Chapter 2~

Since childhood, Blossom was the brain of the trio. She was supposed to be working now because the school offered advance test, and if one passed, automatically they were to be assigned at the last year and could graduate with degree. The redhead lass chose to study the same way as her siblings, they were triplets after all.

"I wonder if anyone from the first years passed the test." Bubbles' sweet voice caught Blossom's attention.

"I was thinking the same thing Bubs." She replied while putting things in her black, with pink hearts, handbag.

Princess, as usual, knew more news than anyone else. "Professors were talking about it. I overheard that the new girl beat it." She was leaning towards the two girls, her gold, with a princess' crown design, handbag hung on her arm.

"Her name's Rukao Fujikawa, by the way." Robin said, sitting at the desk beside Blossom's. Her long hair was pushed back by a black, with a ribbon at the side, headband.

Bubbles squealed. "You guys met her already?" Her pigtailed blonde hair gently bounced on her shoulder.

Blossom bit her bottom lip. She was close to telling her sister about Buttercup being the new girl when Princess and Robin came. Nevertheless, Bubbles would even be more excited if it was really Buttercup. "Did she join any clubs? The cheerleading squad, perhaps?" interrogated by the redhead to cover her nervousness.

She felt unease just thinking about it. If her hunch was right – it never went wrong before – then they were in a new pit of trouble. I mean, sure they left before but, heck! They were still villains and to point out, they seemed ready for anything, now that they were grown-ups… Maybe… Even for a serious thing now… Am I really scared they will get revenge or… Blossom could not help but think of possibilities: why they came back, why would they send Buttercup alone to school – they were triplets! For crying out loud, – or, why did they need to leave before?

"Blossy? Earth to Blossy!" Blue eyes worriedly looked at Blossom. "Are you alright?" Bubbles asked, her voice was soft and full of concern.

Princess sighed. "We know you're an airhead but not to the point where you make horror faces." Unaware, Blossom made scary facial expressions while being indulged in her thoughts.

"Something's bothering you Bloss?" Robin chimed in, now standing close to the three girls.

The redhead flashed a small smile. "Oh sorry. Forget it. I was probably stressing from school works. Let's go?" She held her bag and pointed towards the doors.

Princess and Robin shared a look before nodding and the gals left the room. Bubbles did not buy it, she knew her sister too well.

When they reached the school gates, Princess offered the girls a ride, though only Robin took it and they were gone. Bubbles immediately elbowed Blossom gently.

A sigh left Blossom's lips. "I think, they're back." She rasped lowly, just for Bubbles to hear.

The blonde lass raised an eyebrow at first. "What do you mean Blossy?"

The pink leader kept quiet as they saw a scene, bringing back memories, play before them. Blue eyes stared at three people enjoying a moment as she spoke only one name. "Butch."


An all too familiar victory yell caught the two brothers' attention, standing not too far away from the school gates.

The originally ravenette lass shot a fist up in the sky as she held a folder with the other hand. "Guess whaaaaaat?!"

A chuckle was heard from the young man wearing his all-time favorite red cap. "Well, look who's proud now?"

Buttercup smirked. "None other thaaan!" The blonde lad laughed then made a drum roll sound. Brick nodded as he trumpeted using his mouth and hand. "Rukao Fujikawaaa!" The girl of the trio triumphantly cheered.

After their short cheering party, Brick opened the folder to see a test paper marked A+ encircled in red ink. The trio purposely moved at the time before the advance test was held. Buttercup may be ruff but she always had the brains, it just needed a little push from her big brothers.

"Cool. You even beat the last highest record." Boomer commented, looking over Brick's shoulder.

A smile adorned Buttercup's face. "Couldn't do it without you guys."

Brick closed the folder before wrapping an arm around the gal's shoulder. "We knew you had it in you."

Boomer yelled happily. "Yeah!" He wrapped his arm around Buttercup's shoulder as well.

"So who won?" The girl hugged her jerky older brothers by their waist. More or less, they bet on the test result and the one who lost would buy dinner.

Brick and Boomer cracked into laughter. Their younger sister knew them so well. "I'm buying the food." Brick winked at his siblings.

Buttercup rolled her eyes but a playful smirk was displayed as Boomer just nodded with a happy smile. The trio walked out of the school grounds and hopped onto their car, which was parked by the side of the school.


The two puffs flew as fast as they could toward the soccer field. Those who saw their streaks knew more than to question the heroes. The therapy wouldn't be put to waste, both of them thought.

Butch was practicing for their game, a month from now. Droplets of sweat came running down his forehead. Their coach finally called the finish of their training and he walked over the bench to rest.

Closing his eyes, he spoke to the puffs floating just above him. "What's up, sis?" His breathe was still short so he was catching it.

"Just checking on our triplet." Blossom mused, hiding her worry. The redhead slowly moved down and sat beside the lad. "You seem to be practicing hard lately." Added by her.

Bubbles gently landed in front of them. Worry painted her baby face, like before. "Butch…" She managed to say.

"They're back… aren't they?" His husky voice brought an uncomfortable silence between the triplets. It was the day he dreaded to come because of an untold past.

The blonde lass hugged him. "We'll be with you." Blossom showed a soft smile as she joined the hug. "We always had, right?"

A soft chuckle escaped Butch's lips. "Thanks you two." He wrapped his strong but sweaty arms around the girls.

"Butch! Ew!" Blossom squeaked, feeling the wetness of his arms. Bubbles giggled while Butch let go of the two with a burst of laughter.

The coach walked over to the trio, interrupting the sound of happiness. "Captain, see you tomorrow." He saluted and winked at Butch before going, leaving the trio once again. Butch just nodded in response.

"OMG! You're the captain?" The pigtailed gal cheered, jumping up and down.

The ravenette smirked. "Of course. Besides, soccer is my life." His smirk dropped when he realized what he just said. Soccer is my life, the sentence repeated in his mind. It was unexpected, catching him off guard. Soccer was their favorite game and she always beat him.

"I think it's time we face the truth." A leader-like voice broke his thoughts. Blossom gently gulped before facing her brother.

Bubbles sat at the other side of Butch. "We can't really make those memories hide forever." Her voice sure could calm down the other two.

"Yeah…" He paused, looking at his sisters. "How about we go out tonight?" A genuine smile crossed his face. "My treat."

Blossom and Bubbles nodded simultaneously. "Let's go!"


The trio walked in at a café and made their way to the counter. The ambiance was pleasant and very much calming. Plants were everywhere, to Butch's delight, hanging or placed by the walls. The place looked like a wooden cabin, big enough for few customers staying in, and it was air-conditioned.

Ordering their usual, they asked for it to be delivered at their corner. "The same spot, thanks." Blossom said before the three strolled to their table.

"Where do we start?" Bubbles asked, raising an eyebrow at her siblings. She sat beside Blossom while Butch was across them.

"Soccer is my life?" The dark-haired teen half-joked and half-said. Nonetheless, the girls agreed.

The redhead cleared her throat. "Alright. Answer the questions as much as possible."

"And honestly!" The blonde chimed in.

Butch just nodded, though he wanted to protest because he knew everything like it all just happened yesterday – so fresh and crystal clear. Even with the therapy done and the past 6 years. His sisters were right, it was time, time to face everything.

As if the world agreed to them, a set of trio walked past them. The certain 'triplets' they were needing, watching, and waiting for.

"Brick." It came out of Blossom's mouth like a slippery soap with a mix of regret laced in it.

The world seem to stop as the redhead stood up. It was never easy holding back. Nothing's easy, she harshly thought. A tiny pond of salty water begged to come out of her round eyes, however, she held it hard.

Bubbles immediately stood as well, holding back her sister's reaching arm. She felt guilty for not calling Boomer's name, even though he changed the hairstyle she loved, he was the same as before – cheeky and adorable. It was not the right time. When will it ever be, then? She asked herself, sadness written all over her face.

The green ruff stayed quiet, amusing himself with his sisters' sudden reactions. He was doing fine, watching them, but it shattered once an originally dark-haired girl turned around to face them. He could never not trust his guts, he was sure as hell. "You're back."

Author's Note

Sorry for the late update! First week of classes started so yeah. Hope you like this one! :3 Thank you for those who reviewed, favorited, and followed! xoxo