Poppy's POV

I opened the door and saw the blue troll I was looking for.

"Oh. You're here," I said without an expression.

Y'know why I was upset? IT'S BECAUSE OF THAT BRAYLEE THING!

I immediately pulled him towards the bed that made him lay down and I slammed the door.

I went near him and I was just gonna sit down. But Branchie's eyes widened and was shocked. "Woah, woah not today! I'm not ready yet!"

"What the? Branch!" My eyes widened and became very red. What does he mean not ready yet?! Silly Branch!

"Oh uhh, sorry." Branch quickly sat down and rubbed his arm.

I grabbed my phone and shown him the Braylee pictures which made me....JEALOUS!

"What's this?" I asked.

"N—no! It was just a rumor." He said.

"Rumor? Ugh, look at the picture. You are admiring each other! And to whom is your love message on the awarding? Is it for Kaylee?!"

"What is that question—of course it's for you!" He answered.

"Ugh." I said and crossed my arms.

"Poppy..."

"Hmph!" I turned around.

"Look, it was just a rumor okay?"

"Duhh! You already have an upcoming show or something. And—and you might....kiss there!" I said and covered my face.

"When did you know about this?" He asked.

"Do you even need to ask that?!"

He sighed and said, "Poppy, it's okay. It's just work."

"Hmph!"

He smirked and said, "W—wait, are you jealous?"

"What kind of question is that?! Of course I am! I have rights as your girlfriend!" I said and looked away.

He held my cheek and said, "Y'know what? You're so cute when you're jealous."

I was just gonna smile but then I stopped myself and frowned.

He chuckled. "Poppy?"

I rolled my eyes and looked away once more.

"Poppy, look. That thing—even if Kaylee and I might kiss, remember that it's just part of my work and it's just acting. But this,"

He paused and held my cheek. And—and then, you won't believe what he just did.

Oh my gah.

He kissed me. On the lips.

WAAAAHHH!!!

"This is not acting." He continued after kissing me.

"Ugh just go to your pod." I answered and crossed my arms, pretending that I didn't care.

He sighed. "Goodnight, sweetheart," he spoke as he silently went to his pod.

Right after he closed the door, I began to squeal and become wild.

I know it was just a peck but...

I DON'T CARE!

IT WAS OUR FIRST KISS!!!

"Oh my gosh. I could still feel his—his lips! He is such a good—a good kisser!" I exclaimed and bit my lip.

Wait, what is wrong with me? It was just a peck!

Nahh, I don't care. No one will stop le Queen Poppy from fangirling!

Branch's POV

What the heck did I just did?

Why did you kiss her, Branch?!

I know I wanted this to happen but, what if that made Poppy more irritated?

I know that I already have done a lot of kissing scenes. But this one? It was different. It was amazing — and it makes me want to smile ear to ear. But how can I smile if I know that Poppy is still angry at me?

"Ugh." I said and facepalmed after closing the door of my pod.

I layed down and was just tucking in on my bed, getting ready to sleep when suddenly, I heard Poppy starting to scream and squeal.

I peeked at my window and watched her sing crazily.

"YIEEEEE! CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! SO JUST DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!" sang Poppy while using her comb as her microphone.

Poppy's eyes turned at my window that made me hide. What just happened to her? Was she happy about what I just did?

"Oh my gosh..." I heard Poppy whisper to herself.

I can't help myself but begin to laugh.

"Poppy? I know you're freaking out right now."

"Ugh I'm not. Just go to sleep." She answered, pretending that nothing happened.

"You have to sleep too, or else you won't get any kisses ever again." I said and smirked.

No answer was heard from the other side. But I know Poppy's freaking out again.

I chuckled and went to bed. I tried to sleep but, I can't forget about what I just did—that single kiss. And I can't sleep when I know she's upset. Or is she?

Suddenly, I heard Poppy calling my name, pretending that she's still upset.

"Hey Branch?" She asked.

I peeked at the window and saw her looking too.

"Yeah?"

"Goodnight." She said and rolled her eyes. "And, I love you." She added and immediately closed the curtains.

I smiled, knowing that she's fine. "I love you too."

Then I began to sleep.

Poppy's POV

Oh no. Branch saw me freaking out. I have to pretend that I'm still mad.

I can't sleep. Until now, I can't stop thinking about his kiss. It's so amazing... And I can't sleep when we're not okay...

I peeked at my window and said, "Hey Branch?"

"Yeah?" He said while glancing from his window.

"Goodnight." I rolled my eyes and continued, "And, I love you." I immediately closed the curtains and squealed.

"I love you too." He answered.

EEEKK!

I layed down and took Branchie's poster.

"Did you just kissed meh?" I asked.

"Oh yes I did!" I answered, pretending to be Branch.

"Oooh you want more?"

"Yes, my love!" my pretend Branch answered and I began to kiss his lips—er, poster.

~~✨~~

Branch's POV

I woke up in another ordinary day. I opened my eyes when something—something flashed into my mind.

Yes. The kiss. It did happened.

"HI BRANCH!!!" Someone yelled behind me.

"AHH! Poppy?! What are you doing here?" I was frightened, but then I chuckled.

"Hmm... Nothing! I just wanna say I wasn't mad at you yesterday. I was just pretending!" She said and giggled.

"I knew it!" I said and squeezed her cheeks.

Suddenly my heart calmed down and was relieved.

"Actually, I really...like that thing—y'know, that kiss." Poppy said and blushed.

"Really? I...like it too." I answered and smiled.

"Can I—can I request....something?" She asked.

"Yeah?"

"Can you—" Poppy did a "1" gesture on her index finger. "One more? Can you...kiss me—again? If it's okay with you..." She asked and giggled.

I smiled. I squeezed her cheeks and gave her a peck.

Poppy blushed and giggled. "Seriously Branch, you're a...good kisser..." She said and bit her lip.

I chuckled and smiled.

"But, promise me that you won't be attracted to that....to that Kaylee!"

I rolled my eyes. "How is it possible that I would be attracted to her if, I'm already attracted to you?" I answered and smirked.

She giggled and said, "Alright! But, do you know why I'm kinda—I'm angry at her?"

I chuckled and said, "Angry?"

"I'm not actually angry but, since we were kids, she hates me."

FLASHBACK (14 years ago)

"Hi Kaylee! Do you want cupcakes?" I said, showing a bunch of  pink cupcakes to a yellow Troll that has purple hair.

"Get out!" The said troll yelled, crossing her arms and forming a frown.

"But, why?" I asked without knowing that I was starting to cry.

"I hate you! You were always the star! You were always famous just because you're the princess." She said angrily, with a voice like a little brat, trying to shout to an innocent kid. "But I'll make sure that I'll be highly loved by many people than you!" She added and threw my cupcakes.

"No!" I yelled. She pushed me so hard that it made me fell.

"Just get out of my sight. I don't like you." She said, rolling her eyes, and went away.

Suddenly, something or 'someone' pulled me up. I looked and saw black hair from a Troll, far away. I wanted to thank him but, it was too late. He was gone.

"Who is he?" I asked.

That Troll always saves me from danger. But, who is he? And why is his hair not colorful?

END OF FLASHBACK

"Oh." I answered. "But Poppy, uhh...do you...know who was that Troll who..helped you since then?" I begin to ask without knowing that it would come out from my mouth.

"Who?" Poppy answered. I could see her pink eyes telling me that she was interested about that Troll who always helped her.

I got nervous at that time but suddenly, I answered, "It was...m—me."

Poppy gasped. She smiled and gave me a warm hug.

"I knew you are my knight and shining armor since then!" I gazed and saw her giving a big smile, like she was so glad knowing that it was me all along.

I ended up on smiling and hugged back.

"Thanks for always being there for me." Poppy said.

"That's nothing." I answered and smiled.

"Poppy? Can I ask you something?"

Poppy unraveled her arms and gave a what look.

I took a deep breath and said, "Wh—when did you started to like me?"

I saw her face starting to look red after I said it.

"Well, I started to...like you in the middle of our adventure to save our friends from the Bergens—especially when you brought my true colors back, and yours too." She said. "And I remembered that poem you told me—I mean for Bridget..."

"Actually, it was for you..." I said.

"Really? Aww!" Poppy said and smiled. "But, when did you made that poem for me?"

"S—since we were little..." I answered.

Poppy blushed and looked away. She sighed and said, "I'm sorry if I didn't like you before. I was so dumb that I actually thought Creek is the one for me."

I forgot to tell you, Creek came back a month after I have officially become an actor. They forgive him, but good thing Poppy doesn't like him anymore.

"It's okay..." I answered. Suddenly, something told my mind to tell her when did I started to like her too. "I—I started to like you....since I first saw you—when we first met. You were beautiful and—different. You were the only one who made my heart beat in a different way."

She blushed and said, "R—really?"

I nodded. And Poppy smiled.

"Hey Branchie?"

"Hmm?"

"Can you—" She paused and giggled. "Can you tell me your....secrets to me?"

"Wh—what secrets?"

"Ehem? You should tell your girlfriend everything!" Poppy said and laughed.

What is she talking about?

Well, my only secret is......the invitations.

"What?" I asked nervously.

"Tell me." She said and smirked.

"F—fine. Uhh... I hid...every invitation you gave me—including the first one." I facepalmed, knowing that I was embarassed and became red.

"Ooooh I knew it!"

"What?!"

She went at the edge of my bed and said, "Oooh what's under Branchie's bed?" She lifted the blanket up and the invitations were seen. "Oh cool! The invitations!" She said and giggled.

"W—what?! You knew about this?!" I said.

"Umm actually, I just saw them awhile ago when you're still asleep." She said and giggled. "But they're all fixed! Who fixed them?"

"I—I did." I said and facepalmed.

"Wait, does that mean...you know how to—"

"Yes." I answered awkwardly with my hands still on my embarassed face. "I know how to scrapbook since then."

"Aww!"

I covered my face and said, "It's so embarassing..."

"No it's not! It's actually..." She begin to blush and smile, "cute."

"Really?" I smiled awkwardly and rubbed my nape. "Thanks."

We smiled and gazed on each other.

But then, my cellphone began to ring. I take a look and it was an alarm.

I gasped and turned my look to Poppy. "The parade!"

"Oh yeah!" She looked at my clock and quickly went to the door. "See 'ya, Munchkin!"

"Bye, cupcake..." I said and quickly went to the bathroom.