A book for me, and a book for you

Opposites attract - Black Sapphire x Licorice Cookie

For my Bf <3

Licorice Cookie shudders, splashing cold water on his face for the third time this evening. Calm down...it's just a friendly meet up! It's nothing....serious...

He groans again, turning away from the mirror reflecting his sorry self. Maybe if he'd pull himself together he could have a shot with him. Sighing, he shuts the light off in the bathroom, heading into his closet to get changed.

The wardrobe springs to life as he flips on the light, all his (very much exactly the same) satin robes glimmer in the light. He shrugs off his sleep wear, slipping into his favorite one. Might as well try to look good. It's better than meeting his crush looking like a slob.

Witches...maybe this was a bad idea. Maybe he should just stay home and help Poison Mushroom cookie with a puzzle, or Pomegranate cookie with her billions of piles of paperwork. Maybe he could skip out on this impossible friend-date with the man of his dreams and try for just one more time to prove himself.

Oh but who is he kidding, nothing is going to change. Might as well chase a new impossible thing rather than continue begging for approval from the people who'll never give it. With a sigh, he grabs his scythe and steps out into the world. Ready to face his feelings.

- - -

"Are you really sure you're making the right choice?"

Black Sapphire rolls his eyes, Shadow Milk cookie's always been overbearing. Always needing to know when, and why he's out and back.

"Shadow...it's literally just a friendly hang out. Nothing more, nothing less." The angsty cookie responded, slipping on his jacket coat. The former groaned, holding his head.

"I just don't see how it could be...how'd you put it? 'Just a friendly hang out'." The older scoffs, placing hands on his hips. "You clearly are head over heels for him. And nothing wrong with that! I mean love is love amirite? But this will detract from your training immensely! And what if he breaks your heart? Ever thought of that? Why, I think I might jus-"

Black Sapphire groans, cutting off Shadow Milk, "Can you just lay off me for once?! I'm an adult, not some teenager who needs you to watch over me every single second!"

Shadow Milk's gaze darkens, the younger of the two shrinks in his coat. It really didn't mean to come out, but it did. The suffocation he felt, the constant surveillance.

"Just come home before midnight. I don't care what you do, since you so dearly need your 'prIvAcY!" Shadow Milk mocks, turning away from his apprentice with disdain.

"...thank you master. I won't be late."

And with that, he leaves. Not looking back.

- - -

"Hey...uh...you look nice."

Black Sapphire looks up from his phone, heart fluttering at Licorice Cookies outfit. Sure, it was the same one he'd seen the other in ever since they'd first met, but it was him. So unapologetically, he cursed himself as the blush creeps across his face. His body heats up gradually as his heart beats to the rhythm of marching men.

"You...you do too." He musters, nodding towards the other. Licorice Cookie grins, oh if Black Sapphire could just die right there. He would, save himself the embarrassment of the night.

The reaper chuckles, grabbing his wrist. "C'mon, let's go! I heard they had good jelly stew here." Black Sapphire manages a nod, body flaring up at the touch. Witches, he was truly helpless...

Strawberry Cookie greets them at the counter. A smile glinting in her eyes.

"...Hello you two....Right this way, we have a table for you here." She hops off her stool, grabbing a few menus and walking towards the deepest parts of the restaurant. The shy berry gestures for them to sit, the duo quickly following suit. "What can I get you guys?" She asks softly, pulling out a notepad.