Third Person's P.O.V

Poppy decided to spend the night at Branch's bunker since it was getting too dark for her go walk back to the village. She's been to the top part of the bunker, but when her & branch went downstairs, there was more room than she thought.

Poppy: Whoa, Branch. You've really been working on this place.

Branch: Yea, I guess I over did it.

Poppy: You guess? Look at this place! It's huge! *thinks: No wonder I've seen him sweating all the time. I think it's kinda hot when he sweats. What am I saying?! Stop it, Poppy!*

Poppy walked around observing the place. She opened a door that leads to a small office. He had more supplies stuffed on his shelves. Later, she saw a curtain beside his desk. Curiosity got the best of her, so she opened it & all of the invitations she made for him all those years fell out. As soon as Branch entered, he saw the shock on her face.

Poppy: Branch, you kept every single one of them?

Branch: *blush* Well, yea...

Poppy: Why? I thought you hated them.

Branch: I don't. Honestly, I don't know why I destroyed them in the first place. I was just acting myself. But, They're the only things that keep me from being down. So, I grabbed it when no one was looking and fixed it.

Poppy: Aww, Branch!

Branch: You're not mad?

Poppy: Why would I be mad? As long as you kept them, that's fine with me.

Branch smiled as they both share a loving hug.

Later; At the Troll Village

Biggie: I never knew that about Branch. Now, I feel bad.

Smidge: So do I. Who could have known.

King Peppy: Where is Poppy, anyway?

DJ: I think she's spending the night over at his place.

Satin: Those two are totally meant to be!

Chenille: So true, twin!

Guy Diamond: By the way, King Peppy? Were you really close to his grandmother?

King Peppy: Yes, we were good friends. She even watched Poppy when she was born. That was also when....

Cooper: Queen Lavender died. Yea, we get it.

DJ: She left too soon

Snack Pack: Yea.....

At the bunker

Poppy was completely lost in thought. She was hoping it would go away soon. No matter how much she tries to forget, it keeps coming back to her. She wanted it to be a dream , but it wasn't.

Branch: Thinking about your mom, again?

Poppy: I just wish I could see her just once.....

Branch sat beside her & held her.

Branch: I understand how that's like. You're not the only one, trust me. Besides, I'm always here for you.

Poppy: *blush* Yea.

They both held each other the rest of the night, hoping that this moment never ends. Finally, they both call it a night & fell asleep together in each other's arms.