Chapter 7 of Taming Branch is up
In this chapter, Poppy tries her hardest to get Branch to hug her, but the result is not at all what she expected.
This chapter marks the start of the next stage in their relationship. The princess and her foxfluff are growing closer every day, little do they realize it ;)
Here’s a little teaser:
“I was thinking about what you said yesterday,” he said abruptly. “Does not being able to hug me really make you feel that bad?”
Poppy perked up. It was the first time Branch had ever voluntarily mentioned hugs. Maybe it was his way of apologizing for yesterday. The pink princess set her treat basket in the grass and put on her saddest cuddle-pup face, all big eyes and wobbly lower lip. “Uh-huh.”
It had the same effect on Branch as it did on her father. “Well…”
Poppy clasped her hands together, letting her eyes get even bigger and more shimmery.
Branch caved. Looking supremely uncomfortable, he muttered, “I don’t want you to feel bad, so I guess… Even though I don’t need hugs… The next time your Hug Time watch goes off…
She clasped her hands together, her eyes practically glowing with hope. “Oh, say it, say it…”
“You can hug me. Just this once.” He lifted his forefinger in front of her face. “One hug. One. Got that?”
“Yesss!” Poppy pumped her fists in front of her and squealed in excitement. “Whatever you say, Branch!”
He shook his head at her excitement, but he was smiling.
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Enjoy, my friends :)