Wow I'm really glad you all enjoyed the first chapter! :D
So here's the second one! YAY!

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It had been a good 10 minuets since Buttercup had barged her way into the bathroom Blossom was currently nesting in. We all turned towards the bathroom only for the door to be slammed shut again. I huffed a piece of hair out of my face and went over to the door to asked them what was going on. Instead I got a perfectly timed unison of 'NOTHING!'

Shrugging not wanting to deal with the already huge amount of stress on my plate I went back to the kitchen.

"Right ma'am the carrots had been diced what else do you need help with?" Boomer asked grinning popping a cubed piece of carrot in his mouth, I loved his laid back attitude and how he was so care free. Having him around always relaxed me, I smiled.

"Erm I don't think so, The chicken is in, the veg is on the boil and the potato's are in the pan too so now we just wait" I smile, Boomer grins as we make our way over to where Brick and Butch where sat. I plopped down next to to Butch and Boomer sat in the chair.

"So how's the music career going?" I asked politely, Boomer's band have been doing a few gigs around town and we all have been going to support him.

"Okay at the minute where trying to find a deal and someone who's willing to take us on. We still have a few more gigs booked so that will be okay for money at the moment" He nods to himself.

I'm proud of him for following his dreams, so many people have told him he isn't going to get anywhere and he should get a 'real job'. But he's kept going and he'll make it one day. I know it.

"But anyway how's the cafe going?" He asks spinning the spotlight onto me.

I feel a knot twist in the pit of my stomach and my whole happy persona dwindles. I sigh and rub my temples.

"Honestly not good"

My cafe was centered on the middle of town and I have plenty of customers who enjoy my little shop. However the European culture seems to have exploded in the city and many more cafes have started budding around. More and more people are then turning to cafes closer to where they work etc that I'm finding it hard to make my money stretch to keep me afloat. I need to think of something, and something soon!

"What's up?" Butch asks, himself and Brick also interested.

"Oh just money troubles, nothing major" I smile waving off their concerns. Just then the bathroom door opens and Blossom pushes Buttercup out muttering in her ear angrily.

"Fine!" Buttercup hisses then takes a seat on the floor near Boomers feet while Blossom takes the bar stool and places it near Brick.

No one says a word.

Blossom is staring at the floor, I'm staring at Blossom and Buttercup, Boomer is starting at Buttercup, Buttercup is glaring a Brick, Brick is looking at Blossom and Butch is still staring at the TV.

The silence unnerves me.

Something is really wrong.

"Care to share?" Brick asks looking back and forth between the two women.

'Buzzzz'

My egg timer goes off telling me dinner was ready.

"I'll help you Bubbles" Blossom jumps up eagerly, I cock an eyebrow and decide it might help this weirdly tense atmosphere. Seriously no more stress!

After dinner the boys went back to their apartments and Blossom marches straight to her room. I sigh.

"So would you like to tell me what's going on?" I ask Buttercup who is doing the dishes.

She doesn't reply instead she puts extra effort in scrubbing a plate.

"Hello? Earth to Buttercup?"

"Ask the ice queen yourself" Buttercup snapped, Feeling my temper rise I just escape top my room.

I flip my laptop open and flick though my financial files for the cafe, I take a deep breath and think. I really couldn't be dealing with anymore drama until I have my own problems under control. I try swapping things over, slashing a few prices and removing a few dishes. My effort was probably minimal. Placing my computer on my lap I sit back onto my bed chewing on my lip. I open my e-mails clicking on the junk ones deleting them when I spot something that has my heart hammering.

'Re: Expansion'

Dear Bubbles,

After evacuating your situation and sending undercover investigators to your cafe for further analysis we have come to the conclusion that we would be willing to invest in your cafe to help expand your business across the city. We hope you can make the meeting on the 18th of April at K.K Idustries at 2pm.

We look forward to working with you in the future.

Mr. Bruce Syth

A huge smile has etched its way across my face! Slowly all my worries where slowly ebbing away! The business will expland so I will be able to gain more money to cover everything here in the city! I cannot wait for this meeting, this is the break I have been so desperatly needing! Just then my door opens and a very solemn Buttercup walks in, but my excitement levels are through the roof!

"Hey Bubbles, I just want to say I'm sorry for snapping at you back then. It was uncool" She said leaning against my doorframe "I've just had a bit of a shock"

My smile faltered but I was so giddy I was sure I was bouncing.

"Is everything okay at the gym BC?" I ask

"Oh yeah! No don't worry everything there if fine" She waves me off. "What are you so giddy about?"

I debate whether to tell her or not and decide the latter. I'll let them know tomorrow or something, I have so much to think about! Buttercup then begins fiddling with my bedspread becoming very fascinated in the fine detail. I begin to become really worried.

"Buttercup what's happened?" I ask urgently.

She sighs exasperated and looks at me in the eyes.

"Blossom's pregnant"

I froze, when? why? how? who? My mind is swirling with thoughts I can't get any questions out. However Buttercup answers the most important one.

"And Brick's the father"

Like I didn't want anymore stress? Yeah I can kiss that goodbye.