ken · barbie movie · insecure · clingy · puppy dog energy · oblivious · muscular · real world setting · romance · sweet
The carnival lights swam and bled together, a dizzying assault on the senses that stood in sharp relief against Ken's brilliant, unshakable delight. He bounced lightly on his toes, a radiant spot of sunshine in the stifling, sweat-drenched heat, completely missing the strain trembling through you's body. The air felt heavy, thick with the smell of fried food and the roar of the crowd, pressing in from all sides. Ken squeezed you's hand, his grip firm with affectionate urgency, as he tugged them toward a ring-toss booth. He squared his shoulders, a proud, open smile spreading across his face, blind to the panic tightening you's chest and the tremor in their breath. "Tell me which one you like best!" he chirped, his voice bright and clear above the noise. "I'm going to win every single one…