Will you be my gecko? Can I tell you my secrets?

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WHO: Cassie Ainsworth and Rapunzel Gothel; Closed
TONE: Serious, friendshippy.
RATING: PG-13?
WHEN: Late one night
WHERE: Hufflepuff 5th year girls' dormitory.
WHAT: The girls share secrets.
STATUS: Ongoing

Rapunzel had hesitated, even after her conversation with Cassie, to approach her roommate. The timing never seemed right, for one thing... But really, it was just such a scary thought to tell Cassie the secret she'd been trained to keep her whole life.

But this was Cassie. Her best friend. Cassie wasn't like everyone else, Rapunzel knew that, but Cassie was gentle and loyal and true. Besides, everyone else was the problem. Different was good in this situation, wasn't it?

It was until late on the first of February, though, that she got up from her bed and crept over to Cassie, leaning down to try and see if her friend was awake.

"Cassie...?"

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Cassie stirred awake as she felt a presence near her bed. As her blurry vision cleared, she was able make out Rapunzel's large green eyes, despite the dark of the room.

"Oh... Rapunzel." She replied, a bit surprised as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. Rapunzel was a dear friend, but it was still unexpected to see have her there at bedside so late. Especially since Cassie felt distant from everyone lately, and the two of them haven't done anything like this in so long. But maybe Rapunzel was having a difficult time too?

Without saying anything, Cassie slid over, and lifted up the quilt signaling that Punzie should get it beside her. "Did you have a nightmare?"

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Rapunzel felt a bit childish, but climbed into Cassie's bed anyway, hesitantly snuggling up to her.

"No... I just... What you said about talking to you. Instead of the lizards..."

She sighed and went on, "Could we do that? I know it's late... I'm sorry."

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"Oh, Rapunzel. Wow. oh yes. Of course." She said, sounding a bit more awake.

Even though Cassie had offered, and meant every word, she wasn't expecting this to happen, at least, not so soon. She knew Rapunzel had secrets, just like she had hers. But still, Cassie was honored that Rapunzel would even consider to tell her things.

"Here," she said, getting comfortable. She grabbed her wand by the nightstand and pulled the quilt over their heads. "Lumos" she whispered, illuminating the impromptu blanket-tent.

"I like to think we're much better at this than Lizards... or Gecko's."

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"I think so, too," Rapunzel whispered, managing a smile. "You're a lovely friend, Cassie, for doing this."

She was stalling. It was just... So hard.

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Cassie could tell Rapunzel was having a hard time sharing. She shouldn't, Cassie wouldn't tell a soul, and do everything she could to help her, but she knew it wasn't easy.

"Oh, then... I'll start." she bites her lip, thinking. Should she share about herself? Not her inconsequential secrets, but something real? Honest?

"I do... you know, bad things, like pills, because sometimes, I really don't like myself." She paused, instantly regretting sharing, but smiling because it was already out. "Okay, quick. Now your turn." She said, trying to be as dismissive of herself as possible.