a formal introduction
Summary: Branch finds a moment to introduce Poppy to the members of Kismet properly
Warnings: None!
Authors Note: I know I'm insane about the Kismet Poly thing but trust me guys, it's good even without the side of broppy I included to ease the wider fanbase into the idea of it. @ohposhers briefly went insane over this with me so I'm tagging 'em just for that, so did @bulliestrolls
"Branch! You never told me you were part of Kismet!" Poppy squealed, she was bouncing a little bit, holding tight to Branch's hand.
He gives an amused hum, "You want introductions don't you?"
Poppy nods eagerly, "Of course I do!"
"Promise not to freak out?"
"I promise."
Branch leads her over to where the members of Kismet sit, Ablaze, Trickee, Hype, and Boom. They're huddled in one general spot, lounging on bean bags and chairs and sipping drinks. They all perk up a bit and straighten their posture when they see Branch walking over with Poppy.
"You're finally gonna show off your girlfriend?" Hype asked eagerly.
"Actually, I'm showing off you four," Branch said.
He got a chorus of intrigued and teasing 'ooh's and 'ah's from the ensemble.
"Poppy, these are my on and off boyfriends-"
"Your what?!"
"We've been off for a couple years now, Queen Poppy," Trickee said, "No need to worry about us stealing your man."
"You dated the members of Kismet?!" Poppy exclaimed.
Branch recoiled a bit at the volume she displayed, "It's still a hush hush thing, none of my brothers know."
Poppy nodded and zipped her lips, dragging thumb and pointer across them to imitate the zipping. She stilled grinned, "Got it."
"Wait, you didn't tell anyone about us?" Hype asked.
"Anyone at all?" Ablaze chimed in with.
Branch shook his head, "Then they'd realize I was part of Kismet, Hype." He took a seat on one of the chairs, "Which would've made it really hard to isolate myself."
"You should've stayed with us," Boom said, "You were so close to getting back your true colors."
"Why did you leave them?" Poppy asked.
Branch heaved a sigh, "Because I was getting tired of performing shows. I started graying mid performance sometimes, it was stressful."
Boom leaned against Branch and bumped their shoulders together gently, "Yeah, and then we'd all give you hugs and kisses and a fruit drink and your colors would come back."
Hype did the same to Branch's other shoulder, "Boom's right, we always took care of you when your colors started to fade."
Trickee rests an arm on the back of the chair, "That we most certainly did, we never let you go fully gray for even a second."
Ablaze knocks his head against Branch's gently, "The guys have good points Branch, we took real good care of ya."
Branch's face burns bright as his bandmate relish him with attention.
"Aw, how cute," Poppy teased.
All of them scattered away from Branch like cockroaches.
"Sorry, Queen Poppy," Boom said, a nervous laugh on his voice as he spoke, "Old habits die hard."
Poppy laughs and waves off his concerns, "I don't mind much, I'm sure that there's plenty of Branch to go around."
"Are you sacrificing me to my on and off boyfriends right now, Poppy?" Branch asked.
Poppy nodded with this smug smirk on her face, "That's exactly what I'm doing right now."
"Are you for real, Queen Poppy?"
"Really, you're not joking?"
"You're serious about this?"
"We can have him again?"
Questions assaulted Poppy from every single direction and Branch gave her this look. It spoke volumes, it said he was happy with just her, it said he wasn't ready for his brothers to know he was a bit queer, it said he needed more time before trying with Kismet again. And Poppy heard every single thing that look said but she pushed it to the side, pushing Branch past his comfort zone has worked in the past.
"Of course you can, only on one condition," Poppy answered with a smirk on her face.
They all waited patiently and obediently for her condition to be stated.
"I still get to be his girlfriend."
"We'd never dream of taking him from ya."
"Of course, Queen Poppy!"
"He's absolutely still yours in part."
"Really we don't need him twenty four seven."
Poppy's just smirking as Branch shoots her a small glare. He sits up and brushes off the touches and attention from the likes of his bandmates. He drags her out of the room to a place where Kismet can't hear the discussion that Poppy knows is coming.
He brings a finger and presses it to Poppy's chest, "You."
"Me?" Poppy asked.
"Yes you, I haven't talked to these guys in years, Poppy," Branch fumed.
Poppy gently nudged his paw away from her, "It'll be good for your health."
"To be doted on and coddled like I'm helpless?"
"Exactly! You stress too much, I can't take enough care of you alone! It's a blessing, Branch."
"Four of my sort of ex's showing up and you deciding I should get back together with them is a blessing?"
"Yes! Of course it is! I promise you, most of the time it'll still be me and you," She gently grabs his paw and holds it carefully. She gives a soft smile, "I promise."
Branch squeezes her paw, "Alright, Poppy, I'll try them again."
"Now let's go talk about a housing arrangement if we're all gonna live together!"
"One step at a time, Poppifer."
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