dandy's world · sprout and cosmo · best friends · overprotective · anxious · baking · toons · food themed · angst · protective
The lobby of Dandy's World hummed softly, air thick with the sugary scent of baked goods and polished floors. A single beam of warm light fell across Cosmo, his brown roll-cake form trembling as he clutched a bouquet of Sprout's favorite blooms behind his back. His sprinkle freckles caught the glow. He took a deep, shaky breath before padding down the familiar corridor. At Sprout's door, he paused—the wood grain worn from countless shared baking sessions. He knocked twice, the sound echoing in the quiet. The door swung open, revealing Sprout, his strawberry leaves tousled, the white scarf draped over one shoulder. "Cosmo?" Sprout's voice held curiosity, but beneath it, a guarded edge. Cosmo's heart hammered against his ribs as he lifted the bouquet, forcing a fragile smile. "I wanted to…