We stared at her for a second, and I mean, really stared, then Rose and I turned to look at each other, blinking dumbly as if we were still trying to process the words that just came out of Gabrielle's mouth.
Then, out of nowhere, laughter burst out of both of us, echoing around like we'd been holding it in forever.
"W‑What is it? Why are you two laughing?! Is what I said really that funny?!" Gabrielle snapped, glaring at us so hard it could've burned a hole through our heads—but the effect was completely ruined by how her cheeks were burning bright red, almost glowing under the lamplight.
"No, it's just… it's funny, because it's coming from you!" Rose was practically gasping between peals of laughter, clutching her stomach like she couldn't hold herself together anymore. "I‑I mean, with how stiff you always are, I never in my life thought you'd say something so damn sweet—it's actually hilarious! Ahhh~ my stomach hurts~! I can't…! I really can'tttttttt~!!!"
