The Consequences
Last Updated: 3-21-05
Updated: 4-11-05
SithKnight-Galen: I'm glad you've returned. You voted for Blossom in vote 4 and Him in vote 5. Blossom won with three votes but Him lost to Bubbles who got two which beat the one vote given by you. But don't worry, the Bubbles vote will bring it's own potential darkness combined with the Blossom factor. I was surprised that Him didn't get more votes though. I wonder if readers realized that when Professor Utonium said in ch4 "Don't remind me," Mr. Utonium instructed firmly, "that was a real pitfall," he continued, "sleeping with Him."
That it was Him as in Demon Him and not Him as in some random individual. Maybe Him would've gotten more votes if they really did. But fear not! Him will have another chance to shine if he wins a Surprise vote at the end of this chapter. Glad you found this chapter interesting and you'll just have to wait and see about Blossom and the Gala. Let's just say that Blossom and Butch's relationship goes beyond being friends and you need to keep reading to find out more. Titch's scene was done purposefully to make readers curious about him. So I couldn't flesh him out more at that point like you wanted. You just have to keep reading and wait for him to pop up again in a major role. Hope you enjoy this chapter and thanks for the review.
Hairy Gregory: Well I'm glad that you remembered to vote this time. But I'm surprised at the rate of interest placed into the Gala. I thought people would be interested in voting Bubbles to try and find out more about Mitch's plan to try and get his son back but everyone who's voted for either Blossom and Bubbles or Blossom and Him have pointed out directly or indirectly, major interest in the Gala. I had just slipped in that part with Butch and Blossom mainly because I realized that they've not been mentioned for a while and that Robyn and her family has kind of been taking over the story. But now I see that interest in Blossom and Butch along with Bubbles has taken the forefront. So this story will have focus mainly on these characters (including Brick and Titch will be tagging along). Noticed that you voted for Blossom (vote 4) and Bubbles (vote 5) and you'll be happy to know that this combination won! Three votes for Blossom and two votes for Bubbles made this choice the winner! Glad you checked back to find out which G commited suicide. Yes its sad that he killed himself but I wanted the changes in the Gang Green Gang to be drastic and one member committing suicide is pretty high on the drastic scale. Yes, Mitch is staying away from Buttercup and I'm glad to know that you'd stay away too if it had been you in that situation, not Mitch. Buttercup has kids and a cheating husband. Yup, that sucks. But anyone curious about more on these characters has to wait for chapter ten or eleven. Like Robyn, Boomer and the rest of their 'family', I'm taking a break from mentioning them. But don't worry; there are other interesting characters to read about. Glad you enjoyed the interaction between Titch and the nanny more than another reviewer did. Plus you found it intriguing which really does make me happy. You're the only one who really took interest in mentioning a detailed opinion of the interaction between the Nanny (Kimberly) and Titch. That's just like you. Anyway I hope that you enjoy this chapter and review like always.
Kim (Anonymous): Yes she has your name all right. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. You voted Blossom for vote 4 and Bubbles for vote 5 and this same pair won the VOTE. It ended with three for Blossom and two for Bubbles. I noticed how anxious you seemed to see Bubbles. Trust me, voting Bubbles will be worth it. Look out for the next chapter between Saturday to next Monday. I have more time and will be updating faster unless I say otherwise. Glad to have another reviewer on board. Thanks for your review and I hope that you enjoy this chapter. By the way, this story is part three of this PPG trilogy. The first two fics are 'How Much I hate You' (I recently reposted this because it had kept getting knocked off despite following the rules. So if you notice that it's much more recent than 'Repercussions', that's why) and the sequel 'Repercussions'. Plus it will show you Princess and Butch's relationship and help you understand better why he's so uncomfortable with going to the Gala and why Blossom seems so calm and dismissive of it and you can also see Mitch before he turned into what he is now (all of this is in the sequel). In 'How Much I hate you' you'll see how the sister's relationship started to deteriorate into what it became in 'Repercussions' and in turn into what it is now.
Chapter 7
(2pm at a top rated clothing store)
"Oh Brick," Bubbles said as she tried on a sultry red dress in the dressing room, "I feel so guilty leaving Titch alone at home as often I've done recently," she told him.
"He's not alone," Brick reminded her, "he has Miss Strict and his Nanny Kimberly."
"Miss Strict scares even me and Kimberly has the underlying attitude of a cheap floozy," Bubbles responded, "I don't know WHY you hired her," she said pointedly.
"I told you that she got good credentials," Brick protested.
"I never got to see them," Bubbles muttered in a dissatisfied tone.
"You got to see Miss Strict' credentials," Brick defended himself.
"I didn't need to see credentials to prove that she's a mean, uppity old bat," Bubbles spat, "are you trying to make Titch miserable Brick?" she asked calmly.
"Of course not!" Brick flared, "I'm just ensuring that he's properly monitored".
And that it can't be anyone who can be bought off by Mitch to try and kidnap Titch or force Bubbles to return to him. My father mentioned to me that Mitch would've people spying on us. I hate that he refuses to help me with any of this. Well I guess I didn't help by telling him that he must be very busy f'ing Boomer's mother (Read the fic 'Repercussions' for more details on her). Yeah, that would make him refuse to help me quadruple time. (Brick's thoughts)
"What do you think?" Bubbles asked as she exited the dressing room, "it's not too revealing is it?" she asked.
Brick looked her over. Bubbles wore a light red ankle-length silk dress with a side cut that went all the way up to her hip, a low V cut which showed the top half of her breasts, and the dress hugged unto her showing every curve and leaving nothing to the imagination.
"Nice," Brick said with a chuckle and a grin, "I mean you look very elegant," he added quickly when Bubbles glared at him, "you look very classy," he told her.
"Well that's good to know," Bubbles said despite sounding uncomfortable, "when I first saw it in the mirror I thought that I was mirroring the look of a prostitute," she said as she peeked behind herself to check her butt.
Brick chuckled uncomfortable.
"I have a surprise for you," Brick said and Bubbles face fell, "don't be like that," he admonished.
"Every surprise you've had recently takes me away from Titch," Bubbles told him.
"Titch can come along," Brick said and Bubbles brightened, "but he has to be on his BEST behaviour," he warned her, "this is a HIGH-Class function," he told her, "we're going to meet some VERY important people," he added.
"He'll behave!" Bubbles cried excitedly as she started to jump up and down, "thank you for inviting him to come!" she squealed and hugged him.
"Your welcome," Brick rasped not having the heart to tell her that she was squelching the life out of him, "hope you both enjoy coming with me to the Gala."
(6pm at a Morebucks' Mansion in the center of Townsville)
"Daddy decided that this mansion would be best to hold the Gala," Princess told Mike as they exited the limousine and walked slowly to the mansion's entrance, "it's got five floors and well you can tell from the size of it how man hundreds of rooms it has and…"
"May I take your coat Madame?" the butler at the door asked formally.
"Don't interrupt me OLD man," Princess snapped angrily, "and shouldn't you be OPENING the DOOR for US?" she demanded.
"Oh yes Madame Morebucks," the butler said humbly and opened the huge mahogany wooden doors with his aged Caucasian hands that were lined with veins, "I hope you enjoy the Gala," he added with a bow.
"Of course I'm going to enjoy it," Princess said curtly, "it's my FATHER'S GALA," she told him, "are you insinuating that my father's Gala is going to suck?" she asked and gave the butler a dark look.
"NO! NO!" the butler cried his hands waving fearfully in defense, "Mister Morebucks gives the best social functions," he said.
"This is a GALA," Princess said firmly, "social functions are like those boring P.T.A. meetings or those little big time meetings or conferences for saving the world from AIDS and stuff," she said dismissively, "Galas are high-class and IMPORTANT," she said pointedly, "tacky little social functions are NOT," she added then dropped her coat into the butler's shivering arms and walked off.
"Sorry Howard," Mike said softly then dropped his coat unto his wife's then took long strides to catch up with her.
(8pm at the Gala)
"We're late," Brick snapped as he hurried up the steps ahead of Bubbles who had to hold unto Titch's hand tightly and drag him along in order to keep up with Bricks quick long strides, "we should've left the brat at home," he added.
"Don't call him a brat!" Bubbles shouted, "you PURPOSELY didn't buy a new tux for him so that you could use that as an excuse to leave him," she accused, "then you buy a tux at 6:30pm because you realized that I wasn't going without him," she reminded him, "you are SO low."
"But I have other tuxes," Titch pointed out, "why couldn't I wear one of THOSE to this Gala?" he asked, "they're just as good as his one," he said and looked down at the light blue tux which he wore that was supposed to be made by some high class fashion house or designer called Ver… something or whatever.
"No they're not," Brick said firmly as he stuffed his coat into Howard's hand nearly knocking the poor butler over, "now stop arguing and making ME look bad," he snapped and stalked off.
"ME make YOU look BAD!" Bubbles exploded, "here," she said kindly and gave the shocked butler her coat, "pardon me but my date is being a big fat ass," she whispered then hurried in dragging Titch in tow and he had to fling his jacket to the butler who barely caught it.
(Earlier at 7:00pm)
(Blossom's POV)
I stepped out of my black Mercedes after Butch had parked it carefully into one of the few parking spaces left in the lot beside the mansion where the Gala was being held. I watched as Butch stepped out of the car and locked it. But I noticed how his hands were shaking and felt immediate contempt. Why was he so nervous Princess? She was just a spoilt rich brat. What she possibly have to make him nervous. I sighed in annoyance but when he looked up at me I pasted a wide smile on my face. I was never really proud of it, but when he need came to be I was a great liar and trickster. Again I'm not proud of it.
"Let's go Butch," I said kindly and he smiled and took my hand.
We both walked until we came to the mansion, which was teeming with guest. Butch and I stood in line and waited to go in. The Gala was going to start at 7:30pm sharp and Mr. Morebucks saw tardiness as low classed and personally disrespectful. We soon reached the door and handed our coats to the butler who waited there before he passed it unto another servant who would take it to be hung with other coats. I felt sorry for him because he looked to be in his late sixties and I was certain that he must've been cold standing there in that black tux since both Butch and I felt cold with our coats on already.
"Hello Blossom," Princess said kindly as Butch and I entered the huge Ballroom where the Gala was to be held, "Daddy has us greeting the guest," she whispered to me, "anyway I see that you have a umm… date," she said and I realized that she finally noticed Butch, "long time no see Butch," she said to him.
"Good Evening Princess," Butch said formally and I could feel his hand squeeze mine despite his facial expression not giving anything away, "and hello Mike," he added with a respectful nod.
"Hello Butch," Mike said coldly his face not hiding that he obviously didn't like Butch, "I see that Blossom has chosen you for her date," he said.
"I think we should find our seats now," I said with a laugh to hide my discomfort of the negative atmosphere that now surrounded us, "Goodbye," I said and pulled Butch along with me to get away from Princess and Mike.
"Bye Butch," Princess whispered loud enough to be heard by anyone but I noticed that Butch didn't answer.
I soon found us a table relatively close to the platform where Mr. Morebucks would make his speeches along with other business associates and guests.
By 7:25pm most of us who were invited were seated and I gave the platform my full attention as Mr. Morebucks walked up to the podium to make his speech.
"I could spend the entire Gala talking about how perfectly rich, suave and intelligently handsome I am," Mr. Morebucks started and got a few laughs from the audience while smiled and I noticed Butch was just watching Mr. Morebucks intently with no expression at all, "but I wouldn't want to put you all; especially my beautiful daughter who's brought along hr husband, to sleep," he said and even I had to burst out laughing a little bit and I noticed that Butch started to smile, "but seriously, this Gala is to celebrate the Morebucks legacy of success in the business world along with it's recent success within the scientific arena," he said to everyone, "speeches are nice but action and the success of such actions," he said seriously and a quick hush fell over the ballroom, "are what really matter," he said frankly, "I've been a success for decades, my daughter's been a success for years," he stated, "may the success of the Morebucks business empire live on and that the heir after my Princess can be nearly as great in the business as I have been and as my Princess already is," he said and gave a slight nod which signaled permission for us to applaud, "I thank you all for coming and pray for those who are tardy," he declared, "they will not see me smiling," he added darkly and an uncomfortable silence fell, "but since you're on time let's enjoy this Gala and hear some words from my executive account," he said and I clapped along with everyone else as Mr. Morebucks smiled at all of us then left the podium.
(8:05 pm)
"…and I hope you're all grateful about being invited or picked up by an invitee to my Daddy's Morebucks Gala," Princess said crisply as she continued her speech which was leading into it's eleventh minute, "this is the MOST high-classed Gala in Townsville and only the best get invited he…" she continued to boast.
Suddenly there were footsteps heard and I turned to see that a blonde haired woman with her shoulder-length hair in large curls had entered the ballroom along with a little boy. I could barely see her from where I was but decided not to bother waste my super vision upon someone dumb enough to enter the ballroom in the middle of a speech, worst of all Princess's.
"Umm Good Evening," the woman said timidly and I turned around immediately upon recognizing the voice to be Bubbles, "sorry for being late?" she asked sweetly and my heart dropped to see how totally pathetic my sister looked and pitied Titch who seemed to be forcefully attached to her arm.
I looked more closely to see Brick who stood at the open white doors shaking his head with his face in his right palm. Obviously, he hadn't remembered to tell Bubbles that if you arrived during a speech that you were to stand by the white doors until the speech was completed. Then you could step inside and quickly find an available table as you tried to you're your embarrassment of being late to one of the most important events in Townsville.
I can't believe this! Brick should've informed her. It's the first time that he's come to the Morebucks Gala. He knows the rules that are to be followed. I feel so sorry for Bubbles but at the same time, I'm so embarrassed to be her sister right now. People know me here. It won't be long before they put two and two together. Well at least Bubbles hasn't seen me. After what happened between Brick and I years ago, the LAST thing I need is to buck into her and worse at something as formal and important as this. Bubbles and I aren't even speaking to each other unless it's absolutely necessary and I definitely can't let her meet Butch. God knows what would happen if he found out that I not only slept with my sister's fiancé but also that her fiancé is his brother. (Blossom's thoughts)
I turned back to Princess whose face was cold as granite. Then suddenly to my surprise she smiled.
"Bubbles," Princess said happily, "I'm glada certain someonehas finally gone back to his true love," she said and I turned to notice Brick's now uncovered face had a smile on it as he blushed slightly, "I'll forgive Bubbles since she's new here and also the girlfriend of the son of the best fitness guru in Townsville; and to me personally the world, Him!" she cried and there was a round of applause, "Him had told me in advance that he'd be late," she continued as Brick, Bubbles and Titich hurried around the room to find an available table, "guess all sisters have a new guy on their arm," she added looking straight at me.
I nearly died for a moment but hid my feelings and kept my composure. I smiled then laughed at Princess's comment. Soon most were also laughing since they all seemed to believe that it was a joke. I could only hop (that it was a joke). I felt a hand squeeze mine; I looked to see Butch smiling at me. I quickly realized that finally someone saw through my false façade. I could see in his eyes that he saw that I was more than nervous; he saw that I was also scared. I gave him a small smile and squeezed his hand back. Then our hands quickly parted to not raise suspicion among those around us. I was also happy that for whatever reason Butch hadn't looked at Bubbles because I definately didn't want him to see Brick. Last thing I was needed was Butch wanting to see his brother again.
I looked around with the corner of my eye and eventually noticed that Bubbles along with her date and her son were seated all the way towards the back and better yet towards the corner of the ballroom. It would be almost impossible for Bubbles to get a clear look at me unless she was looking for me and even then it's way easier for me to see her from where I was than it would be for her to see me from where she was. I felt a feeling of relief wash over me as I relaxed.
(Normal POV)
Bubbles sighed she sat at a table with Brick and Titch.
"Excuse me Miss Bubbles," a female voice said kindly and Bubbles turned to see a jet black haired young female adult in a brown formal suit beside the table, "but we send the kids to stay in another room," she told Bubbles, "to prevent them from getting bored and acting out during the Gala," she explained and Bubbles turned to glare at Brick as Princess started to continue her speech.
"You told me that Titch could stay with us," Bubbles hissed softly at Brick who immediately looked guilty, "if Titch has to go I'm leaving," she threatened as Titch looked from one adult to the other wondering if their talk would escalate into a full fledged argument.
"Leaving," Brick whispered incredulously, "you can't do that to me," he said to her, "not here," he added.
"Well I'm not having Titch taken away and placed in a strange place," Bubbles snapped, "especially when he was told otherwise," she told him angrily.
"Ahem," the female said and caught their attention, "I'm Miss Trent, and you really need to give the child to me so that I can take him to the kid's area," she told them firmly, "either that or leave," she added seriously.
"No one's leaving Miss Trent," Brick responded and looked at Bubbles reproachfully.
"Fine," Bubbles said scathingly, "Titch," she said as she turned to her son, "I'm sorry about Brick being a liar," she said and gave Brick a threatening look before he could say anything and paid no heed to Miss Trent's shocked face, "but you need to follow this lady and I'll pick you up as soon as I can," she said kindly and Titch nodded despite looking upset, "you know Mummy loves you and would never abandon you," she said and kissed him on the head, "unlike some people," she whispered very softly but Brick picked it up with his super hearing, "goodbye," she said and Titch waved to her has Miss Trent too him away.
"Thanks for poisoning the kid's mind against me," Brick muttered.
"It doesn't need poisoning from me," Bubbles snapped softly, "you're doing a fine job of doing it by yourself."
"I only wanted us to have a night out together at a fancy place with high classed people," Brick said, "why can't you just be grateful for that?" he asked her.
"I'll answer that when you tell me why you can't just accept Titch instead of trying to hide him away because he's Mitch's son," Bubbles countered.
Brick's face became cold as stone.
"Who said I didn't accept him?" Brick asked in monotone.
"Oh please," Bubbles spat, "it's obvious to the blind," she said frankly, "now let's listen attentively to Princess's speech before I get into trouble again," she added and started to listen to Princess.
I wonder what Princess meant by 'guess all sisters' have a new guy on their arm'? Did she mean sisters as in women being sisters to each other or sister as in my…. Oh no, not here! I really hope Blossom isn't here. I definitely don't want to see that man stealing, jerkish, ugh! I just hope she isn't here! (Bubbles thoughts)
"I thank you all for coming to the Gala," Princess said brightly, "right now we're going to break and you can dance or talk for a while," she told the audience, "later after a few more speeches, we can all eat," she stated, "plus you can also look around the mansion a bit," she revealed, "but don't be long and the intercom will inform you fifteen minutes before the next round of speeches begin," she said, "enjoy your break and the rest of the Gala," she added then left the podium.
There was a loud round of applause that didn't die out for nearly ten minutes. Then people started to get up and went to either dance or look around the elaborate mansion.
"I need some time alone," Bubbles said and rose to her feet, "don't worry Brick," she said scathingly when he rose to stop her, "I wont embarrass you at this precious Gala," she said to him, "I'll be back before the next speech starts," she said and walked away.
Brick sat back down and sighed. He wanted to go after but decided against it since she was so angry.
(Two minutes later)
(Blossom's POV)
I walked with Butch around the mansion. I was worried about moving around but decided it was better than sitting around and waiting for Bubbles and Brick to find me. Plus Butch had wanted to look around and me refusing would've looked suspicious.
"Hello Blossom," Miss Trent said and I turned around.
"Susan!" I cried happily and we hugged, "this is Butch," I said and pointed at him, "he's my date," I added.
"Well hello Butch," Susan said kindly.
"Hi," Butch said with a smile and shook her hand, "so you're a child supervisor," he said recalling what I had told him about Susan three days ago.
"That's one of my jobs, yes," Susan responded, "I was about to go back to the children," she continued, "the ones that I monitor while the Gala goes on," she explained when Butch looked confused.
"Oh," Butch said in realization.
"I couldn't stay around children that long," I admitted, "too noisy and whiny," I summarized and Susan laughed.
"You haven't changed Blossom," Susan said, "your nephew Titch is here you know," she said suddenly and I blanched, "is something wrong?" she asked in concern and Butch looked at me curiously.
"No," I lied and laughed to try and fool them, "I just thought of poor Titch without his mother around," I continued to lie.
"Oh yes, his mother," Susan said and her voice didn't disguise her disdain.
"Do you have a problem with Bubbles?" Butch asked carefully.
"Oh no!" Susan cried and blushed, "it's just that she was a bit… let's say hesitant to let her son come with me," she whispered and Butch laughed.
"That's Bubbles for yah!" Butch said between loud laughter, "don't mind her she's a peach," he added.
"I'm sure she is," Susan said nicely but I could pick up that she didn't really mean it, "so do you want to see Titch?" she asked, "I know that you're his favourite aunt," she added.
"More like only aunt," I muttered, "of course I'd like to him," I said louder and hoped neither of them heard that past comment, "he must feel lonely without his mother."
"On the contrary," Susan responded, "he seems really happy to be around the other children," she continued, "according to what I've seen," she said and her voice suddenly took a very careful tone, "he's probably not been around children his age for a while," she said to me and I gasped, "yes horrible really," she stated, "wonder if that mother of his is a bit too protective," she said frankly, "not that I'm dissing your sister," she added quickly as she led us to where Titch and the other children were.
"Of course not!" I cried incredulously, "but Bubbles doesn't seem the type to do or be like that at all," she said almost reflectively.
"Well that date of hers isn't exact a child lover from what I picked up," Susan said with open disapproval, "did you know that he hadn't even told her that children couldn't stay in the ballroom?" she asked me incredulously.
"What!" I cried in disbelief, "Br…he's such a jerk," I said instead as I barely avoided mentioning Brick's name for Butch to hear, "I'm surprised Bubbles would date someone like that."
'Yeah," Butch agreed, "Bubbles is very kind and protective of the ones she loves," he said, "but she's also very vulnerable and naïve," he added.
"Let's quit the sad talk," Susan said formally, "we're about the enter the playroom," she added and pointed at a dark brown door.
"Let's enter then," I said happily as I tried to hide my nervousness and fear.
Susan nodded and opened the door. Inside there were children up to ten years old running around and giggling or sitting around and doing something else.
I looked around and easily spotted Titch floating and laughing as children tried to grab him from the air.
"That's Titch," I whispered to Butch and he followed my eyes to see the blue-eyed brown haired boy flying above his normal playmates.
"Hey Titch!" Butch cried and I damned my myself internally for not making sure he wouldn't shout earlier, "come meet your aunt and maybe you and I can become friends!" he added.
I saw Titch look around and face brightened tremendously when he saw me. He looked curiously at Butch and started to fly over to us.
"Hey Titch," Butch repeated and smiled at Titch who was looking at him suspiciously as if he recognized something he didn't like.
"Hi Titch," I said happily in hopes of catching his attention, "you haven't forgotten about your favourite aunt have you?" I asked as I finally felt the happiness of seeing my nephew again flow through me.
"Aunt Blossom!" Titch screamed and hugged me, "I'm so glad that I get to see you again!" he cried happily.
"So am I," I said honestly and smiled, "how have you been?" I asked him.
"Mom left Dad and is with a horrible man," Titch responded and pouted.
Well, Well. He thinks Brick is horrible. The selfish bastard was never an angel even when I was with him. It's only fitting that someone else also discovered his true nature. Too bad it couldn't have been Bubbles first. Or at least not well enough to keep herself from going back to him. I might've slept with Brick, but I'm not jealous that Bubbles is the one who has him. Not one bit. I'd rather be married to Him. (Blossom's thoughts)
"Which horrible guy is that?" Butch asked curiously.
"This is Butch," I said as I made sure to speak before Titch could answer, "he's my boyfriend," I added with a laugh and Titch's eyes lit up.
"Will you be my new uncle?" Titch asked excitedly.
"Whoah young man," Butch responded, "I'm barely getting to know your aunt Blossom," he continued and I felt my heart fall through the floor, "but if I want to get to know her more through marriage," he said and looked into my eyes as they widened and I mouthed the word 'marriage' in surprise, "I'd like the idea if she said yes," he added and kissed me lightly on the lips.
"Yay!" I heard Titch shout happily but my eyes were only staring into the green eyes of the man who had just kissed me.
His eyes are filled with such devotion and love. Not with hatred or shame unlike those who knew me when I was a horrible person in my past. Even father is filled with shame towards me because of my fling with Him. It's nice for a change for someone who knew me from when I was little to not hate me or harbour some form of dislike or disgust towards me. Susan only knows more than most people since I told her everything. But she knows one more thing that those who hate or dislike don't. My side of the story, and how it was really like for me. (Blossom's thoughts)
"You?" I heard a voice ask from not far behind me and I felt my blood run cold.
Butch and I turned to see Bubbles and Brick. Bubbles was glaring at me while Brick was looking at me curiously. But suddenly his eyes widened and I realized that he had noticed Brick. But Bubbles glaring eyes never left me. I felt like she was trying to fry me with a look.
"Bub…" I started to say nervously.
"Butch?" Brick asked, "is that really you?" he asked as he took a careful step towards his brother and I tore my eyes away from Bubbles hateful glare to carefully watch Brick's reaction of seeing Butch again, "bro!" he cried happily and hugged Butch who had been standing stock still as if he too didn't know what to expect from Brick, "I thought you had died man."
"Well I'm alive," Butch responded but I noticed that he wasn't looking at Brick but at Bubbles, "do you have a problem with my date?" he asked Bubbles pointedly.
Bubbles looked away from me and (looked) at Butch incredulously as Brick broke the hug immediately.
"Blossom is your date?" Bubbles asked Butch as if she expected him to be joking.
"Yes," Butch said carefully, "is there a problem?" he asked.
"We it's just that Blossom's got a little…reputation," Brick said deviously.
"And what reputation is that?" I flared, "because I'd love to stand in a beautiful fancy place like this and mention yours!" I shouted angrily at him.
"Don't you dare," Brick threatened.
"What reputation is that?" Butch asked curiously.
"I'd like to know too," Bubbles said and she gave Brick a hard look.
I at first felt victorious but then I saw the look on Brick's face. He looked like a deer trapped in the headlights and I could tell just from the way his eyes flit from Bubbles to Butch that he was scared. I felt guilty. My old self would've loved such a situation. But this was my new self. The self I had spent years away from Townsville and my family to truly create. Me letting Brick being exposed like this would only help my old conniving self to raise his ugly head again. I couldn't let that happen.
Think Blossom! You still have a little trick or two in you. Think of something to save Brick's ass! (Blossom's thoughts)
"I notice that no one has congratulated Butch for regaining his sight," I said loudly, "I mean, he used to be blind," I continued, "isn't that what you told me Bubbles?" I asked when both she and Brick had a look of shock on their faces.
"What?" Bubbles asked still shocked at the revelation, "Oh yeah," she said with a nod, "congrats Butch," she said kindly and smiled at him.
"Yeah congrats," Brick said quickly then gave me a look which pretty much meant 'thanks for saving my unworthy ass'.
"Thanks," Butch responded.
"I think I need to use the ladies room," I said suddenly, "will you walk me Butch?" I asked and gave him a meaningful look which he understood, "you two can stay and entertain Titch until we have to go back to the ballroom," I added to prevent any of them from suggesting any form of movement that would allow us to buck into each other again or anytime soon before we returned to the ballroom, "bye Titch," I said and leaned down to kiss him, "be good to your mommy okay?" I instructed and he nodded despite looking sad that I was leaving.
"Bye buddy," Butch said and Titch smiled and waved, my heart went out to him because I knew he was too sad to open his mouth and form words.
"Goodbye Susan," I said kindly and hugged her then Butch did so in kind after she told be 'bye', "bye Bubbles and Brick," I said emotionlessly and started to walk off before they could respond.
I could hear Butch's steps in tune with my own.
"I know that you saved Brick's butt back there," Butch said crossly.
"Don't ask me why if you don't want your heart broken," I said firmly and increased my gait.
Chapter 7 Done
Reggae: Wow. Action packed chapter. Words flung, questions left unanswered, reputations on the line…. Bet you're excited about the next chapter. Please tell me in your reviews what you thought of the dress Brick picked for Bubbles, Brick lying to Bubbles about Titch, Princess's attitude, Blossom's personality, Blossom's personality compared to her teenage self (only those who have read 'Repercussions' will be able to properly understand this question), Butch's over all attitude at the Gala, Bubbles embarrassing entry and her confrontation with Blossom, how do you think Titch felt in this chapter, Blossom being involved in the past with Him and what did you think of my OC Susan Trent. Tell me what you can and I plan to update before the end of April. Review. Vote and Thank you.
Surprise Vote 6: Who do you want to have first perspective in the next chapter: Him, Bubbles, Mrs. Sarah Utonium or Brick. Same rules apply.
Surprise Vote 7: Who do you NEED to see in the next chapter? Snake, Him, Brick, Mr. Utonium, Blossom or Butch. ALERT! Different rule for this one! While you can only chose Two persons this time, please Note: 1) If you chose someone for vote 6, you can't chose them again for vote 7, 2) If you chose Mrs. Sarah Utonium in vote 6, you can't chose Mr. Utonium in vote 7, 3)If you chose Bubbles in vote 6, you can't chose Brick or Blossom in vote 7.
Sorry for any inconvenience but the rules for vote 7 are to help give the story variety and also give other characters a fair chance. I'm sorry but if you break the voting rule(s) I'll have to either revoke the half of the vote you broke or just rule out all your votes. So please chose carefully and don't break the voting rules for vote seven. This will not happen again next chapter, but it can be repeated in future chapters. So please read carefully before making votes. Thank you and I hope the chapter was satisfactory to you and we'll see who wins the vote when I update.
Please Note: The Untonium's normal baby's name is now Sasha instead of Sarah. Just to let you know from now.