Inside the boutique, I see Raspberry sitting at her desk, waiting for me.
Raspberry: [smiles] Here.
She has a stool pulled up next to her, and I sit.
Me: Thanks. So, what should we do that'll cheer the princess up?
Raspberry: I don't know. Strawberry's usually so good when it comes to that sort of thing.
Me: I'm sure you've got some ideas.
Raspberry: And I'm sure you have even better ones...
Me: Don't say that. You're very bright, Raspberry.
Raspberry smiles with a slight blush.
Raspberry: You think so?
Me: Without a doubt.
Raspberry: Well... the thing I'm best at is making fashions. But I don't think a dress will fix everything.
Me: The important thing is that it comes from the heart.
Raspberry: Like... songs? Songs come from the heart.
Me: Oh, yeah, a song would be perfect. We should go with that. See? You are clever after all.
Raspberry hugs me, out of nowhere, and I feel the warmth of her cheeks against mine. She's enjoying this hug way more than she should.
Raspberry: Thank you...
Me: Uh... Don't worry about it, Raspberry.
She stares into my eyes in such a romantic way. I start feeling horrible again, because I know it's only a matter of time before I shut her down. Like I said, I don't want to. But you've seen the show, right? Raspberry and Lemon are made for each other.
Me: I say we should go to the cafe to see how the other girls are. They probably need some cheering up.
Raspberry: [giggles] You're so thoughtful... I like that about you, Dominic...
Ugh...
Me: Oh, really? Well, we can praise me even more at the cafe. Vamonos.
I get up, but Raspberry holds me back by my arm.
Raspberry: W-well... I was kind of hoping we could... spend some time together... just you and me.
And it gets better.
Me: Wh-what? Why?
Raspberry: This is the first time I've had you to myself since we met... and to tell you the truth... I needed this.
Me: I don't understand.
I understand just fine.
Raspberry: Please, Dominic. I'm not asking for much. Just... stay here with me?
Me: Raspberry, with everything that's been going on... W-we don't really have time to waste...
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SSBBA: The King and the Coconut
FanfictionAfter waking up in Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures, I find myself residing in Berry Bitty City, with the girls I've seen on the little screen one too many times. Now I am forced to relive every single episode from the beginning, which...