1[The Cutest]- Branch sneezes, and Poppy finds it very adorable.
Although Poppy would never admit it to him, she thought Branch was incredibly cute. She didn't just mean attractive, she told him he was attractive quite often actually. No, it was that B was undeniably adorable. Every now and then he would do something that would make Poppy have to fight the urge to smile and let out a high pitched "awwww", but sometimes she just couldn't hold herself back, his ego be damned.
The Pop Queen was reclining on the couch, reading a book, and occasionally glancing at Branch, who was in the kitchen making them dinner. Much to her surprise, she found out that Branch was quite a good cook, but then, she supposed, that living in a bunker all alonehe had no choice. Glancing up, Poppy saw him shaking some white pepper into a pot when she heard it. It sounded like a sneeze, but not like a manly Branch sneeze, more like a tiny animal, a hamster maybe. Unlike her own incredibly inelegant sneezes, this actually made the "achoo" sound.
Branch glanced at her, realising that the noise had not gone unnoticed.
"Was that – " the pink girl began.
"Shut up." Branch said shortly.
"But – "
"NO." He nearly shouted, and then made the mistake of turning back to the meal, and then she heard the sound again.
Poppy paused and felt a smile tugging at the edges of her mouth, one she usually reserved for when she saw cute puppy or babies.
"Awww, Branch you have the cutest sneeze I have ever heard in my life oh my god." The Pop Queen said with a particularly large grin, walking over to him and kissing him on the cheek.
The teal troll grumbled in protest, "I am in no way cute."
"Yes you are. You're my cute Boyfriend." Poppy ruffled his hair playfully, just so she could inwardly laugh at the horrified look on his face and the speed at which he ran to the nearest mirror to fix his it.
Returning to the couch to read her book, Poppy merely smiled when she heard that little squeak again.
"If you say one word I won't cuddle with you later." Branch threatened.
"I didn't say anything." Poppy called out, her tone mischievous and playful. They really were well matched in that respect.
"Branch, I have a question. Do you ever get the hiccups? I'm in need of a new ringtone and – "
Poppy didn't even have time to finish the sentence before Branch dashed to the couch and chucked a pillow at her head.
2. [Pillow Fighting]-A pillow fight leads to kissing between Poppy and Branch.
I won!"Poppy exclaimed as she jump off the ground. Poppy breaks into an impromptu victory dance as Branch sits in his seat scowling. The Pop Queen stops and drop down so that they were eye level. She flashes him a huge smile which causes Branch to glare at me.
"What's the matter sour puss?" Branch rolls his eyes.
"I swear you cheated," th teal troll huffs out. A chuckle escapes from Poppy's lips. Poppy shakes her head at him.
"How could I cheat?" The pop queen ask as she slides down onto the floor next to him.
"The Power of Poppy," Branch says with a straight face. The pink troll started laughing. Branch looks at her and she can see him trying not to smile.
"The Power of Poppy? That's your explanation?" Poppy asked between laughs. Branch was full on smiling at this point.
"Yes, that's the only explanation as to how you beat me at Chess." Poppy stopped laughing and rolled her eyes at him.
"Maybe you're just bad at playing chess." Branch gives Poppy a mock shocked face.
"I am not bad!" The teal troll exclaims. Poppy rolled her eyes and shake her head.
"Clearly you are 'cuz I won," I mock. Branch huffed and she could see his arm quickly move. Before Poppy could have time to think, She's being hit over the head with a pillow. She keen off to the side due to the force of impact. Poppy sits up straight and narrow her eyes at him. Branch is trying and failing to hold back a laugh. His eyes are twinkling with amusement.
"Oh it's on," Poppy dec6ree as she grabbed the pillow next to her. Branch barely had time to process her own words before the pink girl beamed at him with a pillow. Branch pulls back and swings his pillow towards her. Poppy dodged it at the last moment. Her next attack hits him in the arm. Poppy's giggling to herself and doesn't notice Branch's pillow until it collides with her head again. Branch laughs at Poppy's surprise face. The couple sat there for about five more minutes whacking each other with pillows until they both dissolve into a fit of laughter.
They find themselves lying on the floor shoulder to shoulder. The Pop Queen turned her head to the left and find herself face to face with Branch. Their laughter dies on their lips as they stare into each other's eyes. Poppy loved his deep, blue eyes. She gave Branch a half smile and feel her gaze softening. His face mirrors hers as well. Poppy watched as his gaze flickers between her eyes and her lips. Slowly, Branch leans forward and closes the distance between us. Poppy's eyes flutter close and she feels him press his lips to hers in hesitation. The kiss itself is quick and nice. Branch pulls back before Poppy can even move to continue it. The Pop Queen open her eyes to find Branch staring at her.
"Was that ok?" Branch asks in a low, husky whisper. She feels a small smile break out on her face.
"Yes," Poppy answered in an equally low whisper. Branch shifts so that his hand can cup the side of her face. They close their eyes and leaned towards each other again. Their lips connected once again. This kiss is longer and more satisfying than the last. They move their lips in tandem and work on finding their groove. Poppy feels him shift to hover over her. They pull apart to breath and look into each others eyes.
"I like you Poppy," he whispers. Poppy feels herself slightly blush.
"I like you too Branch," Poppy answered before connecting their lips once more.
Note: This could've happened in the Pillow War episode.
3.[Snow Days]- Poppy wants to play in the snow. Branch wants to play her.
Poppy loved it when it snowed! The beautiful way it fell glistening to Earth like tiny stars slowly floating to the ground below was always so enchanting. It covered the earth like a blanket made of diamond dust shimmering in the light. The Pop Queen wasn't particularly fond of the cold, but the joy that could be found while playing in it was always the highlight of the frozen fun! How many years had she and her father, and then later she and Branch made snowmen and show angels? It never ceased to amaze her how something so simple could be so fascinating!
The Pop Queen stood ankle-deep in the snow of the Pop village garden and smiled before sticking out her tongue. The delight she felt as one of the little flakes caught and melted on her tongue could not be measured! It made her feel like a child again! For the short time Poppy was in the snow, there was no wild parties, no pressing business to attend to. Just pure fun. Poppy looked over at her husband who stood watching with his arms crossed. Anyone who didn't know him would see passive indifference, but she could see it: curiosity swirling in his eyes. And awe. Poppy suddenly felt a little foolish as a blush heated her cheeks. She put her hands behind her back and smiled at him.
"Join me, Branch!" He raised a brow.
"No." Poppy frowned.
"Watching isn't any fun!" She walked forward and managed to grab his hand. "Play with me!" The corner of his mouth ticked up in a smirk.
"I will. Later. But not in the snow."
Poppy caught his meaning and her blush returned full-force. Her husband was not one for overt public displays of anything. Discreet may as well have been his middle name, however, in the two years since they married Branch he learned how to joke with and tease her in subtle ways. The heated look in his eyes reminded her of just how he liked to play and she suddenly felt her body light on fire. But Poppy wanted to play in the snow! Make snow angels and snowmen! An evil idea came to mind. Wrapping her arms around him, Poppy reached back to touch the bush behind him and grabbed a fistful of the frozen powder.
"If you want me to play your way, then you're going to have to play mine." The pop queen teased, voice low and sultry.
"Really?" The teal troll's brow rose.
"Mhhm." Poppy tipped her head up and brought her lips close enough to nearly touch his… and then shoved snow down the back of his jacket! She tried to jump back, but his arms held fast!
"That was naughty." Branch scolded. Poppy pretended to pout.
"Play with me, Branch. Please?" Then his smirk stretched into a telling smile.
"Ok. Let's play." The teal troll picked her up and carried her over to a snow bank, deep and fresh. She immediately knew what Branch had planned and began to struggle.
"Branch! No! Don't you dare!"
"Hn." With one last smirk, Branch tossed her up just enough that Poppy landed safely deep in the pile of snow. Giggling, she looked up at her love who looked down at her with a smug look of satisfaction.
"Well, now look what you've done!" Poppy sat up. "I'm going to freeze!"
"Then I should warm you up." Before the pink girl could ask what he meant, Branch was on top of her, pinning her in the snow as his lips claimed hers. A soft moan escaped her throat as she felt her body heat with desire. The cold of the snow no longer mattered as his lips traveled down her jaw to her neckline just above her scarf where he gave the skin a gentle nip.
"Branch …" she breathed. "We'll freeze…"
"You're the one who wanted to play in the snow." Branch continued to kiss and nibble what little of her skin was exposed while his hand found her breast through her coat. "But we could… continue this… in our nice warm bed…" his other hand began to massage her inner thigh. As much as Poppy loved the snow, she loved his touch more. This was a battle she simply couldn't win and the more he kissed her, the less she wanted to. Sighing, Poppy wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Okay, you win." She kissed him back until they were both breathless. "But you will make a snowman with me sometime this winter!" Branch smirked.
"We'll see." With that, the teal troll stood, picked her up, and carried her inside to have a very different form of fun in the winter.