A/N: If you enjoyed this story and were waiting for more to come out, well you have none other to thank than the amazing reader mlpfanceline1. I'm so glad you liked it and that has inspired me to write more. The more people review the more pumped I am to work on this, so please do not hesitate to tell me what you think.
"So what actually happened that you got coffee all over you?" Branch asked starting off the game, patiently waiting until he felt comfortable enough to ask the questions he really wanted to ask, but knowing he must start off slowly.
"It was no big deal," Poppy responded "Some purple troll just bumped into me and spilled, and ran away embarrassed."
"And you're not even a little man?" Branch asked genuinely shocked with how easily she forgive the guy who spilled on her.
"Ah ah ah Branchie. It's my turn now." Poppy said teasingly.
"Don't call me that." Said Branch blushing at the cute nickname.
"Why not?" She asked realizing too late that she had just wasted her turn, immediately mentally face palming herself at the realization.
"Because it makes me blush." Branch answered honestly per the rules of the game.
"Huh? Why?" Poppy asked, shocked.
"Nope. Its not your turn." Branch replied.
"Fine." Poppy said pouting, jokingly.
"Do you have a crush?" Branch asked, slightly nervous for the coming answer.
"Yes." Poppy responded quietly, looking down. Branch noticed a combination of embarrassment, delight, and surprisingly, despair. He had never seen this in the usually chipper princess. "Do you?" She asked back.
"Yes." He said a small grin on his face. "What does this crush of yours look like?" Branch asked hoping that maybe, just maybe it was him.
"Well, he's strong and muscly, able to protect me." Poppy said. Branch grinned. He was very strong and visibly toned from all the time he spends working out in case he ever needed to protect himself or the village. Hair if he wasn't grey, he would probably get a lot of female admirers. "He is handsome with an amazing smile and deep piercing blue eyes, cold like ice, but inviting." Poppy continued. Oh. My. Hair. This sounds like me Branch thought excitedly, his face growing hotter and hotter by the second. "He has teal blue skin, the color of the sky, and blue cobalt hair that always reminded me of the ocean." Poppy finished.
Branch's smile immediately turned to a frown as he looked at his grey hands. Why did I get my hopes up? Branch thought. Of course it wouldn't be me. How could the happy princess possibly love a party-pooper like me? Branch thought. As Poppy looked up smiling at him.
"What does your crush look like?" Poppy asked, seemingly enjoying the game very much.
"Uh... well. Well she has the most beautiful magenta hair anyone has ever seen. She is strong and thin and just absolutely adorable. She has pink cotton candy skin that seems to shine wherever she goes. She has the most beautiful eyes like pools so deep I fear if I dive in I may never come up for air. And her smile, the sun itself turns jealous, knowing it can never shine half as bright." Branch said, reciting some of the poetry he had written about the princess. He knew she was smart enough to figure out it was her, whether or not she said anything was another matter. But he knew all hope was lost. He was grey not teal. She didn't love him. At least not now. Maybe she would get over this crush. He had to find out. "Is there any chance you would go out with someone other than this crush?" He asked hoping against hope.
"No." She said crushing his hopes and dreams. "It's actually not just a crush. He is the love of my life. My soul mate. No one will come between him and I, and I will do whatever I must until he returns to me." Poppy continued. smiling at Branch, which made his stomach do a flip and he almost felt the butterflies fly out of his mouth. Despite knowing he had no chance, she still had a power over him. "What about you, Branch? Is there any chance you would go out with someone rather than your crush?" Poppy asked hopefully.
"Never." He replied. "She seems to want someone else," he said bitterly "but in my eyes I will always be her's. I've loved her... since before I can remember. She was never mine, so I shouldn't hope she will be with me one day, but I can't seem to stop." He said, defeated.
"You okay?" She asked seeing his head drop.
"I'm fine. I just can't think of another question. You can skip my turn and go again if you want." He said.
"Okay." She responded joyously, ready to confirm her thoughts. "What is your crushes name, Branch?"
"Ummm. I'd rather not say." He said.
"You have to." She said. "Please? For me?"
"It's... its... Poppy." He said.
"What is it? She genuinely asked thinking he needed something from her when in fact he was just answering her question.
"That... th-that was my answer. I-I have a crush on you. No, no I love you. But I'm not teal, so clearly its not reciproca- mh" He was cut off by Poppy's lips locking with his with passion he could feel. Confused he stood there, still as a statue. Finally he gave up caring, and kissed her back, hoping he could be enough for her. At least until she got her true love back. Wherever her true love may be, Branch hoped he stayed away for a long time, because Branch wanted to be with Poppy for as long as he could.
"What... what about your love for mystery teal troll?" Branch asked, hoping again he had a chance.
"I have to bring him back. But for now..." She trailed off.
"Poppy... I-I love you. Do I have a chance against your mystery man?" He asked.
"Ma-maybe." She said blushing
Suddenly she felt her feet lifted off the floor as Branch lifted her in his arms. She noticed his skin slightly more bright. Still grey, but now there was a hint of teal to it. She kissed him passionately as he sat down with her in his lap.
"So... not that I have any problem with this, but what is it about me that gives me a chance over the mystery man?" Branch asked.
"Maybe you'd know if you could remember." Poppy said with a bit of disdain.
"What does that mean?" Branch asked.
"Nevermind. I cant tell you. Not yet..." Poppy said sadly, looking into his deep icy eyes.
A/N: I loved writing this and hopefully you love reading it. Two chapters in one day. Wasn't expecting to do that, but hey, when inspiration strikes it strikes. This time my inspiration was mlpfancelestine1, so an extra special shout out to them. I wouldn't be opposed to writing another chapter today if I get some more reviews, just putting that out there. Love ya.
