Cookie run stories and oneshots

Painting pots

It wasn't the best morning, there was many chores to be done, definitely not how Herb would wanna start a Tuesday morning. But alas he would have many things to do might as well get started.

He had been half way done with washing dishes when he was handed a plate by gumball cookie, he never really realized when the  cookie came over. He simply smiled and thanked gumball for the plate carefully placing it into the sink. After a little bit Herb realised that gumball was still here sitting in the living room by himself, he had adopted Custard and Pancake who were still asleep and was married to Sparkling who was at work that morning, he didn't want Gumball to be lonely and he himself could use a break so he decided to go sit on the couch next to Gumball.

Herb and Gumball had been chatting for a little bit and had run out of things to conversate about. But before Herb could say something to kick start another conversation he noticed Gumball had been looking out the back door. His eyes darting around looking at the flower pots Herb had, none were anything special just whatever color matched the plant or just brown.

"Hey Herb do you ever plan on decorating the pots more?" Gumball asked. Herb turned his head to look at where Gumball was. "Um I never really decorated them past what they are now so, no?!" He said kind of questioning how to answer.

Suddenly Gumball had turned to look at herb, like a silent question as to painting the pots himself.
Gumball never paints outside of his usual art but a small pot would be very nice and calming for him, plus milk can't yell at him for painting a pot.

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Everything was out, all the paint, paint palettes, brushes and pots. They agree as to not make a mess, and get to look at all the plants in the garden, that they would paint the flower pots on the ground. Herb had brought some different plant seeds as well so they could pick one for they're pot.

Gumball had looked at all the colors in awe he wasn't sure what he was expecting but it certainly wasn't the lots of bright and vibrant colors Herb had brought out. Sure Herb had brought some lighter tones for himself but the thought really made Gumball happy and excited to start.

Herb at first didn't notice it or did just didn't acknowledge it, but gumball is really talkitive when talking about something he likes. In their case it was painting. Herb had seen him paint buildings but had never heard the cookie talk about them. It was nice to listen to gumball talk about his paintings, he seemed to comment and describe every color and shape. Now of course gumball never realizes it it's just him talking but herb had found it so fascinating.

"Maybe this would go better with purple, well yellow is it's opposite on the color wheel. Or maybe a red, putting two bold colors together, would suit it better... no I'll just go with yellow or..." Continued Gumball.

He continued going from one color to the next trying his best to make the pot look good. Herb thought that he was doing great and that whatever the final product was it was going to look outstanding. Now it wasn't much talking on herbs side but gumball had appreciated every second that he got to express himself.

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Setting both pots in the house to dry, gumball and herb had been looking at the different types of flower and plant seeds they could use. Herb had gone with a more subtle choice and picked Agapanthus a purple and blue star shaped flower. While gumball didn't want his first plant to be the "safe" choice so he picked a Daylilly with its bright pink tips and yellow center.

"Oh nice flower choice, any reason why you picked it?" Herb asked as the dou began planting the seeds and potting the soil. "Well it goes nicely with the colors of the pot I painted, and theres more than one flower so when it grows there'll be many differant variations. Plus I thought it would be a good choice for my first plant , it's not too hard to care for and it is more my style." Gumball replied enthusiastically, he had really thought out his choice and was proud of it.

"Well that's great I'm glad you like the flower especially painting the pot for the flower." Herb said happy he got to spend time with Gumball. "Um, yeah it was real fun, is this a one time thing though?" Gumball asked hesitantly. He didn't want to push his boundaries saying Herb was being really nice and he liked his company. "Huh? Oh, no of course not we can definitely do this more often if you want, it's real relaxing and a good break. Or if you want we can do something more you're style!"

Gumball was ecstatic to here the news and had already come up with some amazing ideas. He had looked up seeing Herb going back inside and had started following. "Hey, um Herb... that was really fun thanks for going out of your way to spend time with me even if you didn't have to."

"Oh no problem kiddo, I wouldn't ever want you to feel left out or lonely, you're apart of our family. And I'll try to hang out with you more. Maybe dinner or at the park." Herb suggested as he smiled. Gumball was shocked yet so happy to be counted as they're family, he felt included and loved, something he's not all used to but incredibly happy for.

《1000 words》