Blossom

Wow, who knew Boomer was such a ladies man. Too bad it was Ashley Jones, she was nice and everything, just tended to extend how great she really was. Since Wilhelm blew his whistle, everyone got in their places. Buttercup and the other boys went over to where the people playing football gathered, I was heading off to be by Erin, but not before I heard Ashley say, "Hey Bubbles, did you hear? Boomer is going with me to Kara's party!" Bubbles responded with, "Yeah, I was there, with everyone else when that happened." I couldn't help but smile. My sisters and I may not get along the best, but they sure were interesting.

Gym class went along like usual, and ended quickly. I was walking to Anatomy and Physiology with Erin when Brick walked up next to us. "Hello ladies," he started off with, "I must say, you two look rather nice today." He said while flashing a smile at us both. I turned to Erin who lightly blushed but still looked confused. "Thanks Brick, but you still aren't worth mine, nor Erin's time. Now if you excuse me, we would like to get to class on time." I replied. "We are going to the same class. Remember that Blossom? It was yesterday." He then said. Excuse me? Is he trying to talk down on me? Or embarrass me in some sort of way? Oh that is not going to go down. "Well Brick," I said his name as if it stung my throat. "Maybe it just slipped my mind since you are rather insignificant in my life, as well as in my studies. Now excuse me." I said before pushing him aside and walking into the classroom. "You know Bloss," Brick then said as he sat down in his chair and pulled it closer to me, "You Utonium girls seem to be stuck on this imaginary pedestal from what is seems. I mean, first your supposedly sweet sister Bubbles, crushes by brother's confidence in a matter of hours. Then today, I find out that your rude sister Buttercup, called out my brother in the parking lot, basically calling him nothing. Now if you think that's the case with us, well, I suggest you rethink yourself.

What happened with Buttercup and Butch in the parking lot this morning? And Boomer seriously had that coming, 100% and he seems to be over it by now with Ashley. Class had started, and Brick turned to face the front. He didn't say another thing for the entire period, which was unusual. The bell rang after 40 minutes of note taking, and I got up to head to lunch. Brick again appeared next to me, "So I saw you leave lunch yesterday, did you not have a place to sit? You can sit by me and my brothers if you want, we sit with some other guys but I'm sure they wouldn't mind." He said while failing at making eye contact. "Well, as strange as it is for you to offer that, A bunch of my friends' schedules changed and are in my lunch now, but thanks." I replied feeling incredibly awkward. "Oh, okay. Well if something happens and you need a place to sit, you're welcome to sit with us." He pitched in. "Okay wait," I began, "I'm confused, before class you were yelling at me, now you expect me to be all friendly with you and your brothers? No, not until your brothers stop demeaning my sisters, and treating them like pieces of meat." I said before promptly walking off.

I eventually caught up to Erin after Brick had bothered me. We walked over to our table, where most of the people sitting there were cheerleaders, our table had eleven people seated at it, next to Lindsey Bryant's lunch table, it was considered exclusive by high school standards. At my table there was me, Erin, Hannah Hallstrom, Kaitlyn Bush, Maddy Melms, Sophia Africano, Kate Nimsgern, Delaney Fitzpatrick, Tori Parus, Clara Roy, and Katelyn Dallman. Almost all cheerleaders except Kaitlyn Bush; I didn't necessarily like all of the people I sat with, but at least we had common interests, unlike if I sat with Buttercup surrounded by a bunch of jocks, or Bubbles who sat with some of the most popular people in the school and almost the whole volleyball team. I looked over to where Buttercup was sitting, she was laughing along with Brandon at a story that Nick was telling, Jared was giving flirtatious looks at Tori Parus from my table. I honestly can't stand Tori, she's catty and rude, and parties as much as Bubbles' friends, but they are nowhere near as sloppy as Tori is from what I've heard. Jared is a pothead and a player who parties at every opportunity, but he's over at our house so much, i've come to learn that he's actually a nice guy, who deserved way better than Tori. Next to their table was the table Brick and his brothers were at, they had seemed to make friends quickly, their table was mostly a mix of soccer and football players, with a random girlfriend in their. I guess sitting with them wouldn't have been too bad, Breanna Schroeder and Danielle Voellinger were over there, we don't talk much but I wouldn't feel so weird. Maybe it would've been more eventful than my table even, Maddy was talking about her most recent relationship problems, Kate and Delaney were just talking to each other, as well as Clara and Katelyn, everyone else was just eating really; with the exception of Hannah who was making cutesy faces and Brandon from his table, I need more interesting friends.

After lunch ended and I walked to my Psychology class, I remembered that I told Bubbles that I would go shopping with her after school. Shit, I would feel so bad for cancelling, especially when I also need to tell her that I can't make tonight's game. She'd be so angry and upset, I'll just deal with the shopping, and she's right, I use her clothes more than my own. Maybe I should tell them, her and Buttercup, or anyone for that matter… I've been keeping this for a little over a month and I'm so close to blurting it out, especially when they ask why I come home at 7:00 at the earliest, even when practice usually ends at 5:30. I'll tell them, I have to, It'll come out eventually anyways, I just need to pick the right time.

Boomer

I'm skipping my 5B free period to have lunch with Ashley, I hardly even know this girl but she insisted. I hope the people she sits with aren't as psychotic as she appears to be. "Boomer!" she yelled as she approached where I was standing, next to the bathrooms, "I'm glad you're having lunch with me today! I was actually moved to this lunch this morning but I know a place we can sit!" She happily said as we walked towards a large circular table almost dead center of the cafeteria. This table was almost full with the exception of enough space for them to sit. I looked over the people sitting and my eyes immediately went to Bubbles' light blue eyes that were looking at me as we were now right in front of the table. I knew all of the girls here, everyone knew the girls here. There was Bubbles with Kara on one side and Katie Klays on the other, Colleen Dalton, Natalie Jonas, Jacie Duranso, Tori Miller, Becca Butkus, Paige Courtney, Jamie Lee, Jaclyn Fried, Taylor Nichols, and now Ashley and I. Everyone was staring at my and her, until Ashley broke the awkwardness. "Hey guys! How are you all doing?" Ashley said while incredibly excited and dragged me to sit down with her. They all just stared at us. Jesus christ this is so awkward. And this is Bubbles' table, couldn't she have picked a different fucking table? I get that she's clingy and probably annoys the living daylights out of these people, but really? Not to mention that Bubbles looks amazing in that dress, like especially amazing, god i'll be looking forward to every game day from now on. My thoughts were brought to a halt, when Ashley then said, "Well I still need my food! Boomer, since you already ate, you can stay here! I'll be right back!" Before she happily skipped off towards the lunch line.

I looked over at the others girls at the table, some were looking at me, some were just eating. The silence was broken by Kara, who said, "So Boomer, are you dating Ashley or just too nice to tell her off?" She said while smirking, as if this has happened before. They were all waiting for my reply. "Umm… it just sort of happened, I didn't think it could be that bad." I said while slightly blushing sheepishly. "Well," Jacie said jumping in, "If your plan is to have sex with her than you really don't have to try that hard." She said while the entire table quietly snickered. "What does that mean?" I said curiously. Natalie began to explain, "Well, we're not calling her a slut or anything like that, it just shouldn't be too hard to win her over." Oh, well I want to have sex.. I'm a guy.. but I'd at least like to be attracted to the person. Like Bubbles, Bubbles would be nice… and sweet, and she probably smells so good. "Boomer?" Kara said, "Bubbles would like to eat her blueberries without being watched." Bubbles was holding a blueberry in front of her mouth and staring at him. Bubbles then opened her mouth to speak, Oh god, she's going to embarrass me even more than she already has. Prepare yourself Boomer. "Would you like some?" she said while reaching out her hand with a handful of blueberries to him. Most of the table looked rather shocked at this kind of response, Bubbles is usually rather nice, but since it was him they were expecting differently. Do I take them? How would that work? What if I touch her hand too long or drop them or make a complete idiot of myself? "Uh sure." I said while grabbing the blueberries from her hand and throwing them into my mouth. Just then Ashley returned, "Hi guys! Anything interesting happen while I was gone?" she asked. Bubbles responded, "Nothing, nothing at all."

I didn't say anything the entire rest of the period, Ashley talked almost the entire time, while hardly anyone else took part. Shockingly I didn't have my next Pre-Calc class with Ashley, her entire schedule was changed and was almost identical to mine. I dropped Ashley off at her French class and went on my way, when I arrived, Bubbles was already in her seat talking to Becca next to her. I decided to talk to her, despite what happened yesterday. "Hey Bubbles, Becca, sorry about lunch today." I asked. They looked at me, then they both smiled. "It's fine Boomer, that was nothing compared to Practices. You have no idea what you've gotten yourself into." Bubbles said, even with giving a small smile. "I don't think it'll be that bad, maybe it'll be different from what you guys think" I said in return. "Alright Boomer," Bubbles added, "remind yourself that it's only day one, by the party it'll be a much worse experience." she said before turning to the front as Mr. Olson had began to speak.

It was mostly review the first week or so during class, so Mr. Olson taught briefly, gave us an assignment and let us do as we pleased. I had finished my assignment, and it looked like Bubbles had as well. Becca was talking to a football player named Tom seated in front of her, so Bubbles was just listening to music and playing on her phone. This could be a great opportunity to talk to her, Ashley isn't here.. and she hasn't done anything to embarrass me so far today. I'm going for it. I poked her arm. "Hey Bubbles." I said. She looked up from her phone and took out her earbuds. "What is it?" she said. "I just thought we could talk you know?" I replied. Just talk? Great opening dumbass. "Sure, I suppose. What do you want to talk about?" she responded. Well this went better than expected. Now what do I say? "Well like, what events and stuff go on in this school?" Good question, and now I'll actually know stuff about school. "Oh! Well, on October 14th Homecoming week starts! The juniors and seniors basically have a war against each other, on that Monday there's a powder puff football game with the junior and senior girls. Then the entire rest of the week is activities after school that you can do! And on friday there's the homecoming football game and saturday there is the dance where a senior girl and guy are elected king and queen. Then… well this isn't really a school event, but my birthday is November 11, and me and my sisters have a huge party that weekend that most of the school is invited to. So you should probably know about that. Then there are so many Christmas and Holiday parties around that December time that there's too many to name. But Brandon always throws a Christmas party and so does Jamie Lee, and then Jaclyn throws a holiday party since she's Jewish, so there should for sure be those. Then sometime in the second week of January, the town holds a dinner for the people and their families that influence the town; you and your brothers qualify because of Beth. Also, in February there's the Valentine's dance. Spring break a month after, then prom in late April where ten junior guys and ten junior girls are nominated and the king and queen are picked from them-" I cut her off. "So I assume that the Queen is basking me with her presence?" While smiling at her widely. "Not necessarily, that's still a long ways away." She replied. "Whatever you say Queenie. Continue." Before she began again I saw a faint blush disappear from her cheeks. "Anyways, Jared's birthday party is in the middle of May so his party is always huge, with Kara's birthday being a week later, and then graduation shortly after followed by summer." She finished off with. Why is she being so nice to me? Yesterday I would hardly get a glance from her.. I'll take it though. "So should I come to your game tonight?" I asked. What the hell kind of question is that Boomer? She started to reply "Well if you're with Ashley then yeah you should.. If not then most of the school goes anyways, ask your brothers if you don't want to go by yourself." With a small smile she added. The bell then rang.

"Do you want to walk to AP Bio with me?" I asked Bubbles as I caught her exiting the room. She looked at me, then sighed. "I don't think that's such a good idea." She said softly. "Why not?" I then asked. Why can't I walk with her? Is she too good for me to walk with her? She was just fine in class. "It's just not a good idea Boomer, I'll see you there." She said before she walked up to Blossom and they continued on their way to class. Just then Ashley appeared at my side. "Why were you talking to Bubbles Utonium?" She asked. Before I even had a chance to reply, she then asked. "You think she's pretty don't you? I would really like if you didn't talk to her." She finished before grabbing my arm and pulling me in to kiss her. Whoa. We never even declared that we were together and now she's just about mauling my lips. But this fully explains why Bubbles wouldn't walk with me, I guess I now have an excuse to go to her volleyball game though. I pulled back from her for air. "You are too cute!" she then said as she looked at me with her Bubble-like blue eyes. "What class do you have now?" she then asked I could've sworn she knew my whole schedule since she's been meeting me after every class. "I have AP Biology." I said. Please don't have this class, please, please, please! "Oh, I have Pre-Calc. Who do you sit by?" she said with her eyes burning into me. "I sit next to Blossom, Blossom Utonium." I replied warily. "Oh! Well she is really smart, but I hardly see her talk to anyone. I'm sure your blooming personality will make her talk though!" she said with an extra wide smile. God this girl thinks highly of me, It's nice, and refreshing. No girl has ever flooded me with compliments, usually it was the other way around, maybe me and her together could work out actually.

Brick

I watched as Boomer approached with Ashley, he actually looks happy right now and not completely freaked out. This might be good for him. I then saw Blossom exit the room, I assume she's either going to the bathroom or getting a drink before class. She approaches the drinking fountain and takes a few sips, then looks around. A football player, Bryan Avery then casually stands next to her while she pulls out her phone. His lips are moving. I wonder if they're talking, it kind of just looks like she's randomly moving her finger around her screen. His mouth was still moving slightly and I could see hers moving now as well. Bryan then left. What the hell was that about? Neither of them look like each other's type, much less like they would even talk to each other. Blossom then started walking back to the room, she caught my stare and just gave her usual snobby look that she always sent my way. Figures, she was probably doing a project with him or something and didn't want other people to know they talked outside of class; she seems like the type to do that.

Boomer and Ashley then stopped at the front of the door and Boomer gave her a slight peck on the cheek. Ashley then left and started to head up the stairs. "So what was that about? I thought you were all 'Bubblevicious' about you and her this morning?" I said while trying my best to annunciate my teasing towards him. "That was clever I'll give you that," he started to say, "But with Bubbles, she's gotten nicer I will say, but I think what I have towards her is lust. Ashley, well to be blunt, she thinks I'm amazing, like the best person ever amazing. It's just a nice feeling knowing that someone thinks this highly of you." he finished off. He does make a point. But I actually don't see them lasting, I think a part of him still likes Bubbles, but he just doesn't have enough confidence to move on with it. "Come on in boys!" Mr. Katz then said. "Now yesterday you got your seats, sadly enough, some people transferred out of this class. Meaning a few of you no longer have desk partners, which by the way are not the same as project partners, I will be giving those as projects come. Now, Bubbles, Ross, Colleen, and Paul; you are without seats so Bubbles and Ross, Colleen and Paul, now sit down please."

"Guess what day it is? The start of our first lab! You and a partner will pick a specimen, any specimen, obtain at least 6 of them and create a chamber for them: either a box or fish tank or something, just so that you can observe them. Then for six hours you will observe them in time intervals, but please don't be lazy and have the time intervals be once every three hours. Now for partners, we will be picking out of a hat. Pick out the name and say it out loud, that is your partner. First up is Bubbles Utonium!" Bubbles then picked out her piece of paper. "Boomer Jojo." she said while looking at Boomer before sitting back down. What are the odds of that? Coincidental enough. Ross Koester then picked his, "Brick Jojo." he said. "Well the Jojo brothers are popular choices today." Ross is a senior and captain of the Soccer team, Boomer says he's pretty cool, he seems nice enough. Everyone picked their partners, Blossom was paired with Colleen, which Blossom seemed like she was uncomfortable about. Before I knew it Ross was next to me, "Hey Brick, I don't think we've officially met. Ross." he said, seems like a nice guy. "Hey, so what animal do you want to do?" I asked. "Well I heard Bubbles say that her and Boomer will probably just do goldfish, want to do like mice or something?" he replied. Mice would be fine, and we have class time so we would only have to meet out of school for the actual project. "That sounds good, your house or mine? It really doesn't matter." I then said. "Would you mind if we did it at yours? My mom would freak out if we willingly brought a bunch of mice into the house." he said. "Yeah that's fine." I said in response. We discussed what we were going to do, deciding that we would put a ball on one side of the box. From what I could overhear, Bubbles and Boomer were doing goldfish like Ross had said, and Blossom and Colleen were doing hermit crabs. Class ended after a while, and the day went by quickly.

Me and my brothers were going to hang out at the mall before the volleyball game, Ashley wanted Boomer to go shopping with her before she had to be there, so we all would just tag along. Boomer and Brick left their cars at the high school and we went in my car while Ashley took her olive green Subaru outback. "So what stores did you want to go to?" Boomer asked Ashley when we all went inside. "Well," she began, "Forever 21 is having a really good sale right now so that's mainly where I wanted to go. Then just to get a couple protein bars at GNC before the game." she finished saying. That's right, Boomer had told me on the drive that the players could eat anything except protein bars, granola, or bananas before the game. We then headed off to Forever 21. As we walked inside, us three sat down while Ashley grabbed some clothes. There were little couches in front of the changing rooms so we just waited. All of the changing rooms were full now that Ashley had gotten the last one. I heard a voice come from one a couple doors down from Ashley's say, "You ready? Can I see?" that sounds like Bubbles. Another voice then pitched in from the door next to Ashley's, "Yeah, I want to see your's too." That sounds like Blossom. Shit, they're here? I feel so weird now. Now doubt Boomer noticed, he was staring at me with wide eyes. Butch didn't look fazed, but he hasn't heard their voices enough to recognize them. The Bubbles' door opened to reveal her an royal blue v-neck sweater with tighter black pants on. Her eyes widened as she saw us sitting there outside the rooms. "What are you three doing here?" she said in a panic almost. Blossom then walked out in a multi-colored floral peony top with a black pencil skirt on. Then seconds later Ashley walked out in sleeveless, grey skater dress. "Bubbles?" Ashley then said, "What are you doing here?" with what seemed like anger. Bubbles looked a little shocked to see her as well, then said, "There's a sale Ashley, I didn't know you would be here." she stated with her top bitch smirk. Ashley slightly glared at her, then said, "Well just don't associate with us and we'll do the same." Ashley said. "They can talk to whoever they want Ashley, well except Boomer of course." Bubbles said before walking back into the changing room. The rest of the time in the store was of Bubbles and Blossom awkwardly giving the 'yay or nay' on each others outfits, while Boomer most of the time said Ashley looked while nice, inching around it other times. After, we went to GNC where we again ran into Bubbles and Blossom where Bubbles was buying mass amounts of protein bars and shakes.

Outside in the parking lot, Ashley said her goodbyes as she had to get back to the school. "Well, that was really fun." Butch said, clearly bored out of his mind the entire time. "It wasn't that bad." Boomer pitched in. "Yeah right," Butch began again, "If you hadn't gotten the opportunity to see blondie in some crop tops, you'd be feeling the same way." Boomer looked like he was angry. "Butch," he said. "I'm with Ashley now, Bubbles and I are friends at best." Before claiming shotgun and turning up the radio. "Look," I began, "I know we both don't think that's the case, but let him have his moment alright?" Butch thought about it before nodding and going into the backseat.

Buttercup

I had just pulled up to the high school in my volta. The parking lot was almost full, I saw Jared's dark green Silverado parked near the front, I'm surprised he even came honestly. I saw all of the Jojo brothers' cars as well. The gym was very close to the front of the school where you walked in, so when I entered there were people everywhere. I entered the gym where the bleachers were almost full, all of Bubbles' friends that weren't on the team were in the front row decked out in shades of blue and signs, my favorite by Katie Klays': "Can't Crush a Powerpuff!" with #2's and Bubbles all over it. Up towards the top of the bleachers were the guys that did the loud cheers; Jared, Nick and Brandon were the most common to lead them, mostly whenever Jamie Lee served or Bubbles spiked. Music was blasting, Bubbles had created the playlist, she had great taste in music that was perfect for practices and games. "Ooh Kill Em'" The Caked Up Remix by Terio was filling the air and getting everyone pumped as the bass kicked in. The other team was warming up on their side. I recognized Amber Lawson, Bubbles and her could be sisters: long blonde hair, similar bodies, Amber's eyes were darker and most people said Bubbles was prettier in the opinions of most. Our team should be coming out any moment. I decided to go I up by Jared and the other guys, the Jojo boys were behind them which I didn't notice before, they were just sitting quietly talking to the other guys around. I may have started eavesdropping; "So Boomer," Cole Weldon, the quarterback of the football team, started talking, "You and Ashley huh?" Boomer paused, then said, "Yeah I guess, she seems pretty cool and she isn't exactly what you call bad looking." I could only picture that signature Jojo smirk that they all seemed to have. I heard random comments from boys such as the typical: "Yeah man" "Nice job" "Ash is pretty smoking". Then Justin Cobb, another football player jumped in, "But what about Bubs dude? I heard you could hardly keep your eyes off of her yesterday! And no offense to Ash but Bubbles is fucking knockout." I heard Boomer breathing rather loudly, "Well then you can have her." Boomer said, sounding slightly angry, then all got quiet. Brick broke the silence, "I think they're coming in soon, the lights are dimming." Shortly after he said this, Drama by Bro Safari x UFO (Party Favor Remix) filled the air.

The team then entered, in no sort of fashion or order, just walking to the court as the school cheered loudly for them. "Now everybody!" the volleyball coach: Coach Swanson, started, "I will introduce the Townsville Titans volleyball team! Starting from our sub ins for the time being, Junior Ashley Jones!" Ashley just raised one hand while the crowd cheered and she waved, eyes in the portion of the bleachers where Boomer is. "Then with our fresh blood, Haley Farrell!" Haley shyly lifted one arm and waved, obviously intimidated. She's a freshman, a very small, blonde freshman; but much like how Bubbles is similar to that, it doesn't matter. "And then we have Sophomore Paige Courtney!" Even as a sophomore, since she was close with Bubbles and had popularity, felt very confident in front of the student body, waving with both of her arms and smiled widely. Swanson then continued, "And we have a Senior, miss Breanna Schroeder!" Breanna went out the football player Luke Lang, and was decently attractive; she had very tan skin, black hair and piercing blue eyes. "The last of the sub ins before we move to starters, Junior, Becca Butkus!" The crowd cheered the loudest for Becca, she was an amazing player, but over the past year had been having problems with her knee that limited her playing time. "Moving onto our starters, and with our captain, Senior Jamie Lee!" Jamie Lee received and almost deafening cheer from the crowd. She was as short as Bubbles, but tan skin and lighter brown hair that was straight, with green eyes. "And for our co-captain, Senior, Jackie Valine!" Jackie didn't receive as loud of a cheer but still very loud. Jackie has more of a subtle tan and long, extremely curly black hair with brown eyes. "Next up we have Junior, Colleen Dalton!" The cheers for Colleen were almost as loud as Jamie's as she waved with a small smile on her face. "Then we have Junior, Jacie Duranso!" Jacie received a cheer as loud as Jamie's. Jacie has thick dark brown hair, almost black, with tanner skin and dark brown eyes. "Here is Junior, Kara Peterson!" The crowd cheered incredibly loud, with various "I love you's" from guys in the stands. "Now the last of the line, Junior, Bubbles Utonium!" There was an eruption of screaming from all around our section. As I looked around, I saw all of the signs for Bubbles, most of them just saying her name and number, but the Nick, Brandon, Justin, Ross, and Cole picked up a large banner from the floor that read: "It's about to get Bubbleviscous." Which ultimately I gave them credit for being decently clever. The school sure did love my sister, I don't blame them either. Then the game started.

It's been a close game all the way through this game. The first we took easily, the second we let slip and Citiesville won that game. The current game was 9 - 13 with Citiesville leading. Bubbles was crashing the ball into the ground with every spike should get through, but most of the time Amber and another girl on that team would block them, which is what lost us the second game. Over the past couple points that we got however, Bubbles had gotten craftier with Kara and Jackie who were on either side of her to set up unexpected spikes. Bubbles was obviously tired, as was the entire team, sweat dripping off of them. Bubbles though had enough strength to send a spike flying to the ground gaining a point, and earning a large scream of cheers. "So where's pinky?" a voice said next to me. I looked to see Butch. "Why does it matter?" I asked with venom in my tone. Why was that any of his business where Blossom is? He probably thinks she's hot or something, disgusting. But well I honestly don't have even the slightest idea of where Blossom is. She never comes to Bubbles' games though unless it's state, which is pretty sad; considering Bubbles goes to most of her cheer competitions and helps her with routines sometimes. "Honestly I don't give a fuck. Brick was wondering. But the chances of her being with Lindsey pushed me to ask you." he said while throwing in a wink. Oh alright, when she rejects him publicly she won't seem so hot. "Oh I'm sure that she would be thrilled to see you Butch, then maybe her head can get a little bigger than it already is; she really needs that." I said with sarcasm practically foaming out of my mouth. "You know BC, I think you're just jealous of Lindsey." he dare said to me. "Excuse me? Me jealous of her? You must have gotten this wrong. Why would I be jealous of a little skanky, snobby, bitch who harasses Bubbles for quitting cheerleading freshman year and causes Blossom to be a bitch too? I wouldn't be jealous of her if she won the lottery." I said before turning away and watching the game. The score was now 19 - 15 with us in the lead, it seemed that whatever they were doing was working. The last few points for us were easy, the game ended in satisfaction and relief, and I finally got to be away from this clown. "Hey!" Butch yelled after me, "You know BC, I should give you more credit." What? "You act all tough, but deep down you're an actual person, with feelings. Feelings for me, you just can't take in the picture of me with a girl other than you right?" He's got to be joking. "I don't even know how you achieved that level of stupidity." I said before going over to Bubbles who had just exited the locker room and was being swarmed by people, some people gave Bubbles the posters they had made, even the boys gave her the banner. I then walked up to her. "There's my sister!" I said before giving her a hug. "Hey! Want to order a pizza when we get home? I'm killing for some saucy goodness right about now."she said, I was about to reply when Ross cut in. "Actually Bubbles, I was wondering if you wanted to go out for Pizza, with me? Or maybe not pizza, it can be whatever you like!" he said while sounding very nervous for the answer. Bubbles looked at him, her hair disheveled and make up slightly worn, but she still looked good. "Sure Ross, let's go to the Townsville Pizza Co! Just let me load these signs into my car." with a wide and stunning Bubbles smile. She then began walking towards her car.

Bubbles

Ross asked me out? I didn't see that coming. I haven't been on a date in while? Should I go home and freshen up? Oh but I told him right after I put the signs in my car! Damn, this'll do then. I fixed my hair a bit in the car mirror then went back inside to get Ross. When I got back inside, all of the guys were surrounding Ross while Buttercup stood there awkwardly next to Ashley and Boomer who were holding hands. Both Boomer and Ashley were glaring at me. The hell did I do? I was just asked out, at least one of you should be absolutely thrilled. "Okay I'm ready!" I then said or slightly yelled to get the attention of Ross from the boys talking to him. He looked at me slightly longer then I was expecting since I didn't look great, then smiled. "Great, we can take my Jeep." Before putting his hand on the small of my back seeming to be leading me out. I looked back and waved at Buttercup before walking out the doors. As we drove to the Pizza Co. we had a light conversation and were seated right away.

While we were waiting for our food, Ross asked if he could ask me a couple of things since he didn't know a lot about me. "What's your favorite color?" he asked. "Baby Blue" I replied. "Favorite food?" "Lasagna" "Best friend?" "Kara, come on now." I said while chuckling at his childlike questions, it was refreshing. "What about Boomer?" he then asked which threw me. "What do you mean? I hardly know him. And now that he's with Ashley I really won't know him." was my answer. "Oh.." he seemed embarrassed now. "Sorry I just assumed since he's your counterpart and everything that you would have common interests and things like that." I sighed. "Not that I'm aware of Ross, our only thing we have in common seems to be that we both like blue." Liar. Ross is right. Being my counterpart we should have a ton in common. It's a fact, Butch with Buttercup and Blossom with Brick is more obvious than mine in Boomer's, just because they're so involved in athletics and then school. Ross then broke my thoughts. "Well Boomer seems nice, like you. But you seem nicer." He said before setting his hands over mine that we placed on the table. He's a charmer I will say, this is one of the best food dates that I've been on to be honest. If it stays like this and we keep hanging out, this could work; it'd be nice to have a boyfriend again. We shared a medium sized, hawaiian style pizza and then took me back to the high school. I gave him a kiss on the cheek, which he blushed at and i started driving home. I hadn't checked my phone the entire time, at a stoplight I had a couple of texts from people, one from Buttercup telling me to have fun on my date, one from Blossom congratulating me on the win if only she'd actually go to my games, one from Kara asking me what I was going to wear tomorrow, and one from a number that I didn't recognize. The text read: How could you? What the hell is that supposed to mean? How could I what? Win? Go out with Ross? I decided to respond. Who is this? I sent. Shortly after I received another text. Your worst fucking nightmare. Oh what a badass. Whatever, this isn't worth my time. It's probably Boomer or Amber, nothing to worry about.

When I got home, Buttercup was watching tv in the den while I assume Blossom was in her room. I thought I might as well ask, "Hey was Boomer upset after I left with Ross?" she looked at me, raised her eyebrow and said: "Well I don't think he was exactly happy, but not angry. Why?" I replied, "Just wondering, don't want to start anything with me and Ashley you know?" She nodded her head and I started going upstairs. Why am I still thinking about this? It's nothing Bubbles. Just stop.