AU where all ur precious pet whumpee's (and maybe their caretakers) live together somehow, like a shared apartment or neighbors in an apartment conplex or whatever? :)
Leaving caretakers out of it because Haru and Farlan and also Orfeu and Dave would be hetic.
CW: mostly some unhealthy dynamics and thoughts, pet whump
Haru flips the page of the book, a bit annoyed with Sweet Pea bragging about how he and Haru should be best friends because both of them are good pets that are skilled and worth a lot. He knows he does this out of desperation, but sometimes it gets hard not to tell the pink haired pet to shut up.
Lucky, he doesn't have to this time. Sweet Pea gags and closes their mouth, face going flushed red. Haru peeks up, seeing Bullet enter the room with a popcorn bowl and BB hanging from their neck on their back, so much shorter than Bullet that they can touch the floor. Bullet doesn't even seem bothered by the weight.
BB slips from his back to the floor, giggling as they get ready to watch the movie. Haru smiles at him, taps his shoulder to encourage him to go sit neat Bullet… but instead Sweet pea… excuses himself, face burning red like a cherry as they step into the corridor.
Haru shrugs and puts his book down, seeing what movie BB and Bullet will watch.
In the corridor, Sweet Pea finds a grumpy Pastel. He knows that he… is also a bit jealous of how BB and Bullet spend so much time together. He stares at the living room, flipping the octopus plush into the smiley and sad face over and over. Sweet Pea gives him a sympathetic look… But he blushes and goes into the living room when BB spot him, calling him to "sit with them". He takes BBs hand possessively, side glancing a Bullet, who doesn't even notice Pastel's feelings.
"...Woah… Mood is heavy" Sunflower whispers as he passed through the two of them, going with a tray of food for him and Blue for their gaming afternoon "...Want to come play with us, Sweet Peas?"
...And Sweet Pea nods. He knows he shouldn't… bond with pets like them, pets that are not trained like he was, mutts, even. But… they have been kind to him. He follows Sunflower quietly, even if he has no interest in games.
Sun sits on the floor, neatly arranging the food. The meal he made is perfect, and we'll decorated, and he can't help but cringe as Blue carelessly takes a bite.
"Did you pick up the game?" He tries, to change the subject. Blue nods, with a big smile, as his friend sits to play with him. Sun hears as Red quietly enters the room after a few moments, and sits on the bed, pretending he isn't interested. Red always… unnerves him, watching everybody as if they are pray. He never spoke about it, because everyone else seem okay with him but… he feels nervous. Part of him is grateful Bullet is there too, because Bullet makes him feel safe. Red might be strong and scary… but wouldn't stand a chance against Bullet.
Well...Blue isn't bothered at all.
"W-want t-to play with us r-red?"
He groans softly and looks away.
"C-come on B-Blue knows you want."
And after some coaxing, he accepts the controller and sits to play with them, his face litting up on a soft smile. Not that he is enjoying or anything, of course not, that's childish!!!
...he is just… just happy to have people around him. To have something to do. Something to do… that doesn't feel painful.
After a while, they catch Sweet Pea looking too, nervously. And Sun smiles and gestures for him.
"I… I don't know how" Sweet Peas admits softly, a bit embarrassed. Of course he doesn't know, this isn't… a skill a pet should have. He wants to feel bad about doing it but…
Why does he have to feel bad about everything, all the time? This should be harmless, right?
...he takes the controller, and Sunflower teaches him to move the character, being very patient. It's fun, even if he looses terribly.
