[Areater]

username: areater
name: aphrodite // "aphro"
gender: heifer
collar color: white & dark pink (like her face/side)

prompt:
aphro worked carefully plucking wild roses from beside the river, daydreaming of her love the whole time. she really hoped her valentine would return her love. she'd always known them to be a bit finnicky, even outwardly aggressive to certain buttermilks. but she hoped she would win her love's affection: she wasn't sure what she would do if she was rejected! well, she had some idea: she'd probably cry. she'd always been fairly sensitive, ever since she was a calf. she took a deep breath to attempt to calm her nerves and collected the flowers she had picked. on her way back to the herd's center, she noticed some wild strawberries. what a treat! she was tempted to eat them herself, but she hoped her love would appreciate the gift, so she took a few and tucked them in with the flowers. when she arrived, she looked around, and finally she spotted him: gazania. she hurried over, and with a nervous smile on her face, she presented the bundle to her love. she held her breath as her gift was carefully surveyed, and then: happy clucking. toast, gazania's fluffy chicken companion, nestled atop the roses (carefully avoiding the thorns) and began to pick at the seeds in the strawberries. aphrodite jumped with joy. "y-y-you have to share now!" she teased gazania. he laughed in response. "take her off my hooves for the day," he offered, and she happily let the chicken follow her around the whole afternoon. she'd always been scared of other buttermilks, but toast wouldn't judge her for her stutter or the way she sometimes rambled when she got excited, and she was overjoyed to have made a new friend. // 286 words

[paopu]

username: Blaytz
name: Cherub
gender: heifer
collar color: a soft gold

prompt:
Cheri has always been a fickle girl. Her heart swings back and forth like a pendulum, never settling on one person for very long. Fortunately, she's a fairly self aware person - she's well aware her crushes are fads that will be out of fashion sooner than not and, while she may be many things, Cheri is not a heartbreaker. Her relationships rarely if ever progress beyond casual flirting and she likes it that way. She's not big on commitment, for both her sake and theirs and - while she's got no trouble telling someone she thinks they're attractive, she's not big on much deeper than that. Valentine's Day and other such romance isn't really her style and, while she's not necessarily against the spirit of it all, she'd much rather spend her day on herself than on the crush of the day that's sure to pass sooner than not! Instead she spends her day pampering herself. Some nice food, some meditation, and a nice long bath are standard musts, but some years she goes all out and sends herself off for a spa day. Maybe someday someone special will come along and change that, but for now, Cheri loves her 'me' days.

[♔Voltaire♔]

username:♔Voltaire♔
name: Corrin
gender: heifer
collar color: Pearl (or your choice!)

prompt:

Corrin let out a soft sigh, ignoring the small tickles from the blades of grass she was presently submerged in, hiding her from view. It was Valentine's Day; a day she regretted, yet yearned for every year. She couldn't help but hope that one day someone would steal her heart and make this day the best one of her life. However this year, today was one of the worst days she has ever lived through.

Earlier that evening, Corrin had decided to take a small stroll through the meadows, hoping to gather some wild baby's breath to give to the most handsome bull she has ever laid eyes on. Ever since she caught a glimpse of Diabolos, Corrin had become smitten, taking small peeks and longing glances any time she possibly could. Corrin wanted nothing more than to share her feelings and have them be reciprocated, however Diabolos' short temper and seemingly busy lifestyle kept her at a distance- a very painful distance.


Once Corrin had decided that the quantity, as well as the quantity of baby's breath was perfect, she began to head back, daydreaming about his reaction and what may come out of such a gesture. Before she knew it she was back in her humble abode, setting down the flowers gently and pacing frantically about, trying to calm her nerves. Finally gathering herself, Corrin let out a huge sigh, hanging her head low and closing her eyes. She stood like that for a while, taking slow and deep breaths. Slowly, she opened her eyes, which then landed on a small note, clumsy heart shapes doodled around her name on the front. Her breath caught in her throat as she opened it, her mind racing with thoughts of what the contents entailed: Professions of love? A secret admirer? Perhaps it was from a certain bull she has had her mind and heart set on?

Nope.

Dear Corrin,

Happy Valentine's Day! I decided to hand out Valentine's day cards this year to everyone, and I really hope you like the one I gave you! I tried to draw some hearts around your name but I got so excited that they came out a bit messy! How was your day today? Have you eaten? If you haven't maybe tonight we can go eat together! I think that would be such a fun time! What about you?
Gah, seems I have gone off on a tangent! So sorry! But hey, do get back to me before tonight! Happy Valentine's Day!

P.S. I brought this by just a few minutes ago and saw you pacing! I tried to ask you what was wrong but you couldn't hear me! Also, that baby's breath was mighty tasty!

-Adelaide

Corrin lets out another sigh, this one more anguished and deep. Maybe next year, Corrin, maybe next year.

[Guest]

username: Evils
name: Aida
gender: heifer
collar color: offblack with light pink hearts

prompt:
Aida eyed the letter she had written her crush, she had been grammar checking it for hours now.

"Dear, Sandra

Ever since I laid my eyes on you, I fell in love. Once we spoke, I knew you were the one; you're beautiful both inside and out and you make my heart beat for only you. Your bow tied so gracefully around your neck makes you look like a gift from heaven - a companion so thoughtful and loving that anyone who meets will enjoy.
I sure know that's how it seems; you're constantly swarmed by cows and bulls who all want your kind advice or just to spend time with your calm natured self, I'll admit I'm one of these people, but there's something I've been meaning to tell you...
I love you.
I love you so much more than a friend, I love you so much more than anyone else can imagine, I love you more than the sweet nectar of the honeysuckle outside my home, I love you so much more than all the meadows that I could roam, I love you more than all the birds in the sky, I love you more than all the flowers beneath our feet. I can't live without knowing;
Will you be mine, my lovely Valentine?

Smiling at the letter shyly, Aida looked up and over at Sandra who was laughing cheerfully with a group of her friends. She was covered in flower crowns and gifts. Aida felt her heart sink as she fiddled with the note; she didn't have anything else to give Sandra... her throat growing tense, Aida swallowed roughly and tried to keep her anxiety from getting the best of her.
Looking around she noticed a small flower between her hooves, leaning over she plucked it and smiled, tucking it into the little note as she sheepishly made her way over to her crush. Her heart was pounding and her body began to sweat and shake from the nervousness that began to boil up inside of her. She thought of running away, but the love she felt inside encouraged her to make her move, so she did. Walking up to Sandra, Aida scratched the back of her neck as she handed her the note, the little flower sticking out proudly. A deep blush filled Sandra's face as she opened the note to read it.
"Oh!" She proclaimed before looking Aida in the eyes, her own shimmering with the sunlight that hit her face. "This... this is so sweet... I..." She paused before looking at the letter once again. A pause broke out between the two and Aida could feel her own heart break as Sandra looked back up in hesitancy, "I love you, too... but only as a friend. We could still hang out today... if you want?"
Silence once more broke out between them and Aida let out a little laugh to hide the immense pain she was feeling. "I'd love to!" She choked out while trying to hold back tears. As much as it pained her to be rejected by someone so special to her, she was just glad Sandra still wanted to be friends. "I still mean everything about the bow, though... tell me, where'd you get it?" She asked and Sandra smiled shyly before sitting down amongst the flowers, offering Aida to sit with her.

I felt so bad for her after reading this but !! I loved the story, it was just very well written! c:
Shoutouts to vintage rose and areater, you guys did not make this easy to judge at all !!

[Evils]

EEE! Thank you so much! owo
I am seriously so excited to have Aida! I can't wait to further develop her <33

[Areater]

her collar is super sweet!! congrats <3

[♔Voltaire♔]

Congrats!!❤️