A Fighting Chance: A Trolls Fanfiction

Chapter 6

              *WARNING* This chapter contains sexual content, if you are under 18, please  discontinue                                                                                                 reading.

After another hour of a hike in the darkness, the two trolls made it safely to the bunker, were they could rest up for the time being. Branch put away all his supplies from the satchel and let poppy find a comfortable place to relax. It was too late to send her home, and branch wouldn't feel right if he simply let her go home alone at night. So he decided to let her stay with him, just for the night. Branch gestured with his hand towards the bedroom. "You can have my bed for the night poppy, I can sleep out here". As grateful as she was for the kind gesture, she still wanted to talk about their moment in the lagoon. She could feel something stir inside her when he held her, but she didn't know if she should ask him if he felt the same. She didn't want them to feel awkward afterwards.

"Well, thank you branch, but, if its possible, can we.... talk about ...our...moment...in the lagoon for a moment? It was.... like you tried to say something, but just couldn't". poppy could tell he was flustered about something, she just didn't know what. With a heavy sigh, branch walked closer to poppy. He knew there was no point in hiding it anymore. Even if she turned him away, at least she knew. So, he took her hand, pulled her close, and sat her down on the couch. She felt her face flush while looking at his soft smile. "Poppy, Listen, there's no real, easy way to say this. So I will just be honest". He paused, gathering his courage. "Every time I look at you, My heart feels light. Whenever I look into those big, beautiful eyes of yours, I feel like I could practically melt. You're the most kindhearted troll in all of the village and you always do everything you can for the good of everyone. You're sweetness has captivated me since we were children. But I didn't have the courage to tell you". Poppy felt her heart drop at this heartfelt speech. She could only sit with her cheeks flushed and her her eyes opened wide.

"I never knew what that sort of kindness was like until I met you. You always treated me with the same respect and sweetness as you did to every troll in the village. As well as sticking up for me when things got difficult. No one has ever done things like that for me before....". Sadly swaying his head the the side. Poppy scooted closer to him, their thighs touching together. She reached out with a gentle hand to his cheek to make him face her, laying her other hand on his arm. "Every troll needs to know there are others out there that care about them, truly care about them. In this case branch, you have me. You're a hard working troll and you have so much talent with anything you make. You're resourceful and clever, and honest. I Know I may not be much, but I just  want to see you happy. So please, don't feel so alone anymore. I'll always be here for you, should you ever need me". Branch sat there, amazed that the woman he loved, actually cared about him, as well as his well being. Was she really worried about him? She really cared? Her sweet, soft gaze proved that. To him, her heart was pure as gold. He could feel his heart pump and face flush over. It was time, even if she rejected him.

Extending his hand slowly, he softly cupped her face and caressed her cheek with his thumb. Entranced by her beautiful magenta eyes and soft smile. She actually liked the way he cupped her face. It was heartfelt, gentle, and loving. She smiled a little wider, feeling like butterflies were trying to escape the pit of her belly. He loved her smile. It brought happiness and warmth wherever it went. The words lay on the tip of his tongue, almost unable to move, but branch swallowed his fear. "......I love you, poppy". He said in a hushed tone. Poppy's eyes widened, shocked to hear what she just did. Did she hear him correctly? The soft, yet yearning expression on his face made her believe him. Her heart pumping, and face swelling with bouts of flushed redness, she couldn't help but wear a surprised smile soon after. "For as long as I could remember. You're kind, heartfelt, genuine, you always think of others before yourself. And if someone is ever in need, you help them without question and you never ask for anything in return. The good things you do, only prove how good of a person you are. You're a beautiful, amazing, one of a kind troll. And I love you even more for that". Branch's words have her breath on hold, barely escaping her lips. She sat there, completely frozen. Her heart continued to pump hard against her ribs, she felt as if her body was lighter than air. She then realized, that her heart was telling her the answer this whole time. ".....I.... love you too branch". Branch's eyes shot wide open with a slight smile, had he really hear these words? Was she really in love with him too? His heart jumped and danced in joy. The one troll who can make his heart pump uncontrollably, just returned his love.