The Pop Queen was still laying in bed, tangled in the warm blankets and pillows. She still hadn't yet opened her eyes but she could feel the bright warmth of the sun coming through the window. Poppy groaned, realizing she were going to have to face the day.
"Mornin," a voice came from the doorway, Branch stood there topless, his boxers riding low on his waist "time to get up"
The pink troll pulled the covers over her head, groaning into them, "just ten more minutes..."
Poppy heard him come further in to the room, pulling the blanket away from her face "It's already eleven"
Poppy's eyes fluttered open reluctantly, landing on Branch's face before trailing down towards his bare chest, and down further seeing how low his boxers had ridden– almost showing off what was underneath.
Poppy's cheeks burned red with embarrassment when Branch noticed her looking and smirked mischievously, "did I catch you staring?" He teased.
The Pop Queen's face reddened further as she tried her best to hide behind her hands "shut up," Poppy's voice was muffled as she tried to bury herself in the bed covers again.
The teal troll leaned over, knees pressing into the bed beside her "You're so cute" Branch chuckled, gently moving her hands away from her face.
His fingers brushed against hers, sending shivers down her spine. Poppy's heart rate sped up involuntarily. The Pop Queen blushed even deeper, turning her gaze away from his, trying to compose herself but Branch was having none of it.
Before she knew it, Branch was leaning forward, almost bringing her face close enough for his lips to brush against hers. The proximity made Poppy's stomach do flip flops but he was quick to pull back before she could react. Branch chuckled, he always did love to tease.
"Branch?" The Pop Queen's voice was barely above a whisper. His name felt heavy on her tongue.
"Hmm?" Branch responded innocently, not even bothering to try to mask the smirk that was playing on his lips. The Pop Queen could tell just how much fun he was having. She couldn't bring herself to meet his gaze, too embarrassed by how well his little game was working.
Branch was relentless however, he moved closer to Poppy until his face hovered over hers "You want me to kiss you, don't you?" he whispered huskily. His words sent electricity tingling across Poppy's skin.
The lump in her throat grew larger, Poppy wanted him to kiss her more than anything but she knew Branch wouldn't dare move until she said something. The Pop Queen forced herself to meet his gaze and almost melted at the intensity in his blue eyes, Poppy's breath was shaky as she nodded. The smile on his face grew wider as Branch leaned in closer, his lips brushed against hers slowly, testing Poppy's reaction before deepening the kiss.
The Pop Queen closed her eyes at the feeling. Her own heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably. Poppy gasped as she felt his tongue sweep across her lower lip.
Poppy couldn't stop herself from letting out a soft moan as she parted her lips for him. Her breathing became laboured as Poppy felt his tongue slide inside her mouth. The Pop Queen's arms wrapped around Branch's neck instinctively and she tugged lightly on his hair, desperate for more.
Branch pulled away with a smug look on his face, leaving Poppy wanting more. He obviously sensed this, pressing a soft peck to her forehead before he climbed off the bed "time to get up" he reminded her.
The teal troll winked at Poppy and left the room, leaving her dumbstruck. The Pop Queen laid there in disbelief as her chest rose and fell. No way she could ever fall back asleep now. Poppy swung her legs around the edge of the bed, trying to wipe the blush off her face before she finally got up.