Branch woke up early this morning. He couldn't stop thinking about poppy. He cared for her, enough to protect her by keeping her away.
"Branch!" DJ called from the window.
"What..." Branch dragged out sluggishly.
"I hope you are ready!" DJ threw another pebble at his window.
Branch signed but unbolted his securely tight door.
DJ marched in with a large box, it's ribbon tied neatly. It's fluorescent red and green made it glow.
"What's in the box?" Branch asked curiously. He held his hands out to look.
"Well..." DJ scratched his neck nervously.
"I got you an early birthday present..." Branch's eyes widened.
"Why?" Branch eyed him curiously...
"Because... you seem so alone in your bunker I thought... you might of needed some company..." DJ gave him the present.
Without hesitation Branch ripped it open and saw a blue and purple beetle glowing.
In a long time, Branch smiled making DJ proud he has helped his friend.
Branch laughed when the beetle licked his cheeks causing him to grin.
"I will name you... Spark" Branch laughter boomed through out his bunker.
"He's a firefly! He glows yellow at night! He can help you in the dark!" DJ stated proudly.
"Wow! This has got to be the best gift I have ever received. Thank you!" Branch gave him a friendly smile.
"Oh no! We are going to be late for school!" Branch looked at his watch his smile Turing into a frown.
Branch gathered his school items and left with DJ.
When DJ turned his back, Branched placed Spark into his backpack.
"Stay in there little guy!" Branch patted his head, the fireflies head rubbed against his palm.
"Let's go!" Branch's sour mood has now turned dramatically. With a skip in his step they headed towards school.
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Trollsville High School
Fanfiction{ before the movie when Branch is still grey } Poppy is the most popular girl in Trollsville High. She is well known but declines every guy who has asked her out. Branch is the grey lost soul who everyone dislikes due to his distaste for dancing and...
