Hot Cocoa for Two (A Trolls Human AU)

Chapter 1 - Special Texts

"Here you go Keith! Just how you like it!" I winked at the little kid in front of me, handing him a steaming cup of hot chocolate.

"Thanks Poppy!" Keith exclaimed, string cross-eyed at his cup of sweetness. Keith came in every other day, always with his little request. I loved working at the hot chocolate shop, it's one of my favorite places on Earth. And now that it's the holidays, there's more customers than ever! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays!

"Ugh!" A disgusted groan came from inside the kitchen. Huh? I went inside to see what the trouble was.

"This isn't working out, Pop-corn!" Barb groaned, placing her guitar an the counter.

"I'm sorry, is this a music shop?" I joked. Barb glared at me. "Sorry, sorry," I apologized. I knew how important writing songs were to Barb. It's what brought us together in the first place.

Flashback

Little Poppy strummed her ukulele in the park, happily playing a little tune.

Suddenly, a loud electric blare interrupted her little song, coming from the other side of the park.

"Excuse me!" Poppy calls, her voice drowning out from the music. Poppy frowned. She marched up to the girl with the mohawk and violently tapped her shoulder.

"Hey! What's the big idea?!" She exclaimed, letting go of her guitar.

"Can you not play so loud?" Poppy asked, gripping her ukulele.

"Why shouldn't I?" Little Barb smirked. "ROCK ON!!"

The music continued, much to Poppy's annoyance. She glanced around, noticing others feeling the same way.

"WHAT IF WE-" Barb stopped playing, and raised an eyebrow. Poppy cleared her throat. "What if we play together?" She asked, smiling.

"Only if you can keep up," she said, raising a hand.

"You bet!" Poppy grinned.

Present

"Don't worry Barb, you always come through," Poppy said.

"Thanks, I guess," Barb shrugged, putting her guitar away. "It's getting late, the shops closing. Should I come with you home?"

"Nah, I'm good," Poppy replied. "You need to figure out your music anyway. See you at school tomorrow!" Poppy waved, walking out.

"See ya Poppy!"

At home...

Click

I open the front door. "Hey Dad, you home?" I call. The lights are on though, meaning he is.

"Yes I am! And dinner's ready!" He replies. I plop down my backpack at the door of my room and head to the dining table. We have a small apartment, cause we really don't need much, it's just the two of us. My mom died back when I was 4, and I hardly remember her. Even though she wasn't in my life long, I remember from time to time all those quotes she'd given me. I miss just the little I knew.

But it still hurts.

"There's my girl!" Dad beams at me. I have to crack a grin. My dad is his name, "Peppy". "How was school?"

"Fine," I respond, sitting down as he brings a steaming pan of cornbread. There's butter, jam, jalapeños, and honey already at the table. Dad likes his cornbread savory, I like it sweet.

Cornbread isn't usually a dinner, but me and my dad, we're always weird! It's one of my favorites though. Picture it:

Freshly baked cornbread

A soft drizzle of honey

A dollop of jam swirled into it

Mmmm. Delish! 

We dig in, and after a long day, homemade food tastes soooooo good.

After dinner, I pick up the plates and toss them in the sink, while Dad goes to a call on his phone. Too bad dishes make a lot of noise.

Clink

Clonk

Clink 

Clink

Buzzzz

Huh? My phone buzzes in my pocket. I wipe my hands and glance at it, and almost drop it!

Holy Moly - CREEK JUST TEXTED ME

Sorry, let me back up. I've had a huge crush on Creek since 5th grade. He's one of the most popular boys at school, but he still manages to be kind to everyone. He's so cool.

I read the message:

'Hey Poppy, just got ur number. Can I talk to you at school tmrw?'

My hearts stope beating, and a goofy smile overtakes my face as I rush into my bedroom. OH MY GUMDROPS, CREEK WANTS TO TALK TO ME?!

I sigh happily in my bed, closing my eyes. 

Tomorrow was gonna be the best day ever!

A/N Welp, that was rushed- 

ITS A BROPPY STORY SO CHILL ABOUT CREEK

Finally starting this AU WOOHOO! Peace out!