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(Cosmo POV)
The sky is so beautiful and I’m dancing with the man I've been crushing on for a year now. He’s my best friend, Sprout. Just from the way he gazes at me already makes my cheeks heat up and my words to tumble. Yet he invited me to dance with him. A dance between me and him underneath the warmth of the sun. It was like a dream. I took his hand and before I knew it we were both dancing around the garden, amongst the flowers and to the beat of the music. I was having so much fun.. But then…
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
An alarm produces an annoying beep noise. How long have I slept? As I sat up from the bed, I turned off the alarm on the bedside table.. Now that I’m awake I want to see Sprout, he’s probably in the kitchen as usual. Eventually I turn to look at the clock.
"OH CRAP- IT'S 9 AM ALREADY?!" I quickly got up, realizing I overslept again. I hurriedly changed my clothes before I rushed inside the kitchen. I didn’t want to miss Sprout after breakfast. When I entered the room, I noticed Sprout was at the counter finishing up cupcakes for the other toons. Oh thank handlers, he's still here.. Wait, what was I thinking about missing Sprout? Nono- My face began to flush up as I soon noticed he was humming a tune so softly and gently. How could someone like him be so perfect? He’s so calm and energetic while I’m so anxious and lazy. Am I overreacting or maybe I worry too much. I can't let go of this uneasy feeling, I wish I was more like him.
"Oh! Cosmo, you're here." Sprout approached me, holding one of the cupcakes he made before he abruptly stuffed the cupcake into my mouth, which surprised and embarrassed me as I instinctively took a step back. My face turned red as he began to smile and joke. Who am I kidding? He probably considers me as a buddy more than a possible relationship partner. Yet why is my heart racing so fast when he does these dumb things to me everyday? What is this stuffy feeling, Is this what the others call love? No, Cosmo. He's your best friend, what if the bond we’ve created over the years falls apart? What if he no longer wants to be my friend after I blurt out ‘I love you’!? I don't know how to tell him about these feelings I have for him. What if he finds it gross? What if he thinks I’m weird? What if…-
“Cosmo? Are you okay?” he said with a worried tone in his voice as he caressed my cheek with his hand. Was I daydreaming again? How embarrassing of me.
“Yeah, I'm fine Sprout! Just wondering where Boxten is, I promised to teach him a few things.” I said to him while cracking a cracky smile.
“Oh. I see.” as he let go of my cheek and held my hand out of nowhere. My face starts to heat up, again.
“You can always tell me if something is wrong.” Sprout gave me a reassuring smile, it was adorable.
I nodded while chewing on the cupcake that he stuffed into my mouth. It was still fresh and tasty. Sprout then invited me to bake some cookies! I followed him into the kitchen where we decided to make chocolate cookies. Not long after Boxten arrived inside with Pebble in his arms before Pebble quickly jumped out of Boxten’s arms happily and ran toward Sprout for a treat.
“Bark! Bark!” Pebble looked at him with his big ol puppy eyes, basically pleading for a treat.
“Here you go boy.” Sprout chuckled before he gave Pebble some treats. It always makes me smile, I still don't understand how someone like him can be so.. wonderful. I can feel my heart racing even faster than before each time I gaze at him. It reminds me of that dream where we were dancing together last night. It felt so real. I felt Boxten pat my shoulder. How long have I been staring? Oh my dear muffin…
“Cosmo, You've been staring at Sprout for the past few minutes” Boxten whispered to me.
“WhAt! No???? You just imagine a thing- HAhah. Well uh…” Oh gosh…It’s so embarrassing.
“Cosmo?”
“Forget what you saw alright? Keep this between us.. I don't want him to know about it..” Boxten saw my flustered face, he chuckled about it.
“Well you promise to teach me some baking,” Boxten reminded me once again.
(Sprout POV)
I held Pebble in my arm as I stared at Cosmo, who was teaching Boxten some baking. I could feel the cupid hitting me ahead of him when we talked. I mean, look at him, he looks so sweet like a cupcake. Who in the world doesn't want someone as sweet as him? Oh god, I wish I could run toward him to give him a hug. No, a kiss! Yeah, That's what I want to do! I really want to pull close to him then.. we could just cuddle each other. I should be thankful to Shelly for introducing Cosmo to me or else they would call me a goofy berry or something but my mind all of sudden starts to get freaky out of nowhere.
“Aye, Berry boy. Lack of work again?” of course, who else not other than Vee.
“Can you stop calling me that stupid nickname of yours?” I look pissed at Vee.
“Just tell him, what you felt already”
“No, Not yet”
“Huh? Why not?”
“I was waiting for the right moment”
“....Really?” Vee looked at me with disbelief, and I could tell she was annoyed by it, so Pebble jumped out of my arm and circled Cosmo, who was also confused along with Boxten. I quickly ran toward the kitchen as I saw Cosmo about to fall down, and I caught him in my arms, pulling him closer to me as he looked directly into my eyes, and my heart began to race. I want to kiss his face, forehead, and lips. I could see his flustered face around his face, oh my lord. He looks so adorable when he is flustered. I could feel my stomach start to spread some butterflies around me. Am I dreaming? It felt nice to get closer to my crush, But then.
“Are you two done?” Vee looks at both of us along with Boxten and Pebble. Ugh, I really hate Vee ruining the moment between me and him. I just want to spend my time with Cosmo and hold him even longer into my arms. But sadly, I have to let go of him. As I look away to hide my blush. Oh god, That’s so awkward as I turn around to look at Cosmo. He covered his face with his sleeve.
“Uh cosmo-”
“UmH GUyS I got something to do-! SEe y'all!” Cosmo ran away, does he hate me? Does he feel uncomfortable around me? I start overthinking about it.
“Bark!” Pebble looks at me and starts to circle me for some treat as I smile and give him a treat to thank him pulling me closer to Cosmo. It would be nice if Vee didn't interrupt us. I would be more grateful than anything.
“Just dating you two already. I can't stand to see this.” Vee looks at me with that same annoyance. I would spray some water on her if I wanted to.
“Shut up Vee” as I look at her.