I don't own Powerpuff Girls Z. *This* means flashback

Chapter 4

Miyako went through the rest of day without much incident. However, Boomer seemed sulky since lunch and hadn't talked to her unless she asked a question. That had sucked since Boomer was such a sweet, nice, caring and misunderstood guy. Miyako was pretty sure that he had turned to the good side now. She was still trying to figure out what had made Boomer so upset though. He was fine in the morning energetic and fun. She ran through everything that happened in lunch through her head.

*She was sitting with the girls, Brick and Butch when Boomer plopped down next to her. He was blushing*? Nah Why would he blush? *Then the jerk Katsutoshi came up to them. "So…" he had mocked "Sucking up to Miyako?* Oh! That must be why! He was insulted and he felt insecure so he stopped talking to her that much!

Miyako was glad for finally solving why Boomer was being so sad. Picking up her backpack, she decided to go find and comfort him. She headed to his locker to find him.

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Boomer was packing up his stuff for the end of the day still sad when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to find Miyako there looking at him sweetly. He blushed.

"Hi, I know your upset" Miyako said as Boomer blushed.

"I know that dude was mean to you" Miyako continued as Boomer stared back at her confused. "He was a jerk and you should totally ignore what he said. I think you're sweet, caring and fun. You're an awesome friend and I totally do not think you were sucking up to me. Why would you do that anyways?"

Boomer suddenly realized that Miyako thought that he was upset because of the dude that had insulted him. So she was there giving this incredibly sweet speech. She was so innocent and pure! "Thanks" he said as he faked a smile. At least she didn't know he had a crush on her.

"I mean it" Miyako said firmly but gently realizing his smile for the fake it was. "Well, I got to go so see you later?"

"Sure" Boomer said as she skipped away.

Boomer was touched by her sweetness so he decided he would be as innocent as possible to get her to like him. Even if he knew it was unlikely that she'd start liking him, he knew it would make them closer friends. After all, who would befriend a Rowdyruff? He would also be following Mojo's instructions to stay innocent and that's what he'd tell his brothers. He smiled a real smile at this.

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Miyako skipped to the ppgz's meeting spot under the tree. She was glad that her problem with Boomer was solved. She got there and faced the other two.

"So" Momoko started "What's the update on the boys?"

"Butch is an absolute devil" Kaoru said "I totally think that they are still evil. We should immediately arrest them."

"Are you sure you aren't biased because he got into the soccer team?" Miyako questioned as Kaoru shook her head stubbornly. "Cuz compared to before, Boomer is an angel. He's caring and sweet. And he has other emotions other than anger and violence."

"But you overlook flaws" Kaoru argued "Your so ignorant and innocent. You'd probably overlook something bad he did."

"Anyways" Momoko said trying to avoid an argument "Kaoru thinks they are still devils and Miyako thinks they have turned. In the middle is a regular person and that's what I think they are. So for now they are just regular people that we keep further watch on. And what Miyako is doing is good, Kaoru. You have to at least tolerate Butch and not be so antagonist or he might get suspicious and then figure out we're the Powerpuffs."

"Fine" grumbled Kaoru "Can I go to soccer now?"

"Sure" said Momoko as she and Kaoru started walking off "I have to go to cheerleading anyways. Bye Miyako"

"Bye" Miyako said as she pondered what she could do next. Fashion design didn't start till two weeks later and she didn't wanna go home yet. Of course! She could visit Cody in the hospital! With that, she set off towards the hospital.

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The Rowdyruffs were all on the couch doing their own thing when Brick spoke up "How was your day?"

Boomer immediately blushed red as the other two stared at him

"Boomer's in love" Butch smirked

"Am Not" Boomer protested loudly

"Don't even try" Brick said "It's written all over your face and we've known you long enough. So who's the unlucky girl?"

"Must be the Miyako chick" Butch said "He was staring at her all through history class"

"Personally, I like her friend Momoko better" Brick said "Cuter and she's smart and a good leader."

"Her friend Kaoru is ok" Butch added "Hot but way too stubborn"

"Notice we fall for the three girls that weren't gushing over us" Boomer joked half-heartedly. "But that's the way life is I guess. Unfair and cruel"

"I don't like K…"Butch started and then trailed off "Hey! You just admitted you fell for Miyako"

"I guess it's too late to take that back" Boomer sighed. "Oh well. I do. Don't tell her. But she has a boyfriend. Of course someone like her would though. And every single guy in the school also seems to like her."

"It's fine" Brick said "You'll find someone new right?"

Boomer sighed

"Hey!" Butch asked "Wanna go do some graffiti?"

"We shouldn't" Boomer said "Mama said to be good until he starts his plan."

"Who cares what Mama says?" Butch questioned "You're just being a pussy. Gone soft cuz of Miyako."

"Butch" Brick warned "Normally I'd be with you but this time Mama's plan is serious. That's why he's been quiet and playing the sad act. He used to not try to hard cuz all the other villains had a chance but now he's the only one. And he's only got one chance. You know when he try's he's actually really smart. And he'll try his best for this."

"Fine fine" Butch said "I'll play video games instead."

Boomer sighed as he drifted into a fantasy where he was the knight and Miyako was the lost princess.

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Miyako skipped into the hospital, onto the elevator and entered Cody's floor. She could not wait to see him again. It had been quite a while and the last time she saw him had been their first year anniversary weeks ago. She sighed and walked into the room.

"Hey Miyako" Cody said giving her a kiss. "I need to tell you something"

"Yes Cody?" Miyako asked

"You and Me. We should end it." Cody replied

Miyako was shocked. Had she heard what she thought she heard? Thinking she must have heard wrong or misunderstood, she asked "Pardon?"

"Us" Cody said sighing "I'm sorry but I'm breaking up with you."

Miyako's head was racing with thoughts and eyes were brimming with tears. She shouldn't cry in front of Cody though so she said "K, well I guess I'll see you around then? I got to go."

"K" said Cody as she walked of his room.

Miyako had barely exited the room when an onslaught of tears came pouring down. She slumped against the wall upset and terribly confused. Why was Cody breaking up with her? Their last meeting, he was still incredibly sweet.

*"Hey Miyako" Cody said as she entered the room and he gave her his customary greeting kiss. "I got you something"

"Oh Cody, you didn't have to" She said "I got you something too"

"I did" Cody said firmly and then his voice softened "You did? That's so sweet of you. But you open yours first."

"K" Miyako giggled as he passed her the box. She pulled off the ribbon and carefully unwrapped I carefully to find a necklace. The charm was made out of opal and was made in the shape of a tiny bubble. "Wow Cody" she said "Thank you so much. I really like it". Cody took the necklace off the box and gently put it on her.

"Happy anniversary" he said as he kissed her. "Now can I open mine?"

"Go ahead" said Miyako with a smile

Cody tore open the present to find a bubble blowing stick. It was made from crystal and on the handle, Cody was engraved "Wow" he said shocked "I've never knew that bubble blowers made from gemstones were sold."

"They aren't" Miyako said blushing

"You made this?" Cody asked as Bubbles nodded. He embraced her whispering a thank you in her ear.*

So what had happened in between this meeting and last? Miyako was in a state of sadness slowly replaced by confusion.

Miyako was then interrupted from her thoughts by the sound of making out coming from Cody's room. She turned to find a girl kissing him.

"So that's what happened" figured Miyako "He must have met that girl and fallen in love with her." Miyako still felt sad that Cody had broken up with her but happy that another couple had found true love. "Don't be sad Miyako" she thought "Your friend Cody is now happy with the love of his life."

The girl broke the kiss just as Miyako was starting to leave. "Can you believe it's been one year since you have asked me out?" she said "Happy one year anniversary."

Miyako froze. It took her a while to process it. "If this is their one year anniversary," thought Miyako "Then that means he asked her out while we were still dating. And then that means he cheated on me." Miyako immediately broke down crying even harder as she ran. She didn't know where she wanted to go just out of the hospital. She ran for what seemed like an eternity and then collapsed onto a bench thoughts jumbling around.

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Boomer was walking around musing to himself when he spotted Miyako crying on a bench. He immediately felt anger to whoever had done anything to her. He sat down beside the bench but got no reaction from her. "Miyako?" he asked but still got no reaction. Feeling helpless, he did the one thing his instincts told him to do. He hugged her.

Miyako then seemed to realize someone was there as she wrapped her arms around him. Boomer instantly started soaking up that pleasure but then scolded himself. "Now isn't the time" he thought "Miyako's having a life crisis".

"What's wrong?" he asked her as her whole story came tumbling out for him to hear.

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Miyako felt a bit better after getting the story off her chest and a lot better just there holding Boomer. She was very grateful for him being here. But she was still sad and her thoughts still jumbled which might be the reason she then kissed him.

Not what you expected huh? Well I just thought you might want to know that in a week, I'll be taking a 3 week trip so don't expect me to update till then. I'll update before that if I can shake of this writers block. I know the romance scenes may suck but I've never really been in any kind of romantic situations before :P. And in case you don't know, Takaaki is called Cody in the english version. Sorry to all those Takaaki fans (I like him too but I don't want to create an OC). Thanks and please check out my one-shot "Extreme Opposites".