Chapter 5: Patrol

It was six o'clock, and the girls were heading towards the park. Being the Rowdyruff boys, they were a little late. For this patrol, each decided to seperate in groups of two. More a less in couples.

Of course Blossom was stuck with Brick.

"So, where are we going to check first?"

Blossom tried her best to lighten the mood, it was far too quiet for her liking.

"Let's check the town center."

Blossom nodded in agreement. But he was still too quiet. It was back too square one practically. Where they didnt get along. He has been acting like this for awhile, and she did not like it.

As they arrived at the town center, Blossom decided to make a conversation with Brick.

"So, I guess everything is fine here."

"Ya."

But before she could say anything else, both heard a scream for help. Both rushed to the scene, where a group of robbers where. There were four or five of them, trying to rob a bank.

"Stop! Dont you dare do anything you'll regret!"

Blossom was the first to react to this, but the robbers seemed to have their sights on Brick.

"So, it seems you Rowdyruffs. Have betrayed us villians, helping these girls."

One robber said speaking up.

"Ya, what a weakling. Having to hide behind a girl, and surrendering to a weasel."

All soon laughed at Brick, mocking him of his weakness. But Brick wasn't happy at all. In fact, Blossom backed up because of this. She knew he had a short temper. And faster than lightening, Brick pounded the group.

"Don't you dare make fun of me! You scums can't even rob a single bank. I have destroyed and robbed many places. So, don't insult me you low lifes!"

Brick held one of the robbers by the collar, and punched him. He then kept punching and kicking him, not allowing him to get up. Blossom didn't like this at all. He was a criminal, but he didn't deserve this. At this point, she believed Brick was gonna kill the guy.

"Brick, I think he's had enough. He learned his lesson, leave him alone."

Brick didn't acknowledge her though, he just continued his torture.

"Brick I said stop!"

He then turned to her, looking threatening. Blossom saw something, she has never seen in a ruffs eyes. Pain. She soon calmed down, and grew concerned.

"Why are you standing up for these scums!? They deserve this!"

"No they don't! They might be criminals, and hurt people. I would understand if you punched him once or twice. But literally torturing him, no. Thats to much."

Something snapped with in Brick, and he had enough.

"Oh so you think that its right for them to insult me!? Is that what I deserve!? To be treated like crap, just because I'm a ruff!? While you puffs get everything you want!"

Blossom could see the hurt in his rageful eyes. She felt sympathy for him, but at the same time anger.

"Brick calm down, thats not what I meant."

"You puffs have everything handed to you! Everyone loves you, you don't need to try to make friends like me! So why even care about me, are you trying to mess with me!?"

"Brick-"

Blossom couldn't even finish her sentence, Brick was so frustrated. That he punched the closest thing. And that was the robber he was torturing. The man dropped on the ground unconsious, not looking good at all. Blossom looked at him in horror.

"You puffs don't even have to worry about rejection! Or anyone trying to get under your skin, other than villians! I've been judged ever since I went to school! Because I hangout with you! Because I hangout with a weakling, it makes me a weakling!"

Blossom couldn't take his tantrum anymore.

"You think your the only one with problems? Just because I'm a puff, doesn't mean everyone likes me! I thought you knew me!? I've never had friends, except for Dexter! When he left me for Olga, it was hard for me! So don't say everything is handed to me! Because, not even I am excepted sometimes! I'm no weakling!"

With that, Blossom flew out of the bank sobbing. Brick was pissed. But not at her, at himself. He should've known, that he was hurting her. He pushed to far.

Brick decided to finish the job, and take the robbers to jail. But he was left alone without Blossom there. He decided to fly around townsville one last time, then go home. But on the way, he saw Blossom at the park. Under a tree, curling up in a ball crying.

He soon decided to confront her, even if it would be hard. Brick landed beside her, and sat down with her.

"Go away Brick, I'm not in the mood."

Brick just sat there silent, looking up at the stars.

"Look red, I'm sorry for how I acted back there. I'm just so feed up with people judging me, for my title. Or past. I shouldn't have taken it out on you."

Blossom took a quick glance at Brick, her angry expression. Changed to a calm one.

"Its ok, I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you either. I guess I'm also feed up with people always thinking I'm all that. Just because I'm a puff."

Brick then looked at Blossom, who was looking at the ground. He was wrong, I guess the puff really understood him after all.

"No don't apologize. You had right to yell at me. I didn't mean to hurt you like that, I know it has been hard. For both of us. Could you ever forgive me red?"

Blossom looked at Brick. His crimson eyes full of serenity, and him being so close. She couldn't resist a blush.

"Brick, of course I forgive you. You don't deserve that kinda treatment either."

Brick froze, he saw something Blossom has never done for him. She smiled. Not just a regular smile, it was a warm genuine one. Brick couldn't help but staring at her, she looked beautiful when she smiled. He has never seen her done it, and it seemed the whole world lit up.

"You know red, I noticed something."

Blossom turned to him, wondering what he meant. But Brick had other plans, knowing him.

"You haven't complained about me calling you red. Now, what's up with that?"

Blossom calmed down, at her tense state. She thought it was going to be a little for serious. Brick was disappointed in himself, but he just couldn't come to say it.

"Well, I guess the name isn't so bad. I mean if you like it so much, there is no use arguing with you."

Brick smiled back, happy that she finally accepted his nickname for her.

"You know, you still need to give me a nickname right?"

He gave his cocky grin, and Blossom just rolled her eyes.

"When the time comes, I'll give you one."

Blossom seemed uneasy with awkwardness, and Brick saw that. So he reassured her by giving her a warm hug. Blossom liked this, and snuggled her face into his chest. Brick pulled her closer, while placing his chin on top of her head. After the moment was over, Brick broke the silence.

"Let's get you home red."

Both flew to the utonium household.

"I guess I'll see you tomorrow Brick."

"I guess so red, see ya in the morning."

Both waved bye, and went their separate ways. Blossom going inside, while Brick flew home.

As Blossom went up the stairs, you could say she got a warm welcome.

"WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU!?"

Buttercup screamed, literally almost breaking Blossom eardrum. On the other hand, Bubbles was sobbing.

"We were worried sick about you!! We thought the ruffs played us, and kidnapped you!!"

Bubbles gave Buttercup a cold stare.

"Well I thought they did. But that doesn't change the point!!"

Blossom felt bad, for making her sisters worry. And for having them, practically blaming the ruffs. When they had nothing to do with it.

"Girls I'm so sorry, I didnt mean to worry you. Brick and I just got held back, because of robbers."

Both stood silent, but Buttercup spoke up.

"Don't apologize to me, apologize to Bubbles. She was worried sick."

Blossom looked at Bubbles, who was sniffling.

"I'm so sorry Bubbles, I never meant for you to worry. And Buttercup, you do deserve an apology too. I'm sorry."

Blossom looked down in shame, but soon was hugged by Bubbles.

"Its ok bloss, we apologize too. We over reacted."

"But you have the right to, your my sisters. I would do the same for you."

Bubbles smiled, then looked at Buttercup. Bubbles motioned for Buttercup to join in the hug. And she did.

"You guys are dorks."

"But you love us."

"Love you too Buttercup."

After the moment, all puffs decided to go to bed. But all but one could sleep. Blossom just couldn't get Brick out of her mind. His crimson eyes, his long hair, and his comforting gestures. Well, she's just gonna have to live with her knowing. That there is no getting rid of him. But is that a good thing, or a bad thing?