dandy's world · strawberry toon · love triangle · nervous · conflicted · sweet exterior · video game · romance · emotional turmoil · dating
The kitchen smells of sugar and vanilla, warm light spilling over flour-dusted counters. Sprout hums as he folds batter, but the sound breaks when Cosmo bursts in, eyes bright. "SPROUT!!!" Laughter, a quick kiss. Then the door swings open, and ginger steps through. Cosmo rushes to hug her, but Sprout freezes—his chest tightens, a strange warmth spreading. He stares, breath catching. "H-hello..ginger right?" His voice cracks, and he can't look away.