Chapter 4

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Smidge: And that's why we need pink curtains!

Biggie: Pink?! But Mr. Dinkles said he prefers yellow!

Mr. Dinkles: Mew

How long had this been going on for? At this point, Poppy had completely lost focus and didn't even know what her two friends were arguing about.

Smidge: Poppy, help us settle this!

But Poppy wasn't even paying attention, she sat with her elbows on the table, her mind wandering and she was sighing contently.

Biggie: Poppy?

Smidge: Yo, Queen Poppy!

Nothing, Poppy remained lost in her thoughts, Smidge pulled a megaphone out of her hair and took matters into her own hands.

Smidge: QUEEN POPPY!!!!!!

Poppy snapped out of it and fell backwards on her chair.

Poppy: What was that for?!

Smidge: Were you even listening to us?!

Poppy: About what?

Smidge: ...Yeah, she wasn't listening.

Biggie: From the top, we need curtains for-

Poppy: Hold that thought, you two...

Poppy suddenly spotted a stage at the center of the village and raced over to see the commotion.

Viva: There you are, sis! Thought you wouldn't come!

Poppy: Viva, what's going on?

Viva: Well...remember that little date you had a few weeks ago?

Uh oh...that.

Poppy: Viva, it wasn't a date, he just wanted to get to know me.

Viva: So he didn't invite his biggest fan to hang out?

Poppy: Uh...

Viva: Gotcha!

Poppy groaned and covered her face realizing she was just busted.

Poppy: Viva, stop teasing me, just tell me what's going on!

Viva: See for yourself, hermanita.

Viva pointed towards the stage and Poppy gasped when she saw BroZone step onto the stage, the audience started going crazy as soon as they were in sight.

Poppy: They're back?! I thought they wouldn't be back for at least another year!

Viva: Guess something drew them back here, huh Poppy?

Viva elbowed Poppy lightly and she began to blush.

Poppy: Don't look at me!

Viva: Come on, sis, you know it's true!

Poppy: ...Move over!

Poppy pushed through the crowd until she reached the front to watch BroZone up close.

I'm doin' this tonight,
You're probably gonna start a fight.
I know this can't be right.
Hey, baby, come on.

I loved you endlessly,
When you weren't there for me.
So now it's time to leave
And make it alone

I know that I can't take no more
It ain't no lie
I wanna see you out that door
Baby, bye, bye, bye...

Bye, bye
Don't wanna be a fool for you
Just another player in your game for two
You may hate me, but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye...

Bye, bye
Don't really wanna make it tough,
I just wanna tell you that I had enough.
It might sound crazy, but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye

(Oh, oh)

Just hit me with the truth,
Now, girl, you're more than welcome to.
So give me one good reason,
Baby, come on

I live for you and me,
And now I really come to see,
That life would be much better
Once you're gone.

I know that I can't take no more
It ain't no lie,
I wanna see you out that door
Baby, bye, bye, bye...

Bye, bye
Don't wanna be a fool for you
Just another player in your game for two
You may hate me but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye...

Bye, bye
Don't really wanna make it tough,
I just wanna tell you that I had enough (ooh, ooh)
It might sound crazy, but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye

I'm giving up, I know for sure
I don't wanna be the reason for your love no more
Bye, bye
I'm checkin' out, I'm signin' off
I don't wanna be the loser and I've had enough

I don't wanna be your fool
In this game for two
So I'm leavin' you behind
Bye, bye, bye...

I don't wanna make it tough (wanna make it tough)
But I had enough
And it ain't no lie (bye, bye, baby...)
Bye, bye

I don't wanna be a fool for you
Just another player in your game for two (I don't wanna be your fool)
But it ain't no lie
Baby, bye, bye, bye...

Don't really wanna make it tough (don't really wanna make it tough),
I just wanna tell you that I had enough (that I had enough).
Might sound crazy, but it ain't no lie,
Bye, bye, bye

Poppy couldn't believe they were back, she never once thought that would be back in Pop Village this soon. It had been only a few weeks since she last saw Branch, and her fantasies seemed a little far-fetched. Seeing him again meant so much to her.

Searched across the endless skies
Whoever thought I'd find someone like you
And even the test of time
No, nothing could divide
What's meant for you and I

Oh, we've been down a long, long road, now look at where we are
We were chasing after hopes and dreams, and we're still under the stars
And all this time, I've always wondered if it would feel the same
As it did when we were young and not afraid

'Cause I've waited
I've been waiting forever
Right here for this moment
Between you and I
Everything is happening
And it's just what I imagined
I imagined it would feel like
Paradise

I sailed across the endless sea
Just so I could be
Right here next to you (Right here next to you)
Right here next to you
Ooh, oh, 'cause when your heart's close to mine
I know God's plan is divine
And it's meant
For you and I, and I know

We've been down a long, long road, now we're looking where we are
We were chasing after hopes and dreams, and we're still under the stars
And all this time, I've always wondered if it would feel the same
As it did when we were young and not afraid

'Cause I waited
I've been waiting forever
Right here for this moment
Between you and I
Everything is happening
And it's just what I imagined
I imagined it would feel like
Paradise

I, you know I'd give anything to be your only one (Only one)
Just look at us, we're right here where we belong
And it was written
'Cause the stars said
I was yours and
You would be mine all along

And I don't mind waiting
I've been waiting forever (I)
Right here for this moment (This moment)
Between you and I (Between you and I, and everything)
Everything is happening
And it's just what I imagined
I imagined it would feel like

'Cause I waited
I've been waiting forever
Right here for this moment
Between you and I (Between you and I)
Everything is happening (Everything is happening)
And it's just what I imagined
I imagined it would feel like
Paradise

Paradise
Paradise


Amidst the applause and the excited fans, Branch saw Poppy in the front, her stunned expression standing out among the cheerful applause and smiles.

John Dory: Go get her, Bitty B, we're not gonna be here long!

Floyd: Now or never, little bro.

Branch sighed knowing what he had to do, he stepped down from the stage and gave Poppy a big hug.

Branch: Hey, Poppy.

Poppy: Oh Branch...you came back, I didn't think you would be back this soon.

Branch: Surprise.

Poppy smiled a little and hugged him tighter, she didn't want to let go, not even a little bit.

Branch: Poppy...there's something I need to tell you.

The tone in Branch's face told Poppy that he didn't have good news, she pulled away from the hug, her hands on Branch's shoulders.

Poppy: I don't like the way that sounds, is there something wrong?

Branch: Well...we're gonna be on tour again soon, we were offered a big contract.

Was that supposed to be bad news? Poppy didn't see anything wrong with that.

Poppy: B-Branch, that's great! Your music career is important to you, and I'll be waiting for you! But you have to promise me that we'll stay in touch!

Branch: Um...Poppy?

Poppy: What?

Branch tugged his vest for a moment before breaking the news to Poppy.

Branch: ...It's not in the Troll Kingdom.

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