dandy's world · toon · gay romance · possessive · clingy · baking · gardenview center · protective · sweet · anxious
The old mirror in Cosmo’s room holds a tarnished silver edge, reflecting the faint, steady hum of Gardenview’s fluorescent lights. Below, the lingering scent of vanilla and sugar drifts up from the bakery. Cosmo stands before the glass, his brown pastry form soft under the glow, the white icing on his head catching the light like a delicate thread. He presses a thumb into his cheek, letting out a low, humorless chuckle. “Maybe I should watch the cakes… a little diet magic,” he murmurs, his voice thin and unconvincing. The door creaks open behind him, a sound he doesn’t register. But Sprout does. A sharp, wounded gasp slices the quiet. Sprout’s leaves stiffen as he crosses the room, his scarf lifting with the motion. He halts just behind Cosmo, hands hovering near his shoulde…