Love me, Love me not? (A AstroXDandy Fanfic)

9. Beneath the Thunder

I was sweating a lot as i approached Dandy. He was eating something on a bench, with Pebble next to him.

I couldn't look him in the eyes. I just walked in front of him and thought about what i could say. Right as i opened my mouth to speak, Dandy spoke first.

"Sorry."

I couldn't hear him well. Did he just apologize?

"What?" I asked, trying to control my smile. Luckily Dandy wasn't looking at me.

After a bit of silence, i spoke again:

"Did... Did Vee talk to you?"

"Huh? No." He answered, still looking away.

"Uh.. well... I just wanted to say..." I began talking hesitantly.

Dandy was eating another cinnamon roll. I felt like he was eating my favorite foods in front of me on purpose.

"I don't like... The way you changed."

"I don't have a problem with it, but agree to disagree." He spoke nonchalantly.

DANDY'S POV

I forced myself not to push Astro away. I just hoped the conversation wouldn't go more towards what happened yesterday.
I was still really angry about it, but i tried not to show it.
In reality, i was touchstarved. I craved physical attention, but i don't want to just be... Dependent on someone. I can do everything myself, just as long as the Toons keep doing their jobs.
Most of the time, i can control it. But what Astro did yesterday triggered it again. Seriously? He catches me in my most vulnerable state because of my stupid mistake, then the first thing in his mind is to start fiddling with my petals?! Now i just wanted more. I felt unstable. Perhaps it was a mistake to even come out of my room.

"I'm sorry for... All i did yesterday..."

"You better be... It messed me up." I mumbled, my head hurting.

"But... Why are you so haphephobic? No offense... I'm just wondering..." Asked Astro.

I was about to threaten Astro, as i hated talking about this subject. I calmed myself and spoke again:

"It's not important."

"You know, all i wanted was... A little hug." Said Astro, catching a bit of bravery.

"Look, just because I'm talking to you now doesn't mean we're best friends again. Do you have any idea how much letting you do that could damage me?"

"What? Does touch hurt you?" Asked Astro, worried.

"No! Just- I don't want to talk about this!" I shouted, a little too loud.

"Okay... I'm glad we could talk today..." Said Astro.

"Okay..."

"I have one more question..." Said Astro, fiddling with his blanket.

"What?"

"What color are your petals really?" He asked shyly.

"I- right... Yellow. I'm a dandelion. Just... Don't tell anybody about that."

"Why do you paint them?" He asked again.

"Y-you said one more question!" I complained.

"I think you'd look great in yellow too!" Said Astro.

"I... Really?"

"Yeah... Maybe you could... Show me one day?"

"Maybe..." I said, uncertain.

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ASTRO'S POV

I squealed as i leaped into my bed. He talked to me! Does that mean we're friends again?! I laughed to myself happily.
Though, i still worried about him saying that "touch damages him".
What could that mean, if not pain? I could find out... But would he get angry again if i tried again?
Maybe i could convince him!