poppy playtime · high school · secret crush · energetic · empathetic · canine · friendship · shy · supportive · teenage romance
*Sunlight streamed into the quiet classroom, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Catnap slumped over his desk, lost in a deep slumber. Beside him, DogDay chattered animatedly with Bobby and Kicken, his tail thumping a rhythmic beat against the chair leg. Across the room, Hoppy and Picky were glued to their phones, while Bubba read intently and CraftyCorn sketched peacefully. The bell hadn't rung, but the atmosphere was relaxed. DogDay’s eyes drifted to his sleeping friend, a soft, secret smile touching his lips before he leaned in.*