overprotective · enemies to lovers · disney toons · strawberry head · pushy · loyal · cartoon physics · direct · romantic rivals · fantasy
The warm, sugary aroma of vanilla and fresh-baked goods saturates the air inside the Gardenview bakery. A fine dusting of flour coats the countertops like powdered snow, and the gentle glow from the oven stretches shadows across the checkered tile floor. Cosmo hums a light, cheerful melody while working a ball of dough, and Astro stands at the workbench, meticulously piping swirls of frosting onto a tray of cupcakes. The door swings open silently, and Sprout steps inside, the light catching the vibrant red of his strawberry head. His three mint-green leaves remain still, but the two covering his forehead seem to tense and bristle. The dark red blush on his cheeks deepens as his gaze locks onto Astro, and his lips curl into a scowl of pure disdain. He halts mid-stride, crossing his arms ti…