(Buttercup's P.O.V)
I was drinking my fifth drink and Blossom was near tears. I had to admit so was I, but I think that was the ahcohl talking... Boomer was actually crying and Brick was comforting her through her whole story. Butch kept winking at me, half of me was completely enjoying the attention. The other half wanted to punch his eye shut. Seriously, who flirts with an old flame when you have a girl at home?
"Blossom.. I'm speechless" Brick did look like he genuinly cared, but i could put money on it that it was a bunch of B.S. Then again could there be a possiblity that their feud be put through the back door? Me and Butch, bury the hatchet? Yeah sure, when hell freezes over!
"Stay speechless, I don't like speaking of my past. I'd rather keep it were it belongs. I'm all about my future"
"I hope I can be apart of that" I widen my eyes, then there was an awkard silence in the room. Everyone was trying to figure out what he meant by that. I knew. He likes her, maybe they could be something more. "I mean, I want to apart of the process of you becoming who you want to become and be in a comfortable point in your life." Good save...
"That and he wants to be by your side" I was clearly a litle tipsy but the joke was funnny. Brick even blushed, what grown man do you know blushes?
"Well Buttercup since you want to put everyone out, what about you? What's your story?" Butch was smirking and I wasn't about to give him the satisfaction.
"I was in a horrible relationship, I got out and now I'm here. Trying to be happy and get the money i deserve. Since you bastards killed my father." Butch did a spit take.
"See I almost felt sympathetic for you. ALMOST. You're just so damn evil and corrupt"
"Not corrupt enough to kill someone..."
"I didn't kill The Professor, none of us did."
"Don't you dare say his name" I narrowed my eyes towards him, preparing to strike if he said another word.
"I can respect than, becuse that's who I have become. A nice respectable guy' He leaned back in his chair.
"Did you hear that you guys? Butch is that nice respectable guy that robbed banks, old women and constantly got his ass whooped by a girl" I smirked.
"Buttercup, Buttercup, Buttercup still sour from when I dumped her our junior year of highschool" That obviously was the liquid courage talking... everyone dramatically gasped but I had one up my sleeve.
"I remember that. Butch was devasted I didn't want to sleep with him, unlike all the other girls that dropped anything for him. I was different, Butch liked that. i wouldn't put out, Butch didn't like that. So yeah he dumped me, but he wasn't able to get a girl afterwards..." I've never seen Blossom's eyes so wide, she didn't know.
"Yeah well..."
"Well what Butch? You told one of my secrets, bonus points for you. You still mean nothing to me nor do you phase me. The only thing you can do for me? Help me get to my dad's money, then you wouldn't have to deal with me a day in your life." I drank the last of my drink and ordered another.
"BC, I think that's enough to drink" Mitch whipsered my way, but I'm sure everyone heard.
"This is my last promise." The waiter sat the drink on the table.
"Yeah listen to your boyfriend" Butch was obviously jealous.
"See, Butch there you go thinking you know everything... I would LOVE to be with Mitch. But there's sick bastards like you, who turn and make innocent girls like me become evil and corrupt." I was now on the edge of my seat, ready to pounce at any given moment. All I wanted was for Butch to say the right words. I hate the fact that I'm letting him get under my skin, yet there's just something about him that makes me want to knock his lights out.
Mitch must have noticed I was on edge because he said, "Ok let's talk business".
"I agree. Enough chit chat, let's get down to business." Brick was straightening his tie, while trying to look more professional. Everyone else did the same, except Boomer. He looked tuned out, obviously somewhere else. Maybe he's thinking about Bubble. Scratch that. I know he's thinking about Bubbles, I must remember to talk to him about it later. Hopefully go see her...
Minutes turned into hourse, I swear. We got food then it disappeared and later we got dessert. I wasn't interested with the conversation, it was like burying him all over again. Something I don't want to relive. It was hell the first time, why do it again...? I just held my head low and nodded when Blossom looked at me for support. I know she's dying on the inside, but she has to be the strong on right now. I was currently unavaliable. "Buttercup don't you have access to The Professor's stuff?". I nodded, stil absent to the converstaion. "Well, you and Butch will need to go and collect some things". I nodded, not even in the mood to battle with her about bringing along Butch. Everyone noticed and left the subject alone.
"Waiter, can I get another drink?"
"BC..." Mitch was giving me a stern look, yet it was caring and sincere.
"It's not like I'm drinking and driving. Im in the comfort of a home so I'll be fine."
"You're right, it's also your home so do as you please". I know what he's trying to do.
"Mitch that reverse psychology shit won't work on me!" He only smirked. The workers came to take everyone's plates.
"Now that dinner's over, I would like to see Boomer in my office if that's ok?" Boomer nodded and the two resorted upstairs. I wonder what they have to disscuss that's so important that it can't be said infront of everyone?. My train of thought was broken when I noticed Blossom was tugging on my arm.
"Come on, I doubt you can stand on your own" I shook her off.
"I can hold my liquor sweetheart." i stood up without a problem and began to walk off.
"Are you going to leave your guests?" Brick was standing there with wide arms waiting for an response.
"Party's over. You don't have to go home, but you have to get the hell out of here." I continued to walk.
"What she means is, if you wish to stay then we will entertain you." Blossom motioned for Brick to follow her into the music room. I kept walking, making my way towards the stairs. I noticed Butch was behind me, I turned around with an annoyed facial expression.
"I really think you should just leave."
"Only if you're coming with me" He winked at me again!
"You should really get that eye checked dude, it's been twitching all night."
"It only does that when a heartless bitch is around"
"Your girlfriend's not here"
"Good thing she isn't. You've been flirting with me all night, she wouldn't take that well."
"What is she gonna do? Beat my ass? Like she could"
"I know she can't but I can"
"Is that a threat?"
"No Buttercbutt it's a promise maybe even a challenge."
"Butterbutt really?"
"Yeah, have you been yourself? Even though I hate you, I must admit you're hotter than ever." He leaned closer to my ear,whispering these words to me. I felt his breath against my neck, it made all my hairs stand. I slightly blushed, pushing him away from me.
"Shut up Butch, you don't mean that!"
"I don't say stuff i don't me. It's a part of being in the business world. Now about that challenge..."
"Accepted. Me, you, boxing rink tomorrow. I'll get Mitch to send you the informatiion later." I turned around and continued my way up the stairs.
"So, I have to contact Mitch if i want to talk to you?"
"Why would you want to talk to me? I'm a heartless bitch, remember?" I kept walk as his voice got smaller and smaller. I made my way to what I hoped was Mitch's office. I was right on cue, because Boomer was on his out. "Hey Boom, you okay?" He did look down, I sure I know why...
"Wow, we're on a nickname basis?" He smiled, that's one thing I always admired about boomer. Reguardless of the situation, he managed to smile. "Yeah I'm fine, just thinking about some things.."
"Well good you're thinking. I was thinking that you and me should take a trip to go see Bubbles, later tomorrow?"
"I don't know Buttercup, her fiance looks a little intense"
"You got me on your side, we'll be fine. Plus I kow you wanna see her again." He blushed.
"Yeah, I just want to know that she's okay and in a good, stable condidtion. You should have seen the way he handled her. "
"Well, i wanna see tomorrow with you" He looked like he was caculation the odds or something.
"Sure, I'll pick you up around 4, ok?"
"Perfect" I gave Boomer a hug and whipsered in his ear.
"She's fine, I promise". He was scarred and his body was tense but after i whispered in him ear he loosened up and hugged me back.
"Thank You, BC" I slightly smiled and released him.
"We're not that close yet" He smiled back at me...
"One day, until then" He began to leave and I watched him head downstairs, wondering why I just did that? Oh yeah, for my sister. I leaned on Mitch's office door to see him andling some paper work.
"Goodnight, Boyfriend' He smiled and laughed at my joke.
"Goodnight BC" I kept walking all the way to my room. Maybe this dinner wasn't as bad as i thought. At least none of us successfully attempted to kill each other. I ran so bath water, poured in bubble bath, and grabbed a bottle of chamanage. Time to finish my night with pampering.
(Blossom's P.O.V)
There's something about Brick, honestly... I don't know what it is, but I feel this spark. Should I let it make a flame or should I leave it alone? I drag Brick into the music room and sit at the piano. "You play?"
"Yeah, back when I was younger. I doubt I still have those skills." I moved over of the bench and patted an empty space for him. He moved and sat down, his body was tense as if he didn't want to sit.
"Relax, you can't play of your so tense.. Trust me" He turned to look me in my eyes and he instantlt relaxed and placed his hands above the keys. To help him omove along, I played my end hoping he would catch along. It took a while but he did. He smiled once he realized he still remembered how to play, I smiled too. "Told you, so" I played my last note and let him continue playing alone. His music was beautiful, stuff he obviouslycreated himself. I didn't reconigize it at all. I just closed my eyes and listened to the melody. It was mixture of fast and slow paced melodies but it all sounded confused, hurt and manipulated. I listened to his hard, dark finish. Brick's eyes were closed and his head was down in defeat.
"Now I remember... I forced myself to forget how to play" He slowly lifted his head.
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing" He looked away, avoiding my eyes. He's hiding something.
"That was a beautiful song. Did you write it yourself?"
"Yes, but I wouldn't call it beautiful"
"It was. You're emotions were clearly shown through the song. What drove you to write something like that?" I know these questions were personal but something in me wanted to burn the wall down that i had with him.
"Just a rainy day I guess.."
"That was more than a rainy day, If I must say"
"Well good thing I didn't ask" Brick noticed how taken back I was by his comment, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have-' I interrupted him,
"No, I shouldn't have asked so many questions. But since you shared something with me, I'll share something when you." I slowly began to play.
I know there's hurt, I know there's pain,
But people change, Lord knows I've been no saint
In my own way, regret choices I've made
How do I say I'm sorry? How do I say I'm sorry?
I was scared, I was unprepared
Oh, for the things you said
Slowly tears start to gather themselves in my eyes lids, as I remember the reason why...
If I could undo that I hurt you
I would do anything for us to make it through
Draw me a smile and save me tonight
I am a blank page waiting for you to bring me to life
Paint me a heart, let me be your art
I am a blank page waiting for life to start
Tears slowly began to fall, and i stopped playing to quickly wipe them before Brick saw. Too late, he saw. He wiped the tears from my face. I turned to look into his blood red eyes. The were so passionate and safe yet them seemed tainted and heartbroken. He leaned closer to me and suddenly every touch he made was like lightening. My breathing became heavier and things seemed to slow down. I leaned closer into him and peered down to his lips. The looked so soft, my eyes averted back to his eyes. Our lips were so close, but we were interrupted by Butch.
"Hey dude, let's go B-...Oh my bad." He quickly tuned around. I started blushing and I noticed Brick was too.
"I think I should go, maybe you'll play me more of your songs tomorrow?" He waited for me to reply. I was so shocked all I could do was nod. He smiled and I felt my heart leap. It didn't a tuck when he kissed me on my cheek. "See you tomorrow, Pinky". With that Brick left the room, and I was left as usual...
Hope you all enjoyed! So special shout out to one of my reviewers Friedseeweed ! He replied to one of my reviews and said the sweetest thing that made my day. So I dedicate this chapter to him :) Hope you enjoyed the long awited chapter. Until next time..
