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A/N: Hey guys! This chapter has a few bad words in it so it's rated PG-13 for language. Please R&R! Shout outs to the following for reviewing:

Hairy Gregory: Thank you for the comments! It's nice to hear what people think when they are reading my story. It helps me to see if I've said what I was trying to say and that's great! Yeah, it took me a while to figure out how to solve the kissing problem. Then I though about it for a while and came up with a few ideas. At first I was going to have him destroy himself for Blossom, but then I thought, "He's only five. Besides that, that's a little too angsty in my opinion." Then I decided that she'd say she hated him and poof. I think it was better to use the idea I did instead of the other.

The tough puff: Don't worry, I'm continuing this. At points it may be a while between updates because I'm working on another story, but I'm not gonna just drop this. It's too good to do that. I like writing it. Thanks for saying I'm a good author. That makes me happy! ^_^

Kamll and Biyouku the orange camel muse: I'm glad you like it so much! While I don't like to see people cry, I'm glad you did. The reason is because you were able, to an extent, to connect with character and feel her pain. That shows good writing. Well, this part isn't a tear-jerker so that's a break for you (or rather Biyouku who you almost choked to death) ^_~

Violettegal345: You'll get you wish, in a way. They'll eventually be back and they sorta are now. I can't really explain it without spoiling the first part of the chapter.

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ButterButch: Lol. I don't like to beg either. Yes, it will be Buttercup/Butch. I've read a few stories with them mixed up that were good, but I still prefer them to be with their counterparts.

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Adam: I completely agree. It seems kinda unbelievable to me that the boys would come back and have forgiven the PPG totally and have no anger whatsoever. I don't know why it's not often done. I guess some people just don't want to deal with that obstacle and get straight to the romance. Who knows? Not me.

Brian Marcelo: Cute angst. Cool! That's the perfect way to describe it. Yeah, that scene was sad. I almost wanted to cry. L

Love Can Heal A Broken Heart: The Story of Blossom

Chapter 3: The Rowdyruff Boys Are Back…Right?

Narrator: Where is Blossom? She should have told her sisters where she was going. Wait, is that her there? What is Blossom doing at the arcade?

"Want to race?" Brick's voice asks.

Blossom whips around, trying to figure out where the voice came from. Her pink eyes land on a ghostly apparition of Brick. He leans against the wall and smirks at her.

Brick is definitely taller and stronger looking than she had remembered, but after all he is sixteen now. Or would be if he were alive. He has a very muscular figure and has a dark tan. His eyes are still red, but like PPG he has a normal appearance now. He has fingers, ears, a nose, etc. He has one hoop earring and a heart-melting smile. He's wearing black, baggy cargo pants with black boots and a black muscle tank. Over the tank he's wearing a red, button up, loose, open shirt and his hair is slightly mussed. However, there's one important element missing, his red hat.

"Hey, Bloss." Brick greets her nonchalantly. Blossom blinks and rubs her eyes, but he does not disappear this time.

"Brick?" Blossom asks with disbelief. "But," she swallows guiltily, "I killed you." Blossom finishes. "How can you be here when you're dead?" Blossom inquires.

"Blossom, I'll tell ya a secret." Brick whispers. "I'm not truly here." He tells her. "In a way, yes. I am here, but not truly. I'm actually in Purgatory thanks to you. My spirit is here briefly to spite you." He explains bitterly. Blossom stares at him in shock. "What? You thought I'd be happy that you destroyed me? Think again, babe! You make me sick." Then Blossom blinks and when she opens her eyes he's gone.

Or was he ever there? Blossom shakes her head. Am I going insane? I think I am losing my sanity. Either way, I should get to school. I don't want to be in school forever. Blossom stands up and brushes herself off. Then she takes off into the sky towards the school. Wait a second, school doesn't start for another hour. I can go home and change and shower. Then Blossom flew home to do just that.

At home…

Blossom puts down the hair dryer and fixes her hair per usual. Shoving on her hat, she runs back into the room her sisters and she share. She runs past both of them and throws open the door of her closet. Then she grabs a pair of black, baggy cargo pants and a plain red tee shirt that just reached her hip huggers. After throwing them on she puts on her socks and boots.

"Blossom, where were you this morning?" Bubbles asks, buckling her light blue glitter belt with a rhinestone buckle. Blossom hesitates, trying to think of a reasonable excuse. She strides into the bathroom and begins putting on her make up. Bubbles follows her and Blossom sees that Bubbles isn't going to give up that easily. "Blossom, you never stay out that late. We were worried." Bubbles adds with a whimper, straightening out the wrinkles in her light blue pleather pants. Blossom looks up at her glittery light blue colored eyes and then at her blue eyes beneath them that were welling up with tears.

"Grow up, Bubbles. I'm always leaving the house without telling you guys where I'm going." She replies harshly. Bubbles bottom lip trembles and she leaves the bathroom quickly, trying to hide her tears. Blossom watches Bubbles through a cracked doorway. Buttercup notices Bubbles' tears and asks what's wrong with her. Bubbles shakes her head and brushes past her to retrieve her white, open-toed heels that match her white tee shirt with laces on the sides. Buttercup's camouflage pants and black tank top are missing her boots, but she doesn't go to fetch them. Instead she walks purposefully towards the bathroom door. Blossom turns back to the mirror and finishes the last touch of her make up. Buttercup walks in and angrily glares at Blossom.

"What did you say or do to Bubbles to make her so upset, Leader Girl?" Buttercup demands. Blossom glances at her sister stonily and zips up her make up bag.

"I didn't do anything and you know it, BC. Bubbles is just acting like a baby like always." Blossom snaps, passing her to re-enter the bedroom. Buttercup stares at her in shock.

"What is wrong with you? Why are you acting-"

"Like a bitch?" Blossom finishes for her.

"I wasn't going to say that, Leader Girl." Buttercup tells her. Blossom raises an eyebrow and bends down to grab her backpack. "I was going to ask why you are acting so insensitive." Buttercup corrects her. "You know that Bubbles gets upset easily and I'm sure that you said something that would even upset someone who isn't easy to make cry."

"Bubbles was being Bubbles. She needs to learn that she can't act like a kid anymore, crying at every little thing." Blossom says, her tone cold and indifferent. Buttercup stares at her in confusion as she leaves the room.

Blossom walks down the stairs and into the kitchen. She pours herself a glass of orange juice and sits on the counter to drink it. Bubbles sits at the table alone, quietly eating her Lucky Captain Rabbit King Nuggets cereal. Blossom finishes her juice in a flash and decides not to wait for her sisters this morning.

"I'm going." Blossom mutters to Bubbles before disappearing out the window.

"Blossom, wait!" Bubbles cries from inside the house, leaning out the window. Blossom ignores her and simply flies faster. "Blossom, stop!" Blossom looks behind her to see Bubbles flying a few feet behind her.

I'm not in the mood to deal with Bubbles this morning. Then with a sudden burst of energy Blossom speeds up by a few hundred mph. What the?!?!?!?! Blossom looked up and saw the world whizzing past her. Everything in her vision is slightly blurry. I can't see where I'm going! Suddenly she speeds up even more. A loud 'boom' causes pain to her ears and she realizes that she just broke the sound barrier. I can't break the sound barrier! Not even Buttercup can and she's faster than I am! Again, she speeds up and Blossom's mind is barraged by fears. I don't know where I'm going and I'm going way too fast for me to handle! Then Blossom hears howling laughter that sounds masculine.

"Ah, Boomer this is great! Speed 'er up," she hears a deep baritone voice say. Blossom's mind reels in confusion.

"I likes the way yous thinks Butch! Let's see how much she can take before she explodes or hits something. Either way this'll be a show!" a higher, but still baritone, voice replies, whom she figures must be Boomer. Blossom suppresses a scream as she goes even faster. The two voices laugh harder and Blossom tries her best to navigate as best as she can, which is hard considering everything is a colored blur around her. She tries to stay in the light blue blur and avoid any other colors, reasoning that this way she can avoid hitting things.

Suddenly Blossom sees a flash of dark red and feels a strong rush of wind beside her. Then she feels herself being pushed to the right and she begins to slow down. She screeches to a halt and blinks, trying to make the world stop spinning. Blossom slowly descents to the ground, but lands roughly and falls to her knees. Huffing and panting, she sits on the grass trying to figure out what had just happened.

"What did yous two idiots thinks yous were doin'?" Brick's voice demands. Nervous laughter is heard and Blossom sits quietly, listening to them.

"We were just 'avin' a lil' fun, Leader Dude." Boomer's voice counters defensively.

"Yeah, dude, why you trippin'?" Butch's voice asks. "Yous still likes her!" Butch accuses.

"No I don't! And unless yous is prepared to put your mouth where your money is you had better take that back." Brick's voice threatens.

"Yous and I both knows that I'm the strongest out of the three o' us! Yous'll see me kissin' Boomer before yous thrash me!" Butch retaliates.

"Aww, dude! That's disgusting!" Boomer cringes. "And yous two stops fightin'! We bros gotta stick together!" Boomer orders. "What is we still doin' here anyway? That pink puff is hearin' all this! Let's go!" Then Blossom hears whispering noises and then nothing.

I guess they're gone. Blossom finally gains clear sight again and rises. She brushes herself off and straightens her cap. Then once again she takes to the school.

At lunch…

Blossom floats outside and lands Indian style under a tree. Usually only seniors are allowed to eat out there, but this year they had given permission for the juniors to do so as well. After all, the seniors usually eat off campus. She drops her backpack beside her and opens her lunch sack. Then she pulls out a crisp red apple and a bottle of spring water.

"Nothing like peace and quiet to enjoy my lunch." Blossom thinks out loud. She takes a bite of her apple and closes her eyes to think.

I guess I have proof now that I'm not going insane. I mean, I know I didn't imagine what happened this morning. I couldn't have. Or could I? Blossom hits the ground in frustration. I'm so confused! She sighs in exasperation and opens her eyes again. She takes another bite of her apple and then she looks at it. Suddenly a very pink and very wriggly worm pops out of the middle. Like any other female would, Blossom screams and throws the apple far away from her. Then she hears the same laughter again, but this time it seems further away and Brick's voice has been added to it.

"Leave me alone!" Blossom screams.

"Blossom, who are you shouting at?" Buttercup asks. "You're all alone." Buttercup walks to her and sits in front of her. "Are you all right?" She stares at Blossom with worry. Then she feels her forehead. "You feel hot. What's wrong?" Blossom smacks her hands away.

"Don't touch me. Just leave me alone." Blossom commands sourly. Buttercup gives her a questioning look and refuses to move.

"Blossom," Buttercup says seriously, "I'm not going to leave you alone until I find out what's wrong with you. I think you're sick."

"I'm fine!" Blossom insists.

"You're feverish. I'm taking you to the nurse." Buttercup directs. Blossom opens her mouth to reply, but Buttercup cuts her off saying, "No excuses! Not this time. This time you're coming with me whether you like it or not." Then Buttercup grabs her by the arm and prepares to drag her to the nurse's office.

"All right! I'll go willingly! Just let go of my arm." Blossom mutters. Buttercup lets her keep her dignity as they walk down the hall to the nurse. They walk in and Nurse Amy looks up at them and clucks her tongue.

"I had a feeling I'd be seeing you again soon, Blossom." She says, already grabbing the thermometer. "Open wide, dear." Blossom opens her mouth to protest, but before she can say a word the thermometer is shoved in her mouth and she rolls her eyes.

"None of this is-" Blossom begins, the thermometer still in her mouth, "-necessary."

"Keep that mouth closed!" the nurse directs sharply. Blossom sighs and concedes. Normally the nurse is cheery and always keeps a sweet tone, but when a patient is being difficult she toughens up. Buttercup leaves to go to the bathroom promising to be back in a few minutes.

I'm not sick, I'm not feverish, and I'm missing out on my lunch period! Not to mention I hate having my temperature taken. Thermometers make me want to gag. On second thought, it often does. Blossom suppresses a giggle, knowing that it would upset the nurse.

"All right, Blossom, you can take it out now." Nurse Amy relents. Blossom does so quickly and the nurse takes it from her. "You're a little warm, but it could just be from being outside. Stay in here for a while and I'll check it again in a few minutes."

Geez, first the Rowdyruff Boys were bothering me and now Buttercup is acting like a mother hen. Things can't get any worse. The door creaks open and Blossom looks up to see a guy walk into the nurse's office.

He's tall and slender, yet slightly muscular. His hair is slightly long and brown with blonde tips. He has tan skin and wears baggy jeans with a navy blue tee shirt that says "Ladies call 555-4123". He carries himself with a hint of arrogance and clearly thinks he's "God's gift to women". He is a junior and the most popular guy in their grade. Most of the girls in the school are dying to date him and definitely the sophomore and freshman girls. In fact, except the seniors, only the PPG have refused to go out with him.

Never mind, it just got worse. Why did he have to show up?

"Roger Jedizon, come in." Nurse Amy beckons to him. He struts into the room and gives her his pass. "What can I do for you?" she asks.

"I just need some aspirin. I have a headache." Roger tells her. Nurse Amy nods and gets up to retrieve some from the cabinet.

"I'm sorry Roger, we're out of it. But I think the front office has some. I'll get it and be back in a few minutes." Nurse Amy says before exiting the room. Roger turns to Blossom and grins. Blossom groans and leaves her chair, walking to one on the other side of the room.

"Why the cold shoulder, gorgeous?" Roger asks, following her. Blossom glares daggers at him and then smiles coldly.

"You know why." Blossom answers. "By the way, if you take another step towards me I'll flatten you." She adds nonchalantly.

"You wouldn't." Roger replies confidently.

"Really? Are you sure?" Blossom inquires. "Cause you and I both know that if you're wrong you'll really," she emphasizes the last word by raising her eyebrows, "regret your choice." Blossom threatens. She gives him a fake smile and then turns to face the wall, trying to ignore his presence. It works for a few minutes, but then Roger sits down on the floor where he is and decides to bug her from that distance.

"Come on, Red, you know you want me." Roger says smugly. Blossom glares at him and suddenly is inches away from his face, holding him off of the ground by the collar.

"How many times do I have to tell you to leave me the freak alone before you get the message?" Blossom growls. Roger swallows in fear and Blossom ca see that he's trying to think of what to say to make her put him down, unharmed.

"Have I told you you're hot when you're angry?" Roger flirts. Blossom roars in anger and throws him through the door of the nurse's office, through the wall of the vice-principals wall, and finally through the wall of the principal's office where he finally lands. The principal leans over and looks through the holes to see an angry Blossom and does the math.

"Blossom, please step into my office." He requests. Blossom groans, but walks through the holes and into his office. "Apologize to Roger." He orders. Blossom looks at him with shock and disgust.

"But he-"

"I don't care what he did, unless it was a crime, you still must apologize." The principal interrupts her. Blossom stares at Roger for a moment and looks back at the principal,.

"Principal Grey, I can't do it. I'm not sorry and I can't pretend to be. I think he deserved what he got and I will not apologize." Blossom states. Principal Grey sighs and motions for Roger to leave.

"Blossom, you are suspended from school for a month for vandalism of school property, violence, and insubordination. Pack your things and leave." Principal Grey announces. Blossom's jaw drops and she glances at him in confusion. "I think I made myself clear, young lady. Go." Blossom blinks in surprise and walks out of the office. Then she goes back to the nurse and picks up her backpack. Shaking her head, she trudges down the hall. She passes Bubbles who stops her.

"Blossom, what's wrong?" she asks, concern lacing her voice.

"I've been suspended." Blossom answers.

"Well that's nothing new. You've been suspended, like, twenty times at least!" Bubbles replies.

"I've been suspended for a month." Blossom explains. Bubbles gasps in shock and her hand flies to her mouth.

"Can he do that?"

"I guess so. See ya later." Blossom comments before walking out the door.

Suspended for a whole month? Just for tossing Roger through a few walls? That's ridiculous. I barely touched him. She prepares to take off into the sky when a thought hits her. Last time I flew, those stupid boys…well…they did something. I don't know how, but as long as I'm on the ground I'm safe.

"Think again, Red!" Brick exclaims, laughing. Then as she's walking she hits something, something invisible, and trips over it.

"Ugh!" she cries as she collides with the pavement. She props herself up slightly and huffs, brushing stray hairs out of her face. Angrily, she pops up again and straightens herself. "Leave me alone! I'm having a bad enough day as it is!" Blossom shouts. Laughter from the trio of pranksters is heard and Blossom kicks a nearby tree in rage. "Stop it! Just stop! Go bother somebody else!" she yells. Then she zooms away in the sky, trying to escape her persecutors. However, she had no such luck.

"Well, Red, if ya really want to get to your house quickly I can helps ya." Boomer taunts.

"No! Stop doing that, Boomer! Ya might kill her and we don't want that to happen. I want the honors." Brick interjects. Boomer apparently agrees because Blossom continues on at her own speed.

Narrator: Poor Blossom! First she sees her ex-boyfriend and he says she disgusts him, then she fights with her sisters, then the RRB bug her, then she gets suspended, and now the RRB are out to bother her some more! Poor Blossom! What is she going to do?