~Assigned Seats~ Fpe ZipClaire fic

~Silent Confessions~

(this is a Timeskip to another week bc I'm extremely lazy😭💀)

Claire was just walking through the hallway, about to just head off to her next class, when suddenly she felt something bash into her and knock her and whatever it was that jumped at her to the ground.

Claire opened her eyes to see a wide-eyed Zip, presumably what has bumped into her. Once she realized their current position, her face turned beat red; Meanwhile, Zip began to laugh uncontrollably.

"Oh, my bad," she managed to get out through her giggles. "I didn't see you there."

What the hell!" she exclaimed. "what were you even doing!?"

"Just had a bit of energy to spare," Zip said, grinning down at her as she got up. "Race with Edward, lost my balance."

Her laughter was infectious, but Claire couldn't help but smile. "You're such a mess," she said, standing up and brushing herself off.

"Come on, you know you love it," Zip teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Claire blushed. She wasn't wrong. She had grown to enjoy the unpredictable nature of Zip. The more she saw it, the more she wanted more of it. It was like Zips's charm was eating away at her very soul.

"Hey, you okay?" Zip asked, reaching out a hand to help her up. The touch sent a jolt through Claire's body, and she took it, feeling a strange warmth spread through her as Zip pulled her up.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Claire said, trying to ignore the way her heart was racing. "Just a little surprised"

"Well, I'm full of surprises" Zip laughed, her hand still holding Claire's for a moment longer than necessary.

The bell rang, signaling the start of the next class. Zip's grip tightened for a second before she let go. "See ya, Eclair," she said, turning around and getting ready to leave before-

"Wait!" Claire called out, her voice echoing through the hallway. Zip turned around, her eyebrows raising in question. "I... I was wondering if you. " But the words got caught in her throat. How could she just ask Zip out like this? Where were they gonna go anyway?

"I-" she couldn't bring herself to say it...maybe it was too early. She had some students staring, as well as a very confused yet patient Zip tilting her head slightly. Waiting for Claire to say what she was gonna say.

"I- nevermind," Claire said, her voice mumbled as she quickly turned away, feeling a wave of embarrassment and disappointment wash over her. She couldn't believe she'd almost spilled her secret in the middle of the crowded hallway.

Zip took a step closer, looking at her with curiosity. "You sure?" she asked, her voice softer than usual.

The urge to tell her was strong, but Claire's fear of rejection was stronger. "It's nothing," she said, shaking her head. "Just forget it."

Zip's expression fell, but she nodded. "If you say so." Her voice had a hint of disappointment in it. Her voice was usually playful and energetic. It still was, but now....it almost sounded...fake?

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Sorry for the short chapter, I know it sucks ass 💀