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After a quick ice cream break at the Trolls Market, Viva then ran towards the bunker and knocked. She was confused on why there's Christmas music being heard from outside, but ignored it and knocked again. A familiar troll finally opened the door matt to let her in, and it was Bruce who decided to greet her while the rest of his brothers were working on the Christmas decorations.

Bruce: "Oh hey Viva!! What brings you here??"

Viva: "Is it ok if I can talk to Branch for a minute?? Really sorry to interrupt."

Bruce: "No no it's ok! Don't worry about it! And yes, you may talk with Bitty B for a minute, I'll take you to him if it's alright!"

Viva: "I would love that! Thank you!"

Bruce then slowly took Viva's hand to help her get inside, and once the elevator moved, Viva couldn't help but to look around in awe, seeing a bunch of Christmas lights and decorations all over the place! Once they arrived to the living room, she then notices that John is working on the Christmas tree, Floyd is baking some delicious gingerbread cookies, and Branch is working on some leftover lights he found on the floor.

Bruce: "Hey bros! Looks like we got a visitor!"

John Dory, Floyd, and Branch: "Oh! Hey Viva!!!"

Viva: "Heyyyy!! You guys really did a great job with the decor!! And those cookies be looking sooooo good Floyd!!"

Floyd: "Well thank you!! Boom actually came over a few hours ago and helped me with the mixing! But had to go rehearse for their next show."

Viva: "That's so sweet!! You two make a very cute couple!!"

Floyd: "Awwww stop! He's cuter." *blushes*

Bruce: "Enough with love language and let's focus here, she wants to speak with you Branch."

Branch: "Is that so?? What is it??"

Viva: "It's something private."

Viva then takes Branch's hand and directs him to a private place so she can talk about her special gift for Clay. The rest of the brothers were confused by this kind of action from her, but then proceeded with their work and gave them some space.

Viva: "Branch, I need your help!"

Branch: "Uhhh okay?? But for what exactly??"

Viva: "I was.......talking to Poppy about this.... gift I wanted to......uhhhhhh....someone VERY special! And..." *blushes*

Branch: "And who would that someone
SPECIAL someone be??? By the fact that you're blushing is pretty sus to me." *smirks*

Viva then started blushing more, seeing that she had no escape.

Viva: *sighs* "Promise to keep it a secret...??"

Branch nodds, still forming a smirk on his face. Viva then takes a deep breath, calming her nerves, and finally admits it so he can understand more clearly.

Viva: "I want to give Clay a special gift......so I went to Poppy to ask what I could get him......so we started singing a song, that of course, made my heart melt......and then
Poppy had an idea, which was......well..."
Branch: "Was what....?"

She then felt some feelings of embarrassment throughout her body, but didn't let them affect her confidence to finally confesses what it is....

Viva: *sighs* "I need your help.....so Clay and I can stay........under the mistletoe without him noticing...."

Branch was stunned, realizing that Viva wanted to.........kiss him?!? She likes his older brother?? While he also likes her?? Now that was so unexpected for him, and is willing to help as much as he can.

Branch: "....Okay Viva, l'll help you with your
romantic gift for Clay, but you must learn how it works." *smirks*

Viva: "OH MY GOSH THANK YOU!!!! That means
LOT to me! What's the plan??"

Branch was thoughtful for a few seconds.
He knew that his older brother wasn't
stupid enough to fall into anything, so he
would have to think carefully.

Branch: "Okay, let's do this......"

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Branch: "And so, you two will be under the
mistletoe and kiss, got it?"

Viva seemed very confused by the plan, trying to understand it in her head but ended up failing that.

Viva: "Uhh.....Could you repeat that? In a
more.....simple way?"

Branch: *sighs* "Ok fine. On Christmas Day, you will meet up with Clay, have a nice walk along the way to my bunker, and then meet me, Poppy and my brothers for the Christmas party. If you want, you can go outside with him for some alone time, and then do your thing there, how does that sound??"

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Viva: "......SOUNDS PERFECT!!! Oh my gosh I can't wait to see him again......his eyes....his fluffy hair.....his protective personality......so cute.....and I don't know how, but ever since I knew him, he literally stole my heart......he's the most cutest, handsome, funny, brave, independent, courageous, fantast-amazing, super cool, heroic, adorably serious, smartest, and.....literally the best troll I've ever met........and whenever he's by my side, he always brightens up my day.....every day! He's so cute when he talks to me, plays golf with me, comforts me whenever I'm down......he's literally the best, and I'm sooooo thankfull for having him as the bestest friend I'll ever have in my whole entire life..............and I.......I love him more than anybody else in the world.........I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO KISS H-"

Branch: "😳"

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It was at this moment that she knew, she also f***ed up-

Viva: *blushes* "I DIDN'T MEAN- I-I MEANT....I can't wait to SEE him!!! Hehehe......."

Branch: "...........Okay then?? Well, you should go home now, since it's getting dark."

Viva: "Yeah I should, thank you so so much for your help, bro." *hugs*

Bro? As if, brother? That's something that surprisingly warmed Branch's heart deep down. Having her as his "sister in law" wasn't so bad after all. He was greatful to have her by his side.

Viva: "Goodbye everyone!!! SEE YOU AT THE PARTY TOMORROW!!!!!"

Brozone: "See you tomorrow!!!!"

Branch: "See you tomorrow......sis." *smiles*

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