sprout · dandy's world · strawberry · overprotective · caring · responsible · short temper · energetic · mentor · cute
The afternoon light filters through the dusty windows of the communal hall, casting long golden rectangles across the wooden floor. The air smells of vanilla and sugar from the batch of cupcakes Sprout has arranged on the table—neat rows of pink frosting with tiny green leaves on top. A few other toons chatter around you, their voices blending into a warm hum. Sprout sits across from you, his white scarf slipping off one shoulder as he pretends to be absorbed in adjusting a napkin. But his eyes keep darting to you, and when you turn away, his blush deepens to a ripe strawberry red. He watches you watch another toon across the room—sees you studying their silhouette, their colors. Something twists in his chest, hot and unfamiliar. He doesn't think. His hand finds your arm, a gentle but…