The charmed garden : Poppy and branchs journey of friendship

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐮𝐭!

"What are you doing clay?" Floyd said, he isn't able to get around the best because he's still recovering from the mount rageous incident ...

"EaTInG" he hollered back with a mouth full of food."You do know clay that were staying in branches house , it's not a great time to raid the fridge !?" John Dory laughed.

"BUT HE NEVER SAID THE FRIDGE WAS OFF LIMITS?" The fridge door shut and clay was back on the couch, feeling hungry still.

The room instantly smelled like something good and their heads turned.It was supper time and Bruce had cooked up something up for them , He walked into the room with a big platter of hot dogs and a few condiments on the side.

"Now these.. my brothers are one of the most ordered foods at Bruce and Sons & One Daughter Cantina, Yes I am proud of it and I hope u enjoy it to. Eat up !" He chuckled , they all thanked him. good good no one is Hangry anymore cough cough John Dory..

John Dory: "Hey guys where branch?"
Floyd : "I'm pretty sure I heard him say that he's gonna head out? Not sure where exactly"
Clay "Oh he told me he was gonna hangout with poppy *wink wink*"
Bruce: "that kid is in love I swear "

As the brothers savored the last bites of their hotdogs, the room filled with the comfortable hum of their life musings. Just then, Branch swung in, his backpack slung over his shoulder, announcing his departure to Poppy's place.

The brothers exchanged knowing looks before the eldest teased, "Got your overnight bag, huh? Planning a sleepover with Poppy?" The rest joined in with chuckles, nudging each other playfully. Branch rolled his eyes, a smile tugging at his lips despite his feigned annoyance. "Very funny, guys haha NOT. Just hanging out...probably.See ya later." he retorted, the warmth in his voice belying the casual shrug of his shoulders.

"Oh, look at Mr. Adventure, off to woo the queen with his heroic tales and a bag full of... snacks?" one brother quipped with a smirk, leaning back in his chair. "Don't forget to invite us to the wedding!" Another brother chimed in, laughter bubbling up from the group as Branch shot them a sassy glare over his shoulder, retorting, "Keep dreaming, guys. I'll bring you back some cupcakes—if you're lucky." With a wave good bye, he shut the door.He knew they thought it was funny to tease him still, even after 20 years nothing has changed.

Laughter echoed behind him as he stepped out, the night ahead was filled with possibilities.Their teasing still ringing in his ears as me made his way to poppy's.

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Branch approached poppy's pod , it had not took him long to get there but wow it felt like his heart was doing a dance of excitement.1 knock,2 knocks, 3 knocks.. No answer? He glanced around and a small frown appearing onto his face.Did poppy forget? Maybe she just changed her mind? He had not took long , he just went back and grabbed his stuff. He sighed and sat down with his backpack beside him.

WHAM

the door swung open and branch yelled. Poppy stood there holding snacks, blankets and many other things , U could barely see her face !
"Oh my goodness. Sorry sorry! I was just grabbing our essentials for this hangout and ya know snack breaks of course." She kicked the door open more and ran to set the "hangout essentials"
Somewhere else.

Branch laughed and walked inside with his bag, the sight of poppy wiped away any of the dissspointed he felt for a second ago.

She sat on the couch and pat on the spot beside her , signalling branch to sit down.

"So what do u have in ur hangout essential pile? I'm curious."

She ran out the room quickly and came back. Her arms laden with an array of colorful items, each one more dazzling than the last, he knew she loved glitter but Dang ! "Okay, Branch, for the ultimate sleepover, we've got marshmallows, face masks, the fluffiest pillows, oh—and we can't forget the most important part..."