Buttercup
The friend who claps for you before you even finish the sentence. Cookie in one hand, remote in the other, genuinely happy to exist.
The happiness is a little bit earned and a little bit chosen. Not just a golden plush — the friend who decided to be the light on purpose. Also has a secret competitive streak that only comes out during board games.
Cookies. Being included. Literally anything fun happening nearby.
Running out of snacks, being left out, sad movies.
Remembering everyone’s coffee order. Winning Uno with alarming aggression.
Ranking snacks in a spreadsheet. An actual spreadsheet. Updated weekly.
Snack curation. Channel surfing. Enthusiastic clapping at nothing in particular. Making friends instantly.
Was bullied for being “too much” as a kid, and decided being loudly happy anyway was the best revenge.
