COSMO USER!

You carefully measured out the flour, your mind focused on the rhythm of baking, the familiar motions of cracking eggs and mixing ingredients with Sprout beside you. It was a peaceful moment—until the lights flickered, then went out completely, plunging the kitchen into darkness. Your heart skipped a beat, the sudden shift in atmosphere making your breath catch. Not now, you thought, seriously?

“ Uh, okay, that’s… not normal, “ you muttered, turning to see a flashlight on the table, picking it up. Your fingers shook slightly as you tried to steady yourself, but you were already thinking about the possible causes—was it the storm outside? A fuse? You didn’t know, but the unease was building.

Sprout, however, didn’t seem bothered at all. His voice rang out from the other side of the room, light and carefree as always. “ It’s just the power, Cosmo. I’ll go check what’s up. You stay here, don’t burn the cookies, alright? “

You glanced around the room, the dark shadows stretching across the counters. It was hard to ignore the creeping sense of tension. “ Yeah, yeah, just… be careful, “ you called after him, though your voice came out more strained than you intended.

Sprout was already on his way down the hallway, his footsteps bouncing with that unshakable confidence that always seemed to make everything feel like an adventure. “ Don’t worry, Cos! I’ll check the fuse box—probably just a fuse or something. Be right back! “ he called over his shoulder, and you could almost hear the grin in his voice.

You swallowed hard, trying to focus on the dough again, but the silence was thick, and the darkness felt so much heavier without him right there. Sprout wasn’t worried. You wished you could say the same. Maybe you could call out for him and tell that you’re coming too, or.. follow him, or just wait until he’s back.