Chapter 11

"Bubbles! "

I looked up to see Blossom crossing her arms. A finely arched brow raised up at me, and I realized she was waiting for me to speak.

"Sorry, Bloss..did you say something?"

"I was saying how quiet the Rowdyruff boys have been lately. Don't you think it's a little weird?"

I got up from the couch, "Not really, I mean it's not like they have Brick with them anyways. Maybe they don't want to fight us without him."

Blossom gave me a doubtful look "Bubbles, since when do Butch and Boomer need Brick to commit a crime. They have done it without him on more than one occasion the past couple years. "

"Maybe they don't want to, maybe they had a change of heart."

I avoided Blossom's eyes and hoped what I just said didn't sound as dumb to her as it did to me. As much as a small part of me longed for it to be true, I knew it could never be. I honestly didn't even know what has them caught up enough to not be committing any crimes.

"I know what happened with you and Butch." Blossom said suddenly, and I nearly fell over.

"W-What?"

"I know he let you get away that day they came back to Townsville when you were alone," Blossom started, "I'm not saying that you weren't strong enough to beat him..but the look in your eyes that day, , I knew it. It was wonder, wonder at what he did for you.

"But not hurting you was probably just part of a plan, or , maybe he didn't feel like it. One nice act doesn't mean a person has changed Bubbles. You should never let your guard down. Criminals are criminals and people don't change overnight."

She left the room without another word, and I placed my head in my hands. Part of me was relieved that was all she knew about the encounters between Butch and I. Not that anything terrible has been done, but hanging out with them is a betrayal to my sisters in itself.

I felt guilty, ashamed. If Blossom was right, I could be endangering my sisters and Townsville. And for what? Right now I had no answer.

Guess I really am the weak sister after all.

A/N: Okay guys, it's been awhile since my last update, and I have no good reason for taking so long besides epic writer's block, my work hours, and a dash of laziness. But I'm going to finish this story! Thank you to all those keeping up with it :)