Sprout was alone for the longest he can remember. He pushed himself always to do his best in any task. Yet this new friend Shelly introduced him to may change his mindset for the better.
WARNING THIS STORY HAS PHOBIAS⚠️
-Nyctophobia: fear of the dar...
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WARNING AHEAD⚠️❗️: Atychiphobia: fear of failure.
Sprout's knockings on Cosmo's door become more insistent and frequent, a clear indication of the worry and concern he feels for his friend. However, each time he knocks, he is met only with silence, and the door remains closed, refusing to give him even a glimpse of the toon locked behind it. Sprout's anxiety is clear as he paces back and forth in the kitchen, his movements restless and agitated. Shelly, watching him from a safe distance, can see the worry etched on his face, the tension in his shoulders, and the way he fidgets with his hands, unable to stand still.
Vee arrives in the room and immediately notices the worried expression on Shelly's face. She looks at Shelly, who gestures subtly towards Sprout, indicating the source of their shared anxiety and concern. Vee follows Shelly's gaze and sees Sprout pacing back and forth frantically in the kitchen, his anxious expressions and restlessness evident. Shelly takes Vee's hand in hers and speaks in a hushed tone, keeping her voice low as to not alert Sprout of their conversation and cause him even more distress.
"Hey," she whispers, her eyes filled with concern and worry. "I'm really worried about Cosmo... He hasn't come out of his room in DAYS," she says, her voice tinged with anxiety. Vee listens to Shelly's whispered words, her expression turning serious and thoughtful. She looks over at Sprout, who continues his pacing, his movements more and more agitated as time goes on.
"I know," Vee whispers back, her gaze flickering between Shelly and Sprout. Shelly frowns slightly and nods, her mind racing with concerns and worries. She speaks up once more, her voice hushed yet tinged with worry.
"Something must have happened for him to act like this. I tried knocking multiple times and he doesn't even respond." Vee feeling the weight of the situation weighing heavily on her shoulders, leads Shelly by the hand towards Astro's room. She walks with a sense of purpose the anxiety she feels pushing her forward. Shelly follows Vee, her hand still holding Vee's as they make their way through the hallway to Astro's room. As they walk, Shelly can't help but glance back at Sprout, who continues to pace back and forth in the kitchen, the worry in Shelly's eyes growing deeper with each passing moment. Vee reach Astro door and sighs before knocking on the door twice then backing up and waiting.
Astro, his attention focused on some unknown task, startled slightly at the sound of the knocks on his door. He pauses, the silence filling the air before he calls out in a calm and serene voice, "Who is it?" Vee pauses before answering, gathering her thoughts for a moment to form a response. She clears her throat and responds gently, the concern in her voice barely concealed. "Sorry to bother you, Astro. It's Vee and Shelly. We... We need to talk to you about something important."
Astro recognizes the voices of Vee and Shelly, and their words catch his attention. He gently sets whatever he was doing aside and moves closer to the door, his voice calm and composed, yet tinged with a faint hint of curiosity. He reaches for the doorknob and turns the handle, opening the door enough to reveal his serene face and kind expression. He looks at Vee and Shelly, his blue crescent glowing faintly in the dimly lit hallway. He speaks in a gentle voice, his manner calm and welcoming. "What is it? Is everything alright?" Astro asks. His tone is calm and composed, but there is a subtle hint of worry in his voice, as if he is prepared for anything the two might say.
