Hey guys, my bad for not updating soon. But you know, uni and stuff...
So I noticed that the previous chapter didn't get the rating I hoped for, it's okay it just means that I need to improve a little more to get this story the attention it deserves. I appreciate all yours reviews and PM's. Hope you'll like this chapter because I do owe you for not updating sooner.
P.S I don't own the characters in this fanfic, nor the anime that inspired me. I only own the plot and possible own characters that might appear later on, or have appeared so far.
Blossom POV
My eyes were fixated on the couple in front of me. Breathing felt hard at that moment. It also felt like time stopped and that I was about to fall. Why? Why are they here? Of any possible timing they just had to choose this one. At that moment, when my time stopped, the flashbacks came back to me. All of it. Of any possible moment I could have ran into them, it had to be now.
It felt like I was looking at them back and forth but I knew that my gaze was on both at the moment, no separating the two. Why did it start out like this? Why are those memories with me now? I looked at Butch who wore a green shirt and his favorite brown jacket over it. That jacket was his favorite, he bought it back in London while meeting with his fans. I told him it would look good on him. At first he hesitated but when I persuaded him to try it, he started liking it and bought it anyway. He wore a pair of dark blue denim jeans and completed his wardrobe with nice black shoes and a silver watch on his wrist. And like I said, along with his appearance, and the memory of that jacket, it all came back to me. One by one.
" Man you should see the poor girl. Always trying her best to impress me, so I guess you could call her that "
I thought he was talking about some random fan girl, I felt sorry for her and wanted to scold Butch for being so mean to her. I never thought that he meant me. And that's one of the things I heard from him. How many times did he say those things about me? How much I didn't hear? And..what would have happened to us if I never heard him that day
Of course, I'd still be that idiot who ran after him.
" What's for dinner? "
"Anything you want. What do you feel like eating? "
I'd be cooking him his meals. Flattering him and feeding his ego. Running after him every time I see the light in the apartment after I come back from work. Fantasizing about some lovey stuff between us in the future. In other words, I'd be a bigger disappointment to myself.
But can I be blamed?
" So...what are you planning to do? "
" Move away...with you beside me "
I felt like I was wanted. The truth was…he didn't want me the way I wanted him. He just felt like having a maid working for free. And he said that, he actually called me a delusional maid. And I was! I was a delusional maid thinking that her childhood friend loved her. But that man knows no love. He knows no emotion. All he knows is ego, money and fame. Everything I thought about him back in those days…the man I thought he was behind all that. He will never be that man.
I felt blood starting to rush through me as those words started coming up to me. He said I was nothing to him and broke my heart. The feeling of being nothing to the person who was everything to you. I….I don't want to cry. I want to break this asshole and prove him that I'm something to someone. I'll make him hear me out in his own language since he understands no other because he's a stupid narcissistic ass.
" I swear Butch, I will make you pay with your dear life. Everything that you love, I will take it away from you before you know it! "
" Are you threatening me? "
" I'm promising you "
And I will keep it till the end, or so help me God I will go back to that crappy life and make that my punishment. Empty threats mean nothing without actual doing. I finally opened my eyes, now I have to reach my goal. I have people beside me. I have people who believe in me…
" I don´t see why not? You should be heard after all. "
And having a person like Buttercup on my side really gives me comfort. I feel like she will teach me many stuff, but first on how to toughen up. Not just Buttercup, Bubbles is giving me the best comforts I heard so far. I never had many friends, but Bubbles makes it up for all those times I wanted to have someone pat my back and tell me to relax. Even Brick manages to help around…even though we never spoke so far. And Boomer…is Boomer. I see him as a friend and more. It just gives me all hope that I have someone backing me up. Even the landlady.
I sighed and finally came back to the reality surrounding me. Keep it cool Blossom. You have your goal, you're getting somewhere. You're going to be the MSW employee. You're…you're not alone. I smiled to myself and felt all that tension and anger that filled me up leaving me. I gained control over my emotions.
So far, I noticed that all along Buttercup was explaining them the situation with Boomer and what happened. To me, it felt like I was stuck in thoughts for hours. Turns out that barely a minute passed. Was I noticed? No, don't bother yourself. Priority now, Boomer. Priority number two, stick with the possible song idea. Priority number three, kill Butch. No wait, I got carried away. Just kidding, I didn't. But priority number three actually means kill his spirit the way he killed mine. So it all goes to the same part.
" Oh God, and the truck driver got carried away!? " asked Robin shocked.
To be honest I felt bad for both of them. The truck driver seemed like a reasonable man who probably was tired himself.
" Well, if we can call receiving a cut from his forehead to cheekbone and trauma unharmed then yes he got away " said Buttercup
I remembered when she snapped at the truck driver getting unharmed. I loved the way she also considers herself as a person who makes mistakes and can correct herself later on. Makes me wonder what kind of attitude did she have before she entered this job. She really needs a biography.
" We should probably wait by the surgery room for possible news " suggested Butch. Everyone nodded and we headed back to the elevator. Oh great, breathing in the same air as him. If I get infected by his personality it's a good thing I'm in the hospital already. The elevator closed and there goes that so called calming music but really it made things more awkward for me.
" Oh and Blossom? " I heard Buttercup calling my name. I stood beside her and it felt great I stood like this, especially in Butch's presence. He can interpret that in so many ways. And those would be: 1) We became besties. 2) I'm working for her 3) She's secretly my cousin and we just found out about each other. Either way, I'm winning.
" Yeah? " I asked
" We got a deal, you agree to the circumstances I assume? "
Circumstances…she probably means the situation that happened and the...people/gremlins/devils/jerks beside us. Right, so she wants to see am I still up for the job. I guess it's about time I earn my spot in MSW, and the spot to my future. I need to make something out of myself.
The look in Buttercup's eyes was serious. She really meant this question, without any hidden intentions. More flashbacks came to me as I looked at those green orbs gazing at me with all that serious and formal gaze.
" I'm only gonna ask you once kid...how bad do you want to see him begging on his knees? "
" More than anything in the world "
It's just like that day I begged her to help me. I was so hopeless and desperate. Broken to peaces and desperately wanted to be somewhere I can start forgetting about him and the pain I was caused. And the look she was giving me was the same as that one when she told me to meet her in the MSW. I knew she now has serious intentions and has enough with kid talks. She wants to see how far am I ready to go. And…
" Of course, I believe the deal was made already " I said.
We shared another gaze into each other's eyes. She knew what I meant with that. She knew that our deal was made that day, not in the park a few minutes ago. After some time she nodded at me with that cool smile on her face. He confirmed that she understands.
" I'm sorry, I apologize for being rude but have we met each other? You seem familiar " asked Robin referring to me.
This little bitch, of course you remember me! As much as I want to bite her head off, I need to bite my own tongue and not say anything stupid.
" Yes, I believe we have seen each other at TGS that one time, I apologize for forgetting the name. Usually I'm good with names, I can't seem to understand why did I forget yours " I said but anyone who knows me can feel me hiding the venom in my voice. Actually what I wanted to say was
" Oh don't act like you can't remember me doll face. If you need a hand, you can always search around Butch's apartment for a few clues because I spent my time in his apartment more than you can imagine "
But I need to cool it down, because I don't wanna ruin the seriousness of the atmosphere. I don't always have to end up like a clown.
The elevator stopped and we followed through the small hallway towards the surgery room. I noticed Robin walking synchronized beside me. Okay so she wants to keep the conversation going I suppose. I also wondered what Butch and Buttercup were talking about, and they were in front of us. It looked like he was desperate for a conversation. Oh yeah I remember now, he wanted a duet with her.
" Oh it's alright. So many people come at TGS I barely know the own employees not to mention visitors. I do feel sorry for not remembering you " said Robin.
The inner me was killing for a comeback.
" I understand that too well. Back at MSW it took me a while to even remember where all those offices were. But the employees were kind enough to show me the ropes " I said. I noticed the interested expression forming on her face. Jackpot.
" Oh, you work at the MSW? I didn't know they were still employing considering that the studio itself has so many artists "
" The studio always finds extras for those who they consider talented. I'm happy I found my place in a place like that "
Wow this seriousness rocks! I feel like I'm nailing every question shot at me.
" May I ask in what section do you belong? " she asked smiling
A section? Eeeeer…..
Crap I'm losing it now. Great, I jinxed myself. Well, I'll just go with the deal.
" A singing section. Actually I have been working on a song I'd be presenting later on when the situation with Mr. Jojo gets better. " I explained
All I need is a song to record…easy right? No.
" I see. Mrs. Dawson, mind if I ask what is your relationship with this newborn singer? From the way you're close it feels like you've known each other for a while now " asked Robin.
Damn so shameless!
" Colleagues " Buttercup simply answered
I'm glad she's backing me up.
" Are you working together? " asked Robin. I was amazed that Butch wasn't asking anything because he does want a duet with Buttercup. Oh right, he's used to others doing his work for him. Old habits die hard.
" Yes " said Buttercup
We stopped by the surgery room and waited for any news, though it felt like we won't be hearing anything anytime soon.
" I'm sorry Mrs. I still didn't catch your name " said Robin turning the conversation with me again. Obviously noticing she has no chance with getting info out of Buttercup.
" Sakura Blossom " I said smiling
Bet ya didn't expect me to smile ya little bitch. You'll be seeing this a lot more.
" I'm pleased to meet you. I'm Robin Snyder, manager of Butch Jojo. But you probably heard of him " said Robin
" Yes I have, he's voted as the second good looking young celebrity. It's impossible not to hear for him "
I know Butch's nerve popped because the fact that Brick is above him is killing his ego. And who would know that better than the one who fed that ego every day. Not so good when your ego fridge is going against you isn't it Butch? Well this fridge is gonna be free! Is it weird that I'm referring to myself as a fridge?
" I'm glad I'm breaking through to people with my appearance. I heard that you'd be presenting your song soon. May I know when? " and here's the devil himself.
Don't lose it Blossom, you're just fellow singer colleagues.
" The schedule isn't done yet I'm afraid. So far the work has been post phoned due to Mr. Jojo's accident. I'll let you know as soon as I receive the news " I said
Ok, so far so good.
" Thank you, I'd be glad to hear it. Although, I have seen that broadcast over the internet "
Aaaand the devil returns the attack. The atmosphere felt like storm was around us. Just two enemies glaring at each other, basically throwing dirty laundry at each other. From the whole situation, it felt like Buttercup was secretly enjoying this.
