Stärke was sitting on her couch, listening to music, with her eyes closed and humming along to the lyrics quietly. TK poked his head in from the kitchen and smiled. He stepped out of the kitchen quietly, going behind the couch and hugging her from behind. Stärkes eyes shot open as she let out a quiet yelp of surprise. She tilted her head back, looking up at him. Puffing up her cheeks, she huffed softly, "Don't do that!"

TK whined slightly, nuzzling the back of her head, "But your so fluffy!" Stärke groaned quietly, "Ugh..Fine." TK smiled happily, going around the side of the couch and sitting down next to her. He pulled her close, causing her to squeak.

TK chuckled, "Your that jumpy?" He questioned. Stärke instantly retorted with, "Your that annoying?" TK let out a snort, playfully nudging her with a shoulder, "You dare defy me, mortal?" Stärke hummed in amusement, lightly punching his arm, "Who are you to ask that peasant?" TK put a hand to his chest in mock hurt, in a Karen voice, exclaiming, "I'm offended!" Stärke grinned jokingly, "Good. I want you to be offended, Karen." TK gasped in pretend shock, "How dare you! I want to see your manager!" Stärke snorted, "I am the manager. Your not getting a free meal."

TK burst into a fit of laughter, "Pfft- But seriously I wanna cuddle you." Stärke giggled, "Ok fine. But I wanna get a cookie first." Stärke stood up, pulling herself out of his grip with minimum effort, walking into the kitchen. She walked over to the counter, pulling the cookie jar close, spinning the top open and snatching two warm cookies. She put one in her mouth, grabbing the top and putting it back on. She skipped back into the living room happily, and sat down back on the couch next to TK.

He whined slightly, noticing she had two cookies. Giving her puppy dog eyes. Stärke rolled her eyes playfully and shoved the other cookie into his mouth. Finishing hers, "Happy now?" TK nodded, nibbling his cookie in delight. Her cheeks starting turning a light tint of purple, turning her head.

"Why must you be so cute.." She mumbled quietly. TK grinned slightly, overhearing her. He finished his cookie, "So I'm cute, huh?" Stärke squeaked, "N-No!" TK chuckled, pulling her close, "Don't lie." Stärke puffed her cheeks up ignorantly, "I'm not!" TK gently pecked her forehead, "I heard you say it yourself, muffin." Stärke's face turned a deep shade of purple, pulling her legs up to her chest. Burying her face in her scarf, letting out flustered squeaks.

TK laughed softly, wrapping his arms around her in a hug. Stärke's tense posture loosened, her shoulders dropping. TK smiled, "Calm down, Jeez. I'm not gonna hate you. I already had a crush on you so I'm honestly happy about it."

Stärke looked up at him in surprise, "R-Really?" TK nodded. She looked away, before hugging him tightly, "I like you too.." TK pulled her close. Nuzzling her head gently, causing her to let out a small purr of happiness, cuddling into his side.

TK smiled softly, "I'm glad you do. I would've freaked out, because I thought you wouldn't wanna be friends anymore." Stärke frowned, "Even if I didn't like you, I wouldn't not wanna be friends because of it..we've been friends since we were five. It would take more than that to break it." TK sighed in relief, "Good..Thanks for stopping a mini panic attack." Stärke giggled slightly, "Ya dork."

TK huffed, looking at her with a playful glare. He gently pushed her. "Mean." Stärke rolled her eyes, "Ok." She moved closer to him again, "Your lucky I'm nice." TK snickered, "And your a muffin." Stärke glared at him, purple spreading across her cheeks, "Shut up! I'm not!" TK laughed quietly, "You are!"

Stärke huffed in irritation, "Rude.." TK nuzzled her shoulder, "Shush." Stärke looked at him with a grin, "I can still beat yo ass. I have brass knuckles for magic, bud." TK sweatdropped, "P-Please Don't kill me." Stärke grinned, "What's the magic word?" TK rubbed his neck awkwardly, "Please..?" Stärke smiled happily, "Good!" TK sighed, "Please don't do that. It scares me." Stärke puffed up her cheeks, "Fine."

TK smiled, calming down. "Thank you." Stärke suddenly cuddled into him. Causing him to let out a quiet squeak. He looked down at the smaller skeleton, which had snuggled into the side of his teal hoodie. A small smile grew on his face. He gently pet her head, causing her to let of soft purrs, similar to a cat. TK blinked, "Did you just purr?"

Stärke looked up at him, a slightly nervous look on her face, "Yes..?" To her surprise, TK let out a squeal, "That was adorable!" Stärke made a small noise of surprise. "R-Really?" TK nodded, petting her again. Stärke closed her eyes, simply enjoying it this time. She continued purring quietly. He smiled happily.

Stärke ended up falling asleep, to relaxed from being pet. He laughed quietly, pulling a blanket over her. He leaned back against the couch, soon falling asleep as well.

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Ok. So to make up for failing the challenge, I've made a much longer chapter than usual. I hope you enjoy.
Art is by NebulaQueen42, Props to her for being a good friend and artist. Don't forget to comment and vote. Have a nice day and stay safe.

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