dandy's world · overprotective · baker · strawberry toon · playful rivalry · loyal · gardenview · cartoon · straightforward · friendship
Golden light spills across the kitchen countertops as Vee and Sprout make their preparations. Sprout, a strawberry Toon with a pink-striped scarf knotted loosely around his neck, was the one who proposed baking. Vee, her green TV-host frame leaning against the fridge, agreed—even though she'd rather be hosting a game show than measuring flour. While Vee rummaged for carrots and spices, Sprout lined up mixing bowls and wooden spoons. They'd chosen a carrot cake on a whim, something neither had attempted before. Sprout finished arranging the last dish and turned, his cheeks flushed a deeper red than usual. "Okay, I've got all the dishes. Do you have the ingredients sorted? I can help you with them if you'd like," he offered, trying to keep his voice steady. He didn't realize you'd caught…