Brick
If anytime was the right time to be the calm, collected, and composed leader. That time would be right now, because he felt his chest turn. He could only imagine the disgust on her face when he decided to turn around. How embarrassing and humiliating it would be. Would he ever be able to show his face again to her?
A paper tapped his face playfully and got him out of his thoughts. "Were you working on character designs? These are very good Ruff!" The Pink Puff smiled softly. Character what? Oh those! All his art homework was on the table right. Wait- That meant the page was there too! Um!- Don't panic! Think of something!
Bow looked over the character designs once more before looking at his desk again. "If you aren't an architect, perhaps you will get your own animated series. Do you have more?"
Think quick! "Y-yes! I believe they are in one of the folders on my bookshelf." He pointed to the corner AWAY from his desk. It seemed that his distraction worked as she went to go look. Use your powers for good use! Dammit, Boomer's speed would have helped.
"Which folder is it in Ruff?" Right, she was a perfectionist. His shelves were probably triggering the hell out of her. "Um..try the blue or red one. I'll uh..look at my pile of papers to see if I have more from class." Calm your ass down! Don't sound too panicked! Just look through these papers and find that damn page!
The blue folder was picked, the Pink Puff looked occupied. Which was good! Why were there so many drawings!? Wait!- BINGO!
"Your perspective pieces look amazing! Especially the ones with people in them."
Brick smiled nervously as he hid the paper behind his back. Thank god he got the page in time, who knows how she would have reacted. "Thanks Bow, but I think that was beginner's luck." Her hands went on her hips as she gave him a playful smile, "will I ever get praise out of you for your own artwork?"
That look on her face basically was his kryptonite right now. "Hmm..I don't know Bow, I am my worst critic. Will you ever agree with me about your amazing cooking and baking?"
A laugh escaped her mouth, "touché Ruff." She placed the folder back and walked over to him. "So Ruff, how am I helping you with your art homework?" Right about that, he didn't actually know either. You see, the homework was done already. But she didn't need to know that. However, he had a trick up his sleeve. "You are going to help me paint." Brick gave her a proud smile. The Pink Puff looked perplexed at him, if not unsure. "Ruff I don't..I'm not an artist like you."
This is where the fun part comes in. "Now Bow, if you can magically teach me to cook without burning the house down. I can try to teach you how to paint." Perhaps even by some miracle, to also relax. He handed her a brush and some small paint bottles. Blossom watched helplessly as he set up the canvas. "Come on Bow, where's your determined spirit? That's not very Commander and Leader of you." She pouted at his tease before sighing, "fine fine, I'll give it a shot."
Step one of the plan was done, which mind you, was the hardest part. Now onto step two, hide the page properly while she is occupied. "I want you to just throw paint on there. Go crazy. Use the brush, your fingers, a scalpel, anything! Just go with what feels right." Bow had a dumbfolded look on her face, but thankfully she was distracted. Brick took this chance to hide the page under his bed. I mean, who in the right mind would look under there?
It seemed that her creativity took control as she of course put some pink on the canvas. Some light blues, greens, and yellows were added. Blossom had a confused look on her face, but was content. There were random colors everywhere. Paint was also flickered using her fingers and nails. But then, a picture was forming in his head. The green and pink looked like..Wait! "Bow that's it! This is giving me an idea."
"Okay?..I'm not too sure what you can make of my random spots of paint. Honestly, this is harder than it looks." The Pink Puff gave a hopeless look as she gladly put the paintbrush down. Brick smiled and brought over a pen, "you will see Bow."
Those blotches looked a lot like spring. The flicked paint looked like flowers, so he drew long stems for them. His art seemed to intrigue her, she even looked over his shoulder to watch.
Don't look at that adorable face that she was making. Also forget the fact that she was leaning over his shoulder to see. He was in fact taller than her. Brick tried to relax and enjoy the moment. This felt..nice..Warm and comfortable..Did Bow feel that too? It seemed so, as she relaxed her head on his shoulder. Now her hand and head were on his shoulder, great! Stay calm! Does this girl even know what she is doing to him right now?!
"Aaaaaand done! What ya think?" He tried not to wuss out and turn towards her. He stood put. Blossom was in awe and smiled, "it looks amazing Ruff! How did you do that?"
Brick's face was flushed slightly, "just my imagination I suppose."
Bow stopped leaning on him and went to his side. "Imagination huh? It seems though..that you missed.." Wait, what was she doing? Wait! No! Not pink! "A spot!" Pink paint was put on his cheek. She started laughing and put the brush back down.
Oh she wanted to play now did she? As she continued to laugh to herself, he put his hand in RED paint. Brick smirked and that scared Blossom. Oh she's trying to run now? Not if he had anything to say about it. He touched the back of her head and brought her forward. This action made the Pink Puff blush.
"You're not going anywhere Bow, not without some.." His hand then smears the paint across her face slowly. "Red!" She closed her eyes and took a breath in, trying to keep her composure. "Gotta say Bow, red looks good on you-"
Wait, what was that look? He knew that look, and he didn't like it! Well- that was a lie but- She was getting closer! "B-bow what are you doing?" Why was he stuttering!? But she was so!-
"Why are you backing up Ruff?" That smirk was killing him right now. She was now closely face to face with him. "I just want to.." She then boops her nose with his, "spread the red."
Brick was basically clinging to the wall the best he could. When did she!?- How!?- Since when did Blossom Utonium become bold!?
He blinked and snapped out of it. What..A woman. If she scared him, then damn. "You want to play like that Bow? Fine, we can play like that." That comment seemed to scare her a bit as she started to float. "Don't even think about it, Bow."
An innocent smile was present on her face, "I don't know what you are talking about Ruff. Don't you know? I'm Everything Nice." He floated also and got ready to chase her, "Everything Nice huh? Hmm, are you the same girl who used to pound me when we were younger? Because THAT girl was definitely not nice."
Brick flew closer to her, "I was doing my job Ruff, sometimes I'm not always nice." She floated back again, "I suppose not, but I need to get payback for the paint smeared on my face now." He floated closer to her, "that was payback for the paint on my face!"
The Pink Puff couldn't back up anymore, because of his artwork. "Don't start a fight, you can't finish Bow." He towered over her and smirked.
The two exchanged challenging looks before red and pink streaks of lights flew out of the room.
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Blossom
"How are you beating me!? Cheater! I will win this round woman!" Butch was aggressively pushing the controller buttons. While his counterpart was more calm, "because I don't suck ass!"
The blues were watching the two go at it, while also cuddling on the couch. The two were startled by the two leaders.
"Ruff no! Back off!" Blossom laughed as she dodged him. She flew to the other side of the kitchen table. "Sorry Bow, I'm not trained."
Why that smug look on his face! She should freeze him into a popsicle! "I can tell, perhaps we should start with stay."
The Red Ruff kept that smug look on his face as he leaned on the table. "This dog has been through some shit okay? So there is no training here."
Try to ignore the blue looks that they are receiving right now. She could just hear her younger sister's silent squeal. Thank god her other sister was preoccupied. That girl would definitely tell her something alright.
The Ruff leader's quick move startled her, but luckily she dodged. "That's all you got Ruff? Honestly, I expected more from my counterpart-"
A quick flash of red over the table and the puff was caught. He held her by her waist. She wasn't going to let him win that easily now was she?
One quick use of her super strength and the Ruff was on his back. That ego of his was for sure bruised after this. The Ruff leader had a surprised look on his face.
"What!? How!? God dammit!" Butch yelled out as a crash was heard. "Butch! Not the controller! I just replaced the old one you broke!" Boomer groaned.
"Ha! You suck so bad asswipe!" Buttercup stood in triumph before making eye contact. Oh no..
"Oi oi oi!" Her green sister jumped over the couch and walked to them. "I leave you two alone for five minutes, and you are already making out!?" They were not!- How dare she!- The looks on their faces were!- His face too wasn't helping!- Wait, what was that sound? Was that a?-
"I have some really good blackmail~" Why that!- She may be the sugar, but she is definitely not always sweet! Blossom instantly got off of The Ruff leader who was currently snickering. Traitors! All traitors! How dare they!
"Bubbles delete it! Don't start with me!" A quick move wasn't enough to catch her younger sister. "Nu uh! I'm keeping this!" Another attempt to grab her phone failed.
"I have blackmail too you know!" Her blue sister dodged, "like what?"
Both sisters stared each other down, "I have the LETTER you have left unguarded."
That's what did it. Bubbles' face turned crimson as she hid her face behind her phone. "Nooooo! Throw that away and burn it! Have Brick burn it!" Oh how the tables have turned. Sweet sweet victory for Blossom once again.
"I'll have Brick burn it if you delete the photo! I want to see you do it too! No cheating!" Her sister pouted and huffed before tapping on her phone. "Uh uh! What are you doing!?" Bubbles cheeks puffed out, "I'm pulling it back up! Look here it is! I'm deleting it!"
Well now, we must make sure the trickster actually did it. Yup! There goes that embarrassing photo. The blue puff sighed in defeat and retreated to her counterpart. Meanwhile, her other sister looked more annoyed. The two of them exchanged looks before Buttercup tsked in defeat also. "No fair! I wanted a copy!" Butch groaned and just received a punch to the shoulder by his counterpart. "Oh shut up asswipe, we can't all win. Just like you won't right now at another round."
Here they go again with the video games. Oh how she wondered how they could play that all day. At least now everyone had finally left her alone. Well..except one smug looking Ruff. "All for a picture Bow?" Blossom laughed a bit as she pushed his face away playfully. "Oh hush you, you are just throwing blows because you are a sore loser."
That statement seemed to catch the Ruff off guard, "excuse me? Loser? No, I believe YOU lost Bow." The Ruff leader stepped closer to her and looked down at her. "I think you are delusional Ruff, I had the final pin to the ground. Therefore I win."
Why was his smile making her feel..She was supposed to always be cold! Why was she warm!? "Remember we had a paint war, and the one with the most paint on her face is you." A small boop to her nose was all he needed to get her flustered.
He thought he was smart huh? Oh how she just wanted to get more paint and dump it on his head. But then she would definitely be in danger. Don't mess with the Ruffs cap. Which she was still wearing!? What!? How long has it been since!? Oh dear..Thanks to a miracle, her sisters haven't said anything about it. Though to be fair, they were distracted..Blossom put the cap, or should she say crown, back on the Ruffs head.
"Here's your crown, your majesty." A small curtsy and the Ruff Leader stood tall with pride. "Why thank you milady." She received a bow from the Red Ruff. They both started laughing afterwards.
That smile..why did she only see it when they were joking or together? Was this?..Was this what Bubbles meant by getting along? It felt..nice..Woah! She was too close to him, though it seemed the Ruff didn't mind at all. Time to retreat to the couch! Yes! To um..rest!
Blossom cleared her throat and motioned her head towards the couch. The red ruff snorted and walked towards it. Both sat down to watch the "battle" taking place.
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Brick
One glance to his side and..Why was she giving him that face? It looked smug. "May I help you Bow?" Her laugh was soft before she leaned closer to him. "Ruff I know you're part dog, but I didn't know you could growl."
Growl? What was she talking about? When did he?- Oh..oh no..No! He did not!- Damn that Dork! "W-well, I-I um..um.." Now is not the time to panic! "Big Bro goes feral sometimes when pissed off. His hair even raises up like a dog too."
Damn you Electro! Don't add to it! "Feral huh? I did actually see his hair raise, yes." His arm felt cold when she touched him. "It's not like I can control it.." Brick looked away in an angry pout. Bow only laughed as she put her hair up in a messy bun, using a scrunchie.
"Ha! I'm beating you now woman! Bow down to the Butch!" The Green Porcupine laughed out before getting punched on the shoulder. "Shut up! This is only the first part! You are so full of yourself!" The Green Puff was extra concentrated. She was definitely not going to let the idiot win.
"So Blossy, have you filled the missing spot for the student council yet?" Bubbles leaned on his brother. "Unfortunately no, I'm trying my best to recruit but it's going south.." Bow looked concerned.
"No offense but why is filling the last spot necessary? Can't you just move on without that spot filled?" Boomer asked politely as he wrapped his arm around his counterpart. "I wish it was that simple Boomer, but we need a certain number of people in the council to keep the club going. So that last spot is important."
They needed an amount of people every semester to keep the club alive? No wonder why the Puff would promote the club with a big stand each year. She loved the club that much?
"Oh, I understand then. Hmm..well perhaps we can all help!" His brother was always the optimist about situations. But the Pink Puff didn't seem too moved by his encouragement. "I wish it were that easy Boomer. Just not a lot of people want to join a student council. Too "nerdy" for people nowadays." Bow looked defeated as she sighed and slumped back to the couch.
"What if I join?"
Why were they all looking at him like that? Is he talking in another language or something? He just couldn't stand to see that look on her face. "Would you!? Ruff that would be amazing! You could even help with poster and flyer designs!"
Her ramblings went on as he zoned out to the looks that the blues were giving him. Did he make a mistake? They were going to patronize him even more now. Though..The Puff leader looked happy so he definitely wasn't backing out now. Besides, the student council sounded fun.
"Don't mention it Bow." Blossom sighed in relief before three phone alarms went off in sync. The three puffs flinched and right away stood up.
"Ha! I win loser! Take that Butters!-" Butch fist bumped the air before being smacked upside the head. "Not now, asswipe! What's the emergency Leader Girl?"
"It's an attack on the power plant!" The Puff leader's face changed from confident to worried. What was that look? "What's wrong, Bow?"
Even the other two puffs looked away from him. "The person attacking is Mojo.."
What? Mojo!? It's been months since his disappearance, what made him come back now? "Screw that monkey! Let's go kick ass!" Butch cracked his knuckles and Boomer nodded in agreement. Brick gave the pink puff a reassuring look, "it's okay Bow, believe me when I say us ruffs have been waiting for his return. And not in the pleasant father sons reunion way either."
"Alright then, girls!-" It seemed she forgot about the boys coming as she rephrased her command. "Girls and boys, let's go!" Everyone laughed before they all flew out quickly.
"Oh my gosh! Is this our first OFFICIAL mission together!?" Bubbles fangirled and twirled in the air.
"Haha! I figured out a nickname for you!" Thing One exclaimed, "it is Twirls!"
Twirls? Seriously? I mean it was Butch so that made sense. Idiot..Though it seemed that the Blue Puff liked it as she squealed in happiness.
A big explosion brought them back into reality though. That damn ape was going to get it..
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I am alive! On the outside!- Anyway! XD
I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter, sorry it took about 3 months. But! I did it! And yes another cliffhanger! Please don't hurt me lol. Cliffhangers make you want to keep reading ;3
I'm already writing the next chapter so hopefully it won't take so long. Until next time!