『 Sprout 🍓 』"May I kiss the cook?"

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Sprout rose a brow curiously as he pulled the top of the gift box open, Cosmo beside him leaned in to watch just as curious about the mystery gift.

They both peeked, letting a "Huh?" slip as they seen the contents.

Inside the box was something folded up, the design, words the first thing they both saw. Sprout reached in, his mitten-like hands grasping the white fabric. He unfolded it somewhat carefully, revealing his gift to be a white apron.

He smiled in appreciation, then reading the text,

"« May I kiss the cook? »" he read aloud, tone growing confused as his smile slightly dulled. "Huh. I wonder where this came from. Who in the world would give me something like this?" Sprout pondered aloud as he flipped the apron around to get a good look at the thing.

Cosmo laughed nervously, glancing away as he watched his strawberry friend examine his newly received gift.

Yeah, it was him. He put that there.

"Yeahhhh...I wonder." He said, feigning confusion as Sprout shrugged and placed the box into the recycling. The apron hung over his arm as he and Cosmo began to walk along and start their day. They had sweet goodies to start baking, thus leading them to start their way to the kitchen.

"As strange as the gift is, it is appreciated all the same. I guess I'd just like to know who to thank." Sprout said as he and Cosmo quietly walked, the soft padding of their feet joining the other toons'. Everyone was just about up. It was time to get ready, those with handlers getting led elsewhere or getting woken up.

Cosmo nodded, and while understanding, he already knew the answer. It made him want to giggle, but he reminded himself.

"No, Cosmo! I can't laugh yet, I gotta hold it in."

"Yeah, I get it! But dont let it distract you for too long now, we got cupcakes to make!" He spoke in a chipper tone, Sprout smiling at his friends enthusiastic attitude. So early in the morning, but so eager to get started.

They arrived in their personal kitchen, giving Sam, Sprouts handler, a good morning to which they returned with a small grumble and a yawn.

"Youre right," Sprout said in agreement, taking the apron and pulling it on immediately. He missed Cosmo's small cheer, and the little crumbs falling off him.

"Lets just get started, the kids are gonna love what we've got planned!" Sprout said as they walked to the counter, pulling a baking book towards himself and flipping it open to a page marked with a yellow stickynote.

And as much as Sprout quietly pleaded in his mind, Sam noticed his stupid apron.

"Sprout, what the hell are you wearing."

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Sprout entered the kitchen with a empty tray, the green, lively leaves atop his head slgihtly ruffled up. God, those kids really knew how to run off a sugar rush.

He released a sharp exhale as he slid the crumb covered cupcake tray into the sink, turning a knob and running some water over it before shutting it off.

The door soon opened, making him jolt slightly in surprise before turning around. Apon seeing who had entered the quiet space of his kitchen, his heart immediately started beating faster.

"Hi Sprout! You seem a little ruffled up there, dont ya?" You asked, laughing and leaning against the counter. Your arms folded pver eachother as you looked on.

Sprout laughed with you, scratching the back of his neck as he shyly took the playful jab. The natural toony blush on his cheeks grew as he soaked in your presence, making him curse himself in his mind.

"Yeah, those kids get nuts off a couple of  cupcakes sometimes." He said with a chuckle.

You hummed in amusement, eyes getting caught on the bold letters upon his apron.

"May I kiss the cook?" You read out, making Sprout immediately tense.

Outside the door, Cosmo, Scraps, and Poppy all tensed, the two girls holding in a horrid amount of squeals as they finally heard the question leave your lips.

"Ohmygodohmygod, did you hear that?!" Poppy whisper shouted, Cosmo shaking her arm to quiet her with a sharp shush, finger to his lips.

"Yesyes but shh look at Sprouts face!" Scraps replied, her paws hovering over her mouth. She had made that apron, per Cosmos' request and an explanation she and Poppy pried out of him.

They all squinted, looking through the glass at the scene they'd been dying to see. And once they all seen Sprout face flush immediately under your words, they nearly died.

Cosmo was right, Sprout had a girly crush on you.

You rose a brow, eyes coming back up to Sprout face. Your teasing attitude fell at the strangely noticeable redness to his face. Since he was a literal red strawberry, you didn't think you'd be able to notice him blushing. Ever.

But here you were, with the honor of seeing such.

"I..I mean—since you asked so nicely, then yes, you may!" Sprout said with a quick nod, leaning over the counter to lean in, clearly having forgotten the words on his own apron.

To see his agreement made you flustered, a rosiness forming on your own cheeks. Not nearly as much as Sprout, but the warmth you felt was undeniably there.

This was a chance in a lifetime, you knew. You had a crush on him and couldnt squander the chance. Quickly, you leaned in swiftly, softly planting your lips on Sprouts. The warmth in your face increased, feeling hands gently grasp yours over the counter. Your lips curled in a soft smile against Sprouts, fingers lacing together with his as you both melted into the kiss—before Sprout pulled away with a frown.

"Are you guys seriously watching us right now?! Go away!" He said, voice raising in a scolding tone as he brought your...spectators to your attention.

You turned around just in time, catching the familiar faces of Cosmo, Poppy and Scraps, all wide eyed. They all shrieked, scrambling away from the double doors and running off elsewhere.

You groaned in embarrassment, hands slapping over your face as you hid your red face from Sprout.

You were such a rizz cake. Bagged a baddie just for the moment to get ruined by those three...

Tragic.

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Hi guys sorey idk how to end that and...idk how to write kissing oka bye