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Gingerbrave and Strawberry Cookie began living in the Cookie Kingdom upon their arrival. Seeking a fresh start, they left their village together and settled in the castle prepared for them by the sugar gnomes.
After a few days, Strawberry Cookie decided to take a walk for some fresh air. She left the castle and found herself sitting on a bench in a nearby open area, gazing at the sky. However, her peaceful moment was disrupted by haunting memories of her past "family" and the abuse she had suffered. She recalled the intense pressure she had endured, which often led her to hurt herself.
As she began to breathe heavily and cry, someone approached and knelt beside her, taking her hands. Initially, she struggled, but soon she began to breathe deeply, and the cookie in front of her smiled.
After a few long minutes, she regained her composure, and her vision cleared. She noticed two cookies in front of her. One of them had been holding her hands and had likely helped her calm down, while the other stood with a menacing stare.
— Are you feeling better, sweetie?— The one holding her hands asked with a kind smile
— Y-yes... Thank you...— Strawberry answered while wiping her remaining tears— A-and sorry...
— It's ok, no need to aplogize, I'm Milk Cookie— He gestured towards the one standing behind— And he's Purple Yam, what's your name?— He asked returning his gaze to Strawberry
— Strawberry Cookie...
— Can we go now?— Purple Yam Cookie said annoyed
— Yam! She just recovered from a mental breakdown, don't be like that!— Milk Cookie looked at him, Purple Yam just rolled his eyes, Milk decided to ask something else— Hey sweetie, where are your parents? Are they near?
Strawberry Cookie wore a frown on her face, clearly indicating her reluctance to discuss the matter further.
— T-they're not w-with me...— The moment she says that, Purple Yam turns to look at her a bit curious
— Oh, I'm sorry to hear that... Do you wish to talk about it?— Milk Cookie said with a sympatetic look
— T-they... They used to hitted me a lot... A-and they also yelled at me— She decided to say everything, not wanting to keep it inside for any longer, and she slowly started to trust Milk Cookie— I-I'm staying with my friend, b-but I kinda miss living with mom and dad, they were mean and hurtful but... they were my only family
— Well, they shouldn't have treat you like that— Purple Yam said while looking away— No kid deserves to go through all of that crap
Milk Cookie's gaze shifted towards Purple Yam Cookie, his eyes reflecting surprise. It was unusual for him to extend kindness to someone he had just met. Satisfied, Milk smiled before once again directing his attention towards Strawberry.
— Well... he's right, a good parent wouldn't treat their child like that
— I-I know, I just... I just wish they could be nice to me— Strawberry Cookie said still frowning, wanting to return to the castle and take break for the day
— Then you can come with us— Purple Yam blushed while speaking and kept looking away— Milk keeps bothering me often with adopting a child, and here you are! Case closed
Milk and Strawberry were both taken aback by what they saw. Milk's face immediately lit up as he observed the change in his boyfriend's behavior with great enthusiasm. Across from him, Strawberry's eyes sparkled with excitement at the surprising turn of events.
— R-really? b-but... you barely know me... Is it really ok?— She decided to make sure that this wasn't made out of pity
— I'm good with that, but the final decision is yours, pumpking— Milk said reassuring her
— I-I... I would like that...
— Good, I swear we're going to be better than those idiots, thinking they can just take advantage of someone young... argh! that kind of people make me angry!
— Everything makes you angry at this point, Yam— Milk laughs and offered his hand to Strawberry while whispering to her— I promise you that he's actually really nice when you get to know him, and something tells me that you already made a good impression
After an hour passed, Gingerbrave's phone beeped, signaling the arrival of a message from Strawberry. In the text, Strawberry explained everything and reassured Gingerbrave that she would be returning to the castle soon. A smile spread across Gingerbrave's face as he quickly tapped out a reply to the message.