A/N: Here is part two, as promised! Enjoy x
The girls went off to school and left the Professor and Nicole to talk and eat in the kitchen.
"-and you wouldn't believe what-"
The Professor is speaking fast and excitedly, but his voice slows as he notices Nicole's eyes roll back and her face turn pale and wet with perspiration.
"Nikki?" He gasps as she throws her head forward and throws up on the floor. "Oh my God, are you alright?"
Nicole coughs and shakes her head no before she passes out.
The girls reach the school after a quick patrol and a quick visit to the Mayor's office to open a jar of chocolate covered pickles. Blossom was still nauseous at the sight of the meal, but her hopes were high for the day.
School was always one of her favorite places and with the preview of what Brick had in mind for the day, she was more excited than ever.
Blossom immediately spots Brick and as soon as they lock eyes she crashes into him, hugging him tightly and smiling.
"Happy Valentine's Day, Bloss." Brick breathes in her ear as they hug, and Blossom smiles harder.
She could stay in his arms all day, breathing in his scent and feeling his bristled jaw against her cheek.
She loves him. She knows it deep down, but she didn't know if it was real.
It didn't feel real because nothing has ever made her heart beat as fast or calmed her down as fast or came to her side as fast as he did.
Nothing made her as sad or as happy as he did.
The thought of love like this was foreign to her. She was only a teenager after all, and they would part ways in June anyway.
Blossom knew she was going to leave Townsville, but she didn't know about Brick. Prior to him, she had everything planned. It went as followed: graduate, go to Harvard, get a law degree, have a few jobs to save up, start a firm, and then fall in love. Preferably in New York City where they would have a novel worthy romance and then get married in somewhere beautiful like Paris.
But that wasn't the plan anymore.
She did get early decision and Brick was happy for her, but Harvard seemed so far away from Townsville, and every other college Brick went to visit or got early admission for. Nothing felt final and Blossom didn't want to give into anything that was so uncertain and risky.
"Happy Valentine's Day, Brick." Blossom sighs as they break apart. "I loved the roses."
Brick grins and shares a look with Bubbles, who's across the campus with Buttercup. Bubbles smirks slightly and nods. "I had a feeling you might."
Blossom's attention goes to the chocolate and balloons in Brick's hands and she giggles.
"These are for you." Brick blushes at the cheesy gifts, rubbing his hand across the back of his neck. "Um, I think some of them flew off when you crashed into me."
Blossom laughs and follows his gaze up, where red balloons are floating up to the sky.
"I got 'em!" A voice shouts and a dark blue streak flies across the sky and comes to the ground. Boomer grins goofily, blue eyes proud and his blonde hair messy as he stands tall with four saved balloons in his hand.
"What a hero." Bubbles remarks, and Blossom notices how the blonde is tightly grasping their sister's hand as they walk over.
"Thanks, Boomer." Blossom smiles, shaking her head at Bubbles' sarcasm.
"Well, it's almost time for class, so we'll be off." Buttercup says, sharing a look with Bubbles.
Bubbles giggles. "See you later, guys."
The three leave and Brick shakes his head. "He didn't even give back the balloons."
Blossom laughs and shakes her head. "Thank you. This is all so lovely and I just-"
She's cut off by a kiss.
"It wasn't a big deal. You know I'd do anything for you, Bloss."
Blossom blushes and their hands lace together.
"You know I love you."
Blossom stops and Brick catches himself. Their hands are frozen and suddenly Blossom can't breathe. Brick looks at her with wide eyes and suddenly the leader of the Rowdyruff Boys is scared.
But not as scared as Blossom.
She takes her hand away quickly and stumbles back, shaking.
"Shit." Brick curses and he steps hesitantly towards her. "Blossom-"
The bell rings and in a burst of pink light, Brick is left standing alone.
Balloons float to the sky but no one is there to get them back.
Buttercup's heart races as she catches a glimpse of Boomer talking to some guys on the football team and takes a breath.
She keeps her cool as she talks about the basketball game that was on last night with a bored Bubbles.
Blossom crashes into Brick and Buttercup shares a smile with Bubbles as they watch their lovestruck sister.
"Blossom deserves this." Buttercup finds herself saying. "She truly deserves to be happy like this."
Bubbles murmurs in agreement as they land and they stand together. Buttercup finds her eyes going to Boomer, and Bubbles takes her sister's hand.
"You're going to be happy. I feel it in my bones." Bubbles smiles reassuringly.
Buttercup looks at her feet, blushing before looking at her sister.
"Thanks, Bubbles." Buttercup looks around the campus for a certain black haired boy but has no luck, which explains the crushed look on the blonde's face. "You know… you deserve to be happy too."
Bubbles seems to consider this, but simply grins at Buttercup. "Let's get your happiness right now."
Her hand grasps Buttercup's wrist and she drags her sister towards Blossom and Brick, who are watching their balloons fly up into the air.
Boomer is on the scene in seconds, grabbing the balloons and returning down to the ground, proud. "I got 'em!"
Buttercup smiles at him and snaps back to reality when Bubbles speaks, "What a hero."
"Thanks, Boomer." Blossom laughs and Bubbles nudges Buttercup.
Buttercup takes a breath a puts an easy smirk on her face. "Well, it's almost time for class, so we'll be off."
Bubbles looks at her encouragingly then giggles at Blossom and Brick. "See you later, guys."
The sisters walk off, Boomer joining them.
"They were awfully cute." Boomer grins.
"Yeah they're a perfect match." Bubbles giggles. "Anyways, I have to be somewhere so I'll catch you two later."
Buttercup blushes and Boomer simply waves as the blonde runs off down a corridor.
"I'll walk you to your locker." Boomer smiles at Buttercup and she nods.
"Ok." Buttercup nods nonchalantly, but her heart speeds up and her hands begin to shake. She prays she doesn't accidentally pull a Bubbles and trips.
"So how's the whole Valentine Day thing going?" Boomer asks, a bounce in his step.
Buttercup shrugs. "Well it's usually not a big deal."
"Usually?" Boomer asks. "Wait. Do you have a date? Or a boyfriend o-or something?"
Buttercup quirks an eyebrow at his tone. It's almost jealous. She could coax some more 'jealousy' out of him, but she decides against it. "As if. Who'd consider me?"
She widens her eyes at her last statement and bites her lip. Buttercup wasn't used to saying things like that- she was supposed to be confident and independent.
They reach her locker before Boomer can say anything about her confession.
Buttercup opens her locker, and roses fall out of it.
"Whoa." Boomer's eyebrows shoot up at the sight. Buttercup looks at the fallen roses and shrugs. Boomer absentmindedly kicks one aside. "Looks like you have admirers."
Buttercup sighs. "Yeah, not really. They only send me these because I'm a Powerpuff Girl."
"That's not true. There are millions of amazing things about you that would make any guy find you incredibly special." Boomer says, taking her wrist and swinging Buttercup's arm around.
Buttercup blushes and stares at him in shock. "I-"
The bell rings, and Boomer stops swinging. But he doesn't let go.
"I gotta get to class, but you're special." Boomer smiles at her, handing her the balloons. "I'd consider you."
Bubbles runs down the hall, but slows down when she catches a glimpse of a figure smoking a cigarette by the stairwell entrance. She recognizes his beaten leather jacket and messy black hair and her heart catches in her throat.
He doesn't see her.
Does she want him to?
Before she can deliberate any further, a voice interrupts her.
"Hey Bubbles." The voice belongs to Finn, a popular skater boy who happened to be the star of the soccer team.
Bubbles smiles up at his silver eyes, despite her annoyance at him for interrupting her thoughts. "Hi Finn."
"I was going to put these in your locker but I figured I had a better chance if I gave it to you in person."
She notices the bear in his arms and widens her eyes. It's the size of her upper body.
"Finn, I-"
"Like it?" His eyes are hopeful and she softens.
"Yes. I really do. Thank you!" She smiles and he gives it to her, the soft fabric tickling her arm. She can't resist a giggle and begins to cuddle it. "It's absolutely adorable."
Finn beams as she looks up at him, her cheek against the bear's ear. "I'm glad you like it."
"So um, what did you mean when you said you would have a better chance if you gave me this in person?"
He pales and takes a breath. "Well, I'm kind of throwing a party and I was wondering if you'd like to come."
Bubbles stops and takes her head off the bear, tilting her head at him. She didn't really plan anything tonight and she wasn't sure if she wanted to go. But Buttercup and Blossom would kill her if she traded a night out with one of the most attractive boys in the school for a night in watching more Gossip Girl on Netflix.
He sees Bubbles' hesitation and Finn shakes his head. "But it's okay if you have plans because, I mean, it'd be crazy for you not to have plans tonight. Not that there's anything wrong with not having plans! It's just that, you probably have a date or something so it's fine, I mean-"
He begins to ramble and blush, which causes Bubbles to giggle. He was cute. "Yes."
Finn stops. "What?"
"I'll see you at the party, Finn." Bubbles smiles at him and he beams.
"That's awesome. Happy Valentine's Day, Bubbles. Starts at 7." The bell rings. "I'll see you then!"
He says a quick goodbye before rushing off to class, leaving Bubbles holding the bear in her arms as she stares down the empty hallway he went down. She strokes the bear absentmindedly, cuddling the bear again.
Bubbles takes a deep breath and faces forward again, where she locks eyes with green and her heart races. She almost drops the bear as he stares her down.
They were indecipherable eyes, but there was a set jaw and a frown breaking his stoic face.
He heard her accept.
Did she want him to?
Probably not, but she knows deep down she was hoping he would.
A/N: There you go! Hope you enjoyed and don't forget to leave a review, favorite or follow! Part Three should be up soon, and it may or may not be the final part. Hope your day is lovely so far! x