The world moves without me (Branch Angst)

Responsible drinking

Branch's pov:

After the photo booth me, poppy and Floyd went to sit down somewhere, we were joined by viva as-well.

"I could go for a milkshake right now" viva clapped

"4 milkshakes please!" Poppy yelled.

Brandy brought our table 4 bright pink milkshakes, topped with extra sprinkles. Brandy had us made special 'troll size' cups for us to hold. I held my milkshake in my hand, this probably had so many calories.... I was just so thirsty, one sip couldn't hurt.

"Branch aren't you allergic to dairy?" Floyd asked.

"When did I say that?" I asked

"Before, when you said you didn't want nachos?" Floyd raised a eyebrow.

Shit, shit, shit! Floyd was gonna catch onto my lie. I wasn't really allergic to dairy, this was a awkward situation. If only I could make up a better excuse.

"Oh nachos? Branch just hates cheese. He's over dramatic" poppy giggled.

I was so thankful in that moment, poppy saved my life. I took a sip of the milk shake and it was so sweet. But you get used to sweet treats, everything in troll town has sweet food. Then I could hear the same annoying voice get closer, it was John Dory.

"Hey guys! Got milkshakes? Where's mine!" John dory joked.

"Have mine." I tossed John Dory my milkshake.

I leaned back in my seat, poppy put her hand on my leg as she leaned her head on my shoulder. I leaned against her, she was my life saver. John Dory made a loud slurping noise as he drank my whole milkshake. Me, poppy, Viva, Floyd and John Dory talked for about an hour while Bruce and clay were elsewhere, probably swimming.

"I better get going, the golf trolls will be missing me." Viva groaned.

"That's fine, we better get back anyways too!" Poppy sat up.

"Where's clay?" Viva looked around.

I sat up and looked around for clay, he was with brandy talking about how to cut down spending fees, I'm happy he can make anything boring. He's just like me!

Viva ran over to clay and grabbed his hand, she  turned him around and left. I stood up and exited the restaurant too, I saw a couple eating the 'clams' oh I felt so bad for them. I was walking alone across the sand, the hot sand burned my feet as I walked. Floyd ran up to me catching up.

"Where are you heading off to?" Floyd laughed

"Just getting a early start home." I groaned.

The sun was so hot, it was boiling my skin. I guess it didn't effect floyd as much, he never wore a shirt. I'd feel so uncomfortable being so 'naked' all the time.

"Why do you never wear a shirt Floyd?" I questioned.

"I don't know, why?" Floyd giggled.

"Wanna try mine?" I offered.

"Hell yeah!" Floyd jumped in joy.

I took my shirt off, and handed it to him, I feel a little too exposed now. At least I could cool myself off, the heat was draining me enough as it is.

"Holy shit branch, looking good!" Floyd winked as he put my shirt on.

I gave out a small 'huh' as I didn't realise what Floyd was saying. I looked down at my chest, I had lost more weight than I realised. My body had never looked so good, it felt amazing. Though the longer the days went on the more weak I feel.