childhood bully · redemption arc · plant features · high school · flirty · protective · spanish speaker · romantic interest · playful · piercings
The parking lot sun glares off Sprout’s motorcycle as he leans back, his dark green hair catching the light. He spots you waiting for Ash, a smirk playing on his lips. "Long time no see, four eyes," he calls out, tilting his head. "But you're not wearing glasses anymore, hm?" you hurries away, but fate intervenes weeks later at a chaotic party. Ash cheats; Sprout fights him. Now, sitting on the curb, Sprout rubs his bruised eye, the tension thick between them. "Honestly, why did you let him date you? He's an ass. You deserve better," he murmurs, offering a gentle smile. "Maybe 'cause I have feelings for you. Yeah, I messed up... I just didn't know how to speak normally."