Synopsis: It's the Valentine's Day dance and Blossom desperately wants Michael to ask her to go with him. Too afraid to ask him out herself, she plans an elaborate series of stunts to try and win over his affections with the help of a new friend.
[Blossom and Jake are riding the bus to school. They are sitting next to each other but there is an usual silence between them. Jake has his headphones on while he entertains himself with his phone. He notices something unusual and looks over to see his sister looking out the window with a look of uncertainty on her face. He takes his headphones off for a moment and hangs them around his neck.]
Jake: You know, the reason I got these headphones was so I could tune out your incessant talking, but now that you're all quiet I'm starting to get worried. You usually have a million things to say. Is something on your mind?
Blossom: [Sighs and continues to look out the window] The Valentine's Day dance...
Jake: Pfft... tell me about it. I don't know why the school requires attendance...
Blossom: [Turns to face Jake] It's not that! I want to go, but I don't have anyone to go with.
Jake: Oh come on... you've got it easy; you're a girl. Girls just have to sit back and relax while the guys approach them. Us guys have to actually go out and work for it.
Blossom: [Lowers her eyebrows] It's that simple, huh? What point are you trying to get at here exactly? I don't know about you but I don't see people lining up to ask me.
Jake: [Shrugs] Look, there isn't a guy I know in school who doesn't find you attractive. They're just... what's the word I'm looking for... intimidated by your intellectual and authoritative demeanor.
Blossom: [Folds her arms] Now try it without the sugar-coating...
Jake: They think you're uptight... most guys want a girl who is easy, a girl they don't have to work very hard for. But so what? There are a lot of students who are worse off than you. Some guys have no hope of getting a girl, like that guy... [He points to the bus aisle]
[Andy, an orange and black fox, is shown carrying a heavy backpack through the bus aisle. One of the students trip him up, causing him to fall. Most of the students laugh at him.]
Blossom: [Gasps] Andy?
Jake: Is that his name? I forgot...
[Blossom attempts to get out of her seat but Jake grabs her by the back of her sweatshirt at the last second.]
Jake: Woah woah woah, where do you think you're going?
Blossom: They're bullying him!
Jake: So? He gets bullied all the time. It's natural selection at work. Let it go.
Blossom: No, you let me go. [She swats his hand away, forcing him to let her go. She gets up out of her seat and heads towards the back of the bus.]
[Angelo is holding Andy's backpack in the air, not letting him get it back.]
Angelo: What do ya got in here, sport?
Andy: [Frustrated sigh] Come on man, give it back. Not cool...
Angelo: [Laughs] Who's gonna stop me?
[Blossom grabs Angelo's hand, squeezing it until bone crunching can be heard]
Angelo: [Gets down on his knees] Owwwww! Stop! Stop! Why would you do that! [He holds his hand painfully]
Blossom: [Scowling at him] Scram. Now! [She points to the back of the bus]
[Angelo angrily backs off, mumbling to himself. Blossom picks up Andy's backpack and returns it to him, taking a seat beside him on the bus.]
Andy: [Bewildered stare on his face] Thanks, Blossom. That was pretty nice of you. [He takes his backpack.]
Blossom: Don't mention it. What do you have in there anyway, if you don't mind me asking?
Andy: [Chuckles] Promise not to give me a wedgie if I show you?
Blossom: [Chuckles] Depends.
[Andy unzips his backpack, revealing several boxed action figures.]
Andy: Mint condition Star Wars episode twenty-one action figures. Picked em up from a collector's shop on my way to school.
Blossom: Episode twenty-one? They're still making those, huh?
Andy: [Shrugs] Yeah the franchise is a little bloated but I think they really found their stride around episode eighteen.
Blossom: [Looks over his collection] So you like to buy toys?
Andy: Well the term 'vintage memorabilia collector' has a bit more of a snap to it, but yeah...
[Blossom chuckles once more]
Andy: [Puts his backpack away and sits facing toward her, with his back against the window] You looking forward to the dance?
Blossom: [Sighs and hangs her head] No... The person I want to go with hasn't asked me and I'm too afraid to ask myself.
Andy: [Rubs his chin] Let me guess... Michael?
Blossom: [Perks up] You know him?
Andy: Well duh, every guy in the school wishes they were as cool as he is. Just like every guy wishes they could go out with Marcy.
Blossom: [Rolls her eyes] Ugh... Marcy? The leader of my cheerleading squad? She's the worst!
Andy: [Shrugs] In a perfect world...but I'd be happy to help you out. Michael talks with all the other guys whenever we're in the locker room. He likes gymnastics, sports, and swimming.
Blossom: Well I'm great at all of those! I just got to get his attention somehow and he'll be sure to ask me out!
Andy: [One eyebrow raised] Wouldn't you rather go out with someone who likes you for who you are instead of who you're pretending to be ?
Blossom: [Scoffs] I don't know anyone like that. I don't think someone like that exists.
Andy: [Blushes slightly and chuckles] Yeah...
Blossom: [Perks her head up] Well it was nice catching up with you, Andy. [She offers to shake his hand.]
Andy: [Shakes her hand back] Where are you heading off to?
Blossom: Sports, swimming, and video games. What else?
[The next scene takes place during a volleyball practice session. Michael is selecting his teammates one at a time while Blossom eagerly waits in the crowd of students.]
Michael: [Rubs his chin] Hmm...you you...and you [He points towards another students but Blossom pretends like he was pointing to her]
Blossom: Don't mind if I do! [She gets out of the crowd, revealing herself to have already changed and gotten ready for the match. She is wearing shorts and yellow t-shirt with the volleyball team's logo on it. and joins Michael's team]
Michael: Oh, hey Blossom, I didn't-
Blossom: [Interrupts him] It's no trouble. I'm happy to help.
Michael: It's men's volleyball...
Blossom: [Looks around at the other male students] Well it's just a dumb rule. If you give me a chance I promise you won't be disappointed.
Michael: [Shrugs] Alright we'll give a shot. [To the other team] You guys ready to play ball?
Students: Ready.
[Blossom looks out into the stands and see's Andy giving her a thumbs up, wishing her good luck. She gives a thumbs up back to him.]
[The game starts and Michael serves. The enemy team bats the ball right back. Angelo goes to spike the ball but Blossom pushes him out of the way, leaps up and spikes the ball into the enemy team's side, scoring a point.]
Angelo: [Brushes sand off himself] What the heck, Blossom!
Blossom: [Scoffs] Move it or lose it, scamp.
Michael: Nice job, Blossom! Think you can give a couple more spikes like that?
Blossom: [Smiles, happy that Michael was pleased with her.] You know it!
[The game continues with Blossom trying to show off her athletic prowess to Michael. Unfortunately Angelo keeps tripping her up and causing her to miss plays. The two of them bicker throughout the game while both teams score points. In the stands, Andy is sitting beside Jake, who is on his phone, barely paying attention.]
Andy: [Rests his cheek on his hand] She's so talented...I wish I had half the skills she did...
Jake: [Texting on his phone] Yup... My sister can do some pretty impressive things when she's groveling for affection...
Andy: She seems pretty dead set on getting Michael to take her to the dance.
Jake: She's pretty dead set on everything she wants. Just wait till she tires herself out.
[Back on the field, the game is tied and all of the students, Blossom especially, are getting very tired.]
Michael: If ever there was a time for a miracle play it would be now...
Blossom: You can count on me, Michael, I'm the best there is!
Angelo: [Folds his arms] Debatable. I've seen more talented volleyball players in a retirement home.
Blossom: [Lowers eyebrows] Will you buzz of?
Michael: Come on guys focus! The game is starting! [He claps his hands together] Let's go!
[Blossom wipes her brow and narrows her vision. More determined than ever before to win the game, she plans out her strategy. The ball goes back and forth from team to team. One of the students backs the ball out to Michael who hits it straight up into the air. Angelo tries to go for a spike but Blossom intentionally trips him up until he falls onto his knees. Using his back as a stepping stone, Blossom hops off of Angelo and into the air. With all of her might she sends a powerful kick into the ball sending it soaring so fast it explodes on landing like a bomb, creating a small mushroom cloud. When the dust settles, there is a giant crater in the sand on the other side of the net. All the students on the opposing team are all on the ground disorientated.]
Blossom: [Cheers] Woo! Take that! How's that for a spike? [She high-fives each of her teammates except Angelo]
Michael: Nice work team! Not bad, Blossom. Good job with the spike setup, Angelo.
Blossom: [A bit disappointed as she was expecting greater praise] Oh thanks Michael! [Nervously chuckles] You did great too.
Michael: Alright everyone get showered up.
[Michael turns to leave but Blossom grabs his attention.]
Blossom: Wait wait wait, is there uh... anything else you wanted to ask or...uh...talk to me about?
Michael: [Shakes his head] No? If you want to play with us again feel free anytime. That's all I got though.
Blossom: [Lowers her head, disappointed] Okay then... Cya around! [She waves to him]
Michael: [Perks a confused eyebrow at her] Alright? [He turns to leave]
[Blossom sighs and has a seat down on the bleachers. She takes a drink of water from her water bottle and wipes her forehead off with a towel. Andy comes down the bleachers to meet her.]
Andy: [Excited] Wow! Just... wow! You were incredible out there! What a match! That's what I call an explosive ending! Pun intended...
Blossom: [Smiles, happy that he was impressed with her.] You think so?
Andy: Yeah of course! Where did you learn to do that?
Blossom: Well my mom taught me everything I know. I've always had a knack for sports.
Andy: [Takes a seat beside her.] What did Michael think?
Blossom: [Shrugs] Not the reaction I was expecting but I still got a few more tricks up my sleeve.
Andy: Like what?
Blossom: I need to practice my diving and I think I know just the person to help me... [She looks up at Jake still in the bleachers.]
[In the next scene, Blossom, Jake, and Andy are back at the Watterson household in the backyard pool with their swimwear on. Jake is transformed into a dragon with Blossom standing on one of his wings.]
Jake: Sis, are you sure about this?
Blossom: [Nods her head] One hundred percent! Give it all you got and don't hold back!
Jake: If you say so... Let me know when.
Andy: [Concerned] Guys this doesn't seem safe...
Blossom: Alright... three...two...one...go!
[Jake, using all of his dragon might, flings her into the air. She soars way up into the sky, almost into space. On her way back down she does a cannonball. As she re-enters the atmosphere, she turns into a ball of fire and comes soaring back down into their backyard. The lands into the pool with a thunderous crash that creates a splash of water that can be seen from miles away. Jake shields himself with his wings and is almost washed away himself but stays rooted due to his large form. Andy is washed away by the wave, shouting as he is flung off into the distance. Water rains down from the sky for a few seconds afterwards. Jake transforms back into his normal form as Blossom emerges from the pool.]
Blossom: [Walks up to Jake] That...was...AWESOME! Oh man, you should have seen that splash! It was perfect!
Jake: [Looks her over and perks a curious eyebrow] Well except for the whole suit thing...
Blossom: [Confused] What do you mean?
Jake: Your swimsuit burned up on re-entry...
Blossom: Hmm? [She looks down and sees that she is completely naked] Oh... well atleast Andy isn't here anymore. Maybe we could tune it down just a little bit...
Jake: Look, Blossom... not that it's any of my business, why don't you just ask Michael to the dance yourself instead of doing all these elaborate stunts?
Blossom: [Folds her arms and shakes her head] No way. If I asked him and he said no, I would never be able to look or talk to him ever again. From then on, every time the two of us meet he'll be remembering the time I asked him out and he said no for...whatever reason... It will be too awkward.
[Penny quickly opens the backdoor to their house and enters the backyard.]
Penny: [Worried] Are you kids alright?! I heard a loud explosion!
Blossom: [Sighs] We're fine mom...
Penny: [Perks a curious eyebrow and chuckles] Why are you naked, Blossom?
Blossom: It's a long story... I don't want to get into it...
Jake: [Folds his arms and lowers his brows] She's trying to impress a boy at school and failing epicly...
Blossom: [Defensively] I am not! I'm just working through the process on my multi-step plan. It takes time!
Penny: [Kneels down and puts an arm on Blossom's shoulder] Sweetheart, if you need help with boys you can always talk to me. I'm here for you. Trust me, I have a lot of experience.
Blossom: [Frustrated] You don't though, mom. You and dad were always into each other. You had the perfect relationship from beginning to now. I have to go through all these hoops because nobody in school has feelings for me.
Penny: You must not know our story very well if you think our relationship was perfect. Your father had to embarrass himself many many times over to get my attention before we started dating. As for no one having feelings for you, I see you and Andy having fun together after school.
Blossom: [Surprised] Andy? He's just a friend... I don't think about him like that...
Jake: Nobody thinks about him like that... the dude collects toy dolls, cosplay outfits, and writes fantasy fiction all day.
Penny: Everyone needs a hobby, Jake.
Blossom: No no no...guys... me and Michael are perfect for each other. We like all the same things and are good at all the same things. How could I ever date someone else who is so different from me?
Penny: Me and your father seemed to manage... Food for thought. [She stands back up]
Blossom: This conversation is over. [She walk off back towards the house]
Penny: Where are you going?
Blossom: To get some clothes... I'm going to the dance with Michael and he's going to ask me. I'm not asking him, it's too embarrassing. End of story!
Jake: [Scoffs] More embarrassing than him seeing your butt?
Blossom: Shut up! [Storms into the house and closes the door]
[The next scene takes place at the public pool where all the kids, including Michael are enjoying their time after school. Blossom is sitting on the bleachers in her new swimsuit, adjusting her goggles. Andy is sitting right beside her.]
Blossom: [To Andy] Sorry about yesterday, by the way.
Andy: No apology needed. Remind me again what the plan is?
Blossom: [Straps her goggles to her eyes] I challenge Michael to a swim race, I keep up or beat him, he'll be impressed, and he'll finally see that I'm the only one for him.
Andy: You know he's been training to do this for years, right? I'm not saying I don't have faith in you but at the same time, I know you haven't trained your body for this like he has.
Blossom: [Scoffs] Hah! My body is in peak condition! I've never felt more confident! [Calls out to Michael, who had just finished a lap in the pool.]
Michael: [Raises his goggles] Yeah?
Blossom: What do you say you and I do a race lap?
Michael: [Surprised] Really?
Blossom: [Walks towards the pool and gets in the water beside him] Three laps! Think you can keep up?
Michael: Alright, you're on! [Puts his goggles back on then points to Andy who was standing on the edge of the pool] You there, start it off!
Andy: Blossom I don't know about this...
Blossom: [Hastily] Just do it!
Andy: [Sighs] Alright... On your marks, get set... go! [He whistles loudly]
[Blossom and Michael kick against the side of the pool, propelling themselves forward. They start swimming as fast as they can. For the first lap they are neck and neck with no clear winner. As the second lap starts, Blossom starts to lag behind a bit as she starts to tire. She looks up and sees Michael getting a big lead on her, she pushes herself as hard as she can, eventually catching up to him.]
Blossom: [Exhausted] Come on, Blossom... one and half... [pants] more laps...
[She starts to fall behind again, and can barely breathe. As the final lap starts she starts to feel dizzy and her vision gets blurry but she keeps pushing herself harder. She can hear Andy trying to get her attention in the background but ignores him and pushes herself to her limit. After a few more desperate kicks, she slows down until she blacks out completely, her vision going dark as she passes out.]
[When next Blossom opens her eyes she is laying on the side of the pool, coughing up water before taking a few deep breaths. She looks up and sees Michael leaning over her, concerned, along with a few other students]
Blossom: Michael... you saved me! [Her eyes sparkle] I knew you would!
Michael: [Perks an eyebrow] Huh? No I didn't even know you passed out until after the final lap. He's the one who saved you. [He points towards Andy]
Blossom: [Looks over to Andy, who is completely soaked] Oh...
Michael: Are you alright? [He offers her a hand to help her to her feet]
Blossom: [Declines his hand and gets up on her own] I'm fine I just... I'm going to go... [She quickly walked away from the crowd, grabbing her towel and heading towards the pool exit]
[Andy quickly follows after her until he is walking beside her]
Andy: Blossom? Where are you going? What's wrong?
Blossom: I'm going home... I just made a fool out of myself in front of Michael and everybody else...
Andy: [Smiles] Aw come on... you were great out there! I've never seen anyone give Michael a run for his money like that before!
Blossom: Andy, I appreciate you trying to cheer me up but I'm feeling like a loser right now.
Andy: Well let's go be losers together. I got a place I want to show you, it's literally down the street from my house. Guaranteed to cheer you up!
[Blossom couldn't help but chuckle, finding it hard to be sad in the presence of one so cheery and optimistic.]
Blossom: What kind of place?
[The next scene shows them at a table in an ice cream shop. Blossom looks around the place with bewilderment.]
Blossom: You live within walking distance of the best ice cream shop in Elmore? If I did, I'd be the fattest student you'd ever seen.
Andy: [Laughs] Don't eat ice cream much?
Blossom: [Shrugs and smiles] Never been much of a junk food eater.
Andy: Come on! You gotta indulge your sweet tooth every once in a while!
[A waiter brings a large banana split to their table with two spoons in it for the two of them to enjoy together.]
Andy: [Happily takes a spoonful of the banana split] Come on, try it! Live a little!
Blossom: [Smiles and decides to join in with him, taking a spoonful for herself] Oh that is delicious!
Andy: Haha! I knew it!
[Over the next half hour, the two happily converse, make jokes, and enjoy their ice cream, having a great time as they enjoy each other's company. Eventually the dish is empty and they put their spoons back into the empty glassware.]
Blossom: [Still laughing from a previous conversation they were having] You are such a dork you know that!
Andy: [Chuckling alongside her] Guilty as charged and I regret nothing! You're looking at a guy with three streetfighter championship trophies under his belt. Please don't give me a swirly for telling you that.
Blossom: Oh that reminds me! I still need to learn to how play video games. If I can get good at those, I might finally have something to connect with Michael with.
Andy: I can teach you if you'd like.
Blossom: [Happily] Really? I'd appreciate that so much! Do you know what he likes to play?
Andy: [Gets out of his seat and slings his towel back over his shoulder] Of course! I'll train you my young padawan.
Blossom: I don't know what that term means but if you call me that again I might have to reconsider giving you that swirly. [Smirks at him]
Andy: Ouch! Warning heard loud and clear. Come on, let's go back to my place. We can get cleaned up there.
[The two of them leave the store together. In the next scene, Blossom is coming out of the shower and into Andy's room with a towel around her body and another towel around her head.]
Blossom: [Gives a sigh of relief, feeling less stressed.] Your shower is so much nicer than ours! I never knew a nozzle could have so many settings.
Andy: Eh, coming from a nice family has perks.
Blossom: What are you playing?
Andy: Super Smash Siblings. A favorite of all the guys at school. [He pats the unfolded chair next to him] Come on have a seat! I'll show you the basics.
Blossom: Alright. [She has a seat next to him and picks up one of the controllers off the ground.]
Andy: The game is pretty simple. [He tilts his controller towards her for her to see] Left stick lets you go back and forth. 'Y' lets you jump, 'A' is your attack, 'R' Is your shield, and if you press your stick and 'A' at the same time you'll do a super attack.
[Blossom and Andy play the game for several minutes. Blossom appears to be catching on quickly but is still no match for him. Eventually she starts to do better and better.]
Andy: [Impressed] See, not bad!
Blossom: Heh... I've never understood video games before but this is... actually kinda fun!
Andy: That's the idea. [He looks over at her controller] It helps if you keep both fingers on the-
Blossom: [Does a super attack when Andy isn't looking, knocking his character out and scoring a point] Like that?
Andy: [Chuckles] Wow... dirty. You want me to go all-out?
Blossom: [Puts her game-face on again] Try me!
[A montage of the two of them plays, showing them playing the game together and having a wonderful time. Despite her intention to just learn the basics and go see Michael afterwards, Blossom ends up staying longer than she thought as the two of them enjoy the rest of the day together. They order a pizza for dinner, watch a few episodes of television, and play more video games together. Outside the house, the sun goes from high in the sky to sunset as time passes. Eventually it was time for Blossom to leave. She walks out Andy's front door, dressed in her normal attire with her swimsuit, goggles, and towel in a plastic bag over her shoulder.]
Blossom: [Turns back to look at Andy who is standing at the door] Thanks for showing me all that, Andy. I had a great time.
Andy: [Smiles] I had fun too. I guess I'll see you at the dance tomorrow?
Blossom: [Smiles back at him] Sure thing. Goodnight, Andy.
[Scene transitions to the next day, the day of the Valentine's day dance. Gumball and Jake are waiting at the bottom of the stairs for Blossom. Jake is wearing a nice dress shirt, jacket, pants, and dress shoes. Gumball taps his fingers on the banister anxiously.]
Gumball: [Calls up the stairs] Ready to go?
[In the upstairs bathroom, Penny is helping Blossom get ready, making her hair look nice and pretty.]
Penny: [Calls back to him as she continues working] Almost done!
[Eventually Blossom comes out and stands at the top of the stairs wearing a beautiful red dress and wearing her hair down low and curly. She still has her favorite flower blossom behind her ear.]
Gumball: [His eyes sparkle and he smiles] You look so beautiful, sweetheart! [He wipes a tear from his eye] My little girl is growing up so quickly!
Penny: [Hands on her hips, impressed] You're looking pretty spiffy too, Jake. You look good with a dinner jacket. Just remember not to shapeshift or you'll ruin the-
Jake: [Interrupts her] Yeah yeah I got it. I'll ruin the suit... Can we just get this awkward clown fiesta over with already?
Blossom: [Folds her arms and smirks] Sounds like someone's upset they don't have a date.
Jake: Speak for yourself.
Gumball: Come on guys, stop it. We're going to be late, lets just go.
Blossom: [To Penny] Mom, I'm going to need the EMK.
Penny: The emergency makeup kit?
Blossom: Only as a last resort... Let's hope It doesn't come to that.
Penny: [Reluctantly hands her the kit] Just remember with great power comes-
Blossom: [Takes the kit] Yeah yeah I've heard it a million times...
[They all get into the car together and Penny waves goodbye to them]
Penny: Hope you guys have a wonderful time! [She watches them drive off.]
[In the next scene, Blossom, Jake, and Gumball open the door to the school gymnasium, finding the whole place decorated and filled with students. Pink and red balloons, ribbons, streamers, and lights brighten up the place with the Valentine's Day theme. Blossom immediately spots Michael on the center floor, casually dancing with the other students to classic rock and roll. Noticing that Michael isn't dancing with a partner, Blossom confidently tries to approach him but as she gets close she feels sick to her stomach and decides to back off.]
Jake: [Watches Blossom walk in the opposite direction.] Where are you going?
Blossom: I..uh-..well...these shoes are really uncomfortable. I'm just going to adjust them real quick! [She walks backs away from Jake and everyone else.]
Gumball: [An eyebrow perked] What's the deal with her again?
Jake: She wants to dance with Michael [He points to Michael] That guy. Pretty funny when you think about it... she's brave enough to do crazy stunts like jumping from the top of one moving car to another, but not brave enough to ask a boy to dance with her.
Andy: [Approaches the two of them. He's dressed up in a nice dress suit with shoes and a tie] Hey guys! Hey Jake! Hello Mr. Watterson!
Jake: [Rolls his eyes and mutters] Oh boy...
Gumball: [Kneels down to be eye-level with Andy] Hi there! I'm Blossom's dad.
Andy: [Politely] Nice to meet you, sir! [He offers to shake Gumball's hand, who gladly accepts the gesture] I just want to say you guys have a really nice house. I was over there earlier today.
Gumball: Well thank you! You're a polite young man. You here with anyone?
Andy: [Shyly] It's complicated...
Jake: [Folds his arms] So 'no', then...
Andy: [Hangs his head] Yeah...
[On the other side of the gym, Blossom is pulling herself together, mustering up a second wind.]
Blossom: You can do this, Blossom...it's show time! [She walks back towards the center floor where Michael is and starts casually and awkwardly dancing, getting closer and closer to Michael as she does so. Eventually she ends up a few inches from him and decides to speak up.] Cool party, huh?
Michael: [Keeps dancing but turns his head to her.] Yeah, it's not bad.
Blossom: [Thinking to herself] Come on... you're fearless... you've done everything to prove yourself... he'd be a fool to say no! Just do it! Do it! Do it! [To Michael] Want to dance?
Michael: Uh...No thanks. I was going to grab a bite to eat here in a second.
Blossom: Oh! I- Oh! That's fine with me! Do what you want! [As Michael walks away, Blossom shatters into a million pieces like a plate of glass, devastated.]
[Jake, Gumball, and Andy are sitting on the bench together. Gumball is watching Blossom intently, rooting for her. Jake is on his phone, bored, and Andy has his cheek on his hand, looking depressed.]
Gumball: [Disappointed] Aw! She was doing so well! What went wrong?
Jake: [Shrugs] Who knows...
Gumball: Son? Why aren't you out there dancing with anyone?
Jake: I hate dancing... also Marcy hasn't arrived yet. I still have a chance with her.
Gumball: [Looks over at Andy] What about you?
Andy: [Sighs] I don't have it in me...
Gumball: What? You want to ask someone out but can't?
Andy: [Nods] Yeah...
Gumball: Who?
Andy: I don't want to talk about it...
Blossom: [Retreats into the girl's locker room and gets out her emergency makeup kit.] Desperate times call for desperate measures...
[In the next scene, Blossom comes out of the locker room, her face looking nothing like it did before due to all the makeup. As she walks back onto the dance floor several guys try to approach her but she pushes them all aside and goes back to the spot where Michael was dancing.]
Blossom: Ah I feel much better now that I've freshened up...
Michael: [Looks back at Blossom, his jaw dropping] Wow, Blossom! You look amazing!
Blossom: [Blushes a bit shyly] Well thanks.
Michael: [Offers her his hand] Want to dance?
Blossom: [Her face lights up, excited] I'd love to! Yes! Yes! [She takes his hand and the two of them start to dance to the sound of an upbeat pop song. He twirls her and spins her around, much to her delight. It was everything she had imagined it would be. Every second he held her was like a dream come true. The two of them come face to face with each other as the song ends] What made you change your mind?
Michael: [Holds her] Well you look prettier than you did earlier.
Blossom: [Her smile fades] What? That's it? Nothing else? Just my face?
Michael: [Shrugs] Well... yeah! What's wrong with that? Come on, my favorite song is coming up! [He puts his arm around her shoulder]
Blossom: [Removes his arms from her body and pulls away from his grasp, trying not to make eye contact.] I'm sorry I just realized I... I got to go... [She starts backing up]
Michael: [Takes a few steps forward] Wait-... Blossom! Come back!
Blossom: [Turns her back and starts to run] No I can't... I got to go... [She exits the gym through the back door and into the hallway.]
[Gumball and Andy both watch on with surprise and concern. They both stand up but Andy goes running after her out into the hallway.]
Andy: [Opens the backdoor and looks out both ways into the hallway] Blossom? [He looks down and sees Blossom sitting down on the floor with her back against the wall and her arms around her knees. Using a paper towel she starts wiping her face clean from all the makeup.] Hey hey hey... [He kneels down in front of her] What's wrong?
Blossom: [Shrugs sadly] He doesn't care about me... he only likes me because I'm all dressed up in this stupid dress and stupid makeup.
[Andy sits down next to her with his back against the wall.]
Blossom: [Sighs] I should have seen this coming... I knew it was too good to be true. I should just go... I'll just have dad take me home.
[Andy takes a deep breath, finally mustering his courage. He gets up and stands in front of her, offering her his hand with a warm smile on his face]
Andy: Don't go... stay.
Blossom: [Looks down at his hand and then back up at him] Huh?
Andy: [Happily] Wanna dance?
[Blossom's jaw dropped for a moment as she finally had a realization. She has a flash back to the events of the week, remembering her time with Andy, how he was with her every step of the way, how they spent hours enjoying each other's company, how he was here for her now when no one else was. She slowly took his hand and got back up. However, as soon as she was standing again the first thing she did was give Andy a warm hug, which he gladly accepted.]
Andy: You know for what it's worth, I like you better without the makeup...
[The two of them share a joyful chuckle. In the window of the door, it was shown Gumball was watching them. Originally intending to be the one to comfort her, he smiles brightly, happily knowing his daughter was finally in good hands. He steps away from the door while the two of them hug each other.]
[In the next scene Blossom and Andy are on the dance floor together. A slow song plays for once, causing Andy to gulp nervously.]
Blossom: [Turns to him with a smile, holding his hands.] You ready?
Andy: [Bites his lip nervously, his legs shaking a bit.] I just... I... trying to remember... I just need a second.
Blossom: You do know how to dance, right?
Andy: [Sighs] No I don't... I was feeling a rush of confidence back there in the hallway but I... I'm not sure what to do now.
Blossom: It's easy! I'll show you. [She guides him into a proper stance] Hold my right hand and put your left arm around my shoulder like this.
[Gumball is watching from the seats, his eyes filled with joy.]
Gumball: [Beaming] Aww...Jake! look at them! Young love! Isn't it beautiful?
Blossom: Great! Now take a step forward and-
[Andy nervously takes a quick step forward, accidentally stomping on her foot with all his might. The sounds of bones crunching are heard as Blossom recoils in pain.]
Blossom: [Painfully] Ahh! Ouch! Ohhh! [She hops on one leg] Ow ow ow!
Andy: [Nervous and worried] Oh my gosh, Blossom! I'm so, so sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! [He helps her down to the ground.]
[Gumball watches on with concern, biting his fingernails]
Jake: [Sarcasm] Yeah dad... beautiful...
[Andy quickly darts off to the food and drink table and returns a split second later with some ice wrapped in a napkin. He removes her shoe and applies the makeshift ice pack to her foot to help with the swelling. The other students look on with confusion, some of them laughing at the situation.]
[In the next scene Gumball and Jake open the school front door for Blossom who comes out, walking with a pair of crutches from the school clinic.]
Gumball: [To Blossom] Wait right here, sweetheart, I'll bring the car around. We gotta get you an x-ray. [He walks off quickly.]
Jake: You guys alright?
Blossom: [Nods] We're fine.
Jake: Alright I'm going back inside. Hope you feel better, sis. [He goes back inside, closing the door behind him.]
Andy: [Worried] Again I'm so so sorry, Blossom! I really messed everything up. I-...well-...I was just... you know... I was nervous and I like being with you-...and... and I'm sorry this happened and well... I'm sorry-... I don't know...I just... I hope you're not mad at me... I can't- I don't know-... Well-
[She interrupts him, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. Andy didn't know what to say. He froze up. Gumball brings the car around and gets out to help Blossom inside. Before they drive off, Andy quickly walks up to the backseat window.]
Andy: wait wait wait! Does this mean that like... we're... you know... going out?
Blossom: [Rubs her chin for a moment] Hmm... Yeah. I guess so! [She smiles at him one last time as Gumball drives off]
[Andy waves goodbye at her as they drive off. Overwhelmed by the stress and anxiety of the week's events, he shatters into a million pieces like a plate of glass just like Blossom did earlier.]
[End Episode]