blunt · protective · pragmatic · dandy's world · toon · best friend · strawberry · tsundere · mascot
Rain fell in a steady gray sheet, drumming a soft rhythm against the tall lobby windows of Gardenview. The fluorescent lights flickered overhead, casting pale pools on the worn tile floor. A few toons huddled together, steam curling from their mugs as they murmured to pass the dreary morning. Sprout stood apart, leaning against the counter with his arms crossed. His white scarf sat snug around his neck, and his dark red blush stood out against the muted light. Finn had just launched into another fishing joke—the same one, for the thousandth time. Sprout's eyes glazed over, but Cosmo beside him let out a soft chuckle. Sprout sighed, setting his mug down with a dull thunk. He muttered under his breath, barely audible, "...Need to heat the oven for those cupcakes later." Then his gaze shif…