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Chapter 25- Silence

Butch's pov

"That's not the point, Brick! The point is that she started on something that everyone has moved on from! I mean you blackmaing Blossom happened months ago and you guys are officially dating now so I don't see why she's bringing it back up now. Besides, I don't see how it was all your fault, she shouldn't of cheated on a test" Boomer said while taking a breather after explaining what happened on the date between Baby Blue and himself.

Brick rolled his eyes and took a minute to think what to say back. He looked back at Boomer before replying, "Blossom never cheated on any test. She didn't use cheat notes, she didn't look at anybody else's work-"

"What does it fucking matter now?! The point I'm trying to make is that no one talks shit about my brothers, whether it was your fault or not." Boomer cut in before looking away in fury.

To be honest, I was tuning in and out the conversation. My mind has been wandering since I seen Brandon. I mean, why is he here? What does he want? And more importantly what does he want with Princess? It can't be for money because Prince back in Viletown has equally amount of money, so it definitely isn't for that. Hmm... I haven't told Boomer and Brick about Brandon. After the whole Berserk drama I don't want to stress them out which could be over nothing. Brandon and I have always been good friends even when I moved to Viletown, there's never been bad blood between us which I know he can't be up to much but I don't understand why he isn't telling me what he needs Princess for.

"I ain't apologising to nobody" Boomer said stubbornly while folding his arms with a frown on his face.

"Come on, bro. What's done is done, it's in the past now. Like you said, what does it matter now?" Brick said while holding the phone as he dialed the puffs number.

"You can forget it! I'd rather go on a date with Brat and have a better time than apologising to anyone who insults my family" Boomer said while storming out the living room.

As I sat on the couch I saw Brick cringe by just being reminded of the Powerpunks in general. So that settles it, I won't mention anything about Brandon until I know what's going on. There's no point stressing Brick out when he's already getting stressed over the smallest things.

Blossoms pov

"Bubbles, this isn't making any sense. This doesn't sound like something Boomer would say at all" I said cuddling my baby sister on her bed as she sobbed her little heart out.

"But it isn't fair, Blossom! Everyone things you're a fraud because of one mistake you made but it's funny enough how nobody knows that Brick was blackmailing you the whole time." Bubbles choked out. I rocked her back and forward until she could settle down and breath again, "It just isn't fair how he gets away with it scotch free but you can't even get into a good enough college that you deserve because of him"

I gently placed my index finger under her chin and lifted her to look at me, "Bubbles, I know where you're coming from. I know you were trying to protect me but I don't need to be protected. It's already happened, also Brick and I already had words about the blackmailing so trust me he didn't get away scotch free. But don't blame him for me being exposed. You know yourself it wasn't him and that was never his intentions." I explained calmly.

Bubbles had nothing to say after that. She huffed as she covered her eyes with her hands and calmed herself down. "I'm sorry Blossom." She said as she cut out the sobbing but still had her hands covering her eyes.

"I don't think it's me you should be apologising to..." I hinted.

Bubbles looked up in shock with her bloodshot puffy eyes, however she looked more like she was crossed than shocked, "You're not suggesting I apologise to Boomer, are you?"

I didn't know how to answer her question without being straight up about it. "Well...I mean-"

"No, Bloss! I'm sorry but the Rowdyruff have been getting away with a lot of things for too long now. I'm not letting Boomer get away with insulting my sister" she huffed as she rolled over on her stomach and burried her face in her pillow.

At that moment the house phone was ringing. By the time it got to it's second ring I heard Buttercup answer it from downstairs. Within a heartbeat she was calling my name, "Bloss! Phone for you!"

"I better get that." I said as I got up from Bubbles bed and walked towards her bedroom door. Before walking out I turned round once more, "Hey..." Bubbles looked up, "Thanks for looking out for me" I smiled.

Bubbles slightly cheered up, "Anytime, sis" she smiled back.

Knowing everything was on good terms between us I gently closed her bedroom door on my way out and made my way downstairs to take the phone call. I passed the living room to see Buttercup spread out on the couch watching TV while lazily eating junk food. God knows where she puts it all. I made my way towards the phone which was connected to the hook in the hallway. "Hello?" I said as I picked up the phone.

"Hey babe" I sighed in relief to hear Brick's voice, "I tried calling your cell but it just kept ringing out"

"Yeah, sorry my phone's on silent in my room. How's everything at home? Bubbles came home from the date with Boomer pretty upset..."

"Yeah I heard" he sighed. "What are we gonna do about them?" He asked

"I think we should just leave them to sort it out themselves. They seem responsible enough to apologise to each other when the time comes" I said. Bubbles is very mature for her age to be fair so I can't imagine Boomer being any different.

"Yeah I guess you're right. Listen, is everything with Buttercup alright?" He asked out the blue.

I frowned my brows in confusion and peaked through the living room to see Buttercup in her natural habitat, "Yeah she seems fine. No different from any other time. Why do you ask?"

He sighed once more, "I don't know, Butch seems kinda distracted I thought something might've happened" he said sounding a little stressed.

I couldn't help but smile. I find it sweet how he looks out for his brothers the same way I would look out for my sisters, "I think you're looking too much into it, Red"

There was a moment of silence on the phone, "Brick, you there?" Checking to see if he's still on the line.

"Uh, yeah, it's just...Listen babe can you please not call me that" he said sounding a little stiff

"Sure I guess...Brick are you sure you're okay?"

"Of course I think I'm...ye know just looking into things too much like you said"

"Well okay if you're sure. Anyway it's getting late I should probably get some sleep for school tomorrow" I said brushing the unease feeling off.

"Yeah same here. I'll see you tomorrow, Blossy. Sweet dreams" and with that I hung up the phone. I couldn't help but shiver a little. What a weird conversation.

Butchs pov

Another shitty day in school. Same shit different day. Boomer, Brick and I have football practice after school for a game next week but things in the team hasn't been 100%, like no one's been feeling it lately. Not even Brick and he's the captain of the team for crying out loud! I shook my head trying not to think of it and carry on eating my lunch. Everyone was gathered round the table except for Baby Blue who was approaching our table now.

"Hey, Bubbs" we heard Pinky say. It caused Boomer to raise his head towards Bubbles direction and to quickly roll his eyes and look back at his food.

Bubbles didn't seem to bother, "Hi, guys. Listen I'm gonna sit with my cheer squad today we're just gonna go over the tryouts for the game next week" she said still standing with her tray trying to avoid looking Boomer's way.

"Oh, okay no problem" Pinky smiled.

After when Baby Blue left there was an awkward silence at the table...

"Are you guys seriously still not talking?" Buttercup asked in disbelief

"I know it's been over 12 hours, didn't think it would last this long" Brick mocked while sniggering.

"Let's just drop it." Boomer said coldly

The reds, Buttercup and I all shared a look with one another.

I shook my head, "Whatever, man. I'm just gonna nip out for some fresh air" I said taking my leave from the table. Everyone nodded and didn't bat an eyelid.

When I made my way out the school I walked all the way round to the back behind the trees and bushes. I went through my bag till I found what I was looking for. I slipped out a cigarette from the packet and lit it with my green lighter and I inhaled and slowly exhaled. Ah, sweet relief. My brothers know I'm a smoker but I haven't had the heart to tell Buttercup because I honestly don't know how she'd react. She'll either won't mind it or she'll be against it, I don't see an inbetween. I cover it quite well with gum and aftershave and I have exactly another 2 minutes before the bell rings for class and she isn't in my next class so I'm fine for now. I leaned back on the tree day dreaming for a split minute until I heard chatter near by. I leaned down on one knee looking through the bushes not wanting to be seen. At that moment I couldn't believe my eyes!

It was Brandon talking to Spencer! How do they know each other? I have a gut feeling know this isn't right. I listened in closely to hear their conversation.

"This has to stop!" I heard Brandon hush yelling trying not to attract any attention.

"You can't stop us. I would like to see you try" Spencer said back slyly with her piercing green eyes looking right through him.

"We stopped you once and we can do it again." Brandon said moving in closer to her.

"Oh, all because you guys worked together once you're a 'we' now?" Spencer said sarcastically. She moved in closer now closing in the gap between them, "This time won't be like last time. And I know it's killing you not knowing what's going on" she winked. At that moment the bell rang signalling everyone for class. Spencer moved away still smirking, "I need to get to class. It's called having an education" she said while turning away.

I couldn't see Brandon's face but I could tell just looking at the back of his head he was trying to keep his cool before he ends up in jail for manslaughter. I came out the bushes and sneaked my way behind him but he heard me coming. He turner around not at all surprised to see me with my arms folded. "Okay, Brandon. Enough's enough. Start talking."

He just stood there in silence.