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"So you finally decided to do it huh? I didn't think you had it in ya" Gust was walking with Branch to the front of the school.
Branch finally decided to confess to Poppy today. He didn't think he could love someone so much, and it's only been a month since she joined the school.
"Yeah, it's been on my mind for a while, I'm planning to sing her a song I wrote." He looked at the paper that contained the song.
Gust smiles and nodded, "Anything we can do to help?"
"I just need you guys to keep Poppy distracted while I get ready."
"You got it chief."
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Poppy was trying to find Branch all day, but her friends didn't seem to know where he was.
She sighed sadly and walked off campus. It was the end of school and she was hoping to see him today.
Before she could enter her car, she heard a voice. "Hey Poppy."
She turned to see Branch with a bouquet of roses. "Branch? What's all this?"
"Oh you know, I just happened to stumble upon some flowers, and immediately thought of you." He smiled charmingly.
Poppy blushed at the gesture. "Aw Branch, you shouldn't have." She took the flowers and held them.
"I hope you don't mind following me, I have a little something for you."
She smiled and took his hand, and they made their way. Poppy was more curious when he had led her towards the forest.
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Branch and Poppy arrived, and she gasped in awe. This part of the forest was a magical scenery, with innocent creatures and glowing trees that were lit by fireflies.
"This place is so beautiful Branch." She smiled and pet one of the creatures.
"Not as beautiful as you" He took her hands in his.
She blushed and looked at him with a shy smile. "You're so sweet Branch."
He led her through the glowing forest, with the creatures following behind.
The creatures started to harmonize and help with the start of the song. "I always thought I wouldn't need a girl in my life, now here you are Poppy, a special girl who can bring light into anyone's life."
Poppy looked at him lovingly and held her hand over her chest as he started to sing.
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*Song Beginning*
For the way you changed my plans
(Branch looked at her, admiring how the light of the forest reflected off her.)
For being the perfect distraction
For the way, you took the idea that I had
Of everything that I wanted to have
(Poppy smiled dreamily at him.)
And made me see there was something missing, oh yeah
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For the ending of my first beginning
And for the rare and unexpected friend
(Branch remembered the first time seeing her.)
For the way, you're something that I'd never choose
But at the same time, something I don't wanna lose
And never wanna be without, ever again
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You're the best thing I never knew I needed
(Poppy felt her eyes tearing up from his beautiful voice.)
So when you were here, I had no idea
You're the best thing I never knew I needed
(Branch wiped a tear from her face.)
So now it's so clear, I need you here always
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(They continued walking through the forest.)
My accidental happily (ever after)
The way you smile and how you comfort me (with your laughter)
(Poppy blushed at his compliments.)
I must admit, you were not a part of my book
But now if you open it up and take a
You're the beginning and the end, of every chapter
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You're the best thing I never knew I needed
Oh, so when you were here, I had no idea (when you were here)
You're the best thing I never knew I needed (that I needed)
So now it's so clear, I need you here always (now it's so clear)
(The forest started to glow brighter.)
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Who knew that I could be (who knew that I could be)
(The couple looked at each other with so much love.)
So unexpectedly (so unexpectedly)
Undeniably happier
(Branch was pouring out all of his love for her.)
Sitting with you right here, right here next to me
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Girl, you're the best
You're the best thing I never knew I needed (said I needed)
(Poppy couldn't hold in her tears anymore, and started to cry.)
So when you were here, I had no idea (when you were here, said I had no idea)
You're the best thing I never knew I needed, whoa (that I needed)
(Branch lifted her face, wiping a few tears away.)
So now it's so clear, I need you here always (so clear, so clear, I need you always)
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Now it's so clear, I need you here always.
(Poppy jumped into his arms, kissing him softly.)
(Branch returned the embrace and kissed back, his hair connecting with hers.)
*Song Ending*
"WOOOOOOOHH!!" The couple stopped and turned their heads.
It was their friends congratulating them, specifically Demo and Synth.
"HE FINALLY DID IT!!" "WAY TO GO DUBSTEP!!!"
Branch shook his head, "Never a moment of peace huh?."
"We'll have our time." Poppy smiles, leaning in to kiss him again.
While Holly and Laguna were fussing at beavis and butthead for interrupting their moment, Gust looked over at the two.
He tipped his hat respectfully, "Now there's a cowboy."
Jesus my fingers hurt—
Song is Never Knew I Needed By Neyo.