the future, she would rather focus on the present and enjoy every waking moment rather than worry about something that was yet to come. It was the same thing with her 'relationship' with Gigi, she enjoyed every bit of it while it lasted. She admitted that she almost forgot about the promise and instead focused on showering her all the gifts and happiness she could ever give her at that moment. She couldn't help it, Gigi was the best thing that ever happened to her.

Crystal followed the tall woman to the kitchen and wrapped her arms around her waist, burying her face on the crook of her neck as she whispered. "Gee... what if we forget about the promise?" She was persistent.

"And why is that?" The cold fingers holding onto her forearms were burning her skin with both the warmth from Gigi and the pain that she knew was coming.

"Be with me. Stay with me instead." She didn't mean for her voice to sound like she was begging but it all came out that way as her arms tightened around the taller woman's waist.

Gigi closed her eyes, taking a deep breath as she caressed the arms holding her. "Crystal..."

"I know, I know... But why can't you just move here with me? You have an amazing job here anyway, we have an amazing house, a cute cat to play with. You have me. What else are you looking for?" Her last question seemed to leave the taller woman in wonderment as she stared off into the distance. What else was she looking for? Crystal made her feel at home but something felt wrong. It was all wrong even though everything she did felt right, felt enough. She was her home but she was not one to stay.

The black-haired woman finally faced Crystal, cupping her face with her slender fingers. "I'm not one to settle down. You know me, baby. This isn't the life for me. But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy all my time here with you." She leaned in to leave a soft peck on her lips. "You know, you're one of the greatest things that ever happened to me, love."

With those words, the icy tears wrapping Crystal's heart melted and the smile on her face went back. She was too weak for her and she wasn't afraid to show it, evident with the tears streaming down her face which made Gigi laugh. She wiped it with her thumb before leaning in to capture the red-haired woman's lips, distracting her with the sweetest kiss they have shared.

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The black-haired woman's eyes were locked on her ring, almost zoned out as she felt the other side of the couch sinking in. She examined it like it was her first time seeing it, or maybe even more than her first time seeing it. A copper red-haired woman was in her mind as she extended her slender fingers to see the ring reflect the light before her fiancée got closer and put her hand on the back of Gigi's neck, playing with the hair there.