Chapter 4: What Now?

The blues and the greens, knew that it would take much more to bring the reds together. So all of them, decided to take it to the next level.

It was a bright Monday morning, and the puffs sisters went through your usual routine. Except today, there was an added step in the routine. After brushing their teeth, getting ready, and eating breakfast. They got their backpacks, and were gonna head out until.

"Why are we here!?"

Blossom looked outside in confusion, looking for the source of the sound. She was soon interrupted by a tap on her shoulder.

"Um before you go out there, I kinda invited a few people."

Bubbles sweatdropped, while Blossom looked at her in confusion.

"Ya, um... they are gonna fly with us to school."

Buttercup came and said also embarassed by this.

"Wait, did you say fly?"

Her sisters couldn't answer, because they were interrupted by the green ruff.

"Hey, when are we gonna go!? I swear you guys are slow!"

Blossom was suprised with this, while the Bubbles laughed. But Buttercup on the other hand, gave him a death glare. Wait, if Butch was here. Then so was Brick! Blossom hated this intirely. Blossom pulled Bubbles to the side.

"Bubbles, what's the meaning of this?! Why did you invite them?!"

"Well, you know Boomer and I are dating. So we wanted to fly to school together. And he never goes anywhere without his brothers knowing. I also thought it was ok because, you and Brick finally-"

"We are getting along only because of the project and you know that!"

Blossom was not pleased with this at all. Not only did she have to spend time with Brick at school. But now in the morning, the only time she didn't have to deal with him!!

"I'm sorry, it's just we really love eachother. And it'll be nice to fly with him to school. You know how all the cute couples walk to school."

The blue puffs eyes sparkled at the thought. While Blossom just ignored, and went with it.

All puffs went outside to meet the ruffs.

"Come on dorks, lets go before we are late."

"Ohh, how about we race!!?"

All ruffs and puffs agreed, except the reds.

"You guys go, I'll fly at normal speed if you don't mind."

Blues and greens shrugged it off, and flew off. But Blossom was not alone. Brick decided to fly with her, not really in the mood.

"So what's up with you?"

Blossom questioned, Brick was awfully quiet. He just kept his eyes forward not answering her.

"Brick?"

She questioned once more, but all she got was a cold stare. And this one told her not to bother him. So she stood quiet.

Once they got there, everyone was already inside. The bell rang, and both barely made it to class.

In the hall to next class, Blossom felt like she was being followed. And this time, it felt threatening. She looked around, but everything seemed normal. Blossom got her stuff from her locker, and tried to leave for class. Until-

"Hey there hot stuff~"

Blossom was pinned to the wall by a guy, who wasn't alone though. He had two more guys right behind him.

"Who needs Brick, when you got me. I mean he wouldn't like a nerd girl like you. Who didn't even know she had a paper on her back all day. HAHAHA!"

Soon enough all of them were laughing at her. She felt ashamed of herself, she couldn't do anything about it.

"Hey punks!"

All boys turned around, including Blossom. The ruff himself stood there, not looking too happy. All the boys cowarded in fear, not wanting to mess with him.

"Leave now!!!"

"Uh sure Brick...hehe...whatever you say."

The leader of the group said, scared of Brick. But before he could leave, Brick grabbed him by the collar.

"And let me get this straight, if any of you so much as touch a hair on her head. I'll skin you alive!!!"

After that he let go, and they all ran in fear. Blossom was quite shocked. No one really stuck up for her, except her sisters and...Dexter.

"Well Brick, looks like you really scar-"

"You know red, you should stick up for yourself. I know your a puff and all, but come on! You can't just let people walk all over you like that!"

"Brick your right, I'm a puff. And it is my duty to protect people, not threaten them. I'm not a ruff like you, who intimidates everyone."

"Well, it's no wonder why I despise you puffs. It's the reason you stick up for people, that makes you weak."

Blossom was pissed at what he said. How dare he insult her like that! He wasn't any better, he was just a low life- Ugh!

"You know what!! Forget it, imma just go to class!"

She left, holding in all her anger. While Brick didn't, he punched the locker. Leaving it all scrunched in.

After math class, Blossom wanted to go to the library instead. She didn't feel like seeing Brick today, after the incident. Though she wasn't paying attention, deep in thought. And end up bumbing into someone, while falling on top of them.

Blossom looked up, to meet two blue eyes. Blue eyes? She then realized who it was. Dexter!? This was just like square one, when they barely meet.

"Uh.. I-I'm so sorry. Hehe... I'm clumsy."

She picked up his glasses and gave it to him.

"It's alright Blossom, I wasn't watching where I was going either. So don't blame yourself."

Dexter put on his glasses, and looked at her. Both of them, stared at eachother. Oh how Blossom loved him. This reminded her of everything they did together, and it pained her.

On the other hand, Dexter remembered all the pain she faced. It was his fault she nearly died that time. And he planned to keep her safe from anything else. By keeping a distance.

"Well, thanks Bloss. And sorry for bumping into you. I'll see you in-"

What startled the two, was Brick pulling Blossom with him to the library. Leaving a speechless Dexter. Getting out of her trance, Blossom soon yelled at Brick.

"Hey! What was that for? You know it's rude to leave a person, while they're talking to you."

"Ah shut up red!"

What did he just say?! He has the nerve to insult her, and then shut her up! What is wrong with him! Hes been acting weird all day.

"Don't you dare tell me to shut up ruff! And for the last damn time. Don't call me red!"

Brick suddenly stopped and gave her, one of his deadly stares. This startled Blossom, no scared Blossom. This reminded her of when they were kids. When they were always fighting, he would always give her a glare like that. Meaning that he wanted nothing more, then to destroy her.

Seeing her reaction, Brick's expression changed. His angered one, changed to a concerned one. She looked terrified, and he felt bad. Feeling bad for a puff, man what happened to him?

"Sigh, red I'm sorry ok. I didn't mean to say all that stuff. It just gets me mad, that you have all these powers. Yet, you don't use them. To at least show people not to mess with ya."

Blossom didn't answer, she was to scared. And dwelt up in the past as well. Brick noticed this, and end up doing something. A ruff never did. He hugged her. Not just any hug though, this was a comforting hug. And Blossom liked it.

"Hey Brick, this actually feels nice."

Brick had to admit it did feel nice. It felt right.

"And I'm sorry too for also being rude."

They let go of each other and laughed. And both blues spying on them, were happy about this. Even though, they didn't plan this. I guess things just happen without planning.

After school, the puffs and ruffs flew home. More like, the ruffs flew the puffs home. When arriving, Blossom went straight inside after saying bye to Brick. While her sisters planned something.

"Hey bloss! Come down here, me and bubbs gotta tell you something!"

After being called down, Blossom questioned her sister.

"So what you need to tell me."

"Well you know the ruffs are kinda good, because of Mr.Weasel."

Blossom simlpy just nodded wanting to know more.

"Well, the boys wanted to know if we wanted to go on patrol with them. Since you know-"

"What!!?"

What were her sisters thinking!? Everyday the ruffs were here, or with us.

"Man bloss, your a sissy when it comes to Brick huh."

Blossom eye twitched at her comment. While Buttercup was smirking. Then, next thing you know they started wrestling. Bubbles laughed at her sisters.

"Fine I'll go, but only because Bubbles is dating Boomer. I don't understand why you agreed?"

She pointed at Buttercup. Not knowing why her sister was helping Bubbles.

"Because unlike you, I'm ok with Butch. I mean ya, he can be a pain in the ass. But hes chill."

"Whatever, when exactly is this patrol?"

Both sisters smirked at eachother, then answered.

"Tonight at 6."

Both said in unison, while Blossom sighed annoyed. Great now she has to patrol with him. I guess luck wasn't on her side.