(A/N) I am so sorry for the long wait on the update! I needed a little break from writing because I needed to focus on school, but since it's summer break, I'm back and ready to write. Again, updates should be weekly from now but I might be gone in the next couple of weeks again because I'm moving and I'm not sure how long I'll be without internet. But just to let everyone know, I am going to finish this story so don't worry if I don't update for a while again! Here's - the long awaited - chapter 7!

Brick kept trying to convince himself that what he was currently doing was something that he was going to regret. He knew that the more he kept at it, the higher the chances were of getting caught. But alas, here he was, prying open that window once again that gained him access to a sleeping beauty.

This was becoming somewhat of an addiction. The feel of her body against his, the sound of her breathing, the smell that radiated off of her skin and hair, everything about her was starting to corrupt his conscious.

Brick slowly crept up on the girl laying in bed and stood over, watching her. She was deep in slumber, he thought. And so, Brick carefully leaned closer to Blossom and tumbled onto the bed…

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Blossom's mind was racing a mile a minute at the moment. Her theory was proven correct, and now Brick was directly behind her, in her bed. She felt the heat coming off of him from her back and was trying hard to take deep and even breaths so her heart beat would stay normal.

Luck, unfortunately, was not on Blossom's side tonight. Her heart stepped up the rhythm and pounded furiously in her chest. She wasn't sure if she should continue to act asleep. There was no way that Brick couldn't feel it. She could felt it vibrate through the mattress and through her pillow.

Deciding that looking as if she was having a 'nightmare' might help her think of another idea, she began tossing and turning beside Brick. She began mumbling incoherent things as her arms flailed about. Brick watched her, his eyes wide with panic and confusion.

Blossom jolted upwards, panting and looking around the room. She knew she was putting up a good act, but as soon as her gaze locked with Brick's, her mind went absolutely blank. Meanwhile, Brick was as stiff as a board next to Blossom.

"What the heck are you doing here?" hissed Blossom, but she didn't sound the least bit angry.

"Uh, I-I was…um…." he began, stumbling over his words. He had no idea what to say, and he mentally slapped himself for it.

"Were you watching me?" she asked curiously. She leaned over to her lamp and turned it on, illuminating both of their faces.

Brick felt his heart hammering violently in his ribcage. All of the blood rushed to his face and he was probably as red as his baseball cap right now.

"Well? Answer me!" said Blossom, growing more impatient by the minute, which surprised her because she was the most patient person in Townsville.

"Alright, alright! I was watching you! I came here because I can't get you out of my head, Blossom. I cannot get a wink of sleep anymore because of you. I don't know why I like being close to you, okay? You smell so good and you look so pretty when you sleep, it's just all too alluring! There, is that what you wanted to hear?" he ended breathlessly from his nerves, his chest rising and falling quickly.

Blossom stared back at him in complete shock. Did she hear him correctly? Did Brick just say that she was pretty? Where these words even in his vocabulary?

"Um, excuse me?" she asked, completely dazed.

Brick groaned in frustration and got up from the bed. "I am not repeating that" he said angrily and began for the window.

"No, wait!" called Blossom, but he wasn't listening. Instead, he opened the window and started climbing out.

Blossom reacted quickly and grabbed him by the arm, trying to pull him back inside. Brick whipped his head around. "What are you doing?" he exclaimed, but didn't try to pull her free.

"We need to talk!" she shot back, frowning.

Brick shook his head. "No time for that" was all he said.

He then flew up into the night sky. But Blossom was still latched on to his arm, having him drag her along.

"Brick, c'mon, you can't avoid me forever!" she hollered over the sound of the wind rushing past her ears. He was picking up speed.

"I know," he growled through clenched teeth, sounding angry with himself. He looked back over Blossom, who was still dressed in her night gown.

Suddenly, he wrapped his arm around her waist in one swift movement and carried her close to him. Blossom's mouth hung wide open when she saw that he was passing by the city.

"Brick! What the heck! I have to go home!" she yelled angrily.

"Well, you wanna talk or not?" he barked back, just as angrily.

Blossom let out a loud groan and rubbed her eyes tiredly. "Yes, but we could have talked somewhere closer to my house" she grumbled.

Brick looked down at her with somewhat sympathetic eyes. He suddenly flew down closer to the ground, until they reached a dark alley. He set Blossom down onto her feet, while she eyed the place cautiously. The place looked a little 'sketchy' to her – a place lurking with criminals to be exact.

Blossom opened her mouth to say something, but was quickly caught off guard when five all-too-familiar shadows appeared at the end of the alley.

"Well, well, well," called out a slightly amused voice "what do we have here?"

Brick turned around and his eyes locked on to the Gangreen Gang. His brow furrowed, annoyed that they interrupt at a moment like this. He turned around to face them fully, covering Blossom with his body.

"What do you want, Ace?" asked an irritated Brick.

Ace shrugged his shoulders but his smirk told that he had something up his sleeve. "Just…taking a detour around the block" he answered casually.

Snake stepped up from beside him and pointed behind Brick. "Whatcha got there behind you?" he asked, shifting his head so he could get a better look.

Brick took a couple steps back until he could feel Blossom. He wrapped his arms around her frame, but Blossom had a different idea in mind.

"Nothing" he lied.

"Brick, let me go, I can handle this!" she hissed. She felt Brick stiffen but his grip on her just tightened.

"No," he muttered sternly, low enough for her to hear.

By now, the Gangreen Gang began advancing towards Brick. Their curiosity was sparked and they finally found some entertainment for the night.

"Then what are you holding?" asked Ace with a grin on his face "Or should I say, who?"

Blossom was trying to break free, but Brick's grip was like iron. "C'mon Brick, let's team up and beat these guys to a bloody pulp" she whispered.

Brick considered that for a moment but quickly got rid that thought. They were outnumbered and if Blossom were to get hurt, he'd lose it.

Ace and the four other friends ran towards Brick and before he could even react, they grabbed Blossom out of his grip.

"Hey!" she yelled as Big Billy restrained her against him.

"What's this?" snickered Ace "Blossom? The little Powerpuff Girl out on a date with the Rowdyruff Boy?"

Both Blossom and Brick flushed at the comment but kept they're gaze fixated on Ace.

"Let. Her. Go" growled Brick lowly, his fists clenched at his sides.

Ace gave Brick a confused look. "Whoa, that's not the Brick I know. We just want to have a little fun with her is all" he said slyly, turning to a nervous Blossom.

"I said, let-her-go!" he yelled, a strange flare in his eyes. His chest was puffed out and his fists slightly shook at his sides.

Ace froze in his spot, but he nodded ever so slightly in Big Billy's direction. Suddenly, Big Billy began running the opposite direction with Blossom still in his grip.

And then Brick felt something inside of him snap. He couldn't contain his anger any longer.

He bolted in Big Billy's direction, flying at an enormous speed. He crashed into him and his fists began flying in every single direction, Big Billy completely defenseless. Blossom crashed a few feet away from the two boys fighting and she watched in amazement. Never in her life had she seen him this angry. The Gangreen Gang were also watching, neither of them wanting to get beaten by Brick.

Brick jumped off of Big Billy and gathered Blossom in his arms. He held her protectively and possessively.

"If you EVER lay a finger on her, I'll make sure that ALL of you will get a bloody beating from me!" he raged, his eyes alive and burning with anger.

Big Billy groaned as he held his face in his hands, blood trickling down his face.

Brick had had enough of them and immediately flew into the sky with Blossom in his arms.

Blossom looked up at her savior with amorous eyes. He had protected her. Something that the old Brick would not have done. She was, indeed, changing him. The bet was seemingly far in the back of her head, almost completely forgotten by her. Changing Brick had become a personal goal for her and it had also sparked some very interesting emotions inside of her.

The entire flight, both of them had stayed quiet. He saw her house bellow and flew back into her bedroom window. He gently placed her onto her own two feet and looked her over, seeing if Big Billy had done any damage to her.

"Brick?" interrupted Blossom.

His eyes met hers and they automatically softened. Suddenly, she leaned into him and laid her head on his chest while wrapping her arms around him. Brick stood there, stunned for a few seconds, but eagerly returned her embrace, holding her closer to him. He rested his head in the crook of her neck and closed his eyes, taking in her scent which automatically relaxed his tense muscles.

"Thank you…" she murmured against his sweater.

Brick let out a low groan when he felt her hands move around his back. A feeling fluttered inside of him and he instinctively pressed his lips against her skin. He felt Blossom shudder in his grip as his lips tenderly grazed her neck. He lifted his head and gazed into her eyes.

Blossom could see passion inside of them, her heart beating faster and faster at his intense gaze.

Brick's hand slowly moved up and he gently cupped her cheek. And then, something both of them would never dream of, happened.

Neither of them knew where the force of attraction that brought their lips together came from. Nor did they expect the tidal wave of warmth to wash throughout them. All they knew was that it felt right.

Brick was mesmerized at how soft her lips felt underneath his own. He felt as if his body was on fire, his blood pounding through every single part of his body. Blossom was experiencing that exact same thing, and she didn't want this moment to ever end.

However, both of them were starting to feel dizzy from the lack of air. The two leaned away and stared into each other's eyes lazily, trying to catch their breaths.

"This isn't friendship, y'know…" rasped Brick as he tucked a loose strand of hair behind Blossom's ear.

"I don't know what this is" replied Blossom with a faint smile on her lips.

Brick slowly took Blossom's small, soft hand in his rough, large hand. He guided it closer to him and laid it on his chest. Directly over his heart.

"Be," he gulped the lump in his throat "mine?"

Blossom's eyes widened.

Here was her ex-enemy, in her bedroom, asking her to be his. She wasn't expecting this to happen. Heck, it shouldn't have been happening! Her mission was to change him, yet, that's what she was still doing, right? But what would other people think? Her sister would not approve. His brothers would not approve. She didn't think a single person in this town would approve.

To hell with it.

She felt something for him and she couldn't deny it any longer.

Blossom's smile stretched and she nodded. She saw the relief wash in Brick's eyes and he gave her a genuine smile. Not those sly, devilish smirks she was used to seeing, but an actual warm smile.

Brick clasped his arm around her waist and pulled her against him. Neither of them had ever felt this happy in their entire lives.

"I know we might not seem like the best fit," began Brick, rocking Blossom gently in his arms "but I promise that I won't let anything or anyone hurt you"

Blossom sighed contently as she nuzzled up to him. "I know" was all she said.

Brick then scooped her up and carried her over to her bed. He gently laid her down and pulled the covers over her. Blossom yawned and closed her eyes as Brick gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Blossom" was the last thing she heard before succumbing to a deep slumber.