The Blossoming Of Our Love (Broppy story)

Chapter 5

Poppy's Pov

I was getting ready to go to Creek's room. I know I have to fall for him, for my Kingdom's sake, but I don't think I can. He is just so narcissist and he keeps flirting with me in an unexpected and uncomfortable way. And this Branch....Uh.... keeps messing with my head.

I went to Creek's room and saw that his door was half open. This is not going to be good.

"Hey. You came."

"I came."

"Come. Sit."

I sat to his bed and he sat beside me. We were talking for hours, but then I decided to go to my room because it was late.

"Creek, I had so much fun ( I lied by the way ), but I think that I should go back to my room. It's too late." I tried to sat up but Creek pulled me down and kissed me. I wasn't expected that. I didn't know what to do. I panicked and i left, but Creek followed me. I couldn't go to my room so I decided to go to the kitchen.
I can't face him now.

I went to the kitchen and hid behind the counter. I feel so lost. I didn't feel anything when he kissed me. He is going to propose to me soon and I won't know what to do.

"Hey."

"Ahhhhh!!!!!" Thankfully it was Branch.

"Sorry, I thought it was Creek."

"What are you doing behind the counter?"

"I'm hiding." I said and he laughed and sat beside me.

"Why? What happened?"

"He kissed me and I panicked and I ran away. I can't face him now. I feel so ashamed."

"Well don't be. He shouldn't have kissed you without your permission. Maybe you weren't ready yet."

"You just read my mind."

"Poppy????" Creek said in a creepy voice.

I got scared and Branch smiled.

"It's not funny." I whispered

"Sweetie???? Where did you go????"

"Come on. I'll help you out." Branch whispered to me and lifted me up and we started running. Creek thankfully didn't notice us.

Branch led me to the garden and we laughed.

"Thank you. But, why are you nice to me? I thought you hated me."

"Why, would you assume that?"

"Because of how judgemental your face was when I first came here."

"I don't hate you. It's just that...Can I be honest with you?"

"Of course."

"I just don't trust Creek. I believe that he won't be a good ruler. He is my cousin but he used to mock me, because of my colours and because he was gonna be King."

"I totally get it now. Why you're so cold towards him. I completely understand. I met him a week ago, but I think that he can be a bit much sometimes. Can I be honest too?" I said and Branch nodded.

"I...I don't feel anything for him yet. I'm afraid that I never will."

"And why that scares you?"

"I'll have to get married to him." I said in a sad voice

"Will you tell me why are you jealous of him?"

"I told you I'm not jealous."

"Well, I don't believe you." I said and I smiled at him. He smiled back at first, but then he turned around and said "We don't have to share our stories. We're not even supposed to be friends." He said and he left.

I can't understand him. First he's caring and funny and warm but then out of nowhere he's cold and careless. He drives me crazy!!!!!

The next morning

I opened my eyes and saw Creek staring at me. What is he doing here? Did Barb let him in ?

"What are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry Poppy. I feel really bad about what I did yesterday. I shouldn't be so reckless. I couldn't sleep all night because Poppy....I think that I'm....into you."

"Well, Creek I'm fluttered. I'm sorry too, for running off like that. I was scared, because we only know eachother for a week. I just need time."

"Of course, sweetie. Whatever you want."

It's been four weeks since I moved here. Creek is really excited about our "bonding". On the other hand, I'm not. He puts so much pressure on me. He wants me to spend all my time with him and he keeps inviting me to his room. I don't know what I'm gonna do.

Me and Creek were in the garden, walking and talking about Creek, as always.

"Poppy?'

"Yeah?"

"Don't you think that it's time for you to move into my room?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that we're engaged for almost a month. Maybe you should start sleeping in my room."

I have to bond with him. I have to fall for him. Maybe this will work.

"Yeah, sure. Sounds great."

"Excellent! I'm gonna find Barb and tell her to bring your stuff into my room." He said and left with a smile on his face.

"Poppy? What are you doing?" I turned around and saw Branch.

"I don't know what are you talking about."

"I'm talking about you moving into Creek's room."

"I have to fall for him, remember? Besides, I have to get used to it."

"You can't do that."

"Why not? Why do you even care? You said that we're not supposed to be friends."

"I actually care a lot. My cousin is kinda aggressive. You have no idea what he can do to you."

"Branch stop! I have to marry him for my Kingdom's sake. I'm the princess and I'm willing to make this sacrifice."

"You can't trust him. Can't you see that all he cares about is to be King. He doesn't care about anyone but himself. If you hurt him, I don't know what he is capable of doing."

"Well, why is it so important to you all of a sudden?"

"Because...you don't deserve to be treated like this."

"Maybe I do. But, you said that we shouldn't share our stories."