Hello! Yeah, I need to stop saying that every Author's Note. But anyways, I'm back again, for what, the third day in a row? No, well then, okay.
So, I have news. Because I'm writing this story based on the episodes, I sometimes get distracted and I go ahead and watch more episodes than I need to. With this, I found myself finishing up watch Bionic Showdown for the first time ever, and can I just say that I AM IN LOVE! Douglas is such a funny bad guy and the fight scene between Marcus and the Lab Rats was so well executed.
But my fav part was when Adam discovered his hidden ability. Damn, what a guy, right? So yeah, I'm kind of excited, and I've already outlined this story from now until Bionic Showdown. It'll go on from there, but that's just how far my ideas go.
Once again, I don't own this show or any character in it, besides my own guy, Blake. I also only own any original content that isn't seen in the episodes, so ha! Take that rules! I just owned you!
Okay, enjoy!
Two days passed from that football game at the dog park. Things got really boring, really fast. I had to have a 'helper' follow me around school all day because the arm that I hurt was the one that I used all the time, my right one. So, now, Chase was my official tutor, babysitter, and pencil picker upper. He also seemed hell bent on telling every known fact about Nova Scotia, for some reason. Maybe he just likes the fact that I can't run away from him or beat him up when he starts talking. Hmm, maybe that's why me and Leo are his best friends.
Anyway, it was Wednesday, and Principal Perry put up a bunch of posters advertising the school's Homecoming Dance, which I was not pleased about in the slightest. There were three things in life I hated. Trent, Principal Perry and dances. I like music, but seriously, dances are just an excuse for girls to make themselves up like a princess and meet their prince charming and blah blah blah! Gag me with a spoon!
Plus, as probably the only openly gay guy at this school, there was no way I'd be scoring a date, unless Bree wanted to go as friends, but that was only if she had no other options. Hey, we've discussed this, and she's fine with it. All I know is that this year, because all four of my friends are going, I have to too. There was no way I'd be subjected to Tasha and Eddy arguing all night without the help of Bree or Adam distracting me.
"Hey Blake, Chase, hold up!" I heard from behind us. Both me and Chase twisted around to see Adam and Leo walking up to us as we closed our lockers. I waved with my good hand as Chase tried to do the same, but he was carrying my books for me, so it was kind of difficult. Poor him, I'll have to thank him later. Maybe I'll get him a puppy, or a cat or maybe even a virtual diary that he can talk to and tell it facts about Canada!
Leo stopped in front of me, "So, how's the day been?" He asked me, sounding really suspicious.
I raised an eyebrow, "What do you want Leo?" I asked.
He sighed, pulling me away from the bionic brothers. "Blake, I need your help. You see, there's this girl…" I held my hand out, stopping him.
"Hold on there buddy. You know that is way out of my area of expertise." I told him. He gave me an unamused look. I backed off a bit, "Sorry, just thought I'd remind you."
He continued, "Anyway, her name's Danielle, and I really want to take her to the dance." He started.
I smirked, "And she doesn't think you exist, does she?"
Leo gave me that smug grin, "Not yet." He said, pointing fingers at me. I rolled my eyes, patting his back with my arm.
"Leo, I understand you liking someone and wanting to take them out for the dance. But, don't you think you're aiming a bit high with Danielle?" I asked him. I knew who he was talking about. She's every straight guys fantasy. Tall, blonde, funny, and she has a touch of absolute stupidity. Yeah, she's a real catch. Every guy wanted Danielle and every girl wanted to be her.
My little friend gave me a teasing look, "Come on, even you couldn't say no to this face." He stated, giving me what I can only assume to be his attractive look. Only it looked more like he passed gas than him being attractive.
I bumped him, "Stop it, before someone sees that." I told him.
He glared at me, before looking around. "Ooh, there she is!" He stated, pointing to where he saw her. Sure enough, sitting on the bench in the middle of the corridor, was the spunky blonde that Leo, and half the population of this school, had a crush on.
Leo approached Chase and Adam, looking fairly confident with himself. "Guys, with the dance coming up, I thought you could use a lesson on how to ask a lady out." He suggested, looking to his bionic stepsiblings. Adam looked around, confused.
"Oh cool, do you know anyone who could do that?" He then looked to me, "Is it Blake?" He asked, looking at Leo with an innocent grin. He knew exactly what he was saying too, which made me think that Adam was actually really smart, underneath all of that stupid. He just liked being himself, which I could give him props for.
Leo gave him a straight look, "Me." He deadpanned, before his face broke out into a grin, "You're gonna watch me ask out the girl of my dreams, Danielle." He explained, turning to face said beauty. I pretended to gag a bit, using my finger to try and make myself sick. Adam hit my back, carefully minding my sling, "Dude, you okay?" He asked.
I nodded, "Yeah, I just get a little nauseous when everyone is all goopy and mushy about love." I then proceeded to fake vomit again.
He nodded, looking a bit confused still, while Chase addressed Leo, "Danielle? Isn't she the girl who uses you as a footstool in math class?" He asked. Adam and I chuckled at Leo's expense, while said short boy looked a bit offended.
"Where else is she supposed to put her feet? The floor?" He asked.
I shrugged, "That is what it's for." I told him.
He ignored me, as he placed his hands on his hips, "Open your notebooks boys, cuz class is in session." He told us, before walking over to the bench that Danielle was sitting at. I nudged Chase, grinning, "Get ready, this is gonna be good." I warned, snickering a bit.
Leo placed his foot on the bench, earning Danielle's attention, "Hello Danielle. Do you know how much a polar bear weighs?" He asked. Oh, he's using that line? This is gonna be even better than I thought.
She shook her head, looking a little amused. Leo grinned, "Enough to break the ice." He quipped, before plopping down in the seat next to her. "I'm Leo Dooley." He introduced. Wait, she uses you as a footstool, yet she doesn't know your name? Oh that's just sad.
"Didn't you send me eighty seven e-mails?" She asked. Whoa, dude, that's kinda creepy.
Leo nodded, "Yeah, it was a slow day." He told her, looking really pleased with himself. Danielle however, looked rather weirded out.
"Okay then, well, see you later Lenny." She told him, grabbing her bag and walked away. I snickered in my hand, as Leo had a face of pure awe as she walked away. "It's Leo, by the way." He called after her.
Chase spoke up, "So, Leo, what should I write down in my notebook? I mean, other than denied?" He asked.
Adam walked over to both of us, actually holding a notebook, "Here, you can cheat off of me. I have 'She's not going to the dance with Lenny.'" He stated, before the three of us started laughing our heads off.
"Are you guys talking about the dance too?" I heard a familiar whining voice cry from next to me. "Why is everybody making such a big deal about this stupid dance?" She asked. She leaned her head on my shoulder, acting exhausted. I just leaned my head back down, on top of hers. It was a thing we did. She was technically my cousin, so it wasn't weird for the two of us.
Chase smirked, "No one's asked you yet, have they?" He asked.
Bree went from annoyed to depressed, lifting her head off of my shoulder, "No! And I really want to go with that guy!" She told us, gesturing to a boy standing in the doorway to the cafeteria. Not my type, but hey, it's Bree who likes him, not me. "His name's Ethan and we sit next to each other in Chemistry. Coincidence, I think not! Chemistry!" She sang the last word, before looking to me, "What should I do?" She asked me.
I shrugged, but Chase pushed me aside, "I got this." He stated, brushing his hair away from his ear, facing Ethan, who was talking to another guy, who must've been a friend of his.
Adam and I exchanged a look of confusion, to which Chase spoke, "He's talking about a girl he thinks is cute." He stated, smiling, before cringing, "Eww! He's talking about you!" He mentioned to Bree, who giggled and jumped for joy. "And he's coming over here right now to ask you to the dance." Chase warned.
Bree panicked, "What? Now? No, why? Really?" She asked, looking scared out of her mind. She didn't have time to even get away when Ethan walked over to her.
"How's it going?" He asked, smiling.
Bree looked at him nervous, not saying anything. She just stared at him. Chase grinned, "Ethan! What a huge surprise!" He greeted, with so much fake emotion. Luckily, Ethan wasn't the brightest tool in the shed, so he didn't really catch it. "To see you here, for reasons we do not know." He stated, nervously.
"HI ETHAN!" Bree yelled out suddenly, making me jump. I grabbed my ear, as she screamed right next to it. She then started speaking gibberish, before pointing over in a different direction, "What is that over there?" She asked. Ethan, the poor sucker, looked and as soon as he turned away, Bree took off using her super speed.
When he looked back, he jumped when he saw that Bree was gone. "Where'd she go?" He asked.
The four of us remaining each looked flustered, panicking when we couldn't come up with an excuse in time. Adam though, spoke up. "Uh, more importantly, what IS that over there?" He asked, pointing in the same direction that Bree did. Ethan looked again, and we took advantage of that, taking off as fast as we could out the school's front doors. Thankfully, it was the end of the day, so we were able to sprint home. Well, Leo, Adam and I ran home. Chase had to stay after school for a few minutes for a thing a teacher wanted him to do. His words, not mine.
So, with just us three being home at the time, we gathered in the lab. I quickly grabbed my homework out of my bag and started it, while Leo and Adam pulled out some weird plastic robots. I heard tapping and slamming, but I ignored it as I tried to get some work done. "Alright, you win!" I heard Leo exclaim. I looked up and saw that his robot was laying on the table slightly dented, while Adam's was 'pinning' Leo's.
The doors to the lab opened and Chase ran into the room. "Guys! I finally figured it out!" He told us. I left my homework to walk over to my friends. Adam looked at his brother from his seat.
"Oh, me too! Do not eat the outside of a pineapple." He warned, with me giving him an odd look, "That'll come back to haunt you." He told us, cringing. I also shuddered in discomfort.
Chase shook his head, "No, I figured out how to get Danielle to like Leo." He told us.
I pat his shoulder, "Chase, you are bionic, not a miracle worker." I told him, earning a punch from Leo. It felt more like a light tap, but that was all Leo was capable of. He needed to work out or something, cuz people don't pick on him just for nothing.
Chase gave me a look, "I recorded her with my bionic hearing. Let me play it back for you." He suggested, running over to one of the many control panels the lab had installed. The three of us ran over and gathered around Chase. He pointed his finger at one of the USB slots and his finger transformed into a flash drive. He placed his finger into the opening and Danielle's voice sounded out through the whole lab.
"In the movie, the hero punched the bad guys and then stole the baby right out of the alligators mouth! I would so go out with a guy like that!"
I rolled my eyes, but Adam got excited, "Cool!" He pointed to me, "Blake, you get the alligator, I'll round us up that baby." He told me, walking away. I raised an eyebrow at him, but I didn't say a word. He'd get the memo eventually.
Chase ruined my fun by speaking, "Adam, no!" He demanded. "She wants a hero! We just have to make Leo look heroic." He stated, like it was super obvious.
Leo gave him a blank look, "Well, that's a dead end." he stated, smiling, "What else should we do today?" He asked.
Adam looked like he was thinking, something I was warned numerous times about by Chase and Bree. I started to back away slowly, hoping not to get hit with any crazy idea that came out of his mouth. "If only there was a way for you borrow some of my bionic strength." He wondered.
Leo shook his head, "I can't do that! That's all you've got." He mentioned. I glared at Leo, "Not true!" I told him, "Adam has...um…he has, yeah I got nothing." I tried defending him, but nope, couldn't think of a thing.
Chase looked astounded, "Wait a minute! Adam's onto to something." He then looked impressed, "Which is quite an achievement for someone who doesn't know how to eat a pineapple." He told us, giving his brother a judgemental look.
Adam smirked, "I got it down, didn't I?" He asked, looking pretty accomplished with himself. Actually, that is pretty hard to do, considering how spiny a pineapple was.
Chase and Leo gave him more looks that questioned every single thing that went through Adam's brain, before they both walked out. I turned to Adam, "Well, I'm gonna continue my homework." I told him, even though he really didn't need to know what my agenda was.
"Hold it." He told me, grabbing my good arm. I looked to him, giving him a questioning glance. "What about you?" He asked. I raised an eyebrow, "Huh?"
He chuckled, "What about you? Don't you have a date for the dance?" He asked. "I'm sure someone like you could get a date no problem." He told me. I smiled a sad smile at him.
"Adam, the thing about being me and liking guys is that I'm the only one at the school. I don't have anyone I could ask to the dance." I explained to him.
Adam tilted his head in confusion, "Then take Chase. He's not gonna get a date anytime this century." He told me, looking very smug. I shook my head, laughing a bit.
"No, Adam, I'm not going with Chase. I'll just go alone." I told him, walking over to where I left my work. "I'm fine with that." I then retreated myself into my work. I was done with this conversation, since it would get pretty awkward, really fast.
- The Next Day -
Chase explained his idea to us at the beginning of the day, telling us that we'd initiate it after final period. I don't see how it was going to work, but I was going to be enjoying watching it all go down. Either way, I'll have a smile on my face. Either Danielle doesn't go with Leo, or she does. Both situations will lead to very funny consequences. Ahh, I love the universe.
So, that's what we were doing as of right now. I was sitting on a bench while Adam was laying on the ground by my feet with a wall of lockers covering the bottom half of his body. It was actually a funny sight, seeing him just play on his phone casually with a heavy weight was on top of him. Leo stood by him, and Chase was at the doorway to the cafeteria, where Danielle had study hall in. My job was just to sit here and look concerned without actually speaking.
What made me laugh though was the amount of people we had to shoo away because they wanted to help get Adam unstuck. He would thank them in a very calm and happy way, like the weight that was over him wasn't crushing his legs. They probably weren't but still, his acting could've been a little better. Even a cringe would work, just a small one.
Chase ran over to us, "Oh, she's coming!" He announced, "Commence phase one of Operation: Lady For Leo." He told us.
Leo nodded, before speaking out loud in a horribly fake voice, "Oh no! This man is trapped!" He exclaimed, "He looks like he could use a hero to save him." He was a bad actor as well. Man, if it was me trying to get a date, I'd be doing a lot better to convince people that I actually was concerned. Danielle seemed to buy it anyways, which made me wonder just how stupid she actually was. "I will take charge and heroically do just that!"
Adam's line came up, "Oh no! We're running out of time. Save me before the alligator-" I stepped on his hand quickly, "Wrong rescue!" I snapped at him. He nodded, stopping his talking.
Leo spoke again, "I will now lift these lockers!" He bent down to grip them. "1...2…3!" He pulled a bit as Adam pushed with one hand, standing the lockers upright. Leo shook his head, taking a large and so not needed breath, "So heavy!" He commented.
Adam stood up, looking like he just ran a marathon. Finally, he was acting a lot better. "You're a true heroic, take charge hero!" He announced, making me take back my acting commented. Nope, still a bad actor. Damn it, and just when I had hope.
Danielle walked over to us, "Oh my gosh, I can't believe that just happened!" She exclaimed, giving Leo an impressed look.
He looked smug, "You know, it takes a big man to do something like-"
"How are you not hurt?" She asked, stepping around Leo and stepping in front of Adam. "You must be so strong!" She commented, batting her eyelashes flirtatiously. I raised an eyebrow, wishing that I had some popcorn right about now. This was better than I could ever hope for. What a plot twist!
Leo stepped in between the two of them, "Wait, what?" He asked, "No! I'm the strong one! Me!" He exclaimed, flexing his arms, "Hero?!"
Danielle ignored him as she addressed Adam again, "Maybe I should walk you to the nurses office." She suggested.
Adam looked a little flustered, "Uh, but what about Leo?" He asked, pushing the little guy forward a bit.
Danielle gave the boy a quick once over before grinning at Adam again. "He's not hurt." She concluded.
Leo looked offended, "Look at me!" He demanded, "I'm an open wound!"
Adam spoke, now fully composed, "No, but really, I'm fine." He told Danielle.
She smiled, "Okay good, cuz the dance is Saturday and I love dancing. Maybe we could hang out?" She asked and suggested at the same time. She then walked away, her face having a huge grin engraved. Leo and Chase looked shocked, while Adam and I were grinning huge grins. I was grinning because I was trying not to laugh, but Adam was grinning because he just scored a date without even trying.
Leo gave Chase a glare, "Great plan Chase." He spat sarcastically.
Adam spoke, sounding really giddy, "What are you talking about? That didn't go at all like we thought it would." he stated, his face a little red. Aww, he was blushing! How sweet! Eww, that just went through my brain? Ack, someone shoot an arrow into my neck, now!
- Back at the Lab -
We got off the elevator and Leo was still miffed. He stomped off after Adam, who was walking pretty fast into the lab. "You stole my woman!" He accused. "Where I come from, we call that a love crime!" He stated.
I raised an eyebrow, "Leo, you used to live two blocks away from here." I told him. He gave me a glare, before Adam answered.
"It's not my fault that I look brave under lockers. And besides, I was trying to help you!" He defended himself. Me and Chase looked at each other, before nodding. We jumped up on the table and sat down, ready to watch the battle begin. Once again, I needed popcorn.
"How? By saying you'll go to the dance with her?" Leo spat. Ooh, shots fired.
Adam gave him a glare, "I'm keeping my options open." He stated, "Plus, it's the first time a girl has ever been interested in me and it's kind of nice." He stated, going to press a few buttons on the computer. For what I don't know, but what I did know as that Leo was about to do something stupid. And stupid it was. From his spot at the other end of the lab, Leo leaped at Adam, latching himself onto the taller man's body. He tried pulling him down to the ground, but Adam barely moved, "Watch it little man, you're gonna hurt yourself!" Adam warned.
Chase jumped from his spot, ripping Leo off of his brother and I stepped in front of Adam. "Hey, hey, hey! No!" Chase scolded Leo as he carried him a little ways away. I rolled my eyes, "Guys, this is ridiculous." I stated, not looking amused anymore, "It's like watching a chihuahua fight a horse." I told them, looking from Leo to Adam.
Chase spoke up, "Is Danielle really worth all of this?" He asked.
"YES!" Both Adam and Leo snapped at us, annoyed. Chase gave his brother a stern look, "You cannot go to the dance with Danielle. It wouldn't be fair. Leo wanted her first." He rationalized.
Adam crossed his arms, looking very smug, "All's fair in love and fake locker accidents." He retorted. Chase and I both gave him firm looks, and he sighed, "Fine, he can have her!" He growled.
Leo shook his head, "It's too late." He sighed, "The damage is done." He leaned on the table, looking away dramatically, "I'll never love again."
I sighed, "Leo, I'll talk to Danielle." I volunteered. One of, and I mean it when I say one of, the only people I could stand at the school minus Leo and the bionics was Danielle. She never talked to me, but that meant she never made fun of me either. "I'll convince her that Adam's not an option and that she should be with you." I told him, hoping it would ease the tension in the room.
Adam smiled, "Yeah! Go to the dance with her." He suggested, before looking very cocky, "But everyone's gonna think that you're dating your babysitter." He insulted, crossing his arms. My mouth fell open a bit at the harsh words. Adam, that was cold.
Leo stared at him for a minute, before trying to attack the taller guy again. Chase held him back as I gave Adam a disappointed look. He raised an eyebrow at me, "What?" He asked.
I shook my head, "You know what." I told him, walking out of the lab. I needed to find Bree. She needed my help after today. Running away from Ethan for the second time meant that she had no idea what to do. This time though, when she ran, she hid on top of some lockers. I may not know how to fix her problem, but I did know that one of my best friends needed my help, and since I was done helping the three stooges with their problem, I could move on.
The search for my female bionic buddy was not long. I found her in the kitchen, sitting on one of the yellow stools while Tasha was making salad. They looked like they were talking, so I sat down next to Bree with a loud sigh. "I hate dances." I muttered, banging my head on the table.
Tasha spoke, "What's up with you?" She asked.
I groaned, "Adam and Leo are in a feud over who goes to the dance with Danielle and now I have to talk to her to make sure she goes with Leo." I explained. "God, this is why I don't do dating." I stated.
Bree gave me a look, "So in other words, you're making sure Adam stays single, right?" She asked, insinuation dripping off her voice. I glared at her, "Bree." I warned.
Tasha gave me a look, "Adam? Really, that's your type?" She asked me, like it was a bad thing. I glared at her, "Hey! He's not that bad!" I defended, before realizing what I said.
Bree laughed, "Hah! Gotcha!" She then exchanged a high five with Tasha, making me groan again. I hit my head on the table again.
"Oh honey, I think it's cute." Tasha told me, patting my arm. I glared at her, "Bite me." I snapped. "I do not have any sort of romantic feelings for Adam. End of discussion!" I demanded, scowling at them.
Bree shrugged, "Whatever. Denial is just a river in Egypt." She told me, before running off. Literally, she sped off using her speed. Tasha spoke, "Blake, it's alright if you do like Adam." She told me.
I rolled my eyes, "But I don't like him. He's like my best friend." I told her, honestly. "I can't like him."
She pat my good arm, "Sweetie, you can like whoever you want." She informed me, giving me a warm smile. She really was a good mother figure, even if she wasn't my real mom. "But remember, if someone ends up hurting you, tell me. I'll give them a piece of Tasha Davenport." She stated, giving me a smirk. I chuckled, nodding.
"Okay, fine. But I still don't like Adam." I repeated. I probably sounded like a broken record, but I needed to get my point out there. "So, what did you and Bree talk about?" I asked.
Tasha smiled, "She just asked me about some advice dealing with a guy she likes. I told her wear heels to stop her super speed." She told me, looking very pleased with herself. I laughed.
"I was gonna tell her the same thing." I admitted. We both laughed at that, and then we fell into a comfortable silence. She went back to making her salad, and I went into my mind, thinking about what I'd say to Danielle tomorrow. It was the day before the dance after all, so I needed to make my point clear or else Adam and Leo's friendship could be over with. Maybe I should've let Chase handle it.
"Eddy, call the boys from the lab. If they are going to this dance with girls, I need to give them a special speech." She told me. "I don't think you need to hear it, right?" She asked me.
My eyes widened, shaking my head. "No, ma'am!" I answered immediately. Oh man, if I wasn't wanting to totally avoid any confrontation, I'd so watch this. Leo would end up embarrassed and somehow get in trouble, while Adam would give a blank look and ask some ridiculous question and then Chase would probably either be flustered or he'd take notes in his brain.
Let me tell you, I've never gotten out of a room so fast in my life.
- At School -
I stepped into the cafeteria for lunch, ready to talk with Danielle. I worked through the entire conversation in my mind at least fifty different times, and now I was ready. She had to go with Leo after I explained everything. Looking around, I noticed that she sat with her friend at one of the closest tables to the entrance. I smiled, stepping over to her, "Pardon me ladies, but can I interrupt what I'm sure is a fascinating conversation about whatever it is you girls talk about?" I asked. Wow, that question in itself was a conversation alone.
Danielle looked up at me with a smile, "Blake, right?" She asked, "You're the guy that Trent tackled at the end of that football game on Monday, right?" She asked, looking sympathetic.
I nodded, moving my arm that was in the sling, "Yeah, that's me." I told her, sitting down next to her.
She placed a hand on my shoulder, "It looked pretty painful." She twisted her head over to where Trent was sitting. He was using two tomato slices like frisbees, throwing them at the lunch ladies. "That guy is a total jerk." She spat in his direction. Hmm, what do you know? Maybe Danielle isn't so bad after all?
I chuckled, "I agree, but I wanted to talk to you about something else." I told her, getting her attention back, "You remember the guy who lifted the lockers yesterday?" I asked.
"The tall, good looking one?" She asked, thinking of Adam, of course.
I shook my head, "No, the shorter, more interesting looking one." I clarified.
She nodded in remembrance, "Oh, my sturdy little footstool!" She exclaimed in excitement. I nodded, giving her a grin, "Bingo!"
We both laughed at that, before I continued, "Anyway, I know you like my friend, Adam." She nodded, "But that's creating a problem with his friendship with Leo. So, I was wondering, if you'd go to the dance with Leo, instead." I suggested, hoping that it would work.
She swooned, "Aww, that is so sweet! You're worried about your friends." She told me. "I wish you weren't gay, or else I'd totally ask you to the dance instead." She told me. Wait, what? That wasn't supposed to happen. She shrugged, "But, if it's such big concern for you, I can go with someone else." She agreed, before her face brightened, "Hey, I know what'll fix everything!" She declared.
I watched as she stood up and gathered her things. She walked towards the entrance where Adam, Chase and Leo were standing, looking at us with hopeful eyes. The blonde girl stopped in front of Chase, and smiled, "Guess I'm going to the dance with you." She stated, before kissing his cheek. "See you there, cutie!" She called, as she walked away.
My eyes widened as I stood up, looking at my friends. "Um, that wasn't supposed to happen." I stated, dumbly. Leo glared at me, before looking ready to pounce. Luckily, Adam held him back, but my tall friend didn't look all that thrilled either. Chase was the only one showing a different emotion. He looked lovestruck.
I groaned, slapping my forehead. "Stupid!"
- At Home -
I walked into the front door, blocking my left ear with my good arm, though I couldn't block the other because of this stupid sling. Adam and Leo were yelling and whining at me, and it was giving me a headache. Chase had his laptop out and he was just searching through the internet, looking like he was on Cloud 9.
I grabbed a glass and filled it with water as Adam continued his argument, "I can't believe you swiped Danielle from both me and Leo." He told me.
I sighed, "I didn't want this to happen! I even told her to go with Leo." I excused myself.
Leo rolled his eyes, "Well, unless she thinks I'm Chase, then I'm guessing she isn't going with me!" he yelled.
Chase stepped forward, "Guys, I didn't steal Danielle away from you guys. Blake just led her to my arms like a beautiful, flowery angel from heaven." He stated, sitting down on the couch, sighing dreamily. I glared at him, "Hey! I did not tell her to ask you to the dance! She did that on her own!" I defended myself.
Chase sighed, "I didn't mean for this to happen." He argued, which Adam jumped right in, "Oh, so you're not taking her?" He asked, hopeful.
This caused Chase to give him an incredulous look, "Of course I'm taking her to the dance. She's like a cottony white lamb who frolics in a…" He started, but the three of us shouted at him. "WE GET IT!"
He broke out of his love daze, "I may not know any dance moves, but a girl is interested in me for the first time ever. How can I say no to that?" He asked, looking at us.
Adam scoffed, "Oh please, you just say no. N-O-O, no!" He spelled out. "Whatever happened to 'It's not fair, Leo had her first?' Okay? You say not to do something and then you do the exact same thing. You're a total hypnotist!" He shouted at his brother.
I pat his arm, "Uh, I think you mean hypocrite." I told him.
He pointed at me, "That too!"
Leo walked over to us, "You know what guys? I think we should give Chase a break. I mean, it is his first go around on the carousel of love." He stated, having a complete change of heart about the situation.
Adam looked shocked, "What? Are you kidding me? Oh, he's on a carousel alright, and he's riding a big, plastic horse named BETRAYAL!" He yelled the last part, snapping at Chase. I grabbed Adam's arm, squeezing it as hard as I could with my good hand. "Calm down." I seethed through gritted teeth.
Leo sighed, "Let's face it Adam." He started, walking over and placing a hand on Chase's shoulder, "The best man won."
Adam shook his head, "Oh no, I'm the best man and I'm gonna get her back at the dance." He proclaimed, "It is on. O-N-N, on!" Okay, really, he misspelled two of the easiest words in the english dictionary.
He then proceeded to stomp off, making me turn to the other two guys, "Um, I'm gonna go make sure he doesn't destroy the whole house." I told them.
Chase nodded, "Good idea. And thanks Blake, for the date."
I chuckled, "Don't mention it." I told him, before giving him a glare, "And I mean that. Never mention it again!" I then walked off. "Adam!" I called out, "Where'd you go?"
When there was no response, I assumed that he made his way to the lab, which scared me, because one, there was breakable and expensive equipment down there which Davenport would skin us if we broke it, and the second thing was that Adam didn't know how to use any of the stuff down there. He just would end up hurting himself.
I decided against the elevator and took the secret staircase that really served no purpose but for Bree to speed into the lab without waiting for the elevator. The way I walked into the lab, I entered through the opposite side of where the elevator came out. The first thing I noticed in the lab was the slamming and grunting sound.
I peeked around a corner in the lab and found Adam standing in front of a punching bag that was hanging from the ceiling. He changed from his school clothes to a black t-shirt and grey basketball shorts. His face was angry, and he was punching the hell out of the poor bag. What shocked me was that it wasn't bursting or ripping.
"Davenport designed this bag to withstand my strength." Adam spoke, punching after every word. I jumped, not knowing how he knew I was there or how I was thinking that.
"Oh." I laughed nervously, "That's why it wasn't breaking." I guessed.
He stopped, grabbing the bag to stop it from swinging, before facing me, "What do you want Blake? Haven't you caused enough damage today?" He asked. Okay, that one hurt. It wasn't like I was trying to make it so Adam or Leo lost Danielle. In fact, if I had more female friends that weren't related to them, I'd set Adam and Leo up with them, so that all three of them had dates. But, I only knew Bree and Danielle, both of which are taken.
I sighed, leaning against the wall, "I just wanted to make sure you're okay." I told him. "You were kind of mad up there."
"Was, will be, still am." He stated, punching the bag again.
I raised an eyebrow, "Why are you even hitting that thing?"
Adam sighed, "It lets me take out my anger on something that won't break or die when I hit it. It was supposed to be for Spike, but Davenport fixed that problem, slightly." He stated, looking at my arm. It was because of Spike that we had to play in that game and I hurt my arm. I was not a fan of that side of Chase.
I sighed, "Adam, look, I'm sorry about what happened today with Danielle, but there are plenty of other girls out there." I told him, "Danielle isn't really that important. Is she?"
He nodded, "She is the first person to ever be interested in a guy like me and that means something to me." He explained, looking pretty devastated.
I looked to the ground, "She's not the first." I found myself saying. Wait what?
Adam raised an eyebrow, "What did you say?"
I panicked, "Uh, I said, that this is the worst?" I replied, not feeling at all confident in that lie.
He nodded, "I know, right?" He asked. I sighed in relief, so thankful that he didn't catch me in that lie. That was a close one. What the hell was that anyway? 'She's not the first', really? Bree was really starting to get to me, wasn't she? Oh it is on little miss speedy. Making me think that I like Adam when all I think of him is a friend.
"Um, Blake, you okay?" I heard him ask, snapping me out of my thoughts, "You're staring at me like I've got something on my face." He told me, before reaching a hand up to touch it, "There isn't anything on my face, right?" He asked, sounding a bit scared.
I shook my head, getting whatever thoughts out, before speaking, "No, Adam, there isn't anything on your face." I turned to walk out, "I'm gonna head back upstairs, but if you need to talk, you know where to find me." I told him.
He nodded, before going back to punching the bag. Not gonna lie, but angry Adam was kinda cute, just saying. I may not be crushing on him, but I can't deny that my bionic friend was attractive. That I could agree on, with Bree.
I climbed back up the stairs to go back to the living room, where Bree was now there, listening to Chase and Leo explain what happened. I spoke up, "Adam's alright. He's just getting a little anger out." I told them, making my presence known.
Leo grinned at me, "Hey, look, your face is still the same! Adam must've taken mercy on you." He teased. He seemed to be in a much better mood after his girl got swiped from him twice in a two day period.
Chase also looked fairly comfortable, so I'm guessing him and Leo talked it out. Now they just needed to talk with Adam, and then everything would be all good. "Hey, guess what Blake? Leo taught me some dance moves." Chase told me, looking happy.
My instant good mood flopped as I now saw what Leo was doing. Ooh, the little demon was good at being evil. I gave him a fake smile, "Cool. I can't wait to see them tomorrow." I told him.
Bree looked shocked, "You're going?" She asked. When I nodded, she squealed, "That means you have a date!" She deduced. I shook my head, making her frown. "Then why are you going?"
I rolled my eyes, "It's your first dance. You think I'd miss it?" I asked, incredulously.
She clapped her hands, "Oh yay!" She cheered, before composing herself. "I mean, cool." She stated, flipping her hair. Man, she was so flighty it wasn't even funny. Actually, it was kind of sad.
Adam didn't come up until Tasha called him up for dinner, and he refused to talk to any of us, except for Davenport and Tasha. He did send a small smile to me, so I knew he wasn't angry with me anymore, but his bionic siblings and Leo were still on his list.
As soon as he finished his food, he went back down to the lab. Davenport asked if everything was okay, which we all just told him that there was girl trouble. Tasha looked to me, giving me that look that told me that it was me that had to fix this. I knew she was right, but I didn't know how. It wasn't my fault that Danielle thought I was telling her to go out with Chase, but it was my fault for not telling her to either. Maybe inspiration will hit me tomorrow at the dance.
- The Dance -
When I said that I hated dances, I was making an understatement. They were the thorns in my existence. Everybody ignored me, which was something I found to be the only redeeming factor of this entire thing. Leo and Chase were in the gym, Danielle no where to be seen. I did however, see that she walked out of the room a few minutes ago, so either Chase ran her off with his fun facts or she just had to use the bathroom.
I, however, was sitting down in the gym, listening to the crappy music the DJ was playing. It was all techno and crazy dance music. I preferred something a little less, loud and obnoxious, which is ironic, considering who I live with. I hadn't seen Bree or Adam yet tonight, only when we got here. They instantly disappeared, which made me wonder what was gonna happen tonight.
As one song ended, I heard Adam's voice sound out from the entrance of the gym, "Aww, where's Danielle? Did she dump you already?" He teased.
I sighed, walking over. Time to fix this, I guess. Chase glared, "No, she's in the bathroom."
Adam snickered, "She's probably climbing out of the window to get away from you." He taunted. I rolled my eyes, standing next to him, not letting him notice me, "Real mature, Adam." I told him, making him jump a bit. I ducked as he swung around to punch me. Thank god for fast reflexes.
I glared at him, "Dude!"
He grinned sheepishly, "Sorry."
"Hello, boys!" I heard from behind me. I turned and saw that Bree had changed her shoes. When we got here, she was wearing flats, but now, she was wearing this huge, blue heels. I don't think she knew how to walk in them either, as she stumbled on her way into the gym. Leo gave her a skeptical look.
"If you're planning to dance with those on, you might want to wear a helmet." he deadpanned. She rolled her eyes, walking away a bit. Ethan approached her, and I saw that she wanted to run, and she tried to twice, but the shoes stopped her. Oh, so that's why she wore them. Hehe, smart.
Next thing I knew, both Bree and Ethan were literally spinning around the dancefloor. It was actually scary, because it was because of her bionics that they were going that fast. Not the smartest move by Bree, but she can blame it all on nerves. "Hey, Blake! Good to see you here!" I heard from behind me.
I turned and saw Danielle standing there. I smiled, "Hey Danielle, having fun?" I asked, nervously. There were three guys around me that wanted to date this girl. I was in the splatter zone, as they would call it.
She nodded, "I am now." She held her hand out to Chase, "You want to dance." Oh boy, if I knew Leo, he taught Chase some god awful moves.
And because of my great judge of character I was right. I was so right, that I can't even describe to you how bad Chase's dancing was. Nope, I will not subject you to that torture. Thankfully, this isn't a video that you can see it, though you might be able to see it on YouTube. (1)
But, yeah, Danielle looked appalled, and I had to cover my eyes as Chase started doing all sorts of non-existent dance moves. Thankfully, Adam stepped in and stopped it. "That was the worst thing I've ever seen." He said, before wiping an imaginary tear off of his eye, "But it also brought me the most joy I've ever known!" He chuckled, before turning to the lady of the hour. "Let me show you how a real hero dances." He stated, before pulling Danielle into doing a very professional looking dance routine. However, it was all ruined when Adam threw her into the air and she went up and up and up some more.
He did catch her, which was a plus, but as soon as her feet touched the ground, she ran from the two guys. I went to go comfort her, but I heard the doors on the other side open and a cloud of smoke came out. Leo walked into the room surrounded by four older women that were wearing the same outfit. They posed around him, as he lifted the sunglasses he was now wearing, "Cue it up, G!" he called.
Suddenly, the lights dimmed down as Leo and the four women broke out into this skilled dance number. It was rather impressive, considering how normally, Leo had two left feet. It was fun to watch, since he did actually have a pretty good sense of rhythm. Danielle and I clapped along with the song, or actually, she clapped, I tapped my foot. My arm was still in the sling. I was gonna take it off tomorrow, since it was still a little sore earlier today. Adam and Chase didn't think it was that impressive as they walked away, sitting down against the far wall.
When Leo finished, he turned to the women, "Okay everyone, please give it up for my Aunt Janet and her book club!" He announced. I laughed at this, since these women looked more like professional dancers rather than book readers. But, whatever, you can't judge a book by its cover. And Danielle saw that with Leo, as she walked over to him.
As she gawked over him, he sent me a thumbs up, which I returned, and he gave Adam and Chase a smug look. They both mocked the face, before turning away from the dancefloor. I rolled my eyes walking over to them. "So, I guess we saw who won this battle, didn't we?" I asked them, sitting in a chair in front of them.
Chase glared, "Go dance off."
I shook my head, "Nope, can't dance. Don't have one ounce of rhythm in this body." I told him, before looking to Adam. "You good now?" I asked.
He shook his head, "I can't believe Leo. He stole Danielle from me again!" He growled. I sighed, "Technically, you stole her from him first, so I think this is just evening the playing field." I joked, but when he gave me a glare, I backed down. "Sorry."
He got up, "I'm getting some food." He announced, stomping out of the gym. I looked to Chase, "So, Leo taught you those moves?" I asked him.
Chase nodded, still glaring. I sighed, "I would've told you, but then I wouldn't have gotten to see that awesome dance off between you three." I told him, laughing a bit. I was hoping to get at least a laugh out of Chase. At least he was easier to cheer up than Bree or Adam. But, nope, I got nothing.
Adam came back holding a giant plate of nachos, sitting down with a large huff. I rolled my eyes, not even questioning it anymore. With Adam, it kind of was expected of him to do the unexpected. When Chase tried to grab a chip, Adam slapped it with his hand. Chase glared at his brother, and I just sighed, not knowing what to do. It seemed like a hopeless case.
Leo came walking over, sitting in a chair next to mine. Adam and Chase turned to face away from him, making me roll my eyes. They were acting like such babies. "You already won Leo." Chase complained. "Do you have to rub our noses in it?" He asked.
Leo sighed, "I wanted to apologize. I'd never do something like this to my friends, but, you guys aren't my friends." He stated, looking from me to the bio brothers. I raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit offended. If we weren't friends then what were we? Didn't we just have a deep and dark conversation on Monday after the game?
Adam scoffed, "Leo, FIY, this is the worst apology ever." He told him.
"I'm saying this, because you aren't my friends. You three are my brothers." He told us. Immediately the air around us became less tense and Adam and Chase had smiles on their faces.
"Aww!" Adam cooed, "Yeah, you're like the brother I never had." He stated, with Chase looking a little offended.
"Adam, you have a brother." He stated.
Adam gave his brother a dumb look, "Yeah, but I said like the one I didn't have." Like that cleared everything up.
Chase gave up trying to convince his actual brother, turning to us, "You know, Leo, you're not the only one who should have to apologize." He admitted. "We've all been jerks."
Leo just shrugged, "Eh, you know what? Let's never let a girl come between us again." He stated, before turning to me, "That means you too Blake." I rolled my eyes, but agreed anyway.
However, the sound of clicking heels sounded from behind me and Leo gave us a grin, "Starting tomorrow." Before the three of them took off after what I can only assume was a pretty girl. I looked to the bench and smiled, grabbing a large amount of Adam's nachos. "Ah, food, my one true love." I stated, placing a chip in my mouth.
"Attention everyone, nows the time to grab a partner and get ready to relax, because it's a couples dance." The DJ announced, before playing a new song, this one being slow and romantic. I looked around and saw Ethan and Bree dancing together. Well, they were just swaying to the music, but it still looked sweet. Bree even had her heels off, so she wasn't the same height as him. Chase must've beaten the two others to the girl that passed by, as he was dancing, appropriately, with her. She actually looked his type too. You know, crazy smart, loves to hear about facts of useless things and she was female. Yeah, so at least he gained someone.
I didn't see Danielle, so I assume she either left or she just didn't want to show her face anymore. Either way it was fine, since she caused so many issues in our small group. Adam and Leo trudged over to me, with Leo slumping into a chair. "Stupid bionics." He muttered, before covering his head with his jacket, hiding away from the world.
I shrugged, taking another chip into my mouth. Adam sat down in front of me, looking rather disappointed, "It's our first dance ever and I'm the only one without a partner." He stated. He was right. Leo got a dance with Danielle, even though it was short, and Bree and Chase had their dance partners, but Adam was skipped over. Damn it, why couldn't I have been a girl? That way it wouldn't be weird if I asked him if he wanted to dance. I'd be the helpful friend, not a crushing schoolgirl. But, alas, I lacked all of the qualities that were needed to be female.
I pat him on the shoulder, "Don't worry Adam. There'll be other dances, and we're young. You don't need to find a date right away." I told him. "We are just teenagers."
He sighed, "But still, it would've been nice to have one dance with a girl that I like."
I got to thinking, wondering how I could fix this. Danielle was a no, and Chase had his girl. Ah hah, I know who'll fit the bill. "I'll be right back." I told him, standing up.
I walked over to Bree, who was just stepping away from Ethan to walk out the door. "Oh, hey Blake. Isn't tonight just the greatest?" She asked, looking dreamily at Ethan, who was sitting down at a chair, conversing with the same guy that was his friend on Wednesday. He waved and she returned it, before turning back to me, "Did you need something?" She asked.
I nodded, "Uh yeah. So, Chase and you have had the chance to dance with a person tonight, and also Leo did too." I told her, pausing. She nodded, "Go on." She goaded. I sighed, "Adam's feeling left out." I told him, "So I was wondering if you would be the good sister and..." I let my sentence hang, hoping she'd be able to fill in the blank.
Bree gave me a warm smile, "Blake, you don't have to be shy about it. All you had to do was ask me." She teased, "He's my brother, of course I'll go dance with him. But, I'm sure he'd rather dance with you." She sang the last part, before walking off towards her eldest brother. I smiled, watching his face turn from depression to pure happiness as him and Bree walked to the dancefloor together, with Adam twirling her around and Bree laughing.
It was nice, seeing everything working out. Chase got a life lesson to never trust Leo with dance lessons. Leo got to dance with the girl of his dreams. Bree got a date with her crush and Adam got a chance to dance with a girl he liked. Hey, he had to like his sister. Friends you can choose, but family is forever. I guess this dance wasn't so bad after all.
(1) I don't own YouTube and plus it was a joke, because on YouTube, you can watch the episode and see Chase's horrible dancing.
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this installation of my story! I like it, as it has fluff and originality. I was originally gonna have Adam and Blake dance together, but I wanted some sibling fluff, so I just added the Bradam moment. Don't worry, there won't be any Davenport Sibling Shipping in this story, at least not romantically.
So yeah, next chapter is Rats on a Train, and then comes my first fully original chapter. I don't know what I'm calling it yet, but it's just gonna be good. Hopefully.
Remember to review and favorite this story if you like it. Tell me something good about it or what you want to happen in a certain future episode. I might consider throwing it in. I only have the basic outlines of some episodes, while others, like Bionic Showdown, Drone Alone and Back From the Future, I have all planned out. But, still give me ideas, I love hearing them.
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