Hey Guys!
Sorry for the delay! Due to this horrid virus wrapping it's way around the world I have started home working! Which means I was able to get this little beauty out!
Enjoy!
"…and why should we let some stranger stay with us?" Bubbles asks sceptically.
"Yeah she sounds like a street rat to me." Buttercup added.
"Trust me you won't say that when you see her."
"Brick, you're not making any sense. You just show up and ask us to let a complete stranger live with us. You can't say that's not bizarre."
Brick leaned back in his chair at the dining table. He had gone over to the girls house in the early morning to ask them if Rose could stay. He was yet to get to the part about her being Blossom's copy which was bound to go down well.
He was currently eating some breakfast that Bubbles had kindly prepared while Bella was outside in the garden playing on the jungle gym.
"Yes, while I do understand it is an odd request, you need to trust that I have my reasons."
"Care to share on what those reasons are?" Buttercup asked throwing her fork down onto her empty plate with a clatter. Brick finished his drink and cleared his throat before resting his elbows on the table.
"Okay. I'm going to tell you something and you're both going to let me finish…. Without ANY interruptions, until I'm done…. Buttercup I'm looking at you."
Buttercup crossed her arms in a huff while Bubbles slid into an empty seat, delicately popping a strawberry into her mouth. The girls remained silent urging Brick to continue.
"Right. So, the woman who will be staying here I have good reason to believe… is Blossom."
The snap of metal filled the room as Bubbles crushed the fork in her fingers, Brick could practically hear Buttercup grinding her teeth in anger before she leant forward her tone deadly.
"Want to say that again."
Brick wasn't at all intimidated but even he knew he was playing with fire. Even though he was a Rowdie, two Powerpuffs against one Ruff was not a good combination.
"I know, it sounds crazy but just let me explain…."
Brick took them through everything, not leaving out a single detail. The girls knew about the gangs of Townsville, but this directly involved their family. He knew if they were to pick a side it would be his. Family stuck together.
He explained how she is called Rose and how she ran into Bella, to their roof top meeting, to how the Turelli's are after Bella. Brick could see Bubbles knuckles turning white while Buttercup was twitching.
Once he finished a silence washed over the 3 adults while the information sunk in. Brick knew it was an emotional attack for the girls knowing that this woman who may or may not be their missing sister was going to stay with them.
"It has to be her, BC it has to be!" Bubbles finally cracked her voice wobbling with emotion.
"Someone has brainwashed her, it's so obvious. We need to find this Hugo." Buttercup muttered her voice grave.
"I agree." Brick replied instantly, he too knew this Hugo was a big piece of the puzzle. "However, before we can do that we need to get her away from him and the Turelli's. She doesn't know she's Blossom, she's fully under the influence that she's Rose so we can't say otherwise because she'll probably leave."
Bubble was nodding her head furiously her eyes distant and wild. He could only imagine what she was going through knowing she MIGHT be seeing her missing sister. While Brick still had no solid proof Rose was Blossom, he so far had nothing fully convincing him she wasn't.
The girls instantly agreed to allow Rose to stay something Brick was secretly relieved about. He knew she would be safe here, they wouldn't let anyone near her. They would not loose her twice.
"Daddy!" A small wail came running in through the back door. Bella rushed up to her father, Brick instantly turned to his daughter who in a flash of red was in his lap. Her eyes were wide and her breathing was laboured.
"What is it?!"
"Daddy, a man was staring at me while I was on the swing, I seen him before."
Brick instantly looked at Buttercup whose eyes were wide and in seconds 2 things happened.
"Bubbles! Take her!" Brick yelled and in a blue flash Bubbles had Bella in her arms.
In that same second Brick and Buttercup had raced outside, Buttercup taking to the sky to search the area while Brick used his super hearing and eyesight to spot anyone.
"Are you fucking kidding me?!" Buttercup snarled. No one was around, Brick grit his teeth as smoke started to seep through. If Bella had seen this man before and she was that scared it had to be the Turelli's trying there luck again. Those fucking bastards. Maybe… Rose wasn't safe here…
Brick knew he needed to get to the bottom of this, he needed to teach the Turelli's a deadly lesson. You don't fuck with the Rowdies. Especially not the leader's daughter. Bubbles walked slowly to the door, Bella still securely in her arms.
"Did you find anyone?"
"No." Buttercup answered, landing back down. "Do you think it's the guys who tried to snatch Bella before?" She asked Brick. Brick's whole body was tense. "You gotta sort this shit out Brick! Your fucking 'job' is the reason she's in danger!" Buttercup snapped. Brick gave a frustrated groan.
"I fucking know!" He whipped out his phone and held it to his ear.
"What?"
"It's the Turelli's. They tried to take Bella and they've spied on her at the Puff's. End them now and find Cedric."
"The Turelli's? You sure?"
"Did I fucking stutter? Get the twins on it and tell Boomer to get here asap."
"Alright, alright!"
"24 hours."
"24 hours."
Click.
"Brick… you're not going to…" Bubbles looked wordily at Bella and covered her ears. "Kill anyone are you?" She whispered. Brick gave a sigh, Bubbles was always too innocent, even for adult life.
"Nothing you need to worry about."
Bella rested her head on her aunts shoulder, her big red eyes watching her dad. Brick tried to give a smile but his stomach was twisted. Under his fucking nose they had the balls to try and snatch her. A blue flash lit up the garden as Boomer landed in front of everyone.
"Butch told me. Are you sure it's them?"
"Positive. They're not going to get away with this."
A dark look entered Boomer's eyes and he nodded. "Why did you need me?"
"I need you to take Bella home. Do not take your eyes off her. If they tried to take her with me around I won't put anything past them. I'll forward you more information later." Brick was extremely aware of the other two superhumans listening to his every word. While he did trust them to a degree they still did NOT need to know his plans.
Boomer nodded again and walked over to Bubbles giving her a smile and small talk.
"While I detest what you do. But if it involves Bella and you need a hand… let me know." Buttercup sigh, she would not undertake in any illegal activity but she would put a stop to the thugs trying to kidnap her niece. Brick nodded, he appreciated the offer.
Bella now in Boomer's arms smiled at Brick.
"Bye Daddy."
"Bye Munchkin. Stay with Uncle Boomer and don't-"
"Go near any strangers… I know" She said bored. Boomer, Bubbles and Buttercup smirked at her sass and Brick rolled his eyes.
"Good, now scram."
Boomer gave a wave and in another blue flash was gone.
"What are you gonna do then?" Buttercup asked crossing her arms. Brick checked his watch.
"Well… I better go meet Rose."
Bubbles eyes widened! "Oh! We need to tidy up! Come on Buttercup." Buttercup groaned and rolled her eyes but still followed her sister in the house. Brick smirked before getting into his car and heading over to West Park.
Rose stood nervously in West Park. She had found a secluded bench to sit while she waited. She barely slept a wink all night, she was sure Cedric or Hugo knew that she was leaving. She tried to take as little as possible. A few essential clothes, toiletries, a bottle of vodka and her phone charger.
She tried to make her place look like she would be back at any moment, nothing too out of place. She was bouncing her leg as she looked up and down for any sight of him, she pulled out her phone and checked the time. She was 10 minuets early, no need to get worried he'd bailed just yet.
She rolled her shoulders suddenly getting the horrible feeling she was being watched. She whipped her head round as her eyes scanned the area. Nothing out of the ordinary. She bit her lip in worry and continued to bounce her leg.
"Nervous?"
Rose jumped and whipped her head round so fast it made her neck click.
"Gahhh! Jesus Christ! Are you trying to kill me?!"
Brick stood watching her amused while she rubbed her sore neck.
"It's not right to sneak up on people."
"Who said I was sneaking? I've been stood here a while."
Rose gave him a confused look while Brick smirked and put his hands in his pockets. Rose rolled her eyes and picked her small case.
"Ready to go?" He asked. Rose nodded as she followed him out of the park and towards his car. Rose felt her stomach roll. She was doing it, she was actually leaving with a Rowdie. A ROWDIE! If Cedric ever found out she was a dead woman walking. She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket and her heart rate accelerate.
Deciding not to look she ignored her phone and got into the front seat of Brick's car, her mind on full alert.
"Will you calm down? Nothing is going to happen. Your heart sounds like a fucking helicopter" Brick turned on the car and shut the door.
"Easy for you to say, you didn't just get into the car of the leader of the worst crime gangs in the city."
Brick pursed his lips before giving a smug smirk and shrugging.
"Well then you would know that as the leader of the worst crime gang in Townsville. Nobody with a brain fucks with me."
"Cedric will."
"He doesn't have a brain."
Brick put the car in drive and set off. Rose watched the world fly past her in a blur as she felt Cedric's and Hugo's clutches on her loosen. She relaxed back into the cool leather seat.
"So, do these people know I'm coming to stay?" She asked.
"Yeah, they're fine with it. I'm sure you'll get along great."
"I'm not a people person."
"You'll be fine with these two, trust me."
A silence fell over the pair as Brick drove into a pleasant looking community. Rose suddenly felt very self conscious, like she didn't belong. Rows upon rows of perfect houses flitted past and Rose grew more and more uncomfortable.
Soon they pulled up outside a lavish house. The walls were tall, and the garden was pristine. Rose didn't belong here. She heard Brick get out of the car as she clumsily followed and stared at the house. Brick gave her a look before walking past her and towards the house. Rose shuffled behind him feeling more and more intimidated by the huge home.
Before Brick could knock the door was ripped open and a blonde woman with striking ocean blue eyes stood before the pair. She was wearing a light blue and white summer dress and her hair was chopped into a sleek and stylish bob. Her skin was flawless, and Rose was reminded of a beautiful china doll. She suddenly felt very self conscious and wrapped her arm slightly around her waist. She felt underdressed in her jeans, t-shirt and sneaker combo.
The woman continued to stare as if Rose would blow away like smoke. Her eyes started glittering and Rose was sure she was going to burst into tears. Gods not a crier! Rose internally moaned.
Brick on the other hand was stood slightly behind Rose shaking his head rapidly trying to get Bubbles to get it together before she ruined everything. Thankfully another woman joined her at the door.
"Bubbles what are you doing?!"
Rose heard her raspy voice before she saw her. Another woman joined the blonde, her raven hair in stark contrast to the first woman's golden locks. Her lime green eyes were the perfect shade against her slightly tanned skin. She had on black cropped jeans and a light green sleeveless blouse.
Suddenly Rose got a stabbing pain in her head and her vision began to darken.
"No! It's my turn you have to stop cheating!" A little blond girl with blue eyes cried.
"Nu-huh! She went then it's my turn!" The green-eyed girl fired back.
"Tell her to stop cheating!" The blonde wailed.
"Girls, come on, lets for once try to finish a game without fighting." Another voice said. Rose couldn't see the owner of this voice.
"Girls… I hope you're all playing fair." An older man with jet black hair walked into the room with a wise smile on his face.
"Professor! She's cheating!" The blonde tattled pointing at the brunette.
"Am not!"
"Are too!"
"Rose?"
"Girls, stop fighting!"
"Rose?"
"Girls, listen to you're sister." The older man scolded.
The two girls stopped fighting, looking sheepish. "Yes Professor." They answered…
"ROSE?!"
Roses' eyes widened as she stumbled back slightly, in front of her Brick was watching her cautiously while the two women looked on concerned. Rose shook her head and tightened her grip on her case.
"Sorry." She muttered, Brick eyed her suspiciously.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. I'm fine." She waved off. "So, nice to meet ya. I'm Rose." Rose introduced trying to build her confidence. The blonde woman smiled happily.
"Hello! My name is Bubbles and this is my sister Buttercup!" She grinned pointing to the green eyed woman.
"Oh you're sisters?" Rose questioned.
"Yeah, do you want to come in? We can show you around and your room." Bubbles offered helpfully. Rose gave a tiny smile before walking into the house.
Immediately she was taken back by how grand and modern it looked. To anyone else it would probably just look like a normal middle-class house but to someone like Rose it was a palace! The place was tidy, no dishes piled up in the sink, no half empty bottles of booze lying all over or food on the floor. It even smelt clean!
"Blos- Rose?" Bubbles asked catching herself.
Rose blinked and followed Bubbles up the stairs to her room.
Buttercup crossed her arms and watched as Bubbles lead Rose upstairs.
"What are you thinking?" Brick asked, coming to stand at the side of her.
"It's her."
"What makes you so sure?"
Buttercup rolled her eyes. "Are you blind?"
"Yes, I know she looks like her, but she's has no recollection of anything. I told you this."
"Do you know anyone else on the planet with pink eyes?"
Brick fumed. He wasn't stupid.
"Look I'm not saying it's not her, but if she doesn't remember anything we have nothing to go on."
"That Hugo is involved. I need to find him." Buttercup growl with deadly malice in her voice.
"Already taken care of."
Buttercup screwed up her face and turned to the redheaded Ruff. Brick glanced at her briefly. "My associates are tracking him down."
"Ah, you're bloody thirsty criminal scum." Buttercup turned back round.
"You say that like it's a bad thing."
"It is."
"And what are you going to do about it?"
"I know our deal, but it doesn't mean I'm happy about it."
Brick turned back to looking at the stairs while Buttercup left to the kitchen.
"Beer?"
Brick turned to see her holding up a can of Gardner from the fridge. He nodded and headed over. Buttercup tossed him the can which he easily caught and cracked open, she joined him with her own beer.
"Did you know Bubbles invited your boys and Bella for dinner tonight?"
Brick coughed on his drink, trying to clear his throat. He wiped his mouth on his sleeve before staring at the Green Puff.
"She did what?!"
"Oh don't get your knickers in a twist. She's excited, leave her alone."
"The whole point of Rose staying here was to get her away from Cedric Turelli and Hugo! The last thing we need if your hyperactive sister scaring her back to them!" He snapped.
"Look Ruff, I only tolerate you because of Bella and the only reason I don't lock you up for your little mafia games, is because you actually make my life somewhat easier! We've gone for years not knowing where our sister is, and she might in fact be upstairs with Bubbles right now. So, cut her some slack and let her have our family back together!"
Brick stared at her, shocked at her outburst. Buttercup let out a frustrated sigh before taking a few swigs of her beer. Brick was smart enough not to push the fiery Powerpuff further.
Just as they were about to settle into an awkward silence the front door went again. Buttercup put her drink down and made her way over.
"Hey Butterbabe- OFFT!"
Brick rolled his eyes and his idiotic brother's comment and felt no sympathy for the hit he received. He walked out of the kitchen to see Boomer walking through the door while Butch stumbled in doubled over his stomach.
"Hi Daddy!" Bella cried jumping over to him in a red flash. Brick easily caught her in his arm and grinned.
"Hey squirt, you been looking after your Uncle for me?"
Bella nodded happily. "I did, Uncle Butch said a swear so I hits him." She laughed happily, Brick grinned back and looked over to his brothers.
"Yeah, little pest got me right in the ear." Butch snapped.
"Ha! Atta girl" Buttercup cheered giving Bella a high five.
"Are you going to stick up for me?!" Butch asked turning to Boomer.
"No, you deserved it."
"Fucking traitor." He muttered.
Brick rolled his eyes at his brother's and placed Bella down on the floor. She raced over to the living room and started playing with the toys that remained here for her to play with. Brick caught Butch's eyes and motioned him over. Buttercup rolled her eyes and offered a beer to Boomer.
"Me too Butterba- OW!" Butch groaned as the beer hit him in the side of the head. Brick grinned while Butch muttered "Fucking bitch."
"You always start it."
"She wants me, it's so obvious... anyway-"
"Yes anyway…" Brick said getting back to business. "How are things going?" Butch's face became serious as he stepped closer to his brother, his voice lowered.
"The Twins are tracking him but the Turelli's have gone radio silent. A few associates went to their base, but it was empty. We fear they're planning something big and soon we know it."
Brick's mouth made a grim line. This was not good, bases are never left empty. Ever. It was too much of a risk, the Turelli's were plotting something big and Brick just knew it involved his gang. He needed to find Cedric, they needed to find the Turelli's, he needed to find Hugo, he needed to make sure Bella was safe. A headache started to form. He didn't like anxiety, it meant fear and Brick Jojo was not fearful. Apprehensive was not a word Brick would associate himself with but that's exactly how he felt.
Butch could sense his brothers worry, but he would never confirm it. The Rowdies never worried, they were always in control. Brick gave a low growl. "Find them, deploy everyone, I want to know where they've gone, I want to know what they're planning. Pull back the plans and hits until they're found."
"And what do we do when we find them?" Butch asked.
"No holes barred. Find out what they're up to. They find Cedric, bring him to me and put and end to anyone who tries to stop them."
"Everyone? You want to send everyone on this hit? What about the shipments we've have coming in? We've been planning them for months? Cedric Turelli's is a waste of space piece of shit, we don't need to go all out on him." Butch tried to argue, fearing his brother was overreacting. Brick crimson eyes blazed.
"Everyone. I'm not going to repeat myself. Once we've done here we're joining them too. I want them found and I want them found tonight. Dead or Alive."
Butch sigh but knew there was no going back on this order, he pulled out his phone to spread the word.
"12 hours." Brick instructed, Butch cocked a brow.
"12?"
"12. Sooner the better."
Butch nodded grimly as he stepped outside to call the hit. The Rowdies meant business, no more playing.
While the brother's plotted, Rose was being taken down a long hallway guided by the friendly woman.
"And this will be your room…" She gestured to the door, somewhat timidly. Rose opened it and her forehead creased instantly at the headache. Flashes of colour blinded her vision, giggles and laughter rang in her ears. A deep throaty laugh overtook her senses and limbs tangled hotly in bedsheets flitted through her mind.
Red hair… silk sheets…temperature rising, then freezing again. Eyes… eyes… they were….
"Rose?"
Rose shook her head as the colours and noises faded. The room was simple. A double bed located directly in the centre with a wardrobe and a few bookshelves places neatly around the room.
"Are you okay?"
Rose turned back to Bubbles who was watching her carefully before blinking again.
"Yes, yes I'm fine."
"Is this room okay?"
"Yes." Rose replied placing her things down in the room. It looked like it hadn't been touched in years, almost like a shrine to someone. She didn't press the issue though.
"I'll be downstairs if you need me, we'll be having some guests over tonight for dinner so come down when you're ready." Bubbles offered.
"Oh… is this like a family thing? I don't do families-"
"Oh no! This is just friends, very informal, nothing to worry about." Bubbles reassured her quickly sensing the unease. Rose still didn't look convinced.
"Right. Okay."
Bubbles stood there for a moment and gave a small smile before she sighed and walked away.
Rose walked over to the door and closed it before letting out a heavy sigh herself. She took another look around the room and walked over to the bed. The bed was so soft, much better than her last one. She pulled the duvet over and her heart rate quickened when she felt soft silk sheet beneath her fingers.
She quickly put the duvet back and stood up and walked over to the wardrobe. She opened it up to find it empty. She quirked a brow, she was almost expecting clothes to be in here. Shrugging she closed the doors and walked over to her bag and back over to the bed.
She let out a huge sigh and pulled out her bottle of vodka before flopping back to stare up at the ceiling. Twisting the lid, she took a sharp swig, her face screwing up slightly before the liquid washed down.
What was she thinking? This was such a bad idea. Sure, Brick was attractive… but was that all she had come here for? Is she really that easy? She couldn't explain why she thought coming here was such a good idea, every time she tried to rationalise with herself she got a pounding headache. It was easier to go with the flow.
She didn't know how long she had been laid there but her bottle was now half empty, and she was fairly certain she was now glued to the bed. Rolling her head to the side, the slight buzzing she had grown accustomed to after drink filter through her body. She gave a slight smile… ah, something normal.
She grabbed her phone to see she had 36 missed called from Hugo and 2 missed calls from Cedric, her face twisted with a grimace. All she could think when she though of Hugo or saw his name was 'liar, lair, LIAR!' Her resolve to move seemed justified but she couldn't help but think it was going to cause trouble.
Blinking heavily, she sat up and swayed from side to side.
"Whoa." She moaned. She clumsily placed the bottle on the floor and rubbed her head. The warm comfort of being drunk was starting to seep in and Rose could feel herself sinking happily into blurry bliss.
"Rose?"
Her eyes widened slightly as she hastily scrambled to the door, on the opposite side Bubbles stood happily.
"Dinner's ready if you'd like to join us?"
Rose's stomach spoke for her as it let out a loud growl. A home cooked meal was something she was unfamiliar with and something it seemed her body was craving. She gave an awkward smile.
"Come on, you sound starved!" Bubble giggled allowing Rose to join her. The two women made their way down the stairs when Rose felt her stomach flip. Whether it was from the drink of nerves she couldn't distinguish.
In front of her Brick was sat at the head of the table with two other men on his left side. His kid was sat next to him, happily swinging her legs off the chair. The other woman she was living with –Bubblegum- or whatever his name was also sat down glaring daggers at the green-eyed man opposite her.
Brick's eyes locked onto her's and Rose's footing faltered for a second making her slip down the last step and a gasp escape her lips.
"Whoa!" Bubbles quickly turned to steady her. "Are you okay?"
Rose nodded dumbly feeling her cheeks redden in embarrassment. Bubbles sensing the tension jumped into action.
"Bl- Rose, why don't you take a seat? I'll bring out the food."
Rose felt the sudden urge to offer to help, which was something she never did. She shook off her thoughts and looked over to the table. Just as she was about to take her seat at the furthest chair away from everyone two little eyes spied her.
"Rose! Sit here! Sit here!" Bella cried in glee. Rose froze and felt the buzz of her drink filter round her body. Swallowing thickly, she made her way over to the empty seat at the side of the little girl as everyone's eyes followed her.
She sat down quietly as an awkward silence fell over the table. Luckily for them Bella was immune to the tension was happy to break it.
"What are you doing here?! Do you live here?! Are you my auntie now? My aunties live here, they're really cool. Did you know I know all the elements in the periodic table? And auntie Bubbles is teaching me Chinese! Can you speak Chinese? It's super hard but I-"
"Ni hui anjing ma, Ni rang wo toutong."
Bella's little mouth hung open while everyone looked at Rose with shock. Rose's eyes widened before she looked around the table.
"You speak Chinese?"
Rose turned to Brick who was looking at her suspiciously.
"I-I didn't know I could? I can't- It must be because I'm drunk." She waved off.
Butch barked a laugh while Buttercup cocked her head in surprise.
"You're wasted?"
"Get off me, as if this isn't painful enough sober." Rose snapped.
"This is gonna be so good." Butch smirked. "OW-!" He jolted forward cradling his injured leg that Buttercup indiscreetly hit.
"Ta-Dah!"
Bubbles proudly presented her casserole and placed it in the middle of the table along with an array of side dishes. Immediately the blonde man started scrambling for as much food as his plate would take, while the green man was close behind.
Rose took a deep breath and subtly took another swig of her vodka from her hip flask.
She grabbed a measly portion of food for herself and took the time to glance around everyone. She hated feeling the outcast, it made her feel vulnerable. It was probably the drink giving her false confidence, but she decided to try and turn the tables.
"So, blondies- are you guys fucking or what?"
Bubbles froze while Boomer started choking on his food, Butch tried hard to contain his laughter after a death glare from his older brother. Buttercup's jaw was hanging open and the only one unaffected by the question was Bella. Rose raised her eye brows indicating she was waiting for an answer. Bubbles swallowed daintily while Boomer cough back his food.
"Why would you say that?" Bubbles asks politely.
"Well with the way your eye screwing each other it's kind of obvious."
Butch bellowed out laughing allowing bits of food to splatter over the table unable to keep it in any longer while Buttercup tried to mask her snickers with a calculated drink of her beer. Brick cleared his throat aggressively.
"Yes?" Rose turned to him innocently.
"Watch your mouth when she's around." He snapped gesturing to Bella who was chopping away oblivious. Rose rolled her eyes.
"So? Yes? No? Friends with benefits?" She pressed.
Brick dropped his fork with a clatter, glaring at the redheaded woman. Butch looked between the two blondes with a mischievous grin on his face.
"Well played red." He smirked.
Rose grinned back cockily and looked at Boomer and Bubbles.
"I don't think this is a conversation for the dinner table." Bubbles replied diplomatically.
"Agreed, this is food time." Boomer shovelled in another mouthful, Brick grimace at his brothers lack of manners.
"Boo, you guys are boring." Rose complained and took a bite form her food. Silence resumed again.
"So, who are you guys under?" Rose asked turning to face Buttercup and Bubbles.
"Excuse me?" Buttercup questioned, sitting straighter.
"You know, are you under these guys?"
"We just said that's not a conversation for the dinner table." Bubbles said tiredly.
"No! I didn't mean that… But good to know where you where you mind is at."
Bubbles face burned crimson while Brick tried to suppress his smirk. Butch snickered while Boomer looked equally as red.
"They wish." Butch laughed, taking a big bite of his food. Buttercup reached over stabbing her fork in the table were Butch's hand was seconds ago. "Ha! Missed!" He cheered.
"I won't next time if you keep it up!" Buttercup snapped, then rounded on Rose. "What do you mean then?"
"What gang do you run under?"
The table took a cold silence, Bubbles looked over at Brick whose face had changed to the perfect poker face, Butch straightened and Boomer stopped eating.
"We're not under anyone. We don't run with that crowd." Buttercup said strongly. The boys remained in a stony silence, but Rose was oblivious.
"Then why do you associate with him?" She asked pointing to Brick.
"We have our reasons. We could ask you the same about your last group of friends, but we haven't, and here we are, so I suggest you drop it." Buttercup snapped. Rose bit the inside of her cheek before taking another mouthful of food.
"Okay… my next question, is why do you have a stick up your ass?"
Buttercup froze before slamming her fork down on the table roughly.
"Oooooo, Girl fight!" Butch squealed, leaning forward in anticipation.
"Butch!" Brick hissed, glaring hotly at Rose who looked unfazed.
"Do you wanna keep pushing me?! Because I'll go!" Buttercup snarled, Rose rolled her eyes.
"Oh please."
The scoff made Buttercups eyes widen and just as she was about to launch Bubbles caught her arm yanking her back roughly.
"BC please! Don't." The blonde pleaded, Buttercup let out an aggravated groan before chugging her beer in an attempt to calm herself down.
"So, green eyes… you single?" Rose latched onto her next target. Butch looked up at her from his food before checking around him to make sure she wasn't speaking to anyone else. He pointed at himself dumbly while Rose raised her eyebrows in confirmation. Butch cleared his throat cockily before giving her 'the look'.
"Give me a break." Buttercup muttered chomping angrily on her food.
"Why yes darling…. Yes I am." He leered looking her up and down, Rose smirked slightly at his response.
"Gods you're such a creep." Buttercup hissed.
"Aw jealous Butterbabe?"
"What have I told you about calling me that!"
"Hmm funny, didn't hear you complaining about it the other night!"
Buttercup's face tinged pink. "One more word… and I'll castrate you."
"Oooo is that a threat or a promise?"
"Butch! Shut it!" Brick snapped, unfortunately for him this drew the attention of the 20 question redhead, whose pink eyes locked onto his red ones.
"And you… do you have any female friends you're… involved with?" She asked her voice dipping lower, Rose could feel herself swaying as the drink was seeping in hard. Brick bit the inside of his cheek and looked at Bella who still happily eating her food, completely unaware of the conversation around her.
"No. I'm not."
The response was sharp and left no room to continue. Rose stared at him while he stared back before her eyes hardened and she decided to challenge him.
"Is that so?"
"Yes." His voice was firm and final, signalling for her to end the conversation but she wasn't about to back down so easily. Pursing her lips her eyes flicked to Bella, Brick tensed seeing where see was going.
"So… where's her mother?"
The room dropped a few degrees at the million-dollar question. Everyone was looking at either Rose or Brick not daring to utter a sound. This time Bella had also picked up on the conversation. She turned to look at Rose who suddenly looked uneasy.
"I know where my mummy is." She said, her voice quiet. Brick's eyes widened as Buttercup and Bubbles shared uneasy looks. Rose didn't respond but the smile on Bella's face was making her stomach twist painfully.
"It's you."
Haha! I hope you all enjoyed that as much as I have enjoyed writing it!
(I am so sorry for any grammatical or spelling errors, im so shattered so really quickly skimmed this!)
***** ANNOUNCEMENT - COVID-19 *******
Hey Guys,
I hope you guys have been enjoying my stories and I hope it provided a much needed distraction from the current world events. Now I am in no position to tell people what to do but I just want to use this -somewhat- of a platform to make my address. Here in my home country of the UK we are effectively on lockdown, if you too are in the UK or in a similar position in your country, please stay indoors and practice social distancing. I want each and every one of you safe and we can all beat this virus together!
So my advice? Find a good Fic, snuggle down with some music and snacks and get lost in a good story and soon this will all be a bad memory.
Stay Safe Friends 3
Love, Cornelia.x