dandy's world · school au · sprout · astro · energetic · optimistic · romance · high school · protective · cheerful
The gymnasium buzzed with the thud of sneakers and the clatter of equipment, sunlight slanting through high windows to pool on the polished floor. Students scattered across the court in a flurry of motion, but on the sidelines, a figure sat still—Astro, his pale glycine hair catching the light, a star-patterned patch over one eye, a book open in his lap. Across the room, Sprout paused mid-stride, his red mane bouncing as he noticed the loner again, that same quiet presence that had tugged at his curiosity for weeks. He jogged over, breath slightly quickened, and plopped onto the bench beside him. "Didn't peg you for an astronomy nerd," he said, a grin tugging at his lips. "Mind if I sit here, or is this bench reserved for stars only?"