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A/N: I decided to re-update chapter two because I wasn't quite satisfied. Now it's Buttercup's turn to show her stuff in this chapter. Enjoy! :3
Chapter 3: Buttercup Back Flashes
The snow that had begun to melt that afternoon was being re-layered with a new blanket of white icy snow. The public gym was open and Buttercup had invited a new guy from her school to train with her during the winter vacation since he didn't really have any special plans with his family members.
Buttercup punched the red bag full of sand with enough force to move it on its chain, but meanwhile making sure she didn't send it flying. Buttercup was strong and needed more of a workout than an average gym, but discovered that she could better control her super powers by holding back and learning to control her strength. She continued to hit the punching bag with her bare firsts and didn't bother wearing the gloves that protected the knuckles.
Her work out buddy stood a few feet to her left also punching a red bag of sand. He had chestnut hair and light grey eyes that almost looked silver in certain lights. His skin was a light brown tan and he was a head and a half taller than Buttercup. He wore the protective gloves for he knew that his skin wasn't as durable as the teenage girl he was working out with.
Buttercup glanced over to her partner and noticed that he was sweating. His boy cut hair had lost the wildness in it and his muscle shirt stuck onto his muscular body. His body was well developed for a teenager his age and Buttercup had taken noticed even if he had worn jackets to school. Buttercup couldn't help but stare at his shimmering tan skin a few seconds longer than necessary.
They had been working out for over an hour without stop and Buttercup was no where near tired, but knew that her friend needed one soon. "How about we take a break in thirty minutes, Trevor?"
His voice came out breathless when he replied," Sure thing, Buttercup."
After the thirty minutes passed they seated themselves on a bench with two water bottles, so they could re-hydrate. "You're an awesome partner to train with, Buttercup. You sure know how to get the best out of people." Buttercup squeezed the water bottle over her head and the liquid fell on her face, but the remaining water droplets slided down her chin to her chest and the tight shirt she wore absorbed it," You're not bad either."
Buttercup expected Trevor to wink at her like the rest of the guys she'd complimented like that. She knew guys were just full of themselves the hotter the more arrogant. Trevor scoffed at her fake words and turned to look at the bottle in his grip. Buttercup was left surprised but recovered it quickly replying at his reaction," Don't think I was complementing you over me. I'm beyond your strength in power, but you can stand a high endurance was all I was saying."
Trevor wiped the sweat off his face with the towel he had placed over his left shoulder," You're a Power Puff Girl after all. It would be cool if I became a Power Puff Boy or something in that nature. Someone strong enough for you, I mean."
Trevor's words made Buttercup's mind wander back to Butch and what he had said at the club to some other guy…
"I'll show you tough." He cracked his knuckles," No wait, I'll show you Ruff and Tuff." His eyes glittered in the light and they read death in a dark shade of forest green.
Buttercup quickly ended to memory and made it disappear. "You just moved here two weeks ago, so you probably don't know this." He must have read her mind for he finished her statement," You mean that there is a guy with super powers here? Are you seeing him?" He seemed disappointed at his own words. Buttercup shook her head aware that water fell out of it," No, I'm not seeing any of them. Plus, I don't even like them." Trevor's features revealed that he was surprised," You mean there is more than one guy with super powers that can be equal to yours?"
"Yes, Brick, Boomer, and Butch. They call themselves the Rowdy Ruff Boys. All they ever do is cause trouble and anxiety in Townsville. It would have been better if they had never been made."
"Did the Professor make them too?"
"No Mojo did it."
"He freaky monkey guy with the huge brain?"
Buttercup nodded in agreement. "Yeah, that stupid buffoon is responsible." Trevor seemed to ponder on the fact," Interesting… So they're bad guys." "Pretty much."
"Well that was an interesting chat, but how about you and me get back to our session?" He stood up and disposed the empty bottle in a recycling bin. Buttercup smirked," Sure thing, I haven't even broken a sweat." The rest of the late afternoon Buttercup spent it with Trevor. Buttercup then headed on home, refusing Trevor's offer for a ride. She would always prefer flying than being stuffed into a car.
Buttercup arrived in time to find Bubbles setting the table while Blossom was turning off the stove. The pink puff turned to look at the green puff her hands on her hips. She was wearing an apron over her clothes as she had been making dinner," Where were you Buttercup? You were supposed to be here two hours ago?"
Jade green eyes glared back at her," I did not promise you anything, besides I am here aren't I?" Blossom cleaned her hands on the apron," I guess, but as of late you've been returning late."
Buttercup sat down on the kitchen table chair and crossed her arms over her chest," That only happened one time and I'd wish you wouldn't touch that subject." Blossom sighed," What about today?" Buttercup huffed, "It's not even that late." Blossom tapped her chin and stared at the clock on the wall, "I guess so…"
Bubbles greeted the Professor as he walked into the room," Dinner is ready Professor! Want to eat?" Her charming eyes always made the Professor smile," That'll be swell Bubbles." Blossom began to serve the food when they sat down.
Buttercup made a face at the food on her plate," What is this?" Bubbles poked at the blackened meat ball on her plate," I believe it was spaghetti and meatballs."
Buttercup pushed the plate away from herself," Yuk, more like poison if you ask me." Blossom pouted and stared at her own plate of food," I may have over cooked it. Just the meatballs I think."
The Professor settled a warm hand over her shoulder," Don't worry Blossom. It looks the way it's suppose to look. The broccoli you placed in the meat made it darker that's all. I'm very glad you decided to finally try to learn how to cook."
Blossom smiled up at the Professor," Thank you Professor. I just decided to learn more things than study and fight crime. Of course I know how to clean and arrange things."
Buttercup spoke in a mimicking tone," Little miss perfect always dose the best she can." Blossom glared at her sister," You're just jealous." Buttercup rolled her eyes.
Bubbles took a bite out of the meat ball," Mmm, I like it Blossom. It's almost as good as the Professor's food." Blossom shone brightly in pride," Thank you." Buttercup droned out the Professors' praise as well.
The girls still shared the same room as the room was the biggest in the house. Buttercup decided to skip out on the movie that they had planned on seeing together and left to her room-well their room. Buttercup had taken a shower at the gym so she just changed into her pajama and crawled into the huge bed the three girls shared.
Her mind began to wander back to the night at the club…
*Flash Back*
The building vibrated with the bass of the music as they entered. Buttercup looked around. Teens and adults between 20 and 30 were dancing and dinning with others. The dark room was filled with smoke as some were smoking and drinking down alcohol beverages. "This place is -Awesome!"
They walked over to the side bar and Butch ordered them some drinks, "Two vodkas and make it quick." Buttercup leaned onto the counter," I still don't know how you got us in here." Butch smirked," It's my little secret."
The bartender placed the drinks down in front of them.
Buttercup gulped it down and coughed," What the hell is this?" The liquid seemed to burn her throat, but once it hit her stomach it felt warm. She stared at the empty glass cup. Butch laughed," You mean to tell me you haven't ever tasted alcohol before." Buttercup licked her lips," No."
After a bit, Buttercup escaped Butch's sight and danced with other guys and with herself for a couple of hours, drinking a couple of drinks here and there. She then ran into Butch again.
"Having fun I see." Buttercup stared up at him he was a head taller than her," Yeah, I'm surprised to still find you here."
Butch placed an arm over her shoulder," We came together didn't we?" Buttercup opened her mouth to speak, but a deep voice interrupted her.
"That's my girl you're holding on to. I want her back, now."
Butch glared over at the older man. He had jet black hair and black piercing eyes. On His face were multiple scars, proving that he was dangerous.
Butch didn't seem to be intimidated. He was ten million times stronger than him after all. Butch glowered at the man," She came with me and I hardly think that she's interested in you." Buttercup pushed Butch's hand off her shoulder and spoke to the older man," It's true what he said. I may have danced with you, but that was a mistake it seems. Now get out of my face."
Butch intensified his stare to scare the creep away. He wanted to enjoy the rest of the night with Buttercup.
The older man spoke again," You think you're tough kid. I've met better guys with scarier stares than you and you know what, I made them all disappear."
The man maneuvered forward and punched Butch in the face. Buttercup knew a hit like that wouldn't have hurt it was way too weak. Butch smirked, his face was facing forward once again," You think that you're tougher than me, am I right?"
"I'll show you tough." He cracked his knuckles," No wait, I'll show you Ruff and Tuff." His eyes glittered in the light and they read death in a dark shade of forest green.
If Buttercup hadn't stopped him after the first few minutes he would have surely killed the man. "Stop it, Butch! He's an ass hole, but he's still human." Butch pulled his arm out of her grasp," I don't care. He's not special." Buttercup kicked the man unconscious," Happy?" Butch smirked," You also didn't like him."
Buttercup crossed her arms," Of course not he asked me to dance with him a few hours back and kept insulting me." Butch kicked the unconsoius man's side adomen," We better leave before security gets here." Buttercup smiled," Sure thing."
Buttercup and Butch flew out of the night club and hovered in the air as they laughed hysterically. "Wow. That was fun."
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Buttercup found herself wanting to pull away from his touch, his lips, but her body wasn't responding. 'Damn it! I can't possibly love this arrogant buffoon.'
*End of Flash Back*
Buttercup was asleep a frown on her lips, but inside she was soaring.
A/N: Next up is Chapter 4: Blossom tells a warning. Please, review. :3