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“Toodles, are you sure you want to keep them? They don't even fit you! It's best if we just return them.” Rodger had been at it with Toodles, trying to convince to send the new clothes back. It was far too big for her. Yet his daughter begged to keep them. “Yes and I am sure! I'll grow into them! Or you can wear them and play with me!” Toodles smiled as she looked at the dainty pink dress. As the two kept bickering whether to keep them or not, Shrimpo walked in. “WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING! I HATE BEING LEFT OUT!” Shrimpo grumbled, pausing as he saw a pout on Toodles face. “WHAT'S WRONG?” Toodles turning around as she paused before wearing a huge smile. “SHRIMPO! You can play dress up with me right! This dress can fit you! You can be the princess while me and Gourdy are playing!” Shrimpo felt himself wanting to yell and say no, but yelling at a kid would be wrong. “WELL- I suppose I can play dress up with you guys..” Shrimpo sighed as Rodger smiled at him, patting him on the back as he left.
Shrimpo sat in the chair as Toodles “did his makeup”. Lipstick smudged on his lips as his cheeks were covered in a pink blush. “Hmph.. this is so hard! How does mommy (Teagan) do this?” Toodles whined as she shakily tried doing Shrimpo's eyeliner. The crustacean huffed as he looked at Toodles with a slight smile. “How about this Toodles, you go get Gourdy and get dressed up for playing. I'll do my own makeup.” Wiping off the makeup as he took a deep breath. Shrimpo felt himself smile, something he only does around Toodles. “Alright! Here, wear this dress! We are going to have so much fun!” Toodles grinned as she handed Shrimpo a pink, frilly dress and her makeup set. Rushing out as she went to go to Gourdy. Shrimpo sighed as he walked towards his own room.
The shrimp held himself still as he swiped some mascara on. Grabbing some blush as he made his skin look flawless. This is kinda.. fun? Shrimpo thought as he placed some lip gloss on. Getting up from his shaky chair and grabbing the dress Toodles gave him. Toodles is probably eating with Gourdy and Soulvester, I have time. Shrimpo slowly slipped into the dress. Not wanting to ruin his makeup. Placing the petticoat on to lift the dress up. Fixing the pink bow as he tightened the back. Staring into the mirror, pausing as he felt a wave of warmth go over him. “HAH! I look amazing, I'm so good at this!” Grinning as he grabbed a bottle of citrus perfume he stole from Gigi for Teagan's birthday. He never gave it to her because he figured she hated citrus, hiding it under his boxing gloves. Spraying it on the back of his neck and his collarbones. Smiling as he stepped out of his room, looking at his phone as he got a message from Toodles.
🎱 Me and Gourdy are making cookies!
🎱 We might take a while!
🦐 It's fine, I'll wait just text me later
Shrimpo thought he might as well take a few pictures. Rushing back in his room to swap his phone case into a baby pink case with bows. Rodger was sure bad at getting the right size. Shaking his head as he walked around. I should go take a picture near the fountain! Walking over to the main room gracefully in heels.
In the main room were a lot of toons. Sprout and Cosmo giving out cookies as many toons gathered to eat some. Looey, Yatta, and Blot were making a mess as Looey saw in the corner of his eye someone he never saw. A true beauty. Pausing in place as he saw the princess walking closer. Sprout also looked as he saw the defined lady walking towards the fountain. “That's odd, I thought they weren't making any more toons. What are you doing here?” Looey came up from behind Shrimpo. Shrimpo looked behind as Looey's jaw nearly dropped. The princesses' eyes were beautiful. Shrimpo was surprised as well, Wow they can't even recognize me! This will be a lot of fun. “Hmm, I have no idea what you're talking about. But since you came up to me.. could you help me take a few pictures?” Shrimpo said in a sweet voice he used only while playing with dolls. Looey felt his face heat up as he nodded. Shrimpo walked to the fountain as Ginger was shocked to see a new face. He isn't an event toon, and plus there isn't an event to start with! Looey staring her dead in the eye to get off the fountain. Shrimpo smiled at this treatment. Posing as he winked at Looey. Handing the phone back to Shrimpo. “Say, what's your name? My name is Looey!” Looey shrugged his shoulders as Shrimpo hadn't thought of this. FUCK! NAMES NAMES.. UGH THINK! “The name is.. Sophy (So-Fee)! It's a pleasure to meet you, sire Looey.” Shrimpo bent down slightly in courtesy. The ballot animal felt his tail wagging as the beauty called him Sire. “Hmm, Did you only get here today?” Vee walked towards this so what Sophy. “Haha- yes of course I did, how wrong of those holders to not give me a proper entrance!” Shrimpo smirked as Shelly raised an eyebrow. “Well then Sophy, it's a pleasure to meet you!” Tisha shaking Shrimpo's hand. It's been a long time since he had ever been treated like this. Pebble barked as he tried picking Shrimpo. “Pebble! Don't do that! You know how rude that is!” Looey jolted as he looked at Pebble. “Oh please, I don't mind.” Shrimpo slowly went down as he petted Pebble. Getting up as a cooking tray was placed in his face. “Well, a new face is always welcomed! Have a cookie!” Shrimpo smiled softly as he took a cookie and took a dainty bite. Looey felt his heart on fire as Blot tapped on his back. “yooeL! attaY dias ew dluohs og won!”(Looey! Yatta said we should go now!) “Tell her I'm not going, I think I found the love of my life.!” Blot stood confused as Yatta stared back. The two shrugged it off as they decided to stay a bit longer.
Shrimpo felt happy, being pampered and treated kindly. “So, Sire Looey you must tell me… what's with these silly posters with your face on them? I'd suppose these other two are your friends!” Shrimpo smiled as he had decided to walk around with Looey for a bit. Well more of Looey dragged him out of the crowd. “Yep! They sure are Princess Sophy!” Looey grinned as his tail kept wagging. This girl looked a lot like Shrimpo. He had actually had a crush on Shrimpo until he thought he was dating Finn. Guess he was wrong, but Looey never had the confidence to tell him that. Well that was before, this new Sophy toon had caught his eye. “What intricate acts you do.. juggling balls and knives.. Do you not get scared?” Shrimpo said sultry as he held onto Looey’s arm. Rubbing them softly as he felt the balloon dog’s body heat up. “Why would I ever be scared? Don’t worry princess, I’ll keep you safe from all the other toons here!” Shrimpo blushed and cringed at the same time. The two stopped in front of Looey’s room. “So Princess, could I uh get your number?” Looey pointed his fingers into a small gun shape as he grinned. Well it’s now or never.. “Well- here’s the thing Sire Looey..”
Shrimpo paused, it would be really REALLY rude to give Looey a fake number or just run away. So he might as well tell him the truth. “You already have my number!” Shrimpo giggled as Looey raised a confused eyebrow. “Did you type it in without me noticing? You’re sly!” Looey laughed as Shrimpo sighed. “It’s me, Shrimpo..” Shrimpo looked to the side. Hitting Looey like a truck as he pieced the puzzle together. They came out the same way Shrimpo room was, and they looked like him! “You-Shrimpo! This was all an act! I must say you are pretty good at dressing up..” Looey felt his heart ache, was this some sort of rejection. “It’s fine though, I can still text you if you want!” Shrimpo smiled as Looey felt himself blushing. “Yeah- YEAH! Of course I’ll text ya Shrimpo, is this some declaration of love?” Looey rambled out as he held his phone. Surprised as he felt the crustaceans arms around him, hugging him. Wow, I’ve never seen Shrimpo like this! Hugging him back tightly! “I suppose, I just hope this hug gets my point through!” Shrimpo wriggled out of Looey’s grasp as he received a text message.
🎱 WE DONE
🎱 WE CAN PLAY!!
🦐 I’ll be there with my prince
🎱 ????
Grinning as he looked at Looey. “So what do you say Sire Looey, are you willing to be my prince?” Shrimpo holding Looey’s arm. “I’d be more than willing Princess Shrimpo!” The two ran over to Gourdy's place as the fresh scent of cookies filled the air.