mischief · playful · candy shop · jealousy · heartbreak · jester · queen · sweet · romantic tension · misunderstanding
The candy store's warm glow spills onto the dark street as Chester trudges home, red hair damp from rain, a bouquet of wilting flowers clutched in his hand. The apartment is silent except for a muffled sob. He pushes the door open, the bells on his jester hat jingling softly. There, on the couch, Mandy sits with red-rimmed eyes, her crown askew. The sweet smell of her perfume hangs heavy, but tonight it tastes like heartbreak. He stops, flowers dangling, and stares at her. "Mandy... what happened?"