JJK - ONESHOTS

⚗️🫧 "Its a necessity, okay?" PANDA

590 words -- sorry for no pictures again i'm trying to clear out my drafts before anything else and get requests out LOOOL

The grocery store is a bit more chaotic when you're with Panda. It's not the usual experience of wandering the aisles, picking up essentials. Instead, it's a full-on event.

"Did you see that? They have bamboo shoots on sale!" Panda says excitedly, rushing ahead of you toward the produce section. His voice is loud, echoing through the store, and you catch the concerned glance of a nearby shopper. You can only shrug and follow him as best as you can.

You don't mind, though. Shopping with Panda has always been... unique. Sure, it's not as discreet as when you're on your own, but the experience is filled with a kind of warmth that only he brings. The basket in your hand is already starting to get heavy with snacks Panda tossed in, most of which are definitely not on your list.

"Panda, we don't need five bags of chips," you remind him, your voice amused despite the protest.

"Correction: you don't need five bags of chips." He flashes you a grin, holding up one of the bags like it's his prized possession. "But I, a bear with very important snack-related needs, absolutely do."

You roll your eyes and reach to put one of the bags back. He blocks you with his large frame, pouting.

"Don't be like that! What if we run out? What if we get snack cravings at 3 AM?" He crosses his arms dramatically, puffing up his chest. "Do you want to be the one responsible for snack deprivation?"

"I'm pretty sure you just made that up," you laugh, pushing the cart down the aisle. "Besides, we're here for actual food, remember? Stuff like veggies, protein—things that don't come in plastic bags?"

Panda gives a heavy sigh, one filled with exaggerated disappointment. "Fine. I'll be responsible." He drops the bag back onto the shelf, though it's clear he's not happy about it. "But you're getting the boring stuff."

"That's the deal," you tease, grabbing some vegetables and tossing them into the cart.

Panda follows you around the store, dramatically huffing every time you pick up something remotely healthy. Still, he helps you reach things on the top shelf and carries the heavier items, though he makes a point to grumble about how boring your shopping list is.

Eventually, you make it to the frozen food section, where Panda's eyes light up like a kid in a candy store. He grabs a giant tub of ice cream without even asking, and before you can say anything, he's already adding it to the cart.

"Don't even try to stop me. We both know ice cream is a necessity."

You shake your head, but you're smiling. He's right; you both need the ice cream. Grocery shopping with Panda may not be the most efficient, but it's always fun. He makes everything an adventure—even picking out vegetables becomes a debate on whether kale could be considered "bear food."

As you both finally reach the checkout, your cart filled with a mix of essentials and way too many snacks, Panda gives you a satisfied look. "See? We make a great team. Healthy stuff for you, and fun stuff for me."

You laugh, nudging his arm. "I guess it's a balance. Just don't eat all the chips before we even get home."

"No promises," he says, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

You both load up the groceries, and despite the playful chaos, you realize there's nowhere you'd rather be than here, sharing these ridiculous little moments with him.