Next Morning; Poppy P.O.V

I woke up thinking long and hard about what I'm gonna do. Should I tell Branch how I really feel about him or should I wait another day? Gah, I don't know what to do! Come on, Poppy! You're gonna have to tell him soon, or you'll miss the opportunity. You can do this. I was about to walk out of my pod, til my friends were at the door.

Poppy: Gah! How long have you guys been standing there?

Biggie: Not long really.

Guy Diamond: So, are you gonna finally tell Branch your feelings?

My face just flashed from pink to red.

Poppy: Well.....I....uh....

Satin: Aww, she's blushing!

Chenille: And stuttering!

Satin & Chenille: So cute!

Poppy: I-it's not that big of deal.

DJ: It's a HUGE deal, Pops! You've secretly had a crush on him ever since you met him.

My face glows darker

Poppy: W-what?! How did you know that?!

Cooper: We had some hints.

Smidge: For example: the invitations.

Poppy: T-that has got nothing to do with it!

All of my friends we glaring at me as if they knew I was lying. All I can do, is stand there and blush like crazy.

Poppy: Fine, you got me.

Guy Diamond: Not only that, you're always daydreaming.

Poppy: Ok, I get it! You guys win.

Biggie: You think you're ready to tell him?

Poppy: Well, I'm gonna try.

Smidge: It's now or never, you know?

Poppy: I know, I know. I will tell him, but not now.

Satin & Chenille: When?

Poppy: Soon. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.

DJ: You better. You're our best friend & we want to see you happy.

Poppy: Thanks, guys. You're the best.

Snack Pack: We know!

Branch's P.O.V

I have to tell her before that Creek does. If I don't, I don't know what I'll do with my life. I looked at the shelves that are stuffed with Poppy's invitations that she's given me throughout the years. Yes, I destroyed them in front of her, which I felt really bad about. But when no one's looking, I picked them up & I put them back together. Sometimes, I wonder why they look so festive unlike everyone else's. Eh, she probably over did it, anyway. I head outside seeing a note typed to the rock.

"Meet me by the river. I want to talk to you. -Poppy"