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It had been a few days after Dark Cacao had sent that letter to Pure Vanilla, he was getting ready to depart his kingdom to go meet the cookie he had always loved, in hopes of helping him overcome these feelings of guilt and sadness. Even if he wasn't the best at comforting, he would at least try.

He went through the snowy tundra, only with his gear and sword, he was quite used to this by now... it barely seemed to bother him, always being in the cold. It would at least take him a few hours to get to the Vanilla Kingdom, he knew how to get there easily without having any problems, for that was the least of his worries. The only thing he could think of was Pure Vanilla, it made him feel warmer throughout the cold, blush spreading on his face once his smile came across his mind. But he had to focus... focus on getting to Pure Vanilla Cookie. But all he could think about was him, only making his blush worsen... after all he really had a soft spot for him.

After hours of walking he had finally arrived at the Vanilla Kingdom, with his sword in his grasp and his gaze on the castle, he walked deeper into the lively kingdom, heading towards the castle.

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"Goodbye my friend, it was nice talking, I'll see you sometime tomorrow!" Pure Vanilla Cookie spoke in a soft tone as he dashed off, waving goodbye as we parted our ways. I would smile as I waved back to Pure Vanilla Cookie, who headed back to the academy. Once again, I was left alone in silence by myself... or so I thought. The sound of rustling from the bushes coming from behind me disturbed my silence. I jumped as I turned only to see Hollyberry. "Hollyberry wha-" "Dark Cacao Cookie! It's nice to see you!" Hollyberry said cheerfully, giving me a unexpected hug. "It's nice to see you too..." I mumbled once she let me go. "Aw come on! don't be so shy...!" She teased as she gave me a nudge on the elbow. "I'm sorry... I can't help it." I responded as I rubbed my arm nervously. Hollyberry raised her eyebrow at me, I would only look at her in confusion. "Why are you looking at me like that?" I'd mumbled once I put my hand down back to my side. "You know why." She'd put her hand on her hip, only giving me a smug look as a response. I blushed, trying shaking it off as I scoffed her. "Stop it..." I spoke in a quiet tone, seeming a bit more serious. "You like him don't you!" I blushed even more, looking away to the side quickly to hide it. "Come on it's obvious!" I stayed silent for a moment, eventually opening my mouth to say something. "Was it really that obvious?" Holly berry squealed as she jumped up and down. "I knew it! I knew it! I knew it!" "Ok ok you got me... can you please calm down..." Hollyberry stopped jumping as she smiled brightly. "I'm sorry I just can't help it!" I chuckled a bit, looking at her with blush still plastered on my face. "You promise to keep it a secret?" I spoke, seeming to get a bit more serious. "I Promise." Hollyberry responded. I knew from that day forward she was always honest with her words, and she would never tell a soul. But still... I wonder... was she spying on us...?!

{End of FlashBack}

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Pure Vanilla was in the garden, as per usual. He was simply caressing a white lily flower, fondling with its petals ever so gently. His face had streaks of dry tears running from his eyes, almost enough tears to make a cookie's face crumble. He had bags under his eyes... his hair was a complete mess, and his eyes were filled with nothing but sorrow. You could tell he hadn't been in the best of conditions. He felt tears run down his face again, he felt so weak, even with the soul jam. He felt like curling up into a ball and hiding in his own guilt... only him by himself.

"W-white Lily... oh how I wish I could've protected you better..." He mumbled to himself as he cried and cried... seeming like it wouldn't stop.

He would continue to sob, feeling like he had failed his dear friend, he hadn't felt this miserable in ages. All he could do was cry and cry... his tears falling down onto the floor off of his face. After a while of being alone, imprisoned in his own silence, Pure Vanilla could hear heavy footsteps coming towards him, the sound... he could barely hear over his soft cries. He thought it was Black Raisin Cookie, maybe even Strawberry Crepe and one of their waffle bots... but he didn't even care to look as he just sobbed. All at once he heard the footsteps stop, the silence being covered by his own sobs once more, well... until a familiar voice was heard.

"Pure Vanilla Cookie...?" The Cookie spoke in a low tone. Pure Vanilla would look up, tears streaming down his eyes, only to see Dark Cacao Cookie with a look of worry on his face. He didn't even respond as he cried more, only looking at him trying to find audible words to say. "C-Ca-Cacao... I..." Pure Vanilla managed to speak, only feeling his fragile body being picked up gently, with strong arms surrounding him. "Cacao..." Pure Vanilla mumbled under his muffled sobs, curling himself up against Dark Cacao as he was carried.

Dark Cacao kept ahold of Pure Vanilla... his grasp gentle as to not hurt him. He felt terrible to see Pure Vanilla in this state, it broke his heart just hearing his muffled sobs. Pure Vanilla never deserved to feel so much pain, Dark Cacao wanted for him to be happy, to feel like himself again. Dark Cacao would walk through the castle, going straight to Pure Vanilla's chambers, and opening the doors inside. He would walk in, keeping Pure Vanilla in his arms as the calm atmosphere of the room surrounded them. Dark Cacao closed the doors behind him softly, looking down at Pure Vanilla in his arms once more... with a frown of guilt appearing once he saw Pure Vanilla's dried up tears on his face. He would look back up, walking over to Pure Vanilla's bed, and he'd set him down gently. A small groan escaped Pure Vanilla as he was set down, his body limp as he looked up at Dark Cacao with tired eyes. Dark Cacao sighed, feeling his heart break into a million pieces just by looking at him, and a feeling of guilt course through him.

Dark Cacao took off his crown and heavy armor, setting it all aside, only leaving him with his bare chest... and black pants on. He would lay on the bed beside Pure Vanilla, holding him close with his arms wrapped around his delicate body, only wanting to comfort him. He could feel Pure Vanilla lean into him, feeling his tears on his chest, and his warm body pressing against his. He held Pure Vanilla like he never wanted let go, with one of his hands on the back of his head, and the other on his back. He kissed Pure Vanilla's head, his face digging into his hair as he gave him more soft kisses. Eventually Pure Vanilla's crying soothed down, his eyes swollen, and his breathing stuffy. The two of them embraced each other in silence, even if words could not be spoken, at least affection could speak for them. His soft breathing intertwining with Pure Vanilla's... his hand running through Pure Vanilla's hair... his lips giving Pure Vanilla soft kisses on his face, only to kiss away the tears.

Dark Cacao would smile slightly once he looked into Pure Vanilla's eyes, leaving Pure Vanilla to look back, smiling once again right back at Dark Cacao. Dark Cacao felt his body get warmer... his blood coursed through him as he felt it rise all to his face with his heartbeat quickening. He knew he would talk to Pure Vanilla about this eventually... about the letter and everything, but for now he he wanted to make sure Pure Vanilla felt better, just to see him smile again as of now.

Dark Cacao brought Pure Vanilla closer as he kissed him again and again, making Pure Vanilla chuckle weakly, while snuggling up close. Pure Vanilla had felt tired... the wave of calmness washing over him had seemed to make him even more tired, it even made him feel safe. He would slowly fall asleep, keeping his eyes closed as his breathing soothed down. Dark Cacao would notice this, only keeping their bodies close together, soon closing his eyes as well, and falling into a deep slumber.

Pure Vanilla smiled in his sleep, with the feeling of Dark Cacao's strong arms grasping him... it made him feel protected... so loved.

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Author note-

Poor Pure Vanilla, I felt bad for him while writing this, he's too nice to be sad 😞😞