Human Genderbend AU

Branch is left in awe and speechless by Poppy. Her heart skips a beat. He makes her feel special and loved. He reminds her why she fell in love with him and why she is still in love with him. Poppy also sounds like he is in love with her which he is. She just looks at Poppy not sure how to respond.

Poppy looks at Branch worried. She has been quiet and staring at him for a few long minutes. She seems to be lost in thought. Poppy gets up from his chair then walks up to her. He puts a hand on her shoulder.

"Branch? Are you -?", Poppy says but, gets cut off by Branch suddenly hugging him.

" Thankyou! ",Branch says softly with a smile.

A month later,Poppy had canceled his big scheme for Branch. He didn't need it at all. Branch had told the rest of the pack about her being on The Dating Tree for a few years. Of course that they had a lot of questions and some did tease her a little but,it didn't bother Branch at all.

DJ Suki had asked her for advice about whole the dating app game which she gave certain advice to at first based off her last date. It was " Make sure you take your own car and have a fully charged phone." She is still on the dating app but, she has been debating with herself whether she should quit the app or stay on it. She honestly is not interested in any of the guys on that app but,at the same time the app had sort of became a safety net.

Poppy has been wondering for a while who had Branch fallen in love with. He feels jealous but,he does not understand why. It bothered him a lot but, he kept it to himself. He also been having dreams about going on dates with Branch and being her boyfriend for the past month! He even gave Mark a piece of mind in one of them and his fist. They never wanted to wake from the dreams.

Poppy does not understand what is going on with him. Whenever Branch would be around he would immediately feel happier. She has been more open with him about her dating life. Whenever he asked her questions relating to her dating life she would answer him. She only talks about her love life when asked about it.

The Snack are having dinner together at Biggie's apartment. Poppy sits next to Branch happily on the couch. They are eating pizza. Then suddenly Branch's phone goes off. She stops eating then pulls it out. Poppy can see the screen. It's a The Dating Tree notification. It says that Mark had messaged her on the app! Branch rolls her eyes while Poppy feels his anger growing. The others notice Branch and Poppy's attention is on the phone.

"Another dating app message?", Biggie asks.

" Yup!",Branch unhappily.

The others wonder why Branch and Poppy seems upset.

"Who's it from and what's it say?", DJ asks.

Branch let's out sigh. Poppy starts drinking his Coke Cola.

" It's from Mark and he wrote this ' Hey, all the pretty girls are not free. Wanna have some fun in my bed tonight?'...",Branch says.

Poppy spits out some of his cool drink shocked! He didn't know what the message said earlier! Did stupid Mark try to pick Branch while insulting her? It's been a month since their first and last horrible date and he thinks it's okay to try to pick her up while treating her badly! That's a Hell No! He never even apologized to Branch for treating her horribly at their date! Who does Mark think he is? Poppy not the only one who dislikes Mark but, he dislikes Mark the most!

"Wait! As in the guy you went on your last date with? ", Smidge asks.

" The horrible guy who ditched you with the bill and with a waitress by his side?", Gal asks dramatic.

Branch nods her head with an unhappy look. Then suddenly a video call request from Mark comes up. She immediately rejected the call.

"Hopefully he buzzes off.", Branch says.

Then Mark keeps on messaging Branch like a jerk. He is making it hard for her to ignore him. Gal gets an idea to get rid of Mark. They all go with it. Poppy is going to pretend to be Branch's boyfriend. Branch accepts Mark's next video.

" What do you want,Mark?", Branch says annoyed.

"What are you doing that's so important than talking to me?", Mark say unhappily.

Branch just gives an annoyed look.

" I'm with my friends.",Branch says honestly.

Then she shows Mark most of her friends while Poppy puts an arm around Branch's shoulders. Everyone looking at Mark give him a 'I don't like you' look. Branch snuggles into Poppy trying make them look like a couple. She brings the phone screen back to her while changing the position of it to include Poppy in the shoot. Poppy gives Mark a look full of hate.

"And my boyfriend.", Branch smirks.

Mark looks at Branch and Poppy in disbelief. He can feel Poppy throwing daggers at him with his eyes.

" When did this happen? How does a Two Out Of Ten get boyfriend in a month?",Mark says in disbelief.

Branch rolls her eyes at Mark while Poppy feels like punching Mark.

"I'll say she's a perfect Ten! The total Package! After you ditched her I found her and took her back home and stayed with her. Then the next morning we talked and I finally asked her out. ", Poppy says to Mark.

Mark is not happy about this. He didn't understand why someone would date Branch for a month. Poppy came off as being protective of Branch.

" Why?She is like a last resort!", Mark says rudely.

Branch looks at Mark angry.

"I'm right here!", Branch says angrily.

Poppy gives Mark a very angry look.

" Because, I love her just the way she is!",Poppy admits honestly.

This conversation carries on. Mark continues questioning them and throwing punches at Branch's looks. Poppy stands up for her at every punch. Soon they end the call and Branch blocks Mark.

"Finally! That jerk is gone!", Gal says dramatic.

Branch and Poppy just look at each other. Their eyes are locked. They both actually liked being a couple for a little a while. They know it is pretend but,it felt like it was real. In that moment Poppy realizes that he is in love with Branch.

" Thanks...", Branch says softly.

"Your Welcome...", Poppy says softly.

The next day, Branch is in her apartment just about to unjoined The Dating Tree when a message suddenly comes. She goes into the chat and to her surprise it's Poppy! Her eyes widen in shock as she reads the message. Branch's heart beats faster

'Hey Branch
Will you go on a date with me?',the message says.

Then she hears a knock at the door and hears Poppy's voice! She quickly walks to the door and opens it. Poppy stands in front of her with a red rose in his hand! He is wearing some of his smart clothes. Red Roses are her favourite flower. Branch's heart skips a beat at the sight in of her.

" Poppy? ",Branch says in disbelief.