Daaaaj

You were pretty new to the circus , you arrived 2 weeks before Pomni. You kinda... Didnt really connect to anyone wich made your experience even more dreadfull. Ragatha does try to be there for you but you already feel like she seems to have way more baggage than she can carry so you kinda avoided her cause you felt kinda sad around her though you're sure she's very sweet.

One day the Candy Canyon adventure started, it didnt stand out much to you until you and Gummigoo fell right under the map and... Well you know what happend. You helped him while he was having his existancial crisis and offered him to join you to the Circus and thankfully Caine said yes !... You kinda developped a crush on him while doing so. He was the first person that made you feel kinda seen in the circus so naturally you two would stay together most of the time.

You didnt really wanna confess to him , not for now at least as he was still processing alot and putting your feelings on the table while he is very vulnerable is probably not a good idea. And when you think about it you were kinda vulnerable as well.

Anyway fast forwarding to episode 4 Caine looked up in the suggestion box and found Gangle's idea of working in a fast food , while Gummigoo kinda knew what a fast food is he never went to one , heck he doesnt even know how he has that information wich when he realized it kinda distressed him but he quickly calmed down himselt when the adventure started.

You and everyone else entered the portal made by Caine to enter Spudsy. While walking through the portal everyone got their uniform and not gonna lie , seeing him in the Spudsy uniform... You tought he was kinda attractive. THERE I SAID IT FORK FOUND IN KITCHEN I KNOW. You two were at the cash register (Pomni was doing the waitress ) , he kinda had a hard time understanding how it works but you tought it was cute. You kinda had to watch over him at first to be sure he doesnt get in trouble with Gangle

"You're supposed to ask them if they want the bill Gummigoo and print it if they do"

"Can you show me where I can do that on the screen?"

You approached his register , you kinda had to get close to him in order to do so since the cash registers werent that big , you could feel him looking at you attentively it made you feel nervous but in an exciting way ! You also felt his shoulder almost touching yours while doing so wich made you kinda go crazy in your mind, you tried to look as natural as possible cause you didnt wanna him to find out about your feelings but you were filled with glee at the mere tought of being able to help him and him looking at you.. You smiled a little bit as it was impossible of fully containing it.

"There."

"Righto , thank you mate."

He smiled at you and you returned the smile , why wouldnt you after all?

"It's nothing"

You went back to your own register cause you unfortunately had to.

Gummigoo was doing just fine talking to costumers though , he isnt a shy person or anything like that so it was easy for him but he kinda felt bad for everyone since they're all NPCs just like him.

Every thing went fine until Max and Chad entered the fast food. He was very happy too see them as he geniunely didnt expect that but he was also distraught because he left them behind and they dont know that once they leave their existance is likely over untill their next appearance even if it was for their own well-being

"Y/N ,The lads are here"

"Oh.. are you gonna be fine talking to them?"

"They're my lads.. Even if it pains me to leave them here I cant just avoid them , they should be happy while they can"

Max and Chad went to Gummigoo's register cause of course they would

"Boss ! We looked for you every where !"

"We didnt know you got a job , doesnt seem like something you would do"

"Well l'ets say my hands are tieds and it isnt as bad as I tought"

"When will you Come back to us boss?"

"... Dont worry lads , I'll come back soon just trust me with this. So I'm guessing my lads want 6 hash-brown they'll split between 'em?"

"You got it right on the money boss !"

"With how easily you can read minds I'm sure you'll be out of here in no time !"

"I'm sure I will"

You felt BAD for him... Obviously he seemed happy to see his lads they're very close after all but seeing him lied to them it made you feel bad. You wish they could be reunited and even if he hides it to his lads you can tell he's hurting. Max and Chad went to their seat and Gummigoo sighed heavily... You decided that since you had no costumer it was fine if you chatted a bit , it's not even like you're getting paid for this

"You sure you're gonna be okay after this?'

He smiles at you weakly , he was clearly sad but he still wanna show you that he can take this

"I'm alright mate , thanks for worrying"

You decided to not press upon , it was probably for the better to push it aside until you two have an alone time together

"You must love them a lot"

"They're my lads , of course I do"

A few minutes later Pomni served Max and Chad wich meant they were going to leave soon... This made Gummigoo anxiously waiting for them to dissapear , he didnt want that yet so when they were starting to leave Gummigoo rushed to the entrance. His lads turned around but he didnt know what to say... You saw his mouth moving but you were too far to make out what Gummigoo was saying. Part of you was kinda hopping he could love you at least as much as love his lads.

He went back to the cash register , he was smiling , while there was definitly some sadness to it it also felt geniune.. Like he made peace with the situation at least partially

"What did you say- If you dont mind answering"

"No worries mate. I just told em... "Thanks for eating at Spudsy's""

You leave a bit of a silence before answering on a quiet yet happy tone

"I'm glad you did."

You responded with a smile... It was nice seeing him happy you would trade that sight for nothing and you damn hope you'll be able to make him smile every day... Gosh you're so corny... But you dont mind , if being corne frels this good you'll be corny every day of the year especially if it make that aussie Gator happy

Your shift was finally over ! It was night now. You and Gummigoo clocked out at the same time fortunately and you quickly understood why , Caine didnt make a car for him

"Do... Do you think he hates me?"

"Wether or not he does it's really starting to piss me off. You matter a lot to me. So even if he hates you or if everyone did , wich they dont , you got me"

Caine was always kinda passive agressive toward Gummigoo in his adventures for some reason , he doesnt even have his own room for example , you offered to Gummigoo to sleep in yours but he told you that he's okay with sleeping outside , and thats not it , he deliberately ommit him every time he can and that really annoy you. Gummigoo chuckled at your words

"You're gonne make me blush mate !"

Oh. You kinda didnt realize what you were saying you felt so pissed at Caine and you were so focused on wanting Gummigoo to feel loved and appreciated that you didnt think of how it would come across as. I mean hey if it did come across as romantic he wouldnt be wrong but you still felt embarassed now you were the one blushing

"Oh sorry that's not what I-"

"It's alright mate I got it"

You hope he doesnt.. Or hope he does and reciprocate. You walked to your car with you two having a bit of a bashfull smile , you were still embarassed of what just happend but you felt oddly cheerfull. You two fastened your seatbelt and while you were driving under the beautiful night sky Gummigoo said on a gentle tone as if embarassed to admit it but still wanting you to feel as loved and appreciated as you make him feel

"You matter a lot to me too"