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i really doubt anyone glances at this account anymore but hi

so, fun fact, the person behind this account is apart of a system, and the alter who ran this account no longer really fronts and hasn’t been for a while. this is a different alter writing this obv

unless they start fronting again, this account and all requests will likely go untouched. either that or if another alter shows interest in running the account, that might happen if ghast agrees.

there’s also a chance, with that, this account will shift away from welcome home. we’ll figure it out eventually lol

either way, i hope you all have a good day! and sorry to anyone who never got their request filled

- dave , he/him

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Hiii dis is real random but I think ur cool >:) ! - 🌑

Awhh!!! Thanks :D!! /g

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Hello ! !

I’ve got quite a few requests piled up! Just letting you know I have read them and will write for them soon! I’ve just been taking a lil time to myself the past two days :)

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Hi Ghast!! Thought it was only fair for me to join this Q&A considering how often I come around pestering you with my requests . (also just learned that you can change the color of the texts so this should be fun to try )°^°

Do you have any pets? If so what are they? If not, what animals would you want to have as pets? Personally I would so get a chicken or a duck for a pet tbh, i think they're rather beautiful

What's your favorite plant? Mine are Venus flytraps, Im going to be growing some in a few weeks so hopefully all goes well ☺

What's your favorite activity? Beyond writing xreaders or sleep over drabbles 💀

Lastely, if you had to choose, what food (or condiments: sauces, herbs, etc) would you eat forever? Personally I would go with steamed broccoli but make sure it has been steamed far too long then it should have and is partly salty because it was in a pot for serveral hours (school foods have made me love that meal)

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HELP DONT BULLY ME LIKE THAT ON THE FAVOURITE ACTIVITY ASK SOBS /LHJ /NSRS BWAHAHA

Also nice to see you again, flower anon!!! :]

For quite a few years I didn’t have any pets at all— but recently I’ve gotten a dog!! He’s about 4 months old and a mix between a Rottweiler and a Labrador :] !! I’ve always wanted rats, though, or also a chicken!!! Hehe!! I just think they’re silly…..

I love lavender!!!! And a lot of other plants (Venus fly traps are also a favourite of mines!!! Along with most vines and trees!! Those are pretty vague, but it’s because I really like all of them BWAHA)

I!! Like writing, in general!! I also like to draw (I plan to maybe do a piece for an upcoming request because it gave me inspo and it’d be fun,,,), I have done light game developing (on Roblox dot com /lh) which I really enjoy (I specifically build! But am sssssssssomewhat really really really slightly familiar with code), and I also really like fashion!! Specifically finding new pieces/making new pieces for outfits :] beading a favourite of mines

STEAMED BROCCOLI IS SO GOOD WHEN DONE RIGHT… but, personally, I think I’d choose mashed potatoes! They’re a safe food for me and one I’ve never gotten tired of over the years, so I feel I could survive on it for a good while HEHEH

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Forgot to say in my last ask (the one with the garden question) that I absolutely LOVE the Drabble you did for the prompt I sent (male x Wally) it absolutely made my day <3 was a little down and sad about all the work I have to do for projects tomorrow(working around weather urhhhpmth) when I’m in some pain but it cheered me up alot!! Thank you!!!

I'm soso glad you enjoyed it!!! I was practically giggling the entire time I wrote it-- I absolutely adore fluff and it was such a cute prompt and agrjgrjgrjgdrgnrmsyuifabfwsfs8nmtvfgiyufg /pos HAHA I'm also soso glad it could cheer you up, too!! I'm really happy to hear that! Things like that are one of the main reasons I write for blogs like these :] hehe,, But I hope your workload eases up soon, though, friend!! And that any pain also eases up soon!!!!! /g

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I have a couple fun questions!

Most favorite animal!

do you like gardening?

what would you grow lots of if you could!(wether you garden or not I find it a really cool question since sometimes it’s a type of house plant sometimes its berries or fruit or vegetables or a really pretty flower :)! Or a couple of them if you can’t chose )

and if you drink caffeine; coffee or tea?

And lastly! Lamps or windows for light?

Tomatoes or potatoes?

Skip any if you wanna or just can’t decide ofc! There should be no pressure for you to share if you don’t wanna whether it’s a silly question or not :D

Oooh!!! Let's see...

I think, for me, it'd have to be sharks! Just as a whole! I think they're silly lil guys :] I also really like birds, though, any kind of bird. I like gardening!! I'm growing a lil coniferous tree, and I've been planning to grow lavender for a while! Just haven't gotten around to it hehe I think I'd want to grow a lot of blueberry bushes!! I just think they're pretty, to be honest, I don't even really like blueberries (not on their own, at least, HEHE-- but I like to make a syrup with them for french toast :] ), or lavender!! I mentioned above I've been meaning to-- I just really really like lavender HAHA I drink both coffee and tea!! I specifically really like caramel lattes, and black chai infused with berries!! Honestly, I prefer lamps a whole lot-- but window light is nice, too! I just like shoving LED bulbs in lamps so I can make the colour really soft on my eyes BWAHA And, finally, potatoes! I hate tomatoes with a passion but like.. if I had to eat them, I would, I just would hate every minute of it BWAHAH

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Gee, we’re almost at 100 followers!

That’s an achievement, for me!! Haha!! So I wanted to maybe do something a bit special, for when we do hit it!

I wanted to maybe host a QnA over the course of a few days? :] You guys don’t really know anything about me, so it might be fun!

With that in mind, feel free to ask any questions about me!! I will try to answer them my best! :] /nf

ALSO YES I AM WORKING ON THE OTHER REQUESTS I PROMISE… /lh

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Hihi!! Can I possibly request a wally x male reader? (He/Him!) Drabble with Wally who gets giddy and giggly at being called his boyfriend :)? maybe with some hand holding and happy kisses too! (Or really just some soft fluff!)

Although if you do end up doing this and feel you’re more inspired by changing stuff(or by doing headcanons instead of a Drabble) please do!! Your writing is soso fun and honestly whatever you change or add will be interesting to read

HAHAHEHA,, FLUFF…. /pos HEHE

I’ll gladly write for this!! I find this prompt adorable :]

And thank you!! I’m glad you guys all seem to like my writing so much, it makes me really happy to hear HAHAH!!!

Peaceful Day

Wally Darling x M!Reader

Drabble Format, Romantic Relationship

It had been a slow day in the neighbourhood, with soft pillowy clouds drifting by in the big blue above. Sunny, but dappled, the air was slightly chill with the occasional warm breeze that gently ruffled the grass. It was peaceful, just a slow and soft day. You found yourself snuggled up with your boyfriend, Wally, currently curled up somewhere under a tree. He had been idly sketching some of the scenery around, pressed up to your side as he hummed about random snippets of tunes to himself.

At some point, he’d lay down his pencil, instead taking about to nuzzling into your side as he murmured something sappy under his breathe. When you gave a questioning hum, he’d just chuckle— idly reaching over to snag your hand with his.

“I said.. you looked.. nice.” He smiled as he spoke, lifting your hand to cup his cheek as he held it.

As you went to thank him, maybe even return a compliment, you soon heard someone calling your name from the distance— and it seemed to be Sally. As she walked over, she’d smile.

“Hey! What’re you up to?” She looked just to you, and you suspected— from where she stood in reference to the tree— she just.. straight up couldn’t see Wally. So, you— somewhat proudly— stated you were with your darling little boyfriend as you pulled him a bit into view. He had the express of a deer in headlights, for a small moment, before his gaze just.. shifted up to you, pupils slowly blowing wide. You didn’t notice, though, you were just looking to Sally.

“Ohh!! Pffhaha— my baaad! Should I leave you two lovebirds alone?” Cooing playfully, a bit teasingly, she’d soon snicker as you shoo’d her away. “Okay, okay! Byeee!“

As she turned to walk away, she’d call out to you again. “I’ll talk to you later, when you’re not busy being all lovey dovey and mushyyy.”

With that, she properly left, making obnoxious kissie sounds all the way. She meant well, just kidding around, and you gave a light laugh. But, when you looked back to Wally, his eyes still seemed to be blown large as he just.. stared at you. Tilting your head, you’d ask him what was up with a small laugh.

It’d take him a second to seemingly snap into reality, before he smiled.

“.. boyfriend?”

His usual flat voice was tinged a bit with a subdued sort of excitement, and maybe a bit bashful. With a laugh, you answer him.

“Yesss..? That’s what you are, to me, you goof.”

He’d seem to kind of just melt in on himself, lifting a hand to hold his own cheek before giggling.

“I know,.. it just.. I don’t know..” He’d giggle again, shutting his eyes a bit as he squished his face. He seemed to be flushed up. “Feels.. nice to.. hear you call me that..?”

Giving a sound of endearment, you’d gently catch his face by his cheeks— cupping them with his hands. As he giggled, he’d place his hands overtop yours, still flushed.

His eyes would open, blown wide as he stared at you.

“.. hi.”

Giving a dopey little giggle, he’d seemingly kick his legs a bit from where they rested— as he was sitting on his side. Gently, he’d squish your hands with his own before burying his face away into them. Though, just a second later, he’d peek back up.

“Hey, come here..”

Raising a brow, you’d lean down closer to him, to which he’d hold your hands a bit firmer— gently sliding to just hold your hands instead of letting them cup his cheeks. With that, he’d lean in, giving you a kiss— which, for him, consisted of just kind of pressing his face to yours, saying ‘Mwah!!’, and drawing back. He was even more flushed when he withdrew, still giddily giggling.

From there, you two just took turns giving each other a little smooch as he seemed to giggle a bit more with each one. And, eventually, he’d somewhat just— flop onto you, which usually meant he just.. wanted to be held, so you snaked your arms around him. He’d go entirely limp in your embrace, still giggling— a few gushy, affection words strewn in as he nuzzled at you. Giving him a small squish, you’d sit back down against the tree as he half-sat-half-laid on you— still mumbling slurred, giggled words of adoration.

You eventually heard him murmur a little “I love youuu..” from down there, and you returned the sentiment with a laugh. He’d seem to vibrate a smidge, before lifting his hands to flap them a bit, smiling.

I love writing fluff so much im going to explode AAH Hajajsjajjajd /pos

I hope this was nice to read!!!! It was really fun and nice to write HEHAHDHS I cannot express how much I love goopy squishy fluff like this aaAAh HEHEH

Thank you for requesting!! Have a lovely day!!! :]

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Hello I hope your doing well!

May I request wally x reader but wally hears listening to reader singing the song"your the one that I want" (from Grease) And wally starts to sing with them to the song!!

If you do this request thank you sm! :)

I LOVE THAT SONG BWAHAHA !!! /g This is such a fun request!! Thank you for requesting !! >:]

You’re The One That I Want

Wally Darling x GN!Reader

Drabble Format, Relations can be interpreted by Reader (but intended with pre-establish friendship, at the very least)!

I recommend listening to the song while reading this :] it adds to the effect!! You can find it Here, on Youtube!

You had just been cleaning about your home, radio propped up on a nearby counter. As you slipped a few cups into your cabinets, a specific song would come on— that being You’re The One That I Want. With a smile, a bit of pep being put into your step, you’d continue to clean— soon switching onto sweeping the floor.

You had your front door open, so you could air out any of the dust as you cleaned, along with your windows. It was a warm summer day outside, anyhow, so this was no issue! The occasional breeze that swept in was pleasant, too. The vibe was just.. One Of Those Cleaning Days, you know? And it was quite pleasant.

As the lyrics to the song started, you’d begin to hum along— before eventually mumbling the lyrics to yourself. You had them memorized, at this point, and soon— as the beat dropped, you began to sing at more of a proper volume. It wasn’t like anyone was around to hear, anyways!

Having been there to stop by for a visit, Wally was in your doorway— watching you curiously for a second. He didn’t know if it’d be impolite to interrupt as you swung yourself about, belting out lyrics cheerily with a grin on your face. Giving a hushed laugh to himself, he’d rest on the doorway a bit— sliding his hands along the handle of the wicker basket he held, as of current. Soon, he found himself humming along with you— before also starting to belt out the lyrics— starting at the beginning of the chorus

Jumping in place a bit, you’d glance over your shoulder— eyes flown wide. Wally didn’t even have to try to sneak up on you, today, not like it was ever even intentional on his end. You watched as he stepped into your home a bit, head tilted as he hesitated— and you soon gestured him to come in, establishing it was fine. He kept singing as he did, stifling a bit of laughter in between the lines— soon, you did, too.

As the staticky radio slipped to silence, before an intermission message clicked on, Wally would give a light laugh.

“I.. didn’t know you sang, neighbour.” He’d chuckle, still running his hands along the wicker basket.

“Yeah? Usually I do, alone.” Rolling your eyes with a laugh, you’d soon shake your head a bit.

Wally would chuckle in turn. “Your voice is nice.”

Giving him a thanks, you’d snicker, leaning your broom against your counter— soon asking him what he had dropped by for, in the first place.

“.. Oh! Gift.”

With that, he’d place the basket onto your counter— it seemed to be filled with an array of treats. “I.. was helping Poppy bake. We made some.. treats for everyone..” He grinned.

With that, as soon as he had came, he’d begin to leave— waving you off as he stepped through your open door.

“Bye, neighbour! Have fun cleaning!” He’d pause, “And.. singing! Ha ha ha!”

Hihihi!! I hope this was fun to read!! :D Albeit I like doing song requests, I don’t believe I write them out like most do— like! With the lyrics jutted in-between? That’s how I’ve seen them done, usually!! Which is why I super super recommend listening to the song with reading!! It helps make mine make more sense :]

I hope this was fun to read regardless, though!! It was fun to write!! :D thank you for requesting!!

Have a lovely day!!!

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HI SO HI UHMM I'm gonna try making this as non-weird and as short as I can even though I don't even know how to explain this rn-

Could I request hcs of Eddie and frank (together not separately poh) with a gn! reader that reminds them of a child kinda-?? SO TO PUT IT INTO WORDS UHH the reader is kinda child-ish and curious (like a child ofc😋) and a lot of the neighbors say that they're like a baby put in a /pos way! So technically the reader is frank and eddies non-biological child

Honestly- I imagine they got that one backpack with a leash for children for the reader or smth since the reader strays off a lot😭

Tinkyu 4 reading this and even acknowledging this even if I made some stuff non-understandable!!! This totally isnt that cute person that requested 4 astronomer reader (TOTALLY totally it isn't obvious right??) /j

KEEP SLAYING PO LABYU /PLATONIC

I just realized I made this so long i am sorey😢😔

WAHAHHA!! HELLO AGAIN HOSHI!! Love you too!!! /p

Hehehe.. found family… froths at the mouth, pacing in circles in my enclosure /lhj /pos

I am absolutely happy to write for this, and I don’t find it weird at all! No worries! Although I may use different wording at times :] /g /nm

Scampering, Scuttling

Frank Frankly/Eddie Dear x GN!Childish!Reader

Headcanons Format, All Relations with the Reader are Platonic (Frank and Eddie, however, are in a romantic relationship!)

When you first moved into the neighbourhood, your affinity for curiosity and lack of self-preservation quickly landed you onto Frank Frankly’s radar.

From scrapes knees to splintered hands, being stung by a bee, or getting stranded in a tree— your curiosity led you to many troubling situations. All of which Frank would march up to aid you out of with gentle lecturing.

“Neighbour, I am aware I told you of Bumble bees being one of the friendliest types of bees, but that does not mean grab them??”

You leave him in a confused mess of how you even end up in half of the situations you do. He ends up ranting (lovingly) about this to his darling partner, Eddie Dear.

“Oh-! The new neighbour? I didn’t know you two we’re friends.” He’d happily chirp to Frank, who was coddled up by his side.

“We are, yes! But they’re— like- agh-! Like an overexcited puppy!! I found them trying to pick up a centipede today!! A centipede!”

Do not be mistaken, Frank only raves because he cares! His extravagant expression of concern is how he shows he cares, along with picking you up after you fell into a river and drenched yourself. He isn’t truly angry! Just worried BAHA

“Awhah! I’m sure it isn’t too bad, butterfly.” Eddie would laugh cheerily, giving his partner’s hand a reassuring squeeze. “Maybe you could introduce me to them? Maybe I can help.”

And this, my dear reader, was how you got properly introduced to Eddie Dear.

To help you explore a bit (in a safer way than running through the surrounding forest), Eddie would take you on his paper runs— introducing you to all the neighbours.

Sometimes, he’d hold your hand on these runs— mainly just to get you to follow! He had quickly discovered you had a tendency to wobble off wherever you pleased, though you didn’t seem to realize half the time— leading to a few stumbles apologies when you eventually found him again. So, his solution was just to gently hold your hand as you two went on the routes!

.. He’d then buy you a treat from Howdy’s afterwards. He enjoys spoiling people!! But, ah, sugar rushes.

“.. Why would you let them eat so much chocolate?” Frank would ask, raising a brow as you ricocheted off the walls nearby.

“..They looked really happy about it.” He’d reply, with a nervous smile— soon laughing a bit at Frank’s soft sigh and playful eye roll.

“If they end up in a hole, it’s your fault, sweetheart.”

“That’s fine-!!”

Overall, it didn’t take the two long to start behaving somewhat parent-like towards you, more than they already had.

Frank would check you over for injures and plaster you in bug-themed bandaids, along with reading you “stories” from his books (and sometimes an actual story book).

He was a lot more reserved than Eddie, leading to most activities done with him being rather tame ones.

.. you could sometimes chase him around, though. Which, albeit he wouldn’t admit it, he does find fun in. Kind of like how people go to haunted houses for fun; he gets hunted in a house. /lhj

Eddie, meanwhile, would play with you a lot! He’d take you on walks of the town, and help you explore the place in a way that doesn’t have Frank screaming in worry at the end of the day.

He’s the classic “wanna play catch?” kind of person, to be honest, leading to a lot of playing ball and running around.

Both of them care about you very much! But still respect the fact you, very much, aren’t a genuine child and respect you like a friend. Because you are! You’re their friend!

But to say they don’t fret over you like parents would be a lie. BAHA!!

GWAAH this was so fun to write!! I’m sorry if it’s kind of short, though-!! But I still hope it was enjoyable :] I love writing for Eddie and Frank fhehrfnfnw froths at the mouth i love them. squeezes them both like those stress toys that have the eyes pop out /aff

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Hi again Ghast °^°, I have a request that be either drabble or hc---you know I dont really care--- for a GN! Reader that struggles with sleep, a very much a "multiple all nighters" type of struggle. Sleeping isn't the hard part however, its the process of actually getting into bed and staying with only them and their thoughts, or be stuck in suffocating slience that leaved them too paranoid to sleep without feeling like they are being watched by someone, or something.

Wally would probably be the first to suggest having a sleep over, out a normal level of concern--or reliability--and he packs for the nines, face care, movies, coloring, painting, board games, books, man probably brought matching pajamas for the both of them. So even if the reader can't manage any sleep, they wont grow bored. Ofc kept it semi-vauge for your personal take on the idea, i cant wait to see what you may produce

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OHOHO.. MORE SLEEPOVER DRABBLES, YOU SAY..? I am feasting, flower anon- BWAHA /lhj /pos !!

I’m happy to see you again, though!! Hello again to you, too!! :] hehe!!!

Snoozing Soundly

Wally Darling x GN!Reader who struggles with Sleep

Drabbles Format, Relationship can be interpreted by Reader!

CW//There are descriptions of paranoia in this! I will put a red divider between the sections with it, so you can skip it if wished!! Stay safe, lovelies!

It had been days, at this point, since you had last properly slept.

The neighbours had noticed, of course they had— how could they not? From the eyebags painted messily under your eyes; to your staggering, lethargic movements; to your odd times of being out, or being inside your home.. It was pretty easy to piece together. They were worried, of course they were, but none of them were actually—? Very sure what to do about it.. You had begun to struggle even holding a conversation, at certain points— when your energy was especially bad, so asking if you were okay was a bit.. futile.

The first to come up with an idea was Barnaby, actually. He had been helping Wally brainstorm ideas on just what to do to help.

“Why not do a sleepover, or somethin’?” He chirped, idly fiddling with a stick between his paws, “Might help. We dunno why they can’t sleep, aft’r all.”

Wally’s eyes would light up a bit, before his smile grew— ever so slightly.

“That.. is a good idea, Barnaby. Thank you.”

With that, he’d slide over his untouched hot dog, an unspoken ritual between the two, and waved him off.

That following evening, your phone would ring— snapping you out of the half-asleep lull you were in. Your limbs felt achey and burnt, and your head held an ongoing pressure, but you dragged yourself to your feet despite this. Soon, you had grabbed your phone and placed it to your ear— Wally’s voice soon bleeding through it.

“Hello..!! I didn’t.. know if you’d pick up, ha ha ha!” He spoke softly, voice laced with concern. “Are you.. up to anything, tonight?”

You tell him no, but try to express the fact you were too tired to really do anything, if that’s where this was going..

“Oh— no, no..! I wanted to.. maybe propose a sleepover?” Beside him, on his end, he.. may have already packed a bag. Obviously, it’s a bag that can wait, but— he may have gotten a bit excited. “It’s.. okay if not, though, I understand you are tired, friend.”

His voice, albeit still somewhat flat, held genuine understanding— and you mulled over your options; soon agreeing. What’s the worst that could happen? Besides, the company might.. help.. with the constant nagging feeling you had.

TALK OF PARANOIA STARTS BELOW

What had started out as just a few sleepless nights soon quickly spun itself into suffocating paranoia. Each time you laid down, alone with your thoughts, the ebbing feeling you had throughout the day would run over you like a train. Your thoughts would quickly begin to spin out of control, until you felt stamped to your bedsheets. It felt like if you moved you were in danger, and if you stayed? Even more so. Nothing felt safe anymore— not safe from your thoughts, and you weren’t safe from it. It was exhausting, to never feel safe, to always feel watched. Maybe some company, or— hell, even just a distraction at this point, might help.. Your body longed for sleep, but your mind had been snapped into some sort of need for “protection” when there was no call to be protected.

END OF PARANOIA TALK

In just about thirty minutes, Wally had arrived with a little bag at his side. When you opened up the door, he stared up at you with a smile, one seemingly filled with relief.

“Hello, neighbour..!” He spoke with a smile, but to be fair— when didn’t he? “Can I come in?”

Your mind caught up to you, and you buffered. You kind of assumed it’d be at your house, but that hadn’t dawned on you until now. You hadn’t cleaned, you had been too tired to, and now you didn’t really have.. uhm, a chance.

Nervously, you told him yes and stepped aside so he could come in— immediately starting to babble apologies about the mess. Instead, he shook his head, and lightly put a hand on your arm.

“Would.. you like help, to clean? I don’t mind.” His smile softened. “I understand.. that you haven’t, yet.. You’ve been tired, it’s okay.”

No matter how the conversation went from there— you soon found him helping you to tidy up your home. You were on organization duty, and he was on mess/trash duty— which.. these “duties” weren’t directly specified, but it’s just sort of how you two fell into operation. Once finished, he’d just seem to contently place himself in your living room, legs crossed as he waited for you to join him— as he.. stared. Albeit that wasn’t uncommon for him, truly. When you did join him, he’d seem to be idly wiggling his head side to side.

“So..” As he spoke, he was— “discretely”— reaching for the bag he had brought. “I.. might’ve brought.. some stuff..”

From there, he began to rattle off exactly what he had brought— ranging from movies, to some of his art supplies, books, face masks (because of course he, Wally Darling, has face masks— have you seen him??), Monopoly (???), and.. and a set of matching pyjamas.

He had, earlier in the day, rung up Barnaby for suggestions on what to bring for entertainment at a sleepover! Barnaby, from afar, helped him pack— including the matching pyjamas. However, he had meant those as a joke— but Wally did not pick up on this, and instead genuinely brought matching pyjamas. They’re even in your size!!.. where did he get these??-

Very soon, after maybe some pleading from Wally, you were changed into the pyjamas and he was changed into his. He looked very content. From there, you two began to do a range of activities— albeit at a slow pace. Wally never rushed you to move faster or be more energetic, and instead encouraged taking breaks if you needed them!!

By the end of the night, you two had put on some random movie to giggle at on the old television. Wally was sat up, back against the couch as he crossed his legs, idly scribbling in a colouring book he had brought along. You were laid out on the couch, struggling to stay conscious. You felt.. okay. It was pleasant, relaxing even. Though some part of your body still held an ebb of worry— maybe even panic, it felt like it couldn’t reach you here, reach you now. You continued to struggle to keep your eyes open, the movie flipping by in the slow frames of your blinks, until you.. gave up. It was the middle of the night, the sun would rise soon, but you had no clue or care for that, now. You let yourself slip into sleep, ignoring the ebb of poorly-placed panic in your stomach as you did— it couldn’t reach you. You were safe.

Wally watched as you fell asleep, his hand slowing on his messy colouring book scribbling. He smiled a bit, soon sliding the book off his lap and onto the floor— and he stood. Grabbing a blanket nearby, he’d soon drape it over you, murmuring a soft “Goodnight, friend.. sleep well..” as he did. He then sat back down and nabbed the colouring book again. It’s impolite to leave when someone’s sleeping! So he’d be by your side, all the way until you woke up.

Gwgwgegegegg I HOPE YOU ENJOYED READING THIS!!! It was fun to write >:] I’m a sucker for sleepover prompts BWAHAHA

Have a lovely day!!

EDIT: Ignore that I forgot a title I’m SILLY

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Oh my god I disappear for two days and I have like five requests IM GIGGLING AHD KICKING MY FEET RIGHT NOW oh I cannot wait to write these they are so lovely WAHAH!!!!!

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Lol, I can’t help but imagine how Wally would react to a gothic, kind of grungy, reader. Just someone who wears black and white all the time, maybe with hits of darker blues or reds. I just find the idea amusing since the neighborhood and characters are all bright, fun colors while there’s just this one gothic person wearing spikes or something.

 

Also, something I can picture is Wally painting them because they’re so different from everything else and the uniqueness of their style and makeup is so fun to draw and paint, and the reader feels the same way. I can just picture the two of them drawing each other or something.

(romantic or mutual crushes, please ^^ I've always been a sucker for opposite aesthetic couples)

HAHA!!! I’m also a sucker for opposite aesthetic couples HEHEHE… I’ll strike you a deal; I’ll write both (mutual crushes and romantic)! HAHA

The Raven and The Kingfisher

Wally Darling x GN!Goth/Grunge!Reader

Headcanons Format, Mutual Crushes -> Romantic Relationship

When you first moved in, to say Wally was interested would be an understatement.

He adored your style, he found it very!! Refreshing? He loves all his neighbours and he loves their town, but sometimes something new can be appreciated!! And you were something new, alright!! /pos

After just a few days of talking, he ended up asking if he could paint you— and he loves to paint all his neighbours! But he certainly wanted to give a shot at conveying your style.

All those darker coloured paints (ones that maybe only been slightly used to create new tones) could finally be used >:]

If you were to say no, he’d accept ! That’s alright ! But he’d probably still likely doodle something of your style in private— although not necessarily of you.

If you say yes? He’s over the moon.

He takes great care to make his paintings as accurate as he can!! He’d likely be on yours for a while, just because you introduce a lot of new colours he hasn’t worked with before— the closest reference he has had is Frank and the other things he’s doodled— so it might take a while longer than usual!! But it’s so delightfully fun to experiment and learn.

But the outcome is lovely, and he proudly hands the painting off to you.

He doesn’t make that the last time he’s drawn you, though, goodness no. It almost becomes a habit, to doodle you.

Which his friends begin to notice, when the litte sketchbook he drags around is practically filled with scribbles of you.

At some point, he is with Julie! She ends up glancing over, and giggles at seeing him doodle you yet again, with a soft “Oh, Wally..”

The two had just been sitting around lightly chatting and doing their own things— and Wally was drawing.

Confusedly, Wally would lift his head— what was funny? Had he done something funny with meaning to—?

“You’re drawing the new neighbour!”

He tilts his head. Why yes, he was? How is that funny—? Julie picks up and continues, though.

“You’ve been drawing them sooo mucchhh.. Do you like them, or something? I think you might like them— we all kinda do!“

He tilts his head again. “Of course.. I like them, they’re my friend..?”

But that interaction gets his brain spinning, and eventually— during a hangout with Frank— he just kind of. Pauses.

He mutters under his breathe, and soon whisks himself away with a rushed farewell to Frank— who is just left staring in confusion.

Ah, so maybe like is a loose term. Haha ooooops..

When he steps into Home, who creaks him a hello, the amount he’s been doodling you somewhat- hits him like a truck?

You’re in his sketchbooks, mainly, which— all of his friends were! But his sketchbooks were almost like a direct thread to his “subconscious”. He just doodles whatever comes to mind, or whatever he feels (and his true feelings have a tendency to alter how it presents itself— though really only in ways he can understand). He uses it very much as an outlet.

And you were, basically, on every single damn page of the thing.

.. whoopsie.

With the newfound knowledge that he, haha, maybe has developed a “teensy weensy itsy bitsy” crush—

Heee is now terrified to be around you.

If it was so obvious to everyone else, was it obvious to you?

Wuh-oh.

He doesn’t let this anxiety stop him from talking to you, though. The thoughts of it made him sad— and the thought of him withdrawing making you sad made him ever sadder.

But from beyond this point, he’s a lot.. less collected.

When you two hang out, there’s a small shift in the air— that he is hyper-aware of, and you might be, too.

Wally always did stare— he liked eye contact, and he didn’t really care to learn where else he should be looking during conversations—

So him avoiding your gaze was almost off-putting due to how foreign it was.

He’d glance to his hands, or to his supplies, or To the sky.

Anywhere but you when you looked at him— he couldn’t!! Really bare your reaction!!

He knew it’d be the same way you look at him all of the time, but the thought it might be negative made him.. antsy.

Because, again, if his little crush was obvious to everyone else before it was even obvious to him— was it obvious to you, too?

This keeps up for a few days, and eventually— you just.. ask him what’s been up. You note his change in behaviour, and you express you’re confused— maybe even a bit concerned.

And the dam just comes flooding.

He gives some garbled twist of a confession, nervously wringing his fingers the entire time (something he almost never did).

He expresses it’s okay if it isn’t mutual, and that he just had to get it off his chest before he “exploded” (Barnaby used that word a lot in his jokes— so maybe it’d be funny if he used it, too?)

He’s overjoyed to hear you return the affections though, and immediately just sort of de-tenses and instead starts.. kicking his legs. Very quickly. Stimming. Hehe.

From there, you two fall into a relationship. You had already sort of been recognized as a “thing” by everyone else in the neighbourhood— as you were often seen together.

Now, you were practically always seen together— making the opposites in your aesthetic very noticeable. Two halves of a pair!

When you aren’t together, Wally has a tendency to.. maaaybe.. gush about you, a lil..

Specifically to Barnaby! He knows Barnaby doesn’t mind to listen (especially while consuming his.. “lovely” hot dogs (/sar)).

While the two stand around, Wally cupping his normal hotdog in two hands and Barnaby chewing on his abomination lovely creation, he’ll just go onnn and ooonn about you, or what the two of you have been up to, or what you plan to do later. His words are kinda hummed as he does, and he seems to idly be wiggling his head side to side.

Barnaby is happy to lend an ear! He’s got two very big ones, after all.

.. plus, it’s easier to lull Wally into kind of just.. handing his hotdog to him.. hehe..

Not that he wasn’t going to already give it! He just gets to receive it faster, and Wally pays no mind.

Overall, that little man is head over heels for you— absolutely smitten. He finds your aesthetic very, very pretty— and you in turn just as much.

Expect sappy love letters and even more paintings of you, dear. :]

I FORGOT TO DO AN AUTHOR’S NOTE AT THE END IM SORROY I GOT DISTRACTED HWAHWA

THis was super cute to write and I hope it was satisfactory!!! :D

Have a lovely day!!!!!

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Could you write a wally x gn!reader where he comforts reader about an abusive ex-partner? It’s ok if you don’t want to! But I’m having a hard moment about this right now and wanted some comfort :c

Oh of course!! I’ve been in a similar situation myself— I really hope whatever’s going on calms down soon, and that you can rest! I hope all goes well, friend,, /g

Achey Comfort

Wally Darling x GN!Reader

Drabble Format, Relationship can be interpreted by the Reader (but intended with pre-established friendship at the very least)

It had been a rough day. It felt like all of it wouldn’t stop, to be honest. A constant suffocating guilt hung in the air, one you know you shouldn’t have— you shouldn’t feel guilty. You shouldn’t even feel bad right now, but here you are, thanks to.. well. You know.

You had tried to go on with your day, keeping peace of mind, but it was hard. It nagged at you, constantly, and before you realized it— you had been inside your house for the majority of the day. Which.. might spark concern, but you weren’t sure—

Until you heard a brisk knock on you door, in a specific rhythm.

One that Wally did.

And wooh, boy, was concern sparked.

Nervously, you approached the door and cracked it open— soon being met face to face with the soft spoken puppet. You could see the concern in his eyes, though he still seemed friendly and warm.

“Hello, neighbour!.. How are you, today?” He spoke tenderly, seeming to look you over a bit as he did. “What have you been up to?”

You babbled a bit, restraining yourself. You didn’t want to just dump your issues on him, that’d surely be inconsiderate— maybe..

He noticed as you drifted into silence, his concern only growing— though his voice remained the same. He never was very good with tones..

“Would.. you want to hang out, for a bit, friend?”

You somewhat buffered at the request, seeming to weigh your options— before briskly deciding to say yes. If it became too much, surely he’d understand why you might leave early.. maybe..

He smiled at your response, though, idly fiddling with the cuffs of his sleeves— though not due to being nervous, just idle movement.

“Okay.. Would you.. want to do something at home, or..?”

You said no. That air that hung in your home wouldn’t leave, you knew it, so— maybe getting some fresh air might help.. Wally soon nodded, stepping to the side a bit.

“Are you ready, or.. do you.. need a moment?”

With that, you quickly went off to get changed— and to tidy up, just a bit. And soon, you were back outside— met again with the puppet. You closed your door behind yourself, and quickly found yourself walking beside him into town.

“We.. could go get a treat, from Howdy’s, maybe.. does that.. sound good?”

.. was he.. trying to ice-cream your feelings better..??

Regardless, though, an agreement was made— and you two set off for Howdy’s shop. Once arriving, he’d hold the door open for you with a cheeky little smile, before seeming to softly laugh to himself. With that, you two began to look for treats— and he.. idly slid towards the freezer. With direct eye contact with you. Direct.

.. maybe he just wanted ice cream himself.

Regardless, though, you grabbed whatever treat(s) it is you liked, and paid for yourself— and waited for Wally near the door. When he re-appeared, he had.. uh? He had just.. an apple. But— but he went to the freezer—?.. Oh, whatever. He also paid for himself, and you two were on your way again. While you idly chewed on some of the food you had gotten, Wally just seemed to be cradling his apple in two hands.

In the silence, your mind began to wander again, causing a slight frown to twitch onto your face. The moment it did, Wally would soon hum— loudly.

“What next, neighbour?”

By now, the sun was near to when it’d begin to set. You began to rack your brain for what you could do in such little time before nightfall, but— Wally soon piped up with a suggestion.

“.. Would you.. like to have a sleep over?” He very clearly announced the space between the two words, though seemingly not intentionally. “Barnaby told me what they were.. It might be fun.”

Not really excited to go home, today, you soon agreed with a bit of hesitance. What about your clothes? Do you even have what you’d need to sleep? What if, what if— but Wally didn’t seem concerned. He soon just turned on his heel, and began to walk for Home, and you followed his lead. As you both marched, he’d begin to idly fill the silence with small, passing thoughts he’d speak aloud. He told you about his day, a bit, and how he had a new painting drying. He also told you how he thought the sky was pretty, today, and how he really liked the apple he had chosen at Howdy’s— which he proudly lifted up for emphasis. It filled the silence, which was nice, and he didn’t seem to mind your small acknowledgements. It’s not that you didn’t want to chat, you were just.. tired.

He understood. Or at least it felt like he did. He’d continue to softly ramble, although with large paces between his brief sentences, until you both arrived to Home. The house creaked a greeting to the both of you, which Wally returned via blowing a kiss and a drawn out “Hellooo, Homee..” And the house soon snagged Wally in what seemed to be a hug between the door and it’s frame.

“Home, we have.. a guest, for toniight..” He spoke happily, gesturing to you. Home seemed to give.. an appeased? Maybe excited? Squeak at you, and the door soon flung open.

“Ha ha ha!.. They’re welcoming you.. inside..”

Soon, you were both inside and setting up ‘camp’ in Wally’s living room. “Camp” consisted of a whole maul of blankets, pillows, and a poorly built fort out of the couch cushions. You two began to chat, do silly little sleepover things, until it had gotten a bit later. You both agreed to go to bed, but you were wide awake in your makeshift nest of blankets and plush. That feeling was back, nagging and fierce— like hot bile at the back of your throat. You wearily shut your eyes, just wanting a moment of peace, until Wally spoke up.

“Can you not sleep..? I can’t sleep..”

When you glanced over to him, you could see him laying on his back— though his eyes were angled on you, you could see the sheen of them in the dark.

“I think.. you’re sad.. Are you sad, friend?”

You don’t know why those words broke your dam. Soon, you were sat up, balled up a bit as you hugged one of the softer blankets around yourself. You let it out, all of it, in all the ways you could. Wally just sat beside you, nodding along, and rubbing your back. When you were done, and he was sure of it, he’d soeak.

“I.. figured something was wrong.. You just seemed.. down, today..” He gave a laugh, though it was tinged with a sort of soft concern, maybe sadness. “I thought distracting you.. might help,.. did it?”

You nodded— it did help, a bit, but.. well, the situation couldn’t be fixed with just distraction. But it helped you not lose your mind today, at least.. But what about tomorrow-? Or after that? What if—

He watched your lips purse and frown, and he soon shuffled a bit closer in an attempt to lull you out of your thoughts.

“Hey, hey.. it’s okay,.. you’re okay..” Smile softened with concern, he’d gently butt his head against your shoulder. “Just.. you’re here, okay?.. Just focus on here..”

You gave a sniffle, leaning into him— which seemed to prompt him to re-adjust the blanket loosely draped over your shoulders.

“I get.. that it’s hard.. I’m sure that’s stressful..”

You weren’t really sure what he was referring to, but you shut your eyes and listened anyways. His voice was soothing..

“.. but it’ll be okay, at.. least in time.. and you have all the.. time in the world, right now, okay..? This moment.. doesn’t have to end.. until you’re ready..”

“You’ll be okay..”

Hi!! I hope that helped <3 /p I would’ve gone more specific— but I don’t want to assume your situation, so I tried to leave it open, a little. I’m sorry if it was too vague-!! But I hope it helps regardless

Remember, you’re loved and cared for, friend! And if you ever need a place to vent, my messages are open-! Though I understand I’m a whole ass stranger, I still offer :]

I hope you have a lovely day!

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TWO DAYS. THIS BLOG HAS EXISTED FOR TWO DAYS!!!!! /lh /pos

HAHA

I just made this side blog today, good golly!! 

Thank you all for the support though :] !! /g I’m aware 50 likes probably isn’t very much to some, but it is to me!! So! Hehe!

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Hey! Your hcs are so amazing💕 I was wondering if you could write a Wally Darling x autistic reader… I’m autistic and this would be very meaningful to me

Btw sorry for the english, I am brazillian and not used to write in any language that isn’t portuguese lol

That’s perfectly okay, friend!! I think you did just fine (with the wording of your message, I mean) !! :] /g and thank you!!

And sure thing!! I’m autistic, too :D so I’m happy to write for this!! Haha!!

Pluffy Fluffy

Wally Darling x GN!Autistic!Reader

Headcanons Format, Relation can be interpreted by the Reader!

Please note, everyone is different on the Autism Spectrum! I loosely based this off of my own experience, but you are free to request again and specify where you lie, or how yours represents itself!! I would be happy to personalize it, more :]

Wally Darling is a lovely companion to have when you’re on the autism spectrum! He has it, himself. :]

Though his manifests in its own way, with its own mannerisms, he still can very easily understand your own standpoint— whether it’s akin to his or not!

Specifically, he’s quite good when it comes to overstimulation.

Wally’s an observant one— for everyone in his life. He knows the indicators that something is getting “too much” for just about anyone, and that very much includes you.

Whether your start getting jittery, angry, spacey, or however it is you begin to behave when undergoing too much, he learns the signs of it.

If you’re one to devolve into mumbling, or go nonverbal, he’s perfectly okay to sit with you until you get your words together. If there are tools that help you communicate, he is sure to remind you of them so you can use them— if you’d like to. If you don’t want to? He’ll just stay by you, if you’d like to have company.

He takes great care in asking and finding out what helps you during overstimulation, as well.

If you’re one to need a complete environment change, he is expertly skilled in peacefully intervening whatever interaction and getting you out of it stress-free!

And if being placed into a quiet environment helps; he’s got many quiet, serene spots he’d be happy to share!

If going to your home would help most, though, he’ll gladly walk you— and if you’d like company, he’d stay with you.

Really, anywhere you’d like to go, he’d be happy to be by your side!

If you need someone to squeeze, or just let it out to, he’s also happy to help with that! Although he may not embrace you back (not because he doesn’t want to!.. He just doesn’t know that he should), he is happy to oblige!

If touching people isn’t your thing, though, he’s also got a stress ball somewhere around here..

Or, if you’re maybe just someone that needs to be entirely alone to calm down? That’s okay, too, he entirely understands— for he’s the same, that way.

Regardless of what you need, he will try to help in any way he can!

Which very much includes guiding you through grounding methods, too, if need be.. He likes to think his voice can be soothing!

Now, on the contrary, when it comes to under-stimulation? He’s quite the helper there, too!

He tries to get you to do something, really— which has included offers of painting (which also includes finger painting), letting you ramble to him (or having him ramble to you, if you’d want!.. He’s just a bit hard to get going.. but he’s willing to try, at the very least), or maybe just going on a walk. If company helps you in any way, shape, or form; he’s there.

Whatever it is that helps you, he is there to provide if it calls for him to!

When it comes to textures, Wally is a very texture-orientated person. He’s perpetually in a state of being somewhat under-stimulated, but textures help him with that!

With that in mind, if you’re similar? He will gladly show you what he finds textures on! It isn’t uncommon to find him running his hands along something, extremely content.

He especially notes which textures give you euphoria, or that you just like, and will try to show you them!

With textures that make you uncomfortable, though? He’ll keep it in mind! And, to be frank, he doesn’t mind being a sort of “texture tester”.

“Ah.. this shirt wouldn’t feel good, to you.. it’s scratchy.”

Speaking of shirts, he’d be delighted to help you find texture-safe clothing, if it’s something you’d need or want help with!

Along with tags. He’s got a seam cutter just for tags, and he’d be happy to help you remove your own without damaging the clothing, if you’d like!

If you two are physically close (he can perfectly understand not being someone who likes physical contact, so no worries!), he takes great care to make sure any of the clothing he wears around you isn’t a “bad texture”.

Speaking of physical touch; he’s perfectly fine if you’re one to not like it. He’s got his own ways of showing affection beyond it! Affection, in his eyes, is so much more than just physical intimacy.

Ah, and noises.. Wally, himself, has a bit of noise sensitivity. Specifically, clearing of throats can get a bit.. much for him, if done too much too fast.

If you’re similar? He understands entirely— and he has many, many quiet spots he’d love to share (as was mentioned earlier)!

If you’re one to get overstimulated by sounds quite quickly, he will try— when he can— to give you a heads up if anything might have noises that might cause you to fall into a state like that.

“Howdy’s shop.. has an old bell, on the door.. so.. try to open it carefully.. it’s a bit screechy.. and there’s an A.C in.. his store— so there’s.. a constant kind of.. ‘whrrr’..”

And.. ah, his.. very intense eye contact. He fully understands if if makes someone else uncomfortable, and he would make it clear you don’t have to return it if it discomforts you.

If just having him stare so intensely is a discomfort in general, he’d try to tone it down.. though it’s a bit difficult. He wouldn’t mind reminders, though.

Wooh boy! Whether or not you’re similar, he in particular struggles on social cues and tones. For that, his own voice tends to be rather flat— but he’d never mind clarifying how he meant something he said, if asked!

But with the social cues? Oh boy.

You have to communicate directly with him— or else he just.. Won’t Get It. Not for a lack of trying, but it either just flies over his head, or he doesn’t understand.

So he appreciates direct-ness, and honesty. He doesn’t take either as offending, whatsoever!

For this, though, he’s very blunt and honest in return. He means absolutely no harm! But he isn’t the best at softening his words. To be fair, though, it’s not like he’d have to very often— even for someone quite sensitive. He seems to, almost naturally, structure his sentences softer— he just can’t seem to do it on command.

Ahh, special interest and fixations!

He loves to listen to people talk, to see them happy and ramble.

With that, he is always open to you talking to him about your interests as a whole, or whatever you’ve got on your mind!

He isn’t one to engage very much beyond nodding and smiling, but do not be mistaken— he is listening to every word.

Specifically, he tries to get you things that relate to your interest.

If you like stars? He might paint you a painting of them! If you like bugs, he’ll certainly try to borrow a few books from Frank to read them over so he can hopefully understand what you’re talking about more..

Whatever it is, he tries to understand and learn— he wants you to feel heard, and that is how he tries to express that you are!

When it comes to stimming, he actually quite enjoys sort of mirroring however it is you stim!

He tends to stim himself by humming, or wiggling his head side to side.

But when it comes to you, or his friends, doing as such? He tends to join! He isn’t really sure why he does this, but he enjoys it— and means it well!

If you rock, he’ll rock with you. If you flap your hands, he’ll do the same!!

If you don’t like this, though, he won’t do it to you! But he’s delighted to see you stim— when it’s positive, of course.

In the case you’re stimming due to negative feelings? He’ll just try to help you in whatever way helps you best!!

Overall, he just cares a whole awful lot— and understands where you come from, entirely. No matter where you land, or what helps you, he will be there to understand. He’s there for you! Forever and always

Ahh!! I hope this was enjoyable!! I tried very hard to make it apply to a majority HAHA I’m hoping my own experiences didn’t influence too much!!

Also please ignore the double yellow bars down here <:] I literally cannot get rid of them on mobile— so I have to wait until I’m on laptop to do as such!- (EDIT : Fixed it! BWAHA)

Edit : I FORGOT TO COVER STIMMING, AH.. I AM SILLY… I have added it near the bottom! :]

Have a lovely day!!!

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Staring Contest(s) (Vers. Without the Unreality!)

Wally Darling x GN!Reader who Stares!

CW// Scopophobia (fear of being stared at)!

Drabble Format, Unconfessed (Romantic) Crushes!

Settling onto the rickety, colourful bench located within the town— you’d hum, eyes shut.

You had moved in months ago— had it been longer?— into the town. You were adjusted; you were known. You were friends with the neighbours!.. But a certain one did make your chest tighten a bit, and your cheeks warm. And— oh!

Speak of the Devil!

Tapping your shoulder with an uneven smile was Wally Darling, head tilted idly. You were pulled from your thoughts in the clouds— how long had you been sitting there?— as he hummed out your name curiously.

“…There you are, friend.. ha ha ha!” As he chuckled, you felt your cheeks warm a bit— and you stared at him, waiting for him to speak again.

.. But he didn’t, not for a good moment— leading to you two having some.. intense eye contact.

This wasn’t uncommon, he had grown accustomed to you holding the same mannerism— but when you two had first met? Why, it did catch him a bit off guard.. Many of his neighbours hardly partook in eye contact at all, he had gotten used to flickering gazes— but you did not possess that. You stared into him, and he stared into you.

It turned out to be something you both bonded over. He held eye contact because he wasn’t sure where else to look, and he felt like it was polite, along with just genuinely liking eye contact; you held eye contact because you had been taught to since you were young. Either way, it’d lead to many, many interactions of you both just.. kind of having an indirect staring contest as you both spoke, and gestured. Sometimes, those interactions would fall into silence— and.. well, you just.. assumed he blinked at the same time you did, because— at some point— you realized you hadn’t seen him blink. Like.. ever.

It wasn’t that big of a deal, though, surely.

“.. Can I sit with you?” He spoke with a soft smile, eyes still boring into your own— and you’d nod!

Soon, the small puppet was seated beside you, head craned to peek up at you.

“What are you up to, neighbour?”

You gave some polite answer about “just relaxing” as he continued to smile up at you.

.. were.. his pupils wiggling?-

“Ha ha ha! I hope you don’t mind if I join you, then, friend.” He smiled wider, before tilting his head. Which.. soon led into another staring contest— and the slight dilation and contraction of his pupils you had noticed earlier seemed to get.. more intense, idly. Which, eventually, led to you asking if he was alright.

It immediately stopped.

“Of course I’m okay, friend!.. Why wouldn’t I be?”

It seemed, like for a moment, he was staring through you rather than at you— his gaze focusing in back on you at your concerned glance. Slowly, politely, he’d take one of your hands in his— which made your cheeks feel a bit warm— as he smiled.

“I am okay, friend.. Promise.”

You nodded, and just.. brushed off his behaviour. It took you a second, too, but you noticed he just.. kept holding your hand— rubbing his thumbs over it. You felt your cheeks warm a bit more, and you saw his head tilt in response. You just smiled nervously— hoping he wouldn’t notice. But, regardless of if he did or didn’t, though, he’d soon turn your hand upside down— pressing your palms together in some slow, foreign attempt to hold your hand. Interlocking your fingers, he seemed to smile at his ‘work’ as he squeezed your hand. You soon squeezed his in return, which made his grin widen.

“.. I like spending time with you.” He smiled up at your as he spoke, and you— a smidge flustered— returned the sentiment. He just kept smiling, and staring— and for once, your gaze faltered. Flicking on and off.

He just kept staring. Softly.

Here's the edited version! Can never be too safe:] Stay safe and well, lovelies!!

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