#(ooc: but still!!! >:C /j /lh)

[lipglossandsacrifice]

I've drawn like 20 pieces of art today all in one sitting I am actually going fucking insane oh my god holy shit literally nobody is prepared for nor can handle the uber instincts of my uber autism at all

.......I promise i did not draw on one of your super important papers. - drawing anon

That promise seems a little suspicious somehow...

[vanillashusband]

Speaking Clearly

Word count: 1034 words Fandom: Cookie Run Relationship(s): Jay/Strawberry Cream Cookie A/N: YIPPIE!!! Very quick and short one-shot to help myself get back into the swing of writing after artfight! :D Maybe ooc and fluffy as hell but GOT DAMN!!! I need it hgjfhj /lh gotta give more love to the autism4autism ship 👉👈🥺

🧡TAGLIST: @selfshippinglover @honeycombscereal @tulaytullahs @sunstar-of-the-north @sunflawyer

"Can you teach me to read?" Strawberry Cream Cookie asked quietly. His clear and gentle voice, like a bell, carried a note of hope.

The Holiday Cookie inched a little closer to him on the floor as Jay bashfully hid his face in the book he was studying. Strawberry Cream wanted him to teach him of all people? Jay did want to help but...

"I… I don't know, Strawberry Cream Cookie." He muttered uncertainly. He kept his eyes on the pages of his book so he didn't have to look at Strawberry Cream Cookie directly. The fox-like Cookie stared at him curiously, his big grey eyes trying to read his face and expression as he waited for the answer. "I wish I could help… but I'm not the best teacher," Jay answered sadly. Strawberry Cream Cookie didn't miss a beat.

"I think you're really smart, Baker." He said, his eyes finally leaving Jay's face, and trailing down to his lap almost bashfully. "If you and Stollen Cookie helped me study, I could pass the exam." Strawberry Cream Cookie replied.

"Well… If I helped, you would fail for sure." Jay tried to joke lightly, but Strawberry Cream Cookie just stared at him, the self-deprecating humour going over his head.

"Why?" He asked with a tilt of his head.

"U-Uh… I-I- because..!" Jay stammered nervously, unable to come up with an excuse. He quickly clammed up, and his face flushed in embarrassment. Jay hid in his book. "I… it's because…" He whined quietly in frustration.

He was getting way too comfortable with these Cookies. There was no way Jay could let it slip about his "problem," it was way too embarrassing to admit. Especially since Strawberry Cream Cookie said that he thought he was smart.

"J-Just… because. I can't." Jay finished weakly. Strawberry Cream Cookie stared at him and blinked. He scooted closer, his shoulder pressing against Jay's in a small act of reassurance.

"You… can tell me. I promise I won't tell anyone." He said quietly. Jay paused and stared at Strawberry Cream Cookie over the top of his book uncertainly, attempting to find some fault in his face. Still, the Holiday Cookie's eyes only held patience and curiosity.

Jay sighed and glanced around sheepishly. The landing of the stairwell where they had retreated to study was empty and quiet. No other Cookies or teachers were around. Well, if there was one Cookie he could tell his secret that would understand his struggles, it would be Strawberry Cream Cookie.

"Ok… just don't laugh, alright?" Jay mumbled. Strawberry Cream Cookie's ears perked in surprise.

"I would never laugh at you…" He replied softly. These words caused Jay to blush, and his heart began to race. Anxiously, he swallowed and mustered the courage to speak.

"I- actually… u-uhm… I-I actually have a learning disability. I… have trouble reading, spelling, and doing math too." Jay admitted meekly. "S-So-! Don't feel bad for struggling, c-cause I get it!" He stuttered. Strawberry Cream Cookie's eyes widened in surprise and he looked back at Jay, but he remained silent. His expression made Jay's stomach twist with anxiety, immediately making him regret saying anything at all. After what felt like forever, Strawberry Cream Cookie slowly nodded in understanding.

"… We're alike." He whispered, turning away from Jay, hiding the blush dusting his cheeks. "We both struggle a lot." Strawberry Cream Cookie said.

"Yeah, I guess so." Jay chuckled awkwardly to try to lighten the mood and soothe his own anxiety.

"But… despite that, you're still so smart. I still want you to help me study. You understand what it's like." Strawberry Cream Cookie went on. The distant droning of voices further in the school did nothing to drown his soft voice echoing through the quiet landing of the stairwell. Strawberry Cream Cookie turned slightly toward Jay, locking eyes with him. His warm, gray eyes shimmered with sincerity as he gently placed his hand on Jay's and gave it a tender squeeze. Jay's face grew redder by the second but he was unable to look away from Strawberry Cream Cookie's affectionate gaze.

"Please…?" Strawberry Cream Cookie pleaded softly. "We can learn together." He said. Strawberry Cream Cookie's eyes softened as he gazed at Jay, smiling at him as he watched Jay's face flush even darker than before. It was as if he saw something sweet behind Jay's embarrassed expression. It made Strawberry Cream Cookie chuckle softly and Jay's heart fluttered in his chest.

Jay couldn't resist any longer and pouted shyly, tearing his eyes away from Strawberry Cream Cookie's expectant look. "Ok, ok… I'll help." Jay sighed. "You can stop giving me puppy-dog eyes now." He said. Strawberry Cream Cookie smiled brightly at him and Jay felt his heart skip a beat at the sight.

"Thank you, Baker." Strawberry Cream Cookie replied gratefully. The fox-like Cookie wasted no time cuddling up against Jay's side and resting his chin on his shoulder, peering at the book in his hands. Jay blushed and tried to focus on the words on the page rather than Strawberry Cream Cookie's closeness.

"U-Uh… yeah. No problem." Jay answered hesitantly. "I-I guess we can start by me reading to you. It's easier to get the hang of pronouncing words when you hear them spoken out loud first." He suggested. Strawberry Cream Cookie nodded eagerly in agreement. Jay adjusted his position, moving closer to Strawberry Cream Cookie for comfort, and positioned the book so they both could see as he began reading aloud. Strawberry Cream Cookie listened intently to Jay's voice and followed along silently, mouthing the words as Jay spoke. Even when Jay stuttered or had trouble pronouncing a word, he continued to listen attentively and carefully. Strawberry Cream Cookie was mesmerized.

Jay was surprised at how easy it was to do this with Strawberry Cream Cookie, especially since he usually got embarrassed and disheartened when he often messed up while speaking. They were so different and yet somehow so similar at the same time. It was like Strawberry Cream Cookie knew exactly what Jay needed. It made Jay feel warm inside, and it warmed his heart whenever he thought of how caring and understanding Strawberry Cream Cookie was.

[pigeonvivian42]

a very long list of tone indicators

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/a - affectionate or alterous

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/afph - a few people here

/ao - an order

/ap - apologetic

/apa - apathetic

/av - a vent

/ay - at you

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/br - bragging

/c - copypasta

/calm - calm

/caut - cautionary

/cb - clickbait

/cel - celebratory

/ci - caring intent

/cj - coping joke

/co or /cf - comforting

/con - confused

/curi - curious

/d - dubious (don't know what feeling youre trying to convey but you still want to convey it)

/dir - directed

/drm - dramatic

/e or /ex or /exa - exaggeration

/ebh - everybody here

/f - fake

/fa or /fam or /faml - familial

/fl - flirting

/fm - fake mad

/fs - fake sad

/fu - furious

/fx - flex

/gen or /g - genuine

/genq or /gq - genuine question

/gens or /gs - genuine suggestion

/gentle - gentle

/gs - gaslighting

/hc - headcanon

/hj - half joke

/hp - half platonic

/hsrs - half serious

/hyp - hyperbole

/ic - in character

/ij - inside joke

/imo - in my opinion

/info - information

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/it - intrusive thought

/iw - innerworld

/j - joke

/jk - just kidding

/jov - jokingly overreacting

/jw - just wondering

/l or /ly or /lyr - lyrics

/lg - lying

/lh - light hearted

/li - literal

/lu - a little upset

/lv - lovingly

/m - metaphor

/ma - messing around or manifesting

/md - melodramatic

/mj - mostly joking

/mjnay - mad, just not at you

/mr - mostly romantic

/na - not aimed

/nabr - not a brag

/nafx - not a flex

/nao - not an order

/naq - not a question

/nav - not a vent

/nay or /nau - not at you

/nbh - nobody here

/nbip - nobody in particular

/nbr - not being rude

/ncm - not comparing

/neg or /ng or /nc - negative (connotation)

/neu - neutral

/nf - not forced or not fake

/nfl - not flirting

/nfta - not forced to answer

/nh - not hostile or not here

/nid - not in danger

/nm - not mad or not mean

/nmay - not mad at you

/nmn - not mean

/nmu - not mad or upset

/nof - no offense

/np - no pressure

/npa - not passive aggressive

/nr - no reply or don't reply

/nrt or /nrh - not rhetorical

/nsb - not subtweeting

/nsd - not self deprecating

/nsrs - not serious

/nsx or /nx or /ns - not sexual

/nth - not a threat

/nu - not upset

/ny - not yelling

/nyf - not your fault

/od - overdramatic

/ooc - out of character or out of cosplay

/op - optional

/ot - off topic

/p or /pla or /plat - platonic

/pa - passive aggressive

/par - parental

/para - paraphrased

/pers - personal

/pf - playful

/pj - probably joking

/pnj - probably not joking

/pos or /pc or /poc - positive (connotation)

/q - quote or question

/qp - queerplatonic

/r or /rom - romantic

/ref - reference

/res - respectfully

/rh or /rt or /rht - rhetorical

/rhq - rhetorical question

/rp - roleplay

/s or /sar or /sarc or /sarcasm - sarcastic

/safe - safe

/sat - satire

/sbh - somebody here

/sbtw - subtweeting

/silly - silly

/sj - source joke

/srs - serious

/st - statement or strange thought or silly thought

/state - statement

/stim - something is typed as a written version of a stim

/sx or /x - sexual

/sym - sympathetic

/sys - something happening in their own system

/t - teasing

/tan - tangent

/th - threat

/tic or /tc - typed unintentionally due to a tic

/tq - typing quirk

/ts - to self

/u - upset

/unin - unintentional

/unr or /unre - unrelated

/v - violent

/vu - very upset

/w - warm or warmth

/wp - wrong proxy