Chapter Nine:

Author Hints: Are feelings rising for Brick and Blossom? & what happens with Blossom & Dexter Now?

Disclaimer: I do not own the PPG's, RRB'z, or Dexter Laboratory.

Blossom's P.O.V

I opened my eyes and noticed my head was pressed against the armrest of the couch. I had fallen asleep during the show. I looked around and seen how it was still dark out and the only light was coming from the plugins on the wall. Wonder who cut the T.v off? I could see that Bubbles and Boomer were no longer on the other couch. Very rude of everyone to get up and leave me down here alone. I picked my head up and was about to stand when I realized an arm holding on to me very tightly. What the? I know I'm at home and the last person that was next to me was...BRICK. Don't look back... but I gotta look back and see. I looked back only to make my nightmare a reality. It was brick indeed. He was snuggled up close behind me with his arm wrapped tightly around my waist. Oh my gosh... WHY...To be honest overreacting may be the best word to use now. This was quite comfortable and Brick wasn't the asshole I thought he was. I had no reason to complain but this would have been the best way to end my night watching movies with ...Dexter. I sighed at the thought as I wiggled to get out of his grip only causing him to grab hold of me tighter. He was actually kind of cute at the moment. Ugh snap out of it.

"Brick" I whispered trying to wake him up. "Brick wake up." I said wiggling my hips as I talked. He mumbled something and stayed in place. "Brick wake up. This is Blossom talking to you." I said and immediately his eyes sprang open as he threw himself off the chair and away from me.

"W-What..." He asked I'm guessing he was just surprised to see me.

"I think we got a little too cozy watching T.V and we both fell asleep." I said trying to calm him down.

"U-um it's cool. I t-t-think I'll head to bed now."

"Okay good night." I said

"Night." He answered as his figure quickly disappeared down the dark hall.

I got up and went to my bed room. Hopefully I can get some more sleep and I won't be sleepy when it's time to wake up for school. It's so cold in here. I should have just stayed down stairs with Brick he felt so warm next to me. *Pause* what the hell am I thinking this is Brick Jojo I'm talking about here. Still today was kind of nice all because of him. He's been nice all day and I really appreciate it. I'll have to thank him for that later. Now for some sleep.

BRICKS POV.

After Red woke me up and I went to my room I had no chance of going back to sleep. I sat on the side of my bed...thinking. I was having a terrible dream about Mojo and in my dream there was this girl... I didn't catch her face but she was comforting me at the same time Red woke me up. I know it's wrong but me holding her while I slept felt so right. I don't know what this means or why the heck I'm feeling like this but I have to shake these feelings. There's no way in hell I'll ever be able to date Red. I know she doesn't hate me anymore but hell it'll never work. Why was I even thinking this way?

The next few days had went by and it was very awkward between the two of us. At school she would ignore me until she had no choice but talk to me about the work. Other than that she was basically paying me no attention. Although we couldn't stand one another before my dad passed we still managed to say something to one another. Even if it was words of hatred or if I was in the mood I'd pretend flirting with her just to piss her off. This was making me feel awkward and I didn't like it. I know I fucked up by cuddling up with her after falling asleep but could she really be that pissed at me? *Sigh* Fuck it. I got up and headed to the living room to watch some t.v. As I walked in I saw my brother and Buttercup making out on the chair.

I cleared my throat causing them to pull away from one another quickly. "So you two go out now or something ?" I asked

"You're late." Butch said "We got together last week. I thought you knew?"

"No guess I wasn't really paying any attention." I said as I sat on the other couch.

"Well since you're in here now were going to go finish making out... somewhere else." he said

"Fine with me just remember Professors coming back today don't get caught locked up in a room together." I said but knowing these two there heads are as hard as a rock. Hopefully they listen and don't do anything stupid.

"Later" Butch said and she waved as he held on to her hand leading her to his room.

I turned on the T.V and got comfortable. I flipped through the channels and it seemed like nothing was on. I was about to head back to my room when I heard someone knocking on the door.

"Coming" I yelled but Blossom beat me to it.

"I got it." she said as she shot pass me and headed out the door.

"Okay" I thought as I turned around and went back to my seat.

After finding something on T.V Blossom caught my attention when she finally came back in the house smiling from ear to ear.

Wonder who was at the door to make her so happy?

"Hey Brick." She said

"What's up?" I said surprised at the fact that she was finally talking to me.

"I see you like 'Molly Mystery' now." she said

"Yeah it's a pretty cool show"

"Told you" She laughed making a face at me.

Why is she suddenly so cute to me?

"Red" I said

"Huh?"

"I was wondering why lately you haven't really said much to me but now..."

"I wanted... I wanted to thank you." She paused "But I didn't know how to do it."

"Thank me for what?" I asked

"When I came home that day I was having one of the worst days ever. Even though we haven't been friends for long I wanted to thank you for helping me feel better and you know for just not being an asshole towards me. It really means a lot." she finished and gave me a heartwarming smile.

"You're welcome but it was nothing." I said. All this time I was worked up thinking she was mad about the sleeping situation but I was wrong.

"No it was something now stop trying to be so hard and appreciate my thank you." She said and started laughing hard as hell.

"You're so goofy." I laughed

"Soooooo." She said and continued laughing

"I never expected that from you. I expected you to not even know how to laugh." I said seriously.

"Really." She said throwing a pillow at me which flew straight pass my head. "You couldn't have thought I was that bad." she said surprised.

"You're right, you're right." I laughed "But I figured you're aiming was bad." I said

"Oh yeah?" She said picking up another pillow.

"Yea..." Before I could finish a pillow hit me square in the face.

"Hahahaha" was all I heard as she fell back on the chair laughing hysterically.

"Okay maybe you do have a good aim" I said after she finally calmed down.

"Thank you sir." She said playfully.

"But seriously you're not what I expected you to be." I said

"Yeah I know you're not the only one who has told me that. Everyone thinks I'm so nerdy, or stuck up but once they get to know me I always surprise them." She explained

"Yeah you're pretty..."

"Aww you think I'm pretty." She said as she cut my sentence short and began laughing.

"I was about to say" I started but she kept laughing. Then I thought about how I use to flirt with her just to piss her off. "Yeah I think you're pretty." I said and she stopped laughing and I saw her blush.

"Thanks" She said trying to hide her face.

I was about to say something but her phone started ringing. "I gotta go I'll be ready at four or five so we can work on the PowerPoint." She said getting up and walking away.

Immediately I felt so alone. I don't know if it was because she left, or was it the fact that I was actually alone once again.

BLOSSOMS POV

I waited for several minutes before Dexter finally appeared. I was so happy to see him but I was still hurt at the fact that he left without telling me and that he hasn't been putting much effort into talking to me either.

"Hey Blossom." he said trying to hand me a bouquet of flowers. I just stood there with my arms folded looking towards the ground.

"I'm so sorry." He said once he noticed I was upset.

"Sorry means nothing if you continue to say it over and over again but things still don't change." I huffed

"Blossom I know I'm."

"Dexter I know you may think I'm over reacting but you left and you didn't even say anything. Then you said you would let me know about your competition but you didn't."

"I completely understand why you are mad and you have every right to be. This is all my fault I kept letting other people and my work stop me from talking to you and seeing you. I was scared to say something to you after I repeatedly messed up over and over again. I thought I was about to lose you Blossom. I just got up the nerve to finally talk to you now. I know you don't want to hear my excuses but I love you and I'd hate to lose you." He said taking my hand in his. His words rung through my ear repeatedly.

"Dexter I love you too." I said as I stared at him.

He pulled me into a hug and kissed my forehead as he held me.

Was this real? I thought.

BRICKS POV

Bubbles, Boomer and I sat in the living room watching TV and talking to one another and making jokes.

"I'm Back kids." Professor walked through the door.

"Hey daddy" Bubbles hopped up to hug her father.

"Hey where are your sisters and Butch?" He asked looking at the three of us.

"Butch and Buttercup are in the back playing some crazy sport they made up." She explained "Oh and Blossom went to meet Dexter."

Dexter? Why the hell was she going to see some nerd?

"Boomer who's Dexter?" I asked trying to figure out what Blossom was doing with him.

"That smart kid. You haven't seen him before?" He asked looking at me with a confused look.

"I think so." I said not completely happy with my answer. I couldn't ask too much otherwise he might suspect something.

"Oh okay that's the dude Blossom's dating." He said and immediately my heart dropped to the pit of my stomach as fire surrounded it.

Why am I feeling like this? I thought as my head started spinning and my anger started to rise within me. Fuck? What is really going on with me?

"Dude you okay?" Boomer asked but I couldn't answer I was lost in my feelings at the moment. I was jealous… I was beyond jealous. My heart started pounding. I was furious and hurt all at once but why? I stood up and walked away without saying anything. I finally understand but I can't believe I have feelings for Blossom Utonium.

Okay so I know this took a little long for it to be this short but I wanted to switch it up from what I initially planned on writing.I Know It's A Little BLAH! Hope you enjoyed it anyways. Don't Forget to REVIEW Thanks :)