Broken Frequencies-- A Twogaty Modern AU

Humble Beginnings

This chapter has no TW's btw guys!! ALSO!! Just know that I will never put smut or nsfw stuff in my fanfics or oneshots, and if there's anything sensitive that I'll be writing about in ANYTHING I will put a TW for it. HAPPY READING GUYS!! (Constructive criticism is highly appreciated btw!)

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Two sat upon the soft, cushiony pink sofa, tapping their foot rhythmically while listening to the hubbub of the mall. The steady hum of distant conversations and the shuffle of footsteps around them provided a background to their thoughts. They weren't really looking for anything in particular—just a brief break from the chaos.

It wasn't long before someone else plopped down beside them on the couch. Startled, Two glanced over to find a girl with short, messy, periwinkle hair and a wide, genuine smile that seemed to light up her face. She was dressed casually, but there was something striking about her presence.

"Hey," she said, giving Two a discreet wave. "This seat taken?"

Two blinked, a bit thrown off guard by the sudden company, but they couldn't help but return a small smile. "Nah, it's all yours."

The girl settled in, pulling her legs up on the couch beside her, giving Two a quick glance before looking forward again. "Nice to meet you. I'm Gaty."

"Two," they replied, feeling a little more comfortable now. "I don't usually hang out in places like this, but sometimes you just need a moment to breathe."

Gaty chuckled, her smile widening. "I get that. Mall crowds can be overwhelming." She hesitated for a moment before adding, "So, what brings you to this hell-hole today? Need to 'escape', too?"

Two shrugged, the corners of their lips twitching upward. "Yeah, something like that. Just wanted to be somewhere... else for a bit, honestly."

There was a pause, but the silence wasn't uncomfortable. Gaty was relaxed, not the kind of person to fill every space with words, but her presence was easy to be around. After a few seconds, she glanced down at her arms—prosthetics that looked sleek and modern, the metal seamlessly integrating with the natural lines of her body.

"You like them?" Gaty asked, noticing Two's lingering gaze.

Two blinked for a moment before smiling genuinely. "Yeah, I do. They're really cool—super sleek. You're making those look easy to wear. Honestly, I didn't even realize they were prosthetics at first. Just... well-designed."

Gaty grinned, clearly pleased by the compliment. "Thanks! I've had them for a while now. It took some getting used to, but now they're just part of me. People don't really notice unless they look closely." She glanced down at them with a fond expression. "Plus, they help me do all sorts of things. Not gonna lie, they're pretty awesome."

"Definitely," Two agreed, feeling impressed. "I love how unique they are. You've got this whole... vibe going on with them."

Gaty laughed softly, her eyes twinkling. "Glad you think so."

There was a moment of quiet, but this time it felt less awkward and more like a comfortable lull between two people who were slowly starting to understand each other.

"Do you mind if I—" Two started, fumbling for their phone in their pocket. "I mean, if you want to, we could swap numbers? You seem pretty chill, and I don't know, I'm kinda liking this... talk."

Gaty raised an eyebrow, her lips quirking into a playful grin. "Of course. I'm down."

They exchanged phones and quickly punched in their information, hands brushing lightly as they returned the devices.