Shiny New Toy

The bustling toy fair is filled with a swarm of buns in high spirits, with a wide variety of toys scratched far beyond a mere glance. By the entrance of the grand fair, the booths proudly displayed Burrowgatory’s trending toys from dolls and action figures to unorthodox products that are technically considered toys such as playing cards, electronic consoles, and outdoor-related items like bouncing balls and kites. Going further down the path from the main attraction leads to an equally populated area dedicated to adult novelties that can best be described as “a lust bun’s wettest dreams”. 

Under normal circumstances, such an event wouldn’t be enough for Amour to skip his work at the clinic. However, any opportunity to spend time with someone dear to him is more than enough reason to pull himself away from his workplace for a day. Even if it meant that the workaholic doctor would have to make up for lost time the following day or two. 

They’d arrive at the fair for a little while and managed to get matching heatable impup dolls, rich red and creamsicle orange, that are also scented with soothing lavender, blooming jasmine, and a subtle note of sweet vanilla. An adorable but practical gift for the two pride buns as both Amour and Honey have terrible sleep schedules due to their devotion to their respective jobs as a psychiatrist and visagiste. 

The sight of Honey smiling in glee and cradling his new plush doll brought a sense of comfort to Amour as the two continued to explore the fair. For Amour, his surroundings were just a blurry vision when his eye was set on his companion. From the warmth of his embrace to the dolce sound of his voice and the way Honey always radiates with an indescribable aura, there was nothing that Amour could find fault when it came to him. 

As they continued to do some window shopping, Honey laid his eyes on one of the stalls nearby and gasped. A particular item caught his attention and lured the jewelry craftsman with Amour following behind him. Once the duo approached the table full of jewelry toys, Honey enthusiastically grabbed a large box with his free hand to examine it closely. 

“I remembered how much I used to love making cute bracelets with this kit!” Honey said with a wide smile, with his eyes glued to it and the nostalgic feeling surfacing through his voice. 

“It’s been so long since I saw one of these things. It even has the same box look and all the beads that I used before.” He added, with his voice softening slightly as though he was speaking to Amour and himself. 

“Do you want it?” Amour asked as he was also looking at the bracket kit from behind Honey. If there was even the smallest thing that he could do to make the blond bun happy, he was more than happy to do it just to keep a smile on his face.

After a moment of silence, Honey handed the box over to Amour before removing his mini backpack from his shoulders and taking out the carat pouch. Meanwhile, Amour didn’t object or question him, but he was a bit surprised when Honey simply handed him the kit without answering. 

“I’d feel bad if I buy it and don't put it to good use,” Honey began telling his companion while handing over the payment to the merchant before turning to face Amour. “But if I can have Mercy give it to Murmur as a donation, then maybe this will make the younger kits just as happy as it did for me.”

Honey’s plan to donate the toy to those under Murmur’s care surprised Amour, who didn’t expect him to give away such a gift to the kittens. Nevertheless, it was a kind gesture and one that Amour would have to ensure that it’ll come to fruition by bribing the nun to actually donate it to Murmur. 

“I’m sure they’ll love it, Honey.” Amour replied with a light smile, with his plush impup and the bracelet-making kit in hand. 

“Come, let’s go take a break at the food court and get something to eat. Wouldn’t want me to pass out from lack of energy and having to carry me around the fair, right?” He asked with a bit of a tease in his tone and a smirk, while gently leaning down to Honey’s shoulder as though he needed him to stand on his feet. 

With slightly puffed cheeks and a soft grin, Honey didn’t hesitate to give the taller bun a slight tug on Amour’s cheek to ‘wake him up’ and giggled.

“Hey, I already told you that I can’t carry you at all!” Honey commented. 

“Now wake up so we can go and eat. I’m actually curious about what kind of food the fair has.” He added.

Amour chuckled at his reaction and stood up straight before he accidentally knocked Honey over with his playful act. But not before he planted a quick peck on his face the moment Amour was free from Honey’s pinch - with the kissed area being close to Honey’s glossy rose lips. 

“Alright, alright. Let’s go and see if they serve coffee or something with caffeine so we don’t crash from sleep deprivation.” Amour replied, with his expression softening to a smile at the sight of a light blush spread across Honey’s surprised face. 

With the initial reaction dissipating, Honey couldn’t help but smile back and reach out to take the red impup plush from Amour’s arm.

“Since you’re carrying the box, I’ll take care of Siran Jr. in the meantime with Twinkle the Second~”

 Now taking the lead once again, Honey began to walk ahead with Amour following him as the two proceeded to walk to their destination. Minutes turned into hours, and eventually, the two overworked buns arrived from the fair at Amour’s home where they caught up on a much-needed sleep with the warm-scented plush dolls bringing them comfort in their slumber.