Chapter 3: Set Up Time

Its been almost a week with Brick, and Blossom was fed up with him. He always popped out of no where and scared her. Or teased her, and made her mad. He always had a way to get under her skin. She hated it.

And the worst thing was, she had about two more weeks with him.

As she walked down the hall to get the supplies she needed for next class. She felt someone watching her, she looked around to check. But saw nothing, so she just shrugged it off.

She opened her locker, grapped the supplies, locked up the locker, turned then.

"Hello red."

Startling her, she screamed."Ahhh!!!"

She could feel her heart skip a beat, taking in her breath. Then exhaling calmly.

"You idiot, you could've gave me a heart attack!!! And what are you even doing here? I knew someone was following me! Why are you always following me!-"

Brick sort of blocked her out, and gave her an annoyed look. He soon had enough of her blabbering, and went into action.

"I swear to god, imma-"

Blossom paused seeing what Brick did. He pinned her in against the lockers and smirked.

"You talk alot red."

She was flustered by this, she froze. But got out of the trance, and pushed him off.

"Oh quit teasing me, and just go to class."

She soon left, leaving a dumb folded ruff. I guess that was as close as he could get.

But neither knew, that they were being spied on by a certain blue sister. Bubbles knew that they liked each other, and wasn't gonna give up. Until they admitted it. So she asked her counterpart to help her with this plan.

"Fine I'll do it, but only because I love you and my brother."

"Aww thanks Boomer! How about we tell our other siblings?"

Boomer looked at her in suprise. What kinda question was that, doesn't she know their siblings. Buttercup and Butch I mean come on. His brother kinda scared him.

"Are you kidding me! We can't tell our siblings that, they'll skin us alive!"

"Tell us what exactly?"

Both blues turned around startled at the voice. A voice they knew too well. Buttercup. And Butch was beside her puzzled as well.

"Well?"

Boomer looked at Bubbles, who looked like she was about to explode. He gave a quick look, and gave her no.

"Bubbles no-"

"WewereplanningtohelpBlossomandBrickhookupbecausetheylikeeachotherandtheyaretooshytoadmit!!"

Bubbles was breathing heavily, and sighed in relief. She really hated keeping secrets from her sisters. On the other hand, Boomer face palmed his face.

"Let me guess Bubbs, you want us to help?"

Bubbles nodded answering Buttercups question. Buttercup looked at Butch for a quick moment. Then both of them nodded, as if agreeing on something.

"Fine we will help you two dorks. But only because, this will be fun and Butch want to do it."

Boomer and Bubbles both high-fived each other.

"So what the first thing we do?"

Bubbles gave an evil grin, and they all started their scheme.

Blossom was in Kemistry with Brick, Bubbles, and Butch. She was working on her chemical assignment. While Bubbles and Butch had other plans. Butch started throwing papers at Blossom. At first she ignored, but soon got annoyed. She turned around and gave him a questioning glare

"Um... sorry... I was aiming for-"

While Butch destracted Blossom, Bubbles put a chemical in Blossom's chemical tube. And moved out of the way fast. The chemicals started rising, and Blossom turned slow to react. BOOM!

Couphs were heard everywhere, but everyone saw something unexpected.

Blossom opened her eyes, to meet up with two crimson eyes. Brick. The boy counterpart was on top of her, covering her from the explosion. He gave her a cold stare. She just sweatdropped embarassed.

Butch and Bubbles high-fived at their success.

After class Blossom and Brick went to go wash up. Blossom was upset at herself. She got every chemical down perfectly, or did she. She had to double check. Leaving the bathroom, Blossom met up with Brick.

"You know red, you should be more careful. One day, your gonna end up killing yourself."

Brick still had the cold stare, which made Blossom feel guilty.

"I know, but I swear I got it all down. By the way, you missed a spot."

She pointed to his check, and he soon wiped it off. Soon both went to the library, the usual schedule for them. But more trouble was going to come.

"Alright Brick, imma get a book. You can stay here, or follow me. Thats what you do best."

Brick was silent, and just followed her. Blossom was puzzled about this. Why wasn't he talking to her? He always had smart remarks, or evil schemes to scare her. Or even trying to flurt with her. But nothing, nothing at all.

Blossom got a little worried, but went back to getting her book. She went all the way up the ladder, but seemed to still not reach it. She admitted, that she was quite short.

Brick was mad, how the hell did that happen? Blossom was a smart girl, she wouldn't get something wrong like that. Was someone trying to sabotage Blossom? Well whoever it is, they are gonna get a pounding. Brick had tk be vigilent. Brick soon caught on, on Blossom's struggle. And smiled.

"Aww, is someone too short to reach the book?"

And there it is, all the worry in Blossom brushed off. She should've known he would've said something sooner or later.

"No, I'm just fine. Thanks for asking."

Blossom tried her hardest to reach, but did not prevail. Brick just chuckled at her stubborness. But what they did not know, is that Boomer was behind the bookshelf. He was ready to put the next plan in session.

As Blossom almost reached the book, the bookshelf started tilting downwards.

"Woah...woah!"

Brick looked at the bookshelf, then pushed it back into place with his finger. And was quick to react when Blossom fell off the ladder.

"Oof! Ugh."

Blossom landed in Bricks arms, and blushed at what just happened.

"Red, theres no need to fall for me."

Brick smirked down at her, while trying to keep in a laugh. Blossom was irritated at his little pun, she didnt mean to fall. I mean how the hell did the bookshelf tilt over anyway! Brick saw her reaction and laughed.

"Calm down red, don't blame yourshelf."

Brick laughed at his other pun, while Blossom couldn't resist joining him. Boomer was satisfied with his work, and left to inform Bubbles on what happened.

"Ok Brick, you can let me down now."

"Naw, I like it like this. And you should think of a nickname for me red."

"Ok I'll name you Bricky wicky."

Brick gave her a blank expression, not approving of the nickname.

"Alright, I get it jeez. Oh I almost forgot, DONT CALL ME RED!"

Brick smiled and shook his head in laughter. Soon enough, he put Blossom down.

Blossom thought that her day couldn't get any worse. But she was wrong, their siblings still had some tricks up their sleave.

It was now Buttercups turn to help, and she had something. Though it wasn't much, it was at least something.

While the class was running in PE, Buttercup decided to sneak up on Blossom.

"Hey Blossom!!"

Buttercup yelled while smacking her on the back, also placing a paper on her back.

"Hey! What was that for?"

"I'm just saying hi to my sister."

Blossom looked her, not believeing her. Buttercup just smiled and left.

Lunch time was... a weird one for Blossom. Everyone was starring at her, and smiling or laughing. She just didn't understand, was there something in her hair? Or a stain on her shirt? She decided to shrug it off.

Blossom walked to her spot, but was stopped by Brick.

"Hey red, what's up with that?"

Blossom looked at him in confusion. She looked behind her, but couldn't reach the paper. Brick helped her, and grabbed the the paper. He read it out loud.

"Free hugs only for Brick."

Blossom blushed, no wonder why everyone was looking at her.

"You still want that hug?"

Brick smirked at her, while Blossom blushed and tried to get out of his hold. But it was no use, Brick held her in his arms.

"Haha, its no use red. Your getting a hug."

"Do I even have to say it."

As if he knew what she meant, he just shook his head.

"You could say it all you want, but I'm still gonna call you red."

She rolled her eyes, I guess there was no changing his mind. She is now stuck with the name red.

The greens and blues spied on the reds, from behind a bush. And were pleased with their work. But they were far from finished, just wait.