Smiling Critters · Y/n story by @kyleeaaaa

The afternoon sun filtered through the leaves of the ancient oak tree, dappling the grass in golden patches. A gentle breeze carried the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut grass across the clearing.

DogDay

clapping his paws together Alright, everyone! Is everybody here?

Bobby Bearhug

looks around, counting on her fingers Umm… let's see… me, you, Crafty, Bubba, Picky, Hoppy, Kickin… that's everyone!

KickinChicken

leans back on his elbows, smirking 'Cept the new kid, obviously. Y'know, the one we've been waitin' on.

Hoppy Hopscotch

snorts And you're pointin' that out why, jerk chicken? Think we forgot?

KickinChicken

grins Maybe. Wouldn't be the first time somethin' slipped past that thick skull a' yours.

Hoppy Hopscotch

ears twitching Why I oughta—

CatNap

from his spot curled up on the edge of the blanket, voice drowsy Five seconds in and they're already goin' at it… mmpf… someone wake me when it's over.

CraftyCorn

quietly, her pencil scratching against a small sketchbook They're always like this… it's kinda nice.

Bubba Bubbaphant

adjusting his glasses According to my calculations, the new arrival should be here any minute now.

The group fell into a comfortable lull, the occasional chirp of a bird filling the silence.