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His stupid smile. That stupid annoyingly smooth tone. That concerned gaze. Why did he care so much? Why do I care so much? Sprout. Him. Out of all toons. Out of everyone. Why him? I mean he was hot sure but- He's still annoying, and an asshole. Dandy considered if he should even get out of bed. Astro killed himself last week and Pebble was with toodles. Dandy reached for the pack of cigarettes sitting on his nightstand, Delilah apparently had a stash. He had found it sometime after they left. Dandy held the stick of paper and chemicals in-between his lips and lit it with a stray lighter he found in his drawer dusty and forgotten from when he tried to burn the rug. His room looked like shit. He didn't remember the last time he left his room, he'd been in here forever and that stupid berry was clouding his thoughts like the cigarette smoke. He took a hard drag, burning his lungs. He held it for a single heartbeat before sighing, smoke curling up towards the ceiling. His thoughts wandered back to that stupid berry. He was the only one that was next to him after he found out about… Astro… He was the only one who cared about him. Dandy sighed as the cigarette burnt out from him sucking too damn hard. He didn't bother extinguishing it. He sat up rubbing his eyes. There was pollen dust coating his bed. He shook his head, more dust clouding the air. A sigh escaped him and he laid back down. He sniffled, then leaned his head on the wall. Maybe he should join Astro, it wasnt like he was needed here anyway. His gaze traveled across his room until it landed on his plants. There was one small fern in a plastic pot holding on for dear life. It needed water, or probably a better caretaker. He sat up dangling his feet off the bed before setting them on the ground. He flexed his paws as he walked to the bathroom to get water. He grabbed a random cup that was knocked over and filled it with the slightly foggy liquid. He turned around once the cup was full and crouched down to the ferns level. He gently poured as much water he could before the pot overflowed. Satisfied with his small attempt to save the plant he sat back on his heels wiping pollen off his cheek. Sadly, it was spring, so he would have to endure not getting pollenated or whatever flowers do when they cant fuck someone in spring. Dandy groaned and rubbed his head. This was horrible. Absolutely awful. Dandy wiped his eyes as he sat back down on his bed, starting to grow restless. Sure he could simply just walk out the damn door but, something, just something was holding him back- maybe the guilt of Astro hanging himself? No. that was not his fault. Maybe how annoying the other toons were? Close, but not quite. Maybe it was vee and the other mains? Sure she was a bitch but not there yet. Dandy sighed. He wasn't going to admit it to himself. That he wont go outside because a singular berry could be somewhere in there- The Door handle shook for a moment before the door swung wide revealing the last thing, or maybe the first thing Dandy wanted to see. Sprout held a plate with a cake that seemed half edible, though Dandy wasn't complaining. Sprout shut the door and cleared his throat before his lips even parted. “I uh… thought id bring you something. You haven't left your room in awhile.” His voice was low, almost hoarse? As if carrying imaginary guilt. “Thanks.” Dandy muttered as he accepted the plate from sprout. It was some sort of cake that included strawberries and vanilla in the recipie. Dandy saw Sprout’s brow furrow ad his gaze crept to where the pack of cigarettes and the still smoking stump lay. “Youve been smoking now?” Sprout asked, his tone slightly higher pitched as if to hold back adding something. “Does it matter?” Dandy murmured, his voice barely above a whisper as he took the first bite of cake. Despite its looks, it was delishious. Dandy blinked appreciatively as he took in the flavor. His gaze trailed back up to sprout, his pupils seemed a tad bit larger and he was less tense. “Are you gonna sit down or?..” dandy mumbled around his mouthful. Sprout nodded releasing a breath of air as he sat next to dandy. The mattress dipped under his weight causing their thighs to brush. Dandy didnt move his. Neither did sprout. He let out a breath as a warm hand settled on his lower back. He leaned into the touch, it had been awhile since he had gotten any physical touch. Sprout had always been the clingy type, and since Cosmo and Shelly started dating he was alone a lot more. Dandy finished the cake and licked his lips as he set it on the dresser. Sprout still hadn't moved, his face seemed to be a bit more… Red-er than usual? Before he could stop himself he reached out and poked one of the seeds on his cheek. Sprout fixed that icy blue stare on him, his gaze sharp. Sprout had a staring problem almost as bad as pebble. Sprout poked dandy back, his finger was gentle against his cheek and he had to fight every ounce in his body to not release pollen. Even as dandy pulled back Sprout however, still hadn't moved his finger. He pressed a bit harder rubbing the spot. What was he trying to pull off? He raised an eyebrow at the other and was met with the same icy-yet-calm stare. “Wheres your pollen?” Sprout finally murmured at last, still not moving his hand. “I’m trying to keep it controlled.” dandy said in his matter-of-factly tone, closing his eyes as if giving a lecture. “Why?” Sprout tilted his head as dandy's eyes shot open. “Uh.” all reasons on why he shouldn't immediately left his head. He shrugged as he met Sprout's gaze. His finger was still on his cheek, which was noticeably hotter. He felt pollen building up on his petals, and it filled the room with a sweet yet overwhelming scent. Sprout’s pupils were very much dialated now. “Like the smell?” dandy purred nudging sprouts arm, his voice was smooth like honey. “Maybe.” sprout met his gaze, reaching down towards dandys paws. Dandys eyes flitted to sprouts crotch before looking up again. He was truly tempted to just pin sprout down and use him like the good boy he is, but Dandy figured that sprout came here for other reasons besides giving him just cake. Dandy felt his face go hot. He pushed the thoughts away, until a certain someone's hand landed on his thigh. He turned fully towards Sprout and wrapped a paw tight around his scarf, pulling him until their chests pressed against each other. “Do ya have something to say?” Dandy's voice was a challenge and an invitation. Sprouts eyes sparkled with mischief before pulling back smugly. “Nope! Just wanted to bring my favorite flower some cake… dandy rolled his eyes as sprout waltzed out like the coward he is. That motherfucker was trying to verbally Edge him or something dumb like that. Stupid twink. He's a stupid faggot that likes pushing my buttons. Nothing else. Why was his face so warm? He thought about pinning sprout down- or sprout pinning him down… even better… God he was a creep. A horny one that's for sure. Stupid. Annoying. A little bitch. That's all that sprout is to him. Definitely. Dandy sighed and reached for the bottle of pills, crunch them between his teeth and passed out.
Chapter 2: Ripe strawberries and the musk of pollen
Summary:
Sprout breaks in and they... Cuddle?
Notes:
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Dandy blinked his eyes open. It was dark. Unusually dark. He normally woke up at 6:30, when the sun was up, as if he could ever see the golden rays he'd only ‘seen’ in books. He knew how to describe it from stories, poems and anything written Astro would read to him. Finally his eyes adapted to the dark after his thought train stopped. His gaze landed on a figure in the shadows. He recognised the outline immediately. “Sprout!?- What the fuck are you doing in my room?!” Sprout tilted his head and blinked, the motion somehow visible. “Good morning to you too.” He murmured, his tone smooth as silk stretching before he continued to speak. “I saw how gross your room was, and I know that you're extra hateful to every toon these days so I decided to clean it and not make Tisha suffer.” He said approaching Dandy. “And you decided to do this at… Three?! In the morning when I'm sleeping?!” Dandy hissed trying to keep his voice somewhat quiet to not disturb the sleeping toons in the rooms next to him. Sprout shrugged and held up a finger to his lips as if shushing a stubborn toddler. He was smirking. A triumphant one too. What idiot smirked at being caught in someone's room at 3 am? Dandy sighed and turned on a lamp that was resting on the desk next to his bed, looking more tired than he was. Sprout blinked in the light, his eyes forced to a squint. He was in a plaid pink shirt and boxers. Dandy sat up and cast a glare at sprout, who was wiping his eyes. Once he was done blinking and doing whatever you do when you get blinded by a light after stumbling around in the dark. He pulled out something from his pocket, it made a soft crinkling sound, it was considerably loud once dandy stopped whisper-screaming.. ((IT'S A CONDOM- No. Its not you freaks)). Sprout held a protein bar up to Dandy. To Dandy’s joy, it was the jumbo kind. Dandy snagged it quickly. He’s always had quite a sweet tooth, maybe it was the dopamine or just the taste, he never really knew or cared. It made him feel better. Besides, who would say no to candy from a douchebag that broke into your room at 3 am? He wouldn't, especially since he was losing his mind. “I knew that'd work on your fatass.” Sprout murmured, his tone wasn't really teasing anymore. Soft, caring, a tone he never ever heard sprout use on anyone. This seemed genuine. Real. not any bullshit from the show. Not sprout pretending. Real emotion. Maybe pity for him or self loathing. Dandy didn't really know. He chewed thoughtfully as he looked at Sprout, his gaze not hiding but not really giving anything away. Dandy felt warm. Really warm. He swallowed the remains of the chewy bar, the flavor leaving a pleasant after taste, he thought for a moment before recalling the season. Spring. Great. He'd be nagged by the desire to reproduce all spring until late summer. Sprout was lucky, he only had to deal with it on and off throughout both seasons while he had it non-stop. He wrapped a blanket around himself not really wanting Sprout to know he was already all warm, might as well try to look cold. Sprout, uninvited, crawled in bed next to dandy. “What are you doing?” dandy snapped. “Hoping to spend the night because the heater in my room broke. That's kinda why I snuck in. if i did you a favor you'd help me out.” sprout replied wincing at the end, his cheeks turned that shade of red that was dark and deep, it only happened when he was embarrassed or flustered. It was pretty to Dandy. Dandy sighed then pulled the covers up over them. He then reached for the switch to leave them in darkness, and hopefully end this- whatever it was. “Dont turn the light off just yet…” sprout breathed, his voice barely a whisper, warm against his neck. So warm... Dandy paused but decided to listen. “what?” “Goodnight…” Sprout murmured, pulling Dandy closer. Dandy grumbled secretly enjoying his warmth. When he was sure Sprout was asleep he pressed against him. He smelled of over ripe strawberries and dew. His tail lashed beneath the covers. His breathing quickened a little. This wasn't normal for two toons who hate each other. This wasn't even normal for friends. Well luckily for them, they didn't hate each other and sure as hell weren't friends. Dandy hooked his thigh over Sprout's hip. He prayed that Sprout was a deep sleeper. He found comfort being this close. The sweet smell of pollen filled the room, it would be a scent that would remain for weeks. He nuzzled in Sprout’s neck. “Comfortable?” Dandy choked on nothing itself at the sound of Sprout's voice. He shoved Sprout, apparently too hard as Sprout tumbled off the bed. Sprout hit the floor with a thump. His chest rose as he giggled. “You're a creep!” Dandy screeched, casting a glare at him as he climbed back up into bed. “Says the one who was practically jumping me.” “I wasn't you-” Dandy bared his teeth, his face was hot. “So, what were you doing then?” Sprout murmured, pulling Dandy up from under his shoulders so he was straddling the berry. “UH… I was-! H-hugging you.” Dandy's eyes were wide now. He tried not to squirm, they were so close together… if he just pressed down- Dandy stiffened. He shouldn't think that way, but it was so tempting. He tried to relax without causing any friction. This is fine. Completely. He felt pollen building up on his petals, filling the room with a sweet scent once more, this time it was thick, where you had to hold your breath or gasp for air. Sprout’s pupils were dilated, and his breathing was heavy. “That's strong… not really complaining though…” He felt Sprout’s legs spread beneath him. Dandy's tail twitched. “You're blushing.” Sprout broke the silence. “No I'm not.” “Yeah you are.” “N-” Dandy's protest was cut off by something warm. A soft feeling, Sprout’s lips against his. He opened his mouth and felt Sprout's tongue brush his.
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