[ artist : 99krio😭 i follow them on tiktok and they r AMAZING. 🤬 ppl recommended to me to use their art, and honestly i forgot i could use artists from tt 😭 🙏 check them out fr ]
anyway 😫 STORY INFO 😼‼️
- y/n was an assistant manager for brozone back in the day, but when they split up, y/n stayed back with branch, ending up taking care of him. which made them angry at the brozone for leaving baby branch, you were especially angry with JD
- let's pretend that you and john r around the same age 😭 so when brozone was a thing you two were around 16 and now are 36 (y/n can be as young as 34 and as old as 38, whatever you guys want 🤷♀️)
- this follows the same plot as trolls, just a human au 🤧
dang that's a lot of info 😵
RELATIONSHIP TROPE: enemies to lovers?? 🤑( at least enemies from y/ns pov 🤷♀️ )
enjoy ❤️!!!
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[ y/ns pov ] - (taking place when brozone was splitting up ⚠️)
"you're leaving?.." i mumbled in a panicked tone, watching while spruce and clay were walking to the exit. i had just entered the room, only hearing little of the argument before i entered. all i heard was that they were quitting.
"sorry y/n, but i'm sick of this," spruce said. in a harsh yet apologetic tone.
"yeah! i'm done too! bye y/n." clay shouted, in the same way spruce was speaking, just louder.
"fine! i'm not doing this anymore!" JD yelled, throwing his hands up in the air.
i watched in horror as i saw the band start splitting apart right in front of me, i tried to get them to stay, with the best of my abilities. but it didn't work.
"y'know what- i'm gonna go take a hike! go to the mountains! i don't need this." JD marched to the door.
"john, wait!-" i exclaimed, running up to him.
"no y/n. bro bro going solo.. yolo.." he looked at me, with all seriousness and everything.
.
.
wow he really just said that too.
i stood there in stun silence as i watched him leave.
i whipped my head around to see floyd and baby branch hugging. i approached them, i don't know why but seeing floyd hugging branch convinced me he was staying, guess not.
floyd stood up, awkwardly walking towards me and placing a hand on my shoulder.
"y/n.. you've helped us all out through our band... you're an amazing manager.. . .an amazing friend." floyd muttered. he spoke as if he was going to add on, so i stayed silent. my eyes still wide in shock.
"..can you.. stay with branch?.. take care of him?" floyd asked, slowly.
his question had shocked me even more. i wanted to scream and shout. i wanted to say no.
.
.
"yeah.. of course.." i spoke gently.
.. . .
i don't know why i said that.
"promise?" he squinted, with pleading eyes. i gulped, slowly nodding.
"yeah," i mumbled.
he simply nodded in return. turning away, he walked to the door.
he glanced back at us once more, before leaving.
i turned to baby branch. he ran up to me, hugging my legs.
i picked him up.
"what am i gonna do..?" i whispered. feeling a boil in my head.
i was angry.
..and sad.
[ 2nd person pov ]
years passed.
you were only a teen, taking care of a child, but it pleased you to see branch grow up.
but you were still upset.
why did they leave..?
.
.
how could they leave.. us?
a lot has happened though.
branch's granny had sadly..passed.. (let's pretend she wasn't eaten tho, since this is a human au 😭)
you was out getting food while it happened, you came back and found the little young boy.. he seemed grey-ish??..
hiding in the forest.
branch never seemed to be happy after that, you tried to do my best. but you never really left like you did much.
that was until he met a girl, princess poppy.
who soon became queen poppy.
and everything was looking brighter from there.
sure you guys did have struggles. but it worked out!!
..until they all came back.
it was sudden, it happened in what only felt like a day.
but one by one, they all came back.
and now everyone is living happily and peacefully on vacation island!!! happily ever after, right??
.
.
no?.
you're still mad.
you're still upset.
you're still salty.
but you have a right to feel that way.
and it seems like nobody gets that you do.
because anytime you show slight rudeness or sourness towards them, it's like you're a villain.
however you have slowly forgiven then.
you've sorta forgiven all the brothers!.. except for one.
JD.
[ y/ns pov ]
"c'monnn y/n! come out! have some fun with us!" JD nudged me, as i tried to get away through the hallways.
john was trying to get me to come out to the restaurant part of the island to party with everyone else, but i wasn't feeling up to it.
it seemed like he couldn't take 'no' for an answer, he kept pestering me.
"no johnnie, i'm tired. but thanks anyways," i made an excuse. also calling him 'johnnie', i know he hates the silly nickname.
"no, do NOT start with that." john huffs. groaning at the sound of the nickname. i lightly scoffed.
he then wrapped his arm around my shoulder, as we walked. he got back on 'topic'.
"it'll be fun though! besides, it can be a 'thank you' for taking care of baby branch for all these years!" he grins.
"a 'thank you' would be to leave me alone. and branch isn't a baby any more, y'know he doesn't like being called that." i slightly scowled.
"well you know i don't like being called johnnie! hmmm?" he hums.
"you aren't listening. just leave me alone. ... please." i mumbled. but he grabbed my arm, stopping me.
"y/nnnnn.." he whined (like a MAN tho. 💪 -even tho he's acting like a child 😒)
"no, i said i'm tired," i responded.
"you're lying though," he grumbled.
"no," i shook my head.
"yea," he nodded his head.
"nuh-uh," i shook my head faster.
"yeah-huh!" he nodded his head faster.
"i know when you lie y/n! i can remember," he said proudly, as if remembering a small lying trait i had was everything important.
"okay. but i don't wanna go. you can! but leave me out of it." i sighed, twisting my arm so it's out of his grip now. walking away.
"y/nn, don't be such a downerrr," he says from afar, i chose to ignore him as i kept walking.
"damn, you're no fun." he heard him say, as if i couldn't hear him. even if i was a long distance away from him, that doesn't mean i'm deaf.
but his words angered me oddly.
i'm no fun? is he serious??
i turned my head back. glaring as i continue walking.
he just looked at me boredly, his eyes half open. his arms crossed and he was leaning his body to one side.
his whole body language made me boil.
i unconsciously scowled, seeing as he turned around and began walking away.
i huff heavily.
he didn't even have the guts to say that to my face.. he's such a!-..
uh nevermind.. 😟😒 [ HES SUCH A BIATCCHHH 🤬 ]
i entered a calm and quiet area, i felt myself cool off and once again i was back to normal.
normally, i'd like to think i'm a well rounded person.
i can do a lot of things! being on your own for so long and taking care of a baby gives some skills y'know.
i've learned a lot of things. and i've learned to be calm, and considerate.
but i don't know what makes this situation different. the situation with john.
maybe it's because not only have i been angry at him these past 20 years, but the anger just grows more and more. i know that's dramatic to say, but it's something i've realized a lot lately.
i know i disliked him.
but i never thought he'd get to me this much.
while i was daydreaming, i didn't even realize how much time had passed. i was relaxed, and i felt good again.
"Y/N!" someone shouted, making me jump up.
whipping my head to see poppy, gleaming at me.
"Y/NN! COME PARTY!" she screams.
"noo, it's fine. i don't wanna," i chuckled, speaking in a playful way.
"but n/n!" she whined, using a nickname for me.
i didn't realize but she was doing the exact same thing john was doing to me earlier, and i didn't even mind this time.
"branch is looking for you y'know?? he wants you to be there.. hear him sing!! i mean you DID practically raise him!" poppy exclaimed.
"branch wants me out there?" i questioned, doubly.
poppy gave me a sympathetic look, but smiled. sitting down beside me.
"of course he does!.. i know he used to seem like he didn't care about you.. but he really does!!.. actually, let me tell you a secret," she began to whisper, leaning near my ear. a huge smirk on her face.
"branch didn't even want me to tell you that he wanted you out there. stubborn, right??" she laughed. making me softly giggle as well.
i thought for a long moment, but nodded.
"alright, i will," i said. and without a second moment. she grabbed my hand and dragged me out to the party.
the lights were blue, pink, and purple, even some red.
it was loud, but not too loud to give me a headache.
it smelled good too, like fresh food from a diner.
poppy rushed me to the stage, where branch was just about to sing another song with his other band.
"branchhh! look who's here!" poppy calls for him.
branch looks over, spotting poppy and i, he jumps off the and approaches, in a shy manner but also in the 'branch' manner. iykwim.
he had a very light embarrassed hue to his face.
"y/n." he mumbles, looking around. "you'll.. watch me preform?." he questions, but also it sorta doesn't seem like a question. more as a desperate request.
an instant happiness came to me, hearing branch wanting me to watch him felt heartwarming. i became smiley.
"yeah, i'll watch anytime you want me to," i scoffed.
he nodded, he looked determined.
it was an awkward pause between him and i. he looked as if he wanted to do something.
suddenly, with in a second, i felt arms wrap around me. branch hugging me sweetly.
before i could hug back, he pulled away, a strong look on his face.
he then ran on stage.
i heard poppy squeal. i chuckled, turning to poppy.
however i quickly paused, seeing a familiar face behind her, a little far behind. but they were approaching.
JD.
an instant ping in my stomach went off, and all i wanted to do was leave.
but i cant. i don't wanna. because i can't leave branch's show after i told him i'd watch.
besides, he seemed so genuine when he wanted me to stay.
i know it's not like he hated me these past years i took care of him, he was just simply cold towards me.
maybe because i reminded him of his past, so when he was younger he hated that i was associated with it.
but i think now that he's older, it could be dawning on him about all the things i've done for him, because it seems that way.
all i can say is that i don't want this moment wasted. even over his brother.
i can't let my salty feelings get in the way and seem like a jerk.
maybe it's time to finally forgive john-
"y/n! you made it. took ya long enough!" JD swung his arm around my neck, like he does all the time.
i bitter feeling comes to my throat. i sigh, trying to ignore it.
"yeah," i half-laughed. "i guess i had a change of heart," i shrugged. not telling him the actual reason why i came. i'd rather keep it simple.
and it's true anyways.
i did have a change of heart in the moment.
"ha! awesomeness- hey, why don't you come party with us? clay is throwing some INSANE dance moves!" john talked, as if he was a teenager or something- ..and man. not even teenagers talk like that.
[ bros just hip 🤷♀️ ]
"nah, but thanks. i'm trying to watch branch preform." i waved a hand in a gesture to say 'no, thank you anyway'.
"seriously-..but..?" he nervously spoke, looking around.
he actually seemed like he wanted me to come with him, like he wanted to show me something important.
it made me skeptical. [🤨]
but it also seemed like he'd rather not chase me off either, which was nice.
but why is he acting like this? it's like he's a whole other person??.. or is it because i'm trying not to see him as negatively as i used to??
"uh- i'll check it out later. after branch's song!" i quickly said.
if he was gonna be nicer, i mind as well be so too. also i'm curious to see clays dance moves, i heard he's really good. still as good as he use to be, and honestly i believe it.
JD gives me a toothy grin and nods.
"alright!" he cheered. he said something else but i didn't bother much to listen, i began to focus on branch as his song began to play.
branch has an amazing voice, he's talented! really knows how to sing huh?
branch kept looking towards me to see if i was watching him. everytime he noticed me he'd quickly smiled nervously. but continue singing anyways.
halfway through his song, as it was just getting to the good part.
something happened.
i didn't even know what it was at first.
one minute i was smiling happily, not taking my eyes off of branch and his band members.
then i was on the floor, for a good second my eyes were squeezed shut. and then i felt a pain on my arm and side.
and i felt....wet?? [🤔🤨]
i was dizzy. trying to focus again, trying to figure out what just happened.
i picked myself up to sit off the dirty ground. the first thing i did was look down.
.
.
fruit punch.
all over my shirt.
i slowly lifted my gaze.
john towering over me, with a worried face.
i turned my head.
poppy crouching down beside me.
..it's all so strangely quiet, but i can see everyone's mouths are moving.
i look up at the stage, branch was staring at me.
it seems like he stopped the entire song just to check up on me.
which is sweet.. but it brought everyone attention . .towards. .
.
.
me.
i never really liked having so many eyes on me.
"are you alright??" i finally began to hear some voices, as i had been tuning it all out.
poppy had asked me that.
i looked at poppy, i was gonna say 'yes', in the calm and casual way i usually do so, but i couldn't open my mouth.
a gross feeling in my throat, very sour, nasty as well.
and my eyes stung a little.
my face scrunched up too.
.
.
.
am i going to..cry?
.
.
..why?
i don't know why, but the thought of crying made me wanna cry more. all this bitter feeling inside of me, it was stressing me to my core.
i shifted my gaze up, back once more to john.
i saw cups in his hand.
.
he did this..?
my face heats up, from embarrassment and some anger.
'but it's not his fault..i mean look at his face!'
yea but maybe he should pay attention??
'c'mon don't make this a big deal'
right.. but i'm angry!? and i'm confused on why??
am i arguing with myself in my head??
JD crouched over, extending a hand, with an anxious expression.
without thinking. i slapped his hand away. and we both looked stunned at what i did.
'why did you do that?!' i don't know!?!
i tried taking a deep breath in, to calm myself down. that's always what i did to help me.
but it just made things worse.
now the feeling of throwing up became stronger.
and my eyes stopped itching..but that's cause my eyes were watering.
and my face scrunched even more, to try and stop myself from tearing up.
but why do i do i wanna cry?? i don't feel sad?? i shouldn't feel that much embarrassment from this to make me cry??
maybe it's just the eyes on me??
or the annoying feeling of stickiness glued to my torso from my fruit-punched shirt?
or MAYBE it's because i've been bottling up my feelings for the years and years of stress that was MAINLY caused by this man right in front of me that dumped juice on me???... this is personal now?! 😨
it took me long enough, but i'm glad i realized..
i think i finally know why i wanna cry.
i'm holding a grudge.
a massive, and very explosive grudge.
.
and it's ironic, wouldn't the fact of realizing the problem i have make me calm down??.. nah.. it just made me start crying.
crying in front of all these people too.. damn. 🙁
i didn't know what to do, but i also just didn't wanna stay here sitting while everybody watched me like i was in the circus.
i got up quickly, and ran. praying nobody would chase me, or believe thoughts like i was dramatic or so.
but of course, that happened.
honestly, as soon as i began crying. is as soon as i stopped.
i was out the party area, rushing down the halls, and i felt my eyes dry.
why couldn't they just stay dry???
i'm surprised though that i stopped crying. it really felt like i couldn't stop crying after it all started, but here i am.
i went to the quiet place, the place i usually go to have people leave me alone.
i sat down.
not even moments later.
i heard people yelling for my name.
.
.
damn.
[ JD's pov ]
"i think i might know where they'd be!" poppy ushered me.
"where??" i asked. and she pointed me to a direction. from what i could see it was a more so empty area. nobody randomly walking around or anything.
poppy ran to show me, and find y/n. but i grabbed her arm.
"poppy! wait.. can i.. just do this by myself?.." i said nervously, scratching the back of my neck.
poppy looked at me slowly, then to the ground.
then back at me.
a firm look on her face appeared.
and she nodded.
"i'm trusting you. don't do anything dumb!." she said. putting a hand on my shoulder, and giving me a stern look.
i nodded, and she ran off.
i sigh heavily. holding my fists into a tight bundle.
i feel sick.
uarghhh, that was so stupid of me!
why didn't i just look where i was going??
they're crying cause i dumped juice on them, right?? (no lil bro 😒👎)
i began making my way to where poppy had directed me.
turning the corner, i saw them. with their back faced towards me. they were sitting on a step. their head down.
i slowly approached.
"y/n.." i mumbled.
their head turned further away.
"..yeah?" their voice cracked a little, but it sounded like they were trying to sound optimistic.
"..are you crying?" i asked...
why the hell did i ask that?. [DUMBO ALERT 🚨😻]
"nah..i'm fine now," they muttered. but it didn't seem that way.
"y/n- i'm really... sœRry... for dumping the punch on you! it was an accident-" i hated apologizing, but i did it anyways, but they cut me off.
"it wasn't that." they blankly spoke.
"..oh..then i'm —..sorry forrrr... being so pushy?" i shrugged, questioning if that was the problem or something 🤷♂️.
they lightly scoffed. "it's not that either." they said, gaining back the seriousness.
.
.
"then what?" i asked in confusion.
they turned to face me.
their expression was restful, but i watched as it changed to pity.
"you really don't know..?" they asked.
i stayed silent, which gave them the answer.
a smile came to their face.
but it was fake.
the prettiest smile i've ever seen. seemed so fake and bitter.
"..yeah.. it was long ago anyways, so it doesn't matter i guess," they mumbled, turning away.
.
.
my eyes widen.
i realized that they meant.
"you're sad.. about us leaving you.." i responded, in the same mumbling tone.
they rested their head on their hand, that rested on their knee, supported by their elbow.
"good job johnnie," they said. with no tone what so ever.
johnnie.. ??
i'd like to get mad over the stupid nickname, i've always hated it.
but it didn't make me mad..
it just made me guilty.
y/n used to always call me johnnie back then.
that's why i hate it.
because it reminds me of the past.
[ new lord unlocked! 😲 ]
words can't even form in my head.
i could tell lately that they had some anger for me and my bros about leaving them.
i wanted to say something.
but i was just..hoping!..that they would forget.
that was stupid to do though.
only one thing came to my mind.
"i'm sorry," i spoke.
'i'm sorry'.. it could either be tasteless words, or words that mean a lot.
but i mean it with everything in my chest, my heart- okay i know that's a little corny. but the bitter sweet truth can be weird sometimes.
still.
i hope it means something.
anything good!-
they looked at me.
their eyes shiny,
glossy.
"i know you are." is all they said.
and my eyes stung.
i walked over to them, sitting down and wrapping my arms over their shoulder. like i always did.
i leaned my head onto theirs.
they didn't tense or anything.
just sitting there.
"would you ever..forgive me..?" i mumbled. looking anywhere but them.
"..i think.. i could.." they muttered. in a warm, quiet tone.
.
.
"some other day." they added quickly at the end.
i wanted to make a quick remark. like 'hey!'. but i only scoffed.
because i know i shouldn't be forgiven right off the back.
i'm just happy that they even could consider forgiving me after what i did.
it felt like we were enemies as soon as we met again.
now it feels like how things used to be.
everyone is back together.
everyone i find important.
[ end 🤭🤭 ]
sorry this is a little ooc for john 🤒 and this is soooo long. literally 3917 words 😭
hoped y'all enjoyed tho... BUT I HAVE A QUESTION!
what devices do u guys read my stories on?? 😭 like phone or tablet? or something else? cause i write everything on computer or tablet sometimes, i NEVER read on phone. so i lay out my chapters to appeal more to bigger screened readers, i forget thst people read on phonessss 😭
so i'm just curious, what y'all read on? 🤔🙁😜
anyways, xoxo y'all. LOVE U GUYS 💋
it's night time for me, gn 😜
-..also sorry if i used the wrong pronouns for y/n. i kept accidentally using she/her and i had to keep going back, but idk if i missed something 😓😔