That day, it was dark once they got back to the troll tree. It was quiet, only a few trolls we're still upand walking around talking. Branch grabs Poppy's hand and she giggles as they run to their pod. Their hair extends and wraps around a branch and they swing and land on their pod door. Branch catches Poppy and sets her on the ground and kisses her cheek. She giggles and wraps her arms around his neck as he sets his hands on her hips. They then were interrupted by Biggie barging in. He hugs them both, squeezing them close together as he twirls around. Branch of course was bothered by this but didn't say anything. Poppy saw this and spoke up.
"Okay- can you let us go Biggie?"
"Oh! Of course queen Poppy- sorry! Once I saw that you got home I couldn't help myself!"
He drops them and Branch instantly reaches out to Poppy to make sure she lands safely. Biggie looks at him confused.
"Branch, are you ok?"
"Huh-? yes. I'm fine." Branch mumbles as Poppy pats his cheeks, giving him the "really" glare.
"Biggie, how about we hang out tomorrow... We've been walking all day to get back-"
"Oh! Yes! Sorry Queen Poppy, we'll be on our way now!" Biggie says as Mr Dinkles mews. He leaves and the door shuts behind him.
Branch sighs in relief before turning and going to bed. Poppy stood there and crossed her arms as she taps her foot.
"Branch."
"Poppy."
Poppy rolls her eyes and walks over to the bed.
"What is up with you today?"
She climbs onto the bed and crawls on top of him.
"I'm not going to break, you know that."
Branch sighs.
"I guess- I know your not a fan of me being like that, but i can't help it... especially since- you know."
Poppy sits up and crossed her arms.
"Branch. I'm not some fragile ornament... And us moving forward in our relationship doesn't change that."
"But... Poppy-"
"Op Op Op!" she puts a finger up to his lips to shush him."No. Branch go to sleep, how about we talk about this in the morning, Hmm?" she says as she lays on her side of the bed.
"But tomorrow morning we eat breakfast with the rest of the village-"
"Then tomorrow night." she says before she turns around, her back facing him.
"Poppy, I don't think-"
"Goodnight Branch"
Branch sighs and lays on his back and looks at the ceiling.
"Night.."
The next morning, the two of them got up and got ready. Poppy grabbed Branch's hand and rushed out. They swung with their hair all the way to the center of the tree where multiple tables and chairs where set up together. Poppy and Branch chose their seats and went to grab food from the big table.
Poppy's eyes sparkle at the mouth watering food and treats. Branch just grabs some food as he keeps an eye on the queen.
They sit down and start eating. Poppy had mostly sweets on her plate were Branch had a more proper breakfast on his. They visited with everyone (and when I say they, I mean mostly Poppy) as they ate. Branch didn't really keep his eye off her till she looked at him, then he would focus more on his plate to ovoid getting scolded. Though once Poppy did catch him, she instantly stood up and grabbed his arm.
"Will you excuse us.."
Poppy then pulled Branch away into the leaves of the tree. She let's him go and places her hands on her hips. Branch fiddles with his fingers as he waits in silence.
"Branch what is up with you? Your worse than yesterday!"
"I know! I just can't help but keep thinking.."
"About what? What's making you so worried?.."
Branch sighs and takes her hands into his.
"Poppy..-"
"Poppy? Branch? Where are you?" they hear Peppy's voice.
Poppy let's go of Branch's hands and head for her father. Branch groans and rubs his face in frustration, but follows her.
"Dad?"
"Poppy! Where have you been? I've been looking for you."
"Why, what's wrong?"
"Nothing! Quite the opposite! Viva is here to visit!"
Poppy gasps and grabs her father's upper arms.
"Where is she!?"
"Back with everyone else-"
Before Peppy could even finish his sentence, Poppy dropped him and ran back to the center. Branch groans once again and hurrys after her after saying a quick hi and bye to Peppy.
