Branch thinks his birthday is a waste of time but deep down he doesn't mind.
The air was still, but nice. It was soothing, though there was very little wind. It was nice and warm on the skin, but not overbearing, and it was easy to relax.
Poppy didn’t move when she heard footsteps, closer and closer.
“So, how have you been today?”
Branch stared down at Poppy for a moment before sighing, his shoulders slumping. “It’s been annoying.”
The Pop Queen smiled in amusement at this. “So you haven’t enjoyed your day with the others? I wonder what they could’ve done.”
Branch moved his gaze from the pink troll and out to the garden instead, taking in a slow breath. “They were a bother.”
“That’s mean.”
“Are you comfortable?”
The Pop Queen actually looked up at him at this, but shuffled around in her spot to make sure she was. With an inviting smile she let her lap. “Sure am.”
Branch quietly got down on the bench beside her, shifting and slowly laying his head down on Poppy's lap. He closed his eyes the moment her fingers carded through his hair.
“Did the birthday boy not have fun? That’s a shame.”
The teal troll huffed at Poppy's stifled laugh. “Birthdays aren’t particularly that exciting. They’re bothersome and annoying.”
“Surely they weren’t that bad,” Poppy mused, rubbing her fingers into his scalp, watching his face fondly. “They mean well.”
Branch was quiet for a moment, contemplating this.
“I didn’t say it was bad. I said they were annoying.”
With a pleased hum at his response, Poppy looked back out into the garden, admiring the plants that decorated the area.
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TTBGO/TrollsTopia: The Tales of Broppy
RomanceWelcome to the Second Book related to The Best of Broppy. There will be a lot of cute and spicy moments with Poppy and Branch along with other recognizable friends.
