"Branch... what did you wanted to say?" Lake asked as Branch cleared his throat and scratched the back of his head. "Um... its... actually.. what are you doing?!".

Branch watched Lake looking through his stuff. He quickly followed her and organized his things again. Lastly, he saw her looking through the scrapbooks and invitations Poppy gave. She had a face of disappointment, then Branch swiped the scrapbook away from her hands and huffed. "Don't look through my stuff.".

"Why? You're embarrassed I might tell Poppy you like her?" She said in a seductive voice and giggled. Branch rolled his eyes as she looked at the things he scratched at the wall. Words about bergens, and.. well... bergens. She observed it, while Branch stood beside her with pride and his arms crossed and smirking. "What do you think?".

"I'd say... you spent way too much time in here." She gave him a side glance and giggled. Branch rolled his eyes with a smirk. Everything she said lately was trying to tease him, which it didn't work for him. Then she saw the bottles of sweat, the berries and grubs, and stacks of sticks on every single cabinet. Then she looked at the clock. 8:14 pm. She smirked and grabbed a stick and pretended to use it like a sword. "Who knew these things can be like weapons.".

Branch grabbed the stick away from her and put it back. "Stop touching my stuff. Basically you're just like Poppy.".

"Seriously? I'm definitely not like her" she immediately answered while rolling her eyes. The next thing Branch knew, Lake sat on a stitched couch and giggled. "For a place with grubs and sweat, it sure is cozy.".

Branch sighed and face-palmed. He's already tired and exhausted because of Lake, he lied on the couch beside her, feeling his body is tired. He sighed and looked away from her. "Are you done?".

"Yup!" She said as Branch cleared his throat and tried not to make eye contact. "Listen... you've been telling me we were best friends... and... I wanted to say something about it. I know I have hurt you, or... anything, but... I just wanted to say-"

But he was interrupted when he heard sleeping noises. He turned his head to the side and saw Lake already asleep, leaning on his shoulder. Branch's eyes widened. Unbelievable. Just when he was about to say it, she fell asleep. On his shoulder. Unbelievable. But he smiled, she actually looked... cute and peaceful. He grabbed a blanket without moving and put it over her back and shoulders. He brushed her hair off of her face and sighed as he continued his sentence. "-We're friends to the end. Goodnight Lake.".

Then he kissed her forehead, wishing she was still awake enough for her to hear his sentence. But for now, he just wanted to watch her sleep peacefully. She was absolutely beautiful. Someday, he'll tell her what he really thinks about her.

A/N

Hey guys! I have seen a few people has viewed my fanfic, and I want to thank you guys for reading, I hope my you all enjoyed it. Don't worry, more fanfics coming! Stay tuned!