Brozone: Younger years short stories

A New Home? (pt 1)

John Dory is blowing bubbles on Branch's belly as he doesn't hear King Peppy approach them.

JD: Now I've got ya! *blows on baby Branch's stomach*

KP: Hello, boys!

Branch: *laughing loudly* Hello, King Peppy!

JD: *clears throat* Your majesty.

KP: I've been looking everywhere for you two.

JD: Oh, I guess that's on me. I've been a bit- *Branch punches his gut* Oof! Distracted.

KP: Well, anyway, I'd like you both to meet... Rosemary.

Rosemary: Hello.

JD: Branch, go back to Rhonda.

Rosemary: Branch, I've heard a lot about you. *bends down to his level* Did you know your grandma babysat me when I was a little trolling.

Branch: Whoa, really!

JD: Branch, now.

Branch: But I wanna hear more about grandma.

Rosemary: We'll have plenty of time for that once we get you settled in your new home.

Branch: *turns to look at John Dory* You- you're sending me away?

JD: It's not like that, just listen-

Branch: But I did everything you said. I even learned to feel with my hair.

JD: Branch I-

Branch: How could you do this?!

JD: Don't talk back!-

Branch: I wish our other brothers were here instead of you!!! *runs away*

KP: Oh my my my, I'm sorry for putting this on you so suddenly.

JD: No, this is on me. A teenager should not be raising a kid.