Herb x Sparkling Cookie Run Oneshots.

Bullshit.

CW- slight NSFW themes, internalized homophobia.

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At these late hours, Sparklings favorite regular would coming in the bar, not that he always expects Herb everyday to come by nor anything but it is lovely to see him. And he likes to believe Herb enjoys his company as well.

Not too shortly after, the door swung open and revealed a young man wobbly walking in and sitting in one of the stools. Or at least tried to sit.

"Herb??" Sparkling dropped down whatever he was holding and lended a hand to Herb so he could hold onto him to sit down. He's never seen Herb like this before, was he high? Or perhaps, drunk?

Despite being surrounded by unlimited amounts of alcohol, each breath and laugh Herb took, Sparkling could smell and sense the bitter and strong alcohol.
"Tehehe, long time no see..! Sparkly." Exclaimed Herb with extended arms, as if he expected a hug.
"Pfft. The last time I saw you was two days ago, Herb." Chuckled Sparkling to his sentence and the new random nickname his favorite person gave him.

"And I missed youu!! Sooo much I could cried." Pouted Herb. Sparkling could never admit it to anyone but that made his stomach flutter. Not in any negative way but in a dreamy sensual way. Sometimes, his mind goes to places it shouldn't go. He imagines how lovely his days after work would be with Herb waiting in his couch. He imagines the many dates they both could go. He imagines holding those soft hands for hours. Kissing those delicate soft and pretty lips, occasionally biting them to a pretty soft voilet. Holding that waist and holding his jaw, fingers going through his green hair. Hearing his adorable laughter and seeing his smile.
"Sparkly??" His thoughts shatters mid minute, Sparkling immediately looked to Herbs eyes, trying to get rid of the twisted guilt in his stomach for thinking such things for another man.

Herb isn't a fool. He may seem so kind and pure, but he definitely isn't an idiot.
"Somethings up isn't there Sparkly?"

"Whaaaaaat?? No!" Gestured Sparkling, a hell of a horrible liar.
"I'm not stupid, what's wrong?" Seriously asked Herb. It catches Sparkling off guard. Seeing his best friend and close regular so serious makes him dreadly nervous.
But as a professional, it's important to 'stay calm and collected.'
"Nothing in particular, just thinking about..someone." Replied Sparkling, trying his best to sound confident in the last bit.
Which immediately send Herb excited. Though his face was, unreadable?
He looked like he desperately wanted something or, to know something.

"Who! Who! Tell me!" Raised himself up, with star eyes beaming for an answer. So close to Sparklings face, he could smell Herbs usual perfume and the alcohol still attached to him.

"Ah-This one girl. She's a weekend regular." Lied Sparkling. He couldn't tell him the truth, that'd be insane. Hearing your friend say they are having romantic thoughts for a man is just sick, though Sparkling. As disappointed as he was himself, the look inside Herbs slightly red eye from the drinking and probably smoking made his stomach slightly twist.

He didn't say anything. He just sat down with a low "Ah I see." And never looked away from Sparkling face. His face was unreadable, again! He showed no emotion of anything and was surprised. The tension was too thick for Sparkling. He fake coughed in attempt to get rid of the dry lump of anxiety in his throat. "Yes um, I like her and I was just thinking about them."

Herb scooted closer, smirking. "Saay..what is she like?" Amused by the change of mood, maybe a little more lying wouldn't hurt? After-all, Herb must be sobering up by now, and the large group of people have been gone since it has turned 2:40 am.

"Well, follow me around, I'll tell you and I'll get the store closing in the meanwhile."
Pointed out Sparkling, Herb simply nodded.

Sparkling walked out to turned off the large "OPEN" sign and locked the door. "She has soft hair.."
He walked over to the tables to pick up glasses and some plates.."They like being here...and..." Herb just listened. It made it more anxious for the poor bartender.

They both walked over the main bar where Herb sat down again and turned over to Sparkling to listen when more. "..and..um, she..she's really sweet! Often quite but is very, capable? I suppose."

He turned his face to Herb, "what do you think?" Feeling accomplished with his truths and lie. Holding up a glass and towel, cleaning it while waiting for an answer.
Herb scoffed barely noticeable, and silently whispered,  "do you really want to know?"

"I suppose I do."

Herb stood up and firmly grabbed Sparklings shoulders, not giving Sparkling enough to time react.

"Its bullshit."

Sparklings stomach dropped but his heart fluttered. Out of startled reflex, he unconsciously dropped the glass onto the table. "Shit, the glass-"
He was interrupted by Herb grabbing his chin, making him face Herb. The glass fell onto the counter, not making any sort of crack on the glass itself.

"You made those lies up didn't you?" Sparkling gulped.

"So what if I did? If anything I didn't! I only lied about the.."
He didn't dare to finish that miserable sentence.

Herbs grip softend but didn't let go. "Lied about what? Their gender?"
As much as Herb wanted to hear a 'yes' to that, Sparkling was being exposed so fast with so little time to process anything.

"..." No answer.

"Are you gay? Sparkling? "

Sparkling cleched his hands, sweat bullets ran through his face and his mind was going insane!

"I know how you look at me Sparkling. There's no denying."

There's no use to hold back anymore, isn't there?

"So what if I like guys.."

"Nothing! I like you a lot you know."

Huh? Sparkling heart beaten faster and blush creaked onto his face. He recalled that expression of Herb too. Blush covering his cheeks and fear overtaking his eyes.

There was steady silence. Sparkling leaned in to Herbs face whom quickly processed what Sparkling was about to do, he could've sworn you could hear his heart beat.

And there it was. That dreamy kiss Sparkling had fantasized for weeks and weeks with no end. They broke the kiss for air but quickly gave in one another again. Only this time the tone was different. It felt more heavy and occasional huffs and pants of air were heard. The kiss was no longer a cute kiss, but a hungry sensual make-out session.

Herb climbed over the bar table that separated both men, without breaking their kiss. And God, did it feel amazing to have his crush finally kiss him. Herb pressed himself with Sparkling. Unknowingly, Herb had pinned Sparkling onto the wall in the left, still not breaking their kiss. The taste of one another was not even explainable.. Just hot and the taste of alcohol...Sparkling did not mind it one bit. Frankly, he enjoyed it. Both men enjoyed their kiss.
Sparklings fantasy and loving dream is finally becoming real,and man does it feel better than he could ever express. The feeling of Herbs lips were just as he imagined.

Sparkling roamed his hands to Herbs chest, feelings that neck Herb exposed in his fancy white buttons up with his usual soft sweaters. It felt so unreal. Soon enough, both men broke their long kiss and took in very much needed air.

"You have no idea how long I've been wanting this Sparkling.."

"Ha...I could say the same.."

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Current Time- 5:07 pm.

1295 Words.

A/N- Should I make a part 2 of this? Should I pratice smut?