A bright colorful dance ★ Inanimate Insanity Lightbrush fanfic

Would you like to dance?

It was a beautiful night. Bluish, purplish skies with glowing stars. A slight breeze keeps everyone outside partying. Paintbrush sits on a bench by themselves holding a cup of fruit punch. They observe the couples. Balloon and Nickel trying to figure out how to dance, Apple and Marsh floating with Bow, Fan and Testtube eating snacks together, and everyone else chatting having fun. Paintbrush rolls their eyes and takes a sip from their drink. Trying to ignore the lonely feeling. From the distance, they spot another glowing light, but not from the stars.

Lightbulb switches on, embracing the bright warm, light. She quickly glances around, seemingly looking for someone specific. She runs to grab two donuts and stuffs one in her mouth. She continues looking around and then locks eyes with Paintbrush. Lightbulb waves and rushes over to them. "Hi hi Painty!" Lightbulb says ecstatically. She hands Paintbrush a donut filled with sprinkles. "This is for you! So what are ya doing by yourself?" Lightbulb sits next to Paintbrush, she continues talking, asking many questions trying to catch up with her friend. "Well uhm- thanks- I- you-" Paintbrush gets cut off by their curious acquaintance. Lightbulb finally slows down and waits for Paintbrush to reply.

"Thank you for the donut." They take a bite. "I've been doing okay, Silver Spoon has been driving me up the wall though. Other than him I've been good. What about you?" Paintbrush takes another bite of the donut. Lightbulb rambles about her doings and who she thinks is gonna win. "It's been pretty lonely but Suitcase seems to be holding up. I haven't really talked to Knife or Baseball yet but I saw them inside somewhere! I'm not sure who's gonna win, but I'm happy for whoever it is!" She continues until she loses all her breath and takes a big inhale. She takes a minute to catch her breath while Paintbrush finishes the donut. Lightbulb stares at their hair. It's silky smooth and looks beautiful with Lightbulbs glow on it. ".. your hair looks amazing Painty!! And your outfit is nice too!" Lightbulb shouts, catching the awareness of some people and somewhat startling Paintbrush.

They jump, unsure of what to say. Settling down and grasping their composer, they complement Lightbulb as well. Lightbulb turns off her light and jumps up from the bench and dusts herself off. She reaches her hand out for her sprinkle faced friend. Paintbrush takes her hand. "Oh! You got some sprinkles still on ya! I got it!" Lightbulb lifts her other arm and wipes off the sprinkles on their face. Paintbrush blushes and looks away. Her hands are soft.

The bubbly lightbulb pulls Paintbrush to the middle of the glowing floor. "I know it's kinda late to ask but.. would you like to dance with me Painty?" Lightbulb smiles. Her cheeks warm up in an orangey red color. She isn't even turned on and yet she's glowing. Paintbrush nods their head and puts one hand on her waist. They hold her hand firmly, and they stare at each other before they start dancing. The two blush as they gracefully dance to the calming music. "You really do look amazing tonight, Lightbulb.." Paintbrush smiles while looking deeply into her eyes. "Same for you Painty.." The two stop dancing and blush.

Test tube and Fan cheer for them. "I already knew you two were in love!" Fan teased. Test tube snaps a picture. Paintbrush turns to them and yells, their hair erupts in flames. Lightbulb stands there, frozen. She stares at Paintbrush and her heart beats uncontrollably. Why was she feeling this way towards her friend? Paintbrush was only super good looking, cool, fun to be around, smart, and a natural leader. Lightbulbs face reddens up even more. She hasn't ever felt this way before. What was it?