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Bots POV:
I dont know how long ive been out on the deck,, Its definitely well after 11 pm. The stars have been dazzling in the sky for hours now. Not that I mind being out here, its quite soothing to me. After all thats happened with Fan recently, i just needed to go somewhere to get my mind off of it.
I like it on the deck at night. I really enjoy the chilly air and just gazing the sky sprinkled with glowing stars. I love being able to clear my head and just think. After all, i just keep thinking about the same things.
Mom, Dad, everyone left on the island, and
Poppy.
I cant stop thinking about Poppy. Im.. just worried about them, since they had to leave MeTag back at the island and all. Thats all, right? No other feelings there, just worried about my friend. Just. A. Friend. I definitely dont feel my stomach knot up whenever i see them. I mean, who couldn't? Theyre beautiful. Their hair, their eyes, their face…
No. Shake it off Bot.
But, wouldn't you just love to hold their hand, go on dates, even kiss them?
….Maybe. Maybe i would.
Oh! the song switched! I forgot i even had Laufey on my playlist…
NOW PLAYING:
What Love Will Do To You
Laufey
I dont know where to look, dont know where to walk
Dont know how ive been acting lately
Absentminded, kind of crazy
Talking to my room, singing for the moon
"Watch the hours melt away," I half mumble half sing. Huh. Guess I subconsciously started singing. No harm in continuing to sing, i suppose.
Lately ive been in a haze
Running late, cant think straight
The world feels smaller, yet the trees look taller,
Theres enchantment in the air
I know i sound stupid, i do
Thats what love will do to you.
I let my mind wander during the little music break while absentmindedly humming. Maybe i really do like Poppy. Maybe im just worried for them. Hopefully i figure out soon… The lyrics start again, and i continue to sing.
Read my favorite book
For the hundredth time
At least i know how it ends
In real life it all depends
Losing my mind, drunk on jazz and wine
Basking in the blinding bliss of flushed out cheeks,
Was that footsteps? Eh. I probably just imagined it.
A goodnight kiss
"Lately I've been in a haze,"
i heard a soft voice from next to me and look to the side. its hard to make the figure out in the dark, but they look vaugley tall and it looks like they have a ponytail in.
All the while, theyre still singing.
Hang on. I know that voice.
Poppy?
im not gonna metion anything yet, i want to listen to them finish the song. Actually, i wanna sing with them.
"The world feels smaller, yet all the trees look taller" we sing together. God i love their voice.
"Theres enchantment in the air," we sing as they unplug my headphones from my phone so the music can be heard with one hand, and grab my hand in the other.
"I sound stupid, i do." They sing. I want to listen to them sing forever. My hearts stuck in my throat. I cant sing with them anymore, but i dont really care, i just want to hear their voice.
"Thats what love will do to you,"
I intertwined my hand in theirs now that i feel like i can kind of move.
Their face is dyed with a soft layer of red. Awwh, how cute. I start gazing into their eyes as the finish the song.
"Thats what love will do to you, thats what love will do to you…."
Poppys POV:
why did i do that oh god i shouldnt have snuck up on them and started singing like that. Let alone grabbed their hand. Then again, they hadnt let go….
"Uhm.. Hi bot..?" I tried to greet them without making it awkward. I think i falied. Miserably.
"HIII— Hi Poppy!"
Bots POV:
ok. uhm. WHAT JUST HAPPENED?? ok i have like 3 questions for them.
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why are you out here
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where did you learn to sing
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WHAT WAS THAT WHOLE EXCHANGE???
im probably not gonna ask the last one..
Gosh i probably look and sound incredibly flustered right now. Did i just think "Gosh"? how much is mom rubbing off on me. ANYWAYS.
"Poppy, wha-what are you, uh., doing here? isnt it like.. 11 pm or something like that..?"
"Bot, first of all, its, uh, 1 am. I should really be asking what youre doing out here, isnt your mom pretty strict about your bed time?"
did they HAVE to remind me i was gonna get in trouble if she found out i was out this late??
"Yeah, shes pretty strict about that. She was also asleep around 10 pm, so uh i-i was fine to come out here.. back to my question, why are you out here?"
"uhm,, how do i say this well.. I was just, uh, in my room. I couldn't sleep. And i heard your singing an-and, i really really like this song, and i-i think your singing voice is gorgeous,-"
"Popp, YOUR singing voice is gorgeous. I sounded horrible."
Poppy sighs. "I mean, i also came out for another reason.. i.. i want to tell you something Bot."
"Yeah, what is it?" i question softly.
"well, uhm, its just, i- i really, i,"
cmon poppy, you got this
"Bot, I really really like you. like, romantically. i-i mean i also like you as a friend but like uh what im trying to say is would you like to go on a date with me sometime?!"
WHAT? OH MY GOSH? DID POPPY?? JUST ASK ME ON A DATE?? THE PERSON I JUST REALIZED I LIKE MAYBE 10 MINUTES AGO JUST ASKED ME OUT???? THIS ISNT REAL.
"y- eh- ah- ye—" I sputter. i have to try that again.
"y-yes poppy uhm, i would love too!!" I say half stuttering half saying actual words half squealing.
I hear Poppy squeal higher than i thought was possible as they pulled me into a hug that i quickly accept.
Suddenly, Valentine by Laufey comes on. Since when did i have this much Laufey on my playlist? I dont really like jazz.. The current music is besides the point. I just want to melt into Poppys arms.
Put of nowhere, they pull their head back and kiss me on the cheek. It feels like time was frozen, or ateast i want it to be frozen. We stay there for what feels like hours, my music forgotten playing off my phone. Eventually, Poppy pulls back and mentions we should probably either do something productive or go to bed.
I dont want this to end, even thoughi know theyre right. Welll, what counts as 'productive'?
"Poppy.."
"Yeah, butterfly?"
I felt my stomach flutter at the nickname.. How did i not realize i was in love sooner?
"Does talking count as productive?"
"It can if we want it to.."
I grab their hand and drag them over to the part of the deck i was at before so i could show off some constellations i spotted earlier.
"Look up there! Isnt that one.. Orions belt? I think you know the names.."
Poppy giggled in response. Can i hear their laugh in my head forever? Actually, i think their smile and laugh is already ingrained in my mind.
"Good job! Im not sure if i spot any other constellations.. regardless the stars are pretty!"
"Almost as pretty as you, Popps."
"Oh- come on!" They chuckled with a wave of red over their face.
"Im being serious. You're beautiful."
"I love you Bot."
"I love you too."
My head subconsciously layed on their shoulder, and i let it rest there all night.