Lunchtime.

The girls sat together, of course, but were shocked to see their male counterparts approaching them.

"Oh hell no," Buttercup said, standing up. Blossom arched an eyebrow and Bubbles just picked at her food.

"I had enough of this asshole in class, why is he coming to our table?" Buttercup said, angrily as if Butch wasn't standing right there.

"Hello? I'm standing right here…" he said, waving his hands in her face.

"Hello? I don't give a fuck." she replied, turning her attention back to her sisters.

Blossom cleared her throat.

"Um, I don't mean to be rude but … why are you here?"

Brick smirked. "What, is it wrong for us to want to sit with the hottest girls in school?"

Buttercup spit out her milk.

"What? What did this guy just say? Oh no. No, no, no. Take your brothers and eat in the fucking bathroom for all I care."

Bubbles took a glance at Boomer, who was staring at Buttercup with a goofy grin. Brick just shrugged, and sat down next to Blossom.

"'Sup, Bosom - I mean Blossom," he teased. Heat rushing to her cheeks, Blossom brought up her hands and covered her chest.

"Nothing much, Prick - I mean Brick."

Buttercup burst out in laughter and high-fived her sister. Bubbles just watched on, not knowing what to do. Brick rolled his eyes.

"So um… how was your first day, ladies?" Boomer finally spoke.

"Cheerleading tryouts are later," Bubbles chirped.

Brick and Butch exchanged a look that said, Are they getting along?

Buttercup rolled her eyes. "Why are you guys still here?"

Boomer blushed as he moved his eyes away from Bubbles.

"Fine, we'll leave, Butterbutt." Butch said, as he walked off with Brick and Boomer.

"Why, I oughta … "

"They're not worth it," Blossom said as she grabbed her sisters arm.

Finally, the last bell rang, signaling the end of the day.

The girls all met at their lockers.

"I'm staying for cheerleading tryouts," Bubbles said, putting her books in her locker.

"Yeah, I'm trying out for the girl's volleyball team," Buttercup added.

"I guess I'll just hang around then, find something to do," Blossom huffed. The only thing she was good at was academics and the school offered nothing for that.

The girls split up, Bubbles and Buttercup to the gym, Blossom to the library.

In the gym, Buttercup went to join the other girls who were playing volleyball and Bubbles went to join the other hopeful cheerleaders.

"Buttercup! Yes!" the volleyball girls cheered. They knew they'd win every game with her on their team.

The majority of the "popular" girls were trying out for the cheerleading squad, so Bubbles was greeted with squeals of delight.

As she stood around, talking and gossiping with her friends, she couldn't help but get the feeling that someone was watching her. As she looked up, a pair of eyes looked down. Were those blue eyes? Shrugging, she turned back to her friends.

-x-

Buttercup was one of the first to tryout, so she got herself situated by the net, ready to serve.

"Hey, Butterbutt!" She felt her cheeks turn hot as her soon-to-be teammates snickered.

"The hell do you want?" She turned to see Butch standing behind her.

"Trying out, I see," he commented.

"What a wonderful observation," she sneered. Butch just grinned goofily. "Don't look at me like that." Buttercup huffed. He continued to stare, making her cheeks turn red like her sister's bow. Raising a hand, she shoved him away. "Seriously, dude. Stop staring at me." He finally averted his eyes. Man, she is smoking, he thought to himself before replacing his grin with a scowl.

"Don't ever touch me again, or it'll be your hand up your ass."

Scoffing, Buttercup placed a finger in the center of his chest. She leaned in, her face close to his.

"Whatcha gonna do, Butchie?" she whispered into his ear, making them turn hot. Dumbfounded, he just looked up at her with a crooked grin. "What are you - " Buttercup felt soft lips on hers. Almost melting into the kiss, she shoved him away.

"What in the actual fuck!" she exclaimed, wiping her lips. She looked around to make sure no one saw. Bubbles was staring at her with wide eyes. Grinning, Butch just walked away.

Blossom sat in the library, her head in her book when she felt a presence behind her. Turning around, she looked up to see big red eyes staring down at her.

"Great. Just the person I wanted to see," she commented sarcastically before turning around. Brick pulled the chair next to her and sat down.

"Whatcha reading there, Bosom?" He asked, smirking at the nickname he created for her.

"None of your business, Prick." Brick sighed and rested her chin on his hands, staring intently at the pink-eyed girl. Feeling uncomfortable, she set the book down and looked at him. "What?" He just grinned. Annoyed, Blossom began to stood up. Brick grabbed her hand before she could, and she automatically felt a tingle in her chest. What was that? she asked herself before sitting back down.

"Let's talk." He said softly, turning to Blossom.

"About?"

"Us."

Her breath caught in her throat. What does he mean? Him and I? But why now? After our history? Is he ser - Her thoughts were were cut off by Brick clearing his throat.

"Y'know. The Rowdyruffs and the Powerpuffs." Blossom's heart sunk. Why did that make me so sad?

"What about us?" she asked, pushing her feelings aside.

"Why do we hate each other?"

"You were born to destroy us …" Blossom commented.

"I know that but, we're teenagers now. Don't you think it's time for us to mature?"

"I'm plenty mature, I can't say the same for you and your brothers."

Brick scowled.

"See? That's what I mean. I'm not saying we should become best friends forever. But we should at least be able to tolerate each other."

Blossom placed a finger on her chin as she thought about it. He did have a point.

"What do you propose we do?" Blossom asked.

"Come out with us tonight. You and your sisters." Brick suggested.

She cocked an eyebrow. On one hand, he could be setting her up. On the other hand, he could actually be changing.

"Where?"

"The mall. 7 p.m."

"I'll have to check with the girls, but I'm in."

Brick smiled to himself. His plan was working.

Bubbles left the gym after tryouts. She was already sure she would make it on to the team. Her mind drifted to what Butch did to Buttercup. What a creep.

"Hey," she heard from behind her. Turning around, she became face to face with a bright pair of blue eyes.

"Oh. Boomer. Hi." Butterflies flew around the pit of her stomach. This again? Ugh.

"Where ya headed?" He tilted his head.

"To find Blossom." She said, her voice monotone. Remember, you hate him and he hates you.

Boomer frowned. He was the only non-douchebag out of his brothers, yet Bubbles hated him by default.

"I saw your tryout. You looked really amazing…" He said, looking down at his toes. Bubbles blushed furiously.

"I thought I saw you there," she commented, her face burning.

He smiled down at her.

"There's no doubt you made the team. You were awesome." Bubbles' heart fluttered.

"Oh stop," she gushed.

Boomer felt himself drawn to his arch nemesis. It took all his strength not to grab her right then and there, pull her close to him, and kiss her. He wasn't like Butch.

"Well uh, anyway, my brother is probably looking for me. Catch ya later!" he waved at her. walking away.

I think I'm in love… Bubbles smiled after his retreating figure.

"And then he just kissed me!" Buttercup exclaimed, explaining what happened to Blossom.

"That asshole!" Blossom said, feeling for her sister. Bubbles chuckled.

"I was so confused when I saw that happen. I wonder what got into him."

"He's lucky it wasn't my fist!" Buttercup threatened.

"Oh please, B. You know you enjoyed it," Bubbles teased.

"I did not!" Buttercup shouted, her face turning a high shade of red.

"Oh my gosh you did!" Blossom said, joining the teasing. "Well, we'll be seeing them later…" She said, explaining their later plans.

-x-

"Going out with the Puffs? Seriously?" Butch asked, annoyed.

"Yes, and we're all going. Including you, Butch." Brick warned. Boomer shrugged.

"Fine by me. I don't know how Buttercup is gonna take it after what Butch did today."

Butch shot Boomer a look. Brick cocked an eyebrow.

"What did Butch do?"

Boomer explained the situation and Brick bursted out in laughter.

"You did what? Why?"

Butch just stared at the ground. "It was an in-the-moment thing. I just wanted to piss her off."

"Oh please, you enjoyed that kiss." Brick teased.

What? The Puffs and the Ruffs going on a date later? This can't be right. Check back soon to see what happens ;)