A Healing Rose - Broppy

Chapter 20

Hello!
Chapter twenty! I can't believe it! I want to thank everyone for reading this story, I love reading all your comments.
This chapter is short compared to others, but the next one will be longer! With the help of Wildkat25, the next chapter will be really good!! I can't wait to write it. I have gotten busy going back to work, but I will try to have a new chapter out every two weeks.
I hope you enjoy this chapter! I don't own Trolls but Rose is my oc.

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Poppy made her way down the elevator to the main level of Branch's bunker, humming to herself. She stopped when she heard a small bell go off. Poppy looked down at the elevator confused as she reached the main floor. She looked around to see Branch stuffing things she couldn't see in a box as Rose bounced on the table excitedly. "What do you have there Branch?" She asked, seeing him tense slightly. "And what was the bell earlier?"

"It's nothing!" Branch said, placing Rose in the ground so she could go to Poppy. Branch picked up the box and went to put it away in the bedroom.

Poppy knelt down and picked Rose up when she reached her. "Hello little Rose! I told you I wouldn't be long, it was only a few hours." She hugged the trolling close, feeling Rose nuzzle into her. "Oh I missed you too!" She cuddled her close as she kept an eye on Branch when he came back into the room. "What were you and Branch doing?"

Rose leaned back and held her finger to her mouth. "Good job Rose. It's a surprise, so don't go snooping around Poppy." He pointed to her.

Poppy pouted, looking over at him. "What? Me? Snoop? I wouldn't go snooping." She grinned as she peered towards the bedroom. "What were you doing?" She asked again.

Branch chuckled as he stood in front of her, placing a hand on her waist as he leaned towards. "I'm not going to tell you. That bell was so I would know you were on your way down, so I had time to hide it." He gave her a quick peck on the lips. He turned to head towards the kitchen. "So, Delta gave me this interesting recipe and ingredients for a burger the other day. Do you want to try that for supper?" Branch asked as he walked to the kitchen, searching for the recipe.

Poppy poured as she followed him into the kitchen. "Come on! Tell me! I can keep a secret." She looked over to see Rose still holding her finger to her lips. "What? I can't know?"

Branch looked at her. "Exactly. You can't know. It's a surprise for you, so you can't go snooping." He explained, seeing her eyes widened in excitement.

"For me? You have a surprise for me? Oh, I can't wait! Can I get a hint?" She bounces on her heels as she grinned.

Branch laughed, taking Rose from her arms. "No. No hints and no looking around for hints. You will have to wait and see. Right Rose?" He looked at her to see her nodded. "Now, how about those burgers?" He asked, placing Rose on the counter so he could start preparing the food.

Poppy quickly wrapped her arms around him before he could do anything. "Wait! I never got a proper kiss!" She leaned towards him.

Branch let out a soft chuckle as he wrapped his arms around her. He brought his lips to hers, feeling her melting into him as he brought her closer. Poppys arms went around his neck, bringing him deeper into the kiss. After a minute she pulled back, a wide grin on her lips. "Much better." She took a step back and went to the fridge. "So, what did you two do while I was out?" She asked as she pulled out a jug of watermelon juice.

"Rose met Tresillo, Tambora, and Marimba. She really liked their dancing." Branch said as Rose pointed to their hair. "And likes their hair. Apparently they all come from big families, so they are good with kids." He added. "We came back here so she could have a nap. As she napped I made some more of the juice for you two." He looked over to see her pouring two cups.