#blopcorn

Sometimes in life, you just have to sit outside for once instead of watching movies. Okay, you actually like going outside. It’s just that, when someone gets the impression you don’t, it’s kind of hard to refute that! 

So sometimes in life, speaking generally, this is how you can find yourself with some kind of scheduled outing with Cherry Blossom. And by generally speaking, no one is being fooled by this, actually. This is just Popcorn’s life now. This is her life, and she is just going to have to live with that.

“More tea?” Cherry Blossom asks.

“Thanks!” She takes the tea and puts a whole spoonful of sugar in it.

It’s not that she minds. Really! Cherry Blossom is great. Popcorn likes talking with her. They exchange snack recommendations sometimes. But. Even the most out of date cookie has to admit this is kind of...

“It’s nice of you to join me, Popcorn! I haven’t seen you outside in days.”

...sad? Weird? Pitiful? Is this how she’s getting dates now? She is so tired. 

She does go outside. Anyone can tell you that! She just got hooked on a new series, lately, and it’s the kind that has more than 7 seasons. And, come on, she has to write a review on it. The thing’s practically full of plot holes and everything. It’s awful.

Okay, so maybe she hasn’t gone outside lately. But Cherry Blossom doesn’t need to know that.

“I do go out!” She huffs in protest. “You just don’t see me!”

A wry smile shows herself on Cherry Blossom’s expression. She offers Popcorn a plate. “A biscuit?”

She grins, then, and takes a handful of them. “If you’re giving them!”

Popcorn shoves a handful of them in her mouth. In between bites, she says, “Sorry I didn’t bring anything! I don’t think popcorn is the best thing for picnics.”

“Anything’s good for picnics!” She pauses. “Maybe not everything, but popcorn would be nice.”

She takes a note of that. “I’ll bring some next time! Got any faveorites?”

“You have more flavors?” Cherry Blossom’s eyes widen.

“Sure!” Popcorn grins. “I’ll bring a sample size for you!”

Cherry Blossom laughs. “I hope it really will be a sample size! Oh, maybe I can bring some new snacks, too!”

“I can bring the movies,” she says, laughing alongside her. “A screening outside the house! It’ll be fun!”

“As long as it gets you out of the house!” Cherry Blossom smiles. “Not much point in this if you aren’t out with me, after all.”

Who told Cherry Blossom she doesn’t go out. She would like a word with them. Many words. So many, it wouldn’t fit in a typical review of hers.

“I do go out, come on.” Popcorn huffs. “Where do you think I get my awesome cool fashion?”

Cherry Blossom grins. “Online, maybe!”

Popcorn gasps dramatically. “How could you! I go out and buy them!”

“Who’s to say, Popcorn?” she smiles. “Maybe you get them from your friends!”

“They’re not my style.” Popcorn turns around, like a actor in a movie ready to monologue. “Wouldn’t be worth it.”

Then she comes back, throwing Cherry Blossom a smile. “Oh, but your outfit’s really nice!”

And it is. But anything would look good on Cherry Blossom! Seriously, they could swap closets and she would still look good.

Actually.

“Oh, hey, CB!” Popcorn tosses her glasses over to her. “Catch!”

Bewildered, she catches the glasses in the nick of time. Which is a relief, because she likes those. They’re star shaped and it’s great.

She holds the glasses in her hand, looking at it. “Can I have them?”

“No!” Popcorn says a little too quickly. She coughs, then continues. “I want you to try them on!”

Cherry Blossom tilts her head, then shrugs. She puts the glasses on.

“These are comfortable!” She gasps.

Popcorn smiles, taking out her phone. “Glasses are for wearing! Of course they’re comfortable.”

“A lot of people would say otherwise,” she smiles back. She hands back the glasses to her. “But thanks! Did you get a nice picture?”

“Sure did.” She taps a little on her phone. “I’ve sent it to you! You can check it out later.”

“Aw, thanks!” She takes her phone out anyway, smiling at the picture. “It’s nice to have something to remember this day by.”

“We can always take more,” Popcorn says, waving her phone. “We’ll see each other again next week anyway!”

“That’s true!” She takes a glance at their barely touched food and cups. “Maybe lessen the food? It’s been a while, but we haven’t finished a thing!”

Popcorn sighs dramatically. “If we must. But your biscuits are good!”

“Popcorn!” She laughs. “I can always give you some to take home!”

“But it’s better to eat them with you!” Popcorn lies on the floor. “How can I ever move without your food...”

Cherry blossom breaks into giggles. “So, would Tuesday work?”

Popcorn throws her a thumbs up. “Sure! It’s a date.”

Popcorn goes back to lying down on the floor. I mean, she could probably finish her work before then. And she knows that if it ever gets too much, she can always cancel.

So it’s probably fine! So she continues lying down. In... silence?

"What’s up, CB?”

For a moment, she thinks she sees Cherry Blossom’s face looked flushed, before she sees her duck her head with a smile. “Oh! Yes?”

She tilts her head. “Are you... sick?”

“I’m... I’m fine!” She fiddles with her cup. “That was just a figure of speech, wasn’t it? But I... have something to do in a few minutes.”

Popcorn doesn’t get a word in before she sees her quickly pack up her cups, tablewear and food. She chatters on as she does. “I’ll see you next week, Popcorn!”

Cherry Blossom leaves, quickly and flustered. Popcorn stares after her, confused.

This was just her life now.

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carsisamasterpieceactually

and thats what happened on my date with cherry blossom

numberonehero 

...

Popcorn.

She knows you’re dating, right?

This isn’t the first time you mentioned a date?

carsiasamasterpieceactually

well she asked me out first

numberonehero

Specifically on a date?

carsisamasterpiece

are you telling me inviting me on a one on one picnic isnt a date

numberonehero

She does that to everyone.

carsisamasterpiece

ok but she looked like people when they ask them out on a date

you know how in movies theyre nervous and theyre blushing

which is fake by the way

but she looked nervous.

maybe she just really wants me to go outside.

numberonehero

Well, that’s a possibility.

So... does she know you’re dating?

carsisamasterpiece

she’s been inviting me on dates after i think she would know

oh right. i think shes sick

her face was red after i talked about the schedule of our next date

do you think i should tell her to visit a doctor

she doesn’t think she is but there’s no other explanation

numberonehero

Are you even reading your messages?

Popcorn, does she know you’re dating?

carsisamasterpiece

she’s the one asking me out not me!

numberonehero

...So she doesn’t think you’re dating.

carsisamasterpiece

ok after this conversation i dont think she thinks were dating.

numberonehero

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