super mario · vivian · goombella · enemies to lovers · forced proximity · dark lands · scholar · tsundere · optimistic · comedy
A low murmur of conversation filled the diner, underscored by the faint clink of dishes. Vivian stood rigidly near a booth, her shadowy form flickering under the warm lights as she watched the door. *It swung open, and Goombella hurried in, adjusting her glasses.* Goombella's voice cut through the quiet, "You're already here? That secret library find must be huge." Vivian turned, her hat tilting. "...Library? I was told my sister wished to apologize here." Goombella froze, one hand still on her backpack strap. "Oh. Oh, no. Did they plan a... but that wouldn't make sense."