Townsville High

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(Hint: There's gonna be a cute Brick/Blossom moment this chapter, and a sweet Bubbles/Boomer moment.)

Chapter 9 - Everyone has problems.


Buttercup walked into the gym, ready for boxing class. She wasn't too thrilled about seeing Butch, but she had to. Once she walked in she saw Butch, Maxine and Brody all chatting near the benches. She joined them, taking a seat beside Brody.

"Hey, BC." Maxine greeted. Buttercup noticed the way that Maxine was hugging into Brody, and his arms were wrapped around her securely. She smiled guessing that meant they were back together, or over their little argument about Brett.

"Hi. I see you two have patched things up then." Buttercup motioned to them. Maxine nodded with a happy smile on her face, and snuggled more into Brody.

"What can I say? He can't stay mad at me." Maxine said. Brody rolled his eyes but still chuckled. He kissed Maxine on the cheek and put his arm around her shoulder, and entwined his hand with hers.

Butch finally spoke. "As sickingly cute as this is, we should get to work." Butch said, ready to train. Just as he was about to leave, Brody stopped him.

"Oh, Coach wanted to talk to you about something, Buttercup, you too." Brody said. Buttercup and Butch exchanged a confused glance towards each other. They both shrugged and stood up to go see the Coach. They found him in his office, he smiled upon their arrival.

"Butch, Buttercup, take a seat." Coach said motioning to the two seats in front of his desk.

"What's this about, Coach?" Butch asked as he took a seat. The Coach looked like he had some very exiting news to tell. Buttercup was intrigued, as was Butch.

"Well, I've been chosen to select two of my best fighters to send on a weekend training camp. It could help boost your skills, and if a scout sees you perform in a fight, opportunities could fly open." Coach smiled. Butch and Buttercup glanced at each other in shock, then back at the coach.

Butch spoke up. "You chose us? Why not Brody and Maxine, hate to admit it but they're just as good as us." Buttercup nodded in agreement. For once they agreed on something.

"I understand that Maxine and Brody are equally skilled, but you both have more heart for the sport. Plus your history and chemistry together always proves an entertaining fight, you two really are the best of the best in this school." Buttercup was so happy she couldn't contain her grin, and Butch smirked in achievement at knowing he was the best.

"That is amazin- Wait," Buttercup paused. "Are you saying that I would have to spend a whole weekend, sharing a room with Butch?" Coach nodded, causing the pair's eyes to grow wider than dinner plates. The thought of not only spending a weekend together, but also sharing a room was not going to be good.

"I have to think about this." Buttercup said before walking out. Butch followed her out, thinking himself if it was worth it. After all, after the party they decided to hate each other, how could this work out?


Bubbles was in her last class of the day, Art. She groaned knowing that Boomer would be joining her shortly. He shared this class with her, and sat beside her. She knew he would spent the whole lesson trying to earn her forgiveness. Bubbles wasn't ready to deal with Boomer, not yet.

As if right on cue, Boomer strolled into the class, and his eyes darted towards her. She gave him a cold look before looking away. Boomer sat down beside her and stayed quiet as the lesson started.

Bubbles turned to him with a bold expression. "I asked Mrs Marie if we could change the seating arrangements, next class you will be sitting beside Daniel." She turned back to the front. Boomer frowned and jabbed her in the side, causing her to turn back to look at him.

"Bubbles, how many times do I have to say sorry?" Boomer asked.

"How about one more?" She mocked with a blank expression.

"Please just forgive me. I know I don't deserve it but I only did it because..well.." Boomer stopped before he could say anything that he would regret. Bubbles raised her eyebrow, willing for him to continue.

"Because?" Bubbles pushed.

Boomer considered telling her about his feelings, but she was with Tyler now, he would only be embarrassing himself. "Because I didn't want you getting hurt, okay? I know Ty, he's my best friend! I was protecting you, but now that you two are dating I guess he really has changed." Bubbles narrowed her eyes.

"You guess? Is that skepticism I hear?" Bubbles raised her eyebrow. "Tyler has changed, a lot actually."

"That's great. I'm happy for you." Boomer said hiding his frown.

Bubbles sent him a cold look. "I'm happy for me too." Boomer knew he was getting nowhere, and decided to let her cool off for a few hours, then try again. He wouldn't give up any time soon though.


The next morning, Maxine awoke to a beautifully sunny day. Luckily it was saturday, so there was no school. Considering the weather, Maxine decided to invite the girls to a fun day out at the beach. Just a girls day, no boys included. Exactly what they all needed today.

Maxine texted Buttercup, BC. Girls day out. Beach. 12am. You game?

While she waited for a reply, she took a very quick shower, and grabbed her hairdryer to dry her long red/brownish hair. Maxine changed into a red top and white shorts, and white flip-flops. She smiled brightly at her reflection in the mirror.

"Perfect." Maxine said grinning. Just as she was about to put on some makeup, her phone buzzed. She picked it up and saw it was from Buttercup. She smiled at the reply.

I'm game. Pick us up at 12.

Maxine glanced at her clock and saw she had 25 minutes. She applied some makeup and grabbed her purse. Her hair was up in a messy bun, with a few strands of hair falling in front of her face. She looked beautiful. Maxine made her way down the stairs, catching the attention of her mother.

"Are you going out, dear?" Maxine's mother, Mellisa, asked. Brody always found it hard to believe that Mellisa was Maxine's mother considering Mellisa didn't look that old to have a sixteen year old daughter, and she looked nothing like Maxine, nothing. Maxine always just said he was crazy.

"Yeah, mom. Just meeting a couple friends and going to the beach."

"Oh, well if you see Brody, tell him to say hello to his mother for me." Mellisa smiled.

Maxine nodded. "Will do, mom." She said before walking out the front door.

Maxine hopped in her very expensive sports car, the hood of the car down and the radio blasting her favorite song. She felt in her element. Maxine checked her makeup in the rear-view mirror before starting the engine and taking off. After a 10 minute ride, she appeared outside the Utonium's house. She honked the horn.

"Looking good." Maxine smirked as the girls approached her car.

"Shot gun." Buttercup said before jumping over the car door and sitting in the passenger seat. Bubbles and Blossom hopped in the back and began moving their heads to the music. Bubbles grinned.

"After all the boy drama, a girls day is just what I need." The blonde said.

Blossom raised her eyebrow. "What boy drama?"

"I'll tell you guys later." Bubbles replied.

She was still upset with Boomer about his lie, but even she knew she couldn't be mad at him forever. Instead she just wanted to focus on Tyler, who had officially asked her to be his girlfriend. Bubbles couldn't be happier, and she couldn't wait to tell her friends about it.

Bubbles was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard Maxine speak.

Maxine smiled. "Hey, we're here!" She said as she stopped the car. They got out of the car and wandered into the beach, finding a nice, quiet spot. Maxine opened her bag and set towels down, one for each girl. She placed down her iPod and speakers, and started blaring music.

Next, Maxine grabbed drinks and put them down. They had everything they needed. Maxine put on her shades and sat on her towel, smiling as she could feel the tan coming on already.

"This was a great idea, Max." Blossom said, sitting down.

"Well, we all needed it so may aswell enjoy it." She replied. That was very true. Blossom was stressing about Brick, big time. Buttercup was trying to decide if she should go on the trip with Butch, and Bubbles was trying to avoid Boomer. They all needed time away, even if it was only a couple of hours.

Buttercup stuck a pair of shades on and lay back on her towel, reading a magazine. Bubbles glared at them all with an exited expression before speaking.

"There's something I need to tell you guys." Bubbles announced. The three girls eyes immediately gazed at her. They were intrigued. Bubbles smiled widely before continuing.

"Tyler asked me to be his official girlfriend, and I said yes." The blonde said, causing the girls to grin. Maxine tackled her with a tight hug. Blossom smiled at her, and Buttercup patted her on the back.

"Congratulations." Blossom said happily.

"Was bound to happen, eh sis?" Buttercup chuckled. "But wait, I thought you had the hots for Boomer?"

Bubbles' smile fell just hearing his name mentioned, giving Buttercup her answer. Bubbles didn't want to talk about him today but she probably would feel better getting it all out. She rolled her eyes.

"It's his fault that it took me and Ty so long to get together. He told Tyler this lie that I wasn't interested in him." Blossom's eyes widened at that and she furrowed her brows, not thinking the blonde boy would be capable of something so deceitful.

"Why on earth would he do that!?" Blossom asked/yelled.

Bubbles shrugged. "To protect me from the big bad player. He doesn't realise that Tyler is serious this time. He's never had a real girlfriend before, he's trying his best to make us work. Boomer was interfering." She spat the words like venom.

Maxine frowned. "Bubbles, what he done was bad, but his heart was in the right place. He just wanted to make sure you wouldn't get hurt. I think it's pretty sweet actually." Bubbles glared at Maxine with a disgusted expression on her face. Maxine immediately regretted her choice of words.

"Sweet?" Bubbles spat. "He lied and kept me from being happy. That is not sweet."

Buttercup finally spoke up on the matter. "Yeah but Brody managed to forgive Max, who lied about something a lot worse for no good reason." The green-eyed girl turned to Maxine. "No offence."

"None taken." Maxine replied. "She's right, Blue. Everything worked out fine, you're with Tyler. There's no reason to still be mad at him."

Bubbles looked away, Maxine's words sinking in. She knew that Maxine was right. She had to forgive him some time. Bubbles sighed and nodded. "Yeah, I'll tell him that we can be friends. Just hope he doesn't make me regret it again."

Blossom smiled. "Good, and I don't see why you were complaining, at least your crush likes you back." Blossom's eyes grew wide when she realised what had come out of her mouth. The girls glared at Blossom with raised eyebrows. Blossom sighed and smacked her forehead muttering 'Stupid Blossom.'

"You like someone!?" Bubbles exclaimed. "Spill it!"

Blossom sighed. "It's Brick, okay." Buttercup glanced up at her through her sunglasses with distaste while Bubbles and Maxine squealed like little girls.

"Oh my god! Are you going to tell him?" Maxine asked with an intrigued look on her face. Blossom pondered it for a moment, technically she had already told him, he just wasn't awake to remember it.

"He won't like me back, I may aswell just give up." Blossom said sadly, frowning to the ground.

"Of course he will! You're like the perfect girl, plus I saw you both the other day, he was practically drooling on your shoes." Maxine said with a smirk. Blossom laughed at her comment and nodded.

"Yeah, I guess I should tell him. I'll do it tonight." Blossom replied with a determined smile on her face.

"I personally think you could do better." Buttercup said, not looking up from the magazine she was reading. Blossom chuckled and smacked her on the back of the head, causing Buttercup to start whacking her with her sports magazine. The two laughed and called a truce before it got ugly.

"I kind of have an announcement too, guys." Buttercup said.

Maxine raised her eyebrow. "Does it have to do with a boy too?"

"Sort of." Buttercup replied. "Coach told me that Butchy boy and I were chosen to go on a training camp thing for boxing. There's gonna be scouts kicking about so it's a pretty big deal." Blossom and Bubbles grinned proudly at their sister.

"That's brilliant news!" Blossom beamed.

Buttercup pulled her glasses down slightly showing the blank look on her face. "Blossy, it's awful news. I would have to spend three whole days with Butch, not to mention sharing a room with him!"

"Good point, but this is a great opportunity for you. You can't turn it down just because of Butch." Bubbles spoke. Buttercup saw her point, but still the idea of spending a weekend with the guy she hated most on this earth was still horrifying. Buttercup sighed deeply.

"You're right, I'll go on the trip, but Butch better keep his distance." Buttercup said before returning to her magazine once again. Maxine chuckled and lay down, tanning herself. The girls finally stopped talking and took a moment to enjoy the weather.

Blossom pulled out her phone and began composing a text to Brick.

Brick, will you meet me later? Need to see you. Blossom. X

She put her phone down and grinned to herself. In her mind she was thinking of how she would tell him, what she would say and how he would react. She just hoped he wouldn't laugh in her face, of course Brick wasn't like that, but you never know what a guy is really like behind closed doors. After all, everyone thought Boomer was an honest boy, then he lied.

Blossom heard her phone vibrating, and she picked it up, reading the text she had just received from Brick.

Yeah, Bloss. I actually need to see you too, there's something I want to ask you. Come to mine whenever. Brick. X

It isn't easy to describe the smile on Blossom's face. It was so big her face actually started to hurt. Her mind was racing. He needed to ask her something, but what? Blossom put her phone back down and let her mind wander.

Maxine noticed Blossom's freakishly big smile. "What you so happy about?"

"I told Brick I needed to see him, so I'm going to his later." Blossom said happily.

"Awesome. Finally there's gonna be a couple for me and Brody to double date with!" Maxine giggled in joy. Bubbles face whipped round to her with a clueless and slightly annoyed expression.

"What about me and Tyler? We're a couple now." Bubbles said.

Maxine made a face. "Yeah, but you know how annoying I think TJ is. Brick's my best friend, double dating with him would be very interesting."

"Good point." Bubbles said in understanding. She was slightly upset about the fact that her new closest friend had so much dislike for her boyfriend, but she couldn't blame Maxine. Tyler was very annoying sometimes.

The girls were just so happy that everything was resolved. Only Buttercup noticed Maxine was the only one that didn't reveal her problem, which they all knew she had. She had been acting strangely the past few days, but Buttercup was starting to think it didn't have anything to do with Brett, it was something else...

..and she was determined to find out what.


Later that day, Bubbles was sitting in her room watching TV. She was watching some soap opera that she had been obsessed with for years. Her favorite character on the show was stuck between two guys, her boyfriend and her friend. Bubbles was fascinated by her story.

After thinking about everything Maxine and her sisters said, she had decided to forgive Boomer. As angry as she was at him, in the past few weeks they got really close. They had managed to put past the fact that they used to fight each other on a daily basis as kids, and they actually became very close friends. She missed hanging out with him, and chatting with him.

Bubbles picked up her phone and dialed Boomer's number.

"... ..Bubbles?" Boomer said on the other line. There was a hint of surprise and hope in his tone. Bubbles smiled hearing his voice.

"Hi Boomer. Listen, I've been thinking, and as much as I hate you for coming between me and Tyler..I can't stay mad at you. You're one of my best friends and I don't want things to change." She paused and smiled. "I forgive you, Boom."

Although Bubbles obviously couldn't see Boomer, she could still tell he was grinning like a child.

"Thanks, Bubbles. You don't understand how relieved I am to hear that. I missed you loads."

"I missed you too." She said with a grin. "Come out tomorrow, Sunday's are crap but we could all do something anyway."

"Cool. Just give me and my brothers a call tomorrow and we'll meet you."

"Okay. Bye Boomer."

"Bye."

Bubbles hung up the phone and smiled in sheer happiness. She had her ex counterpart best friend back. Bubbles walked over to her closet and began picking out an outfit for tomorrow.


Blossom stood outside Brick's front door, a nervous expression plastered all over her face. She brought her fist to the door and paused. Blossom took a deep breath and knocked on the door, then waited anxiously for Brick. After a few seconds the door swung open. She smiled as soon as she saw Brick.

"Wow." Brick stared at her, and looked her up and down. She really had made an effort. Blossom was wearing a red summer dress. The top part of the dress had a corset style to it. Her shoes were white flats with two red roses on them. Her hair was curled to perfection, clipped back at the sides with two curby grips. Finally her eyes were coated with bright pink eyeshadow and dark eyeliner, and her lips were coloured glossy pink.

"You look nice." Brick complimented. "Oh, come in."

Brick moved aside, letting her walk past him. He closed the door and followed her into the living room. Blossom had never been in Brick's house before, she thought it was very beautiful. Brick stood in front of her and smiled.

"So, you said you wanted to ask me something?" Blossom spoke nervously, which didn't go un-noticed by Brick.

The red-eyed boy nodded and took a seat on the three seater leather couch. He motioned for Blossom to sit down beside him, and she did. Brick took a breath before beginning.

"That night..you told me that we didn't talk, but I remember that we did. We talked about Carly. Why would you lie about that? Am I missing something?" Brick interrogated. Blossom's eyes grew. She didn't know he remembered anything about that night.

"..Uh..yeah, I lied. We talked that night." Blossom paused. "..I lied because I told you something that night, but you didn't hear it because you fell asleep, but I wasn't sure if you had heard any of it and I was upset thinking you didn't..so I lied." Blossom admitted. Brick furrowed his brows in confusion.

"What did you tell me?" He asked, although he had a feeling he already knew the answer.

"I like you, Brick." His expression didn't change. "A lot actually. I hated you when I first came here but for some reason, all I can think about is you. You're in my thoughts, my dreams, everywhere! I guess what I'm trying to say is I have feelings for you..and they really won't go away."

Blossom searched his eyes for emotion. For a few seconds he didn't say anything, he just stared at her. Blossom immediately regretted telling him, he didn't look very interested. Her mind suddenly changed when Brick's face slowly made its way to hers. He stopped before their lips touched.

The two stood perfectly still for a moment, their lips were so close to touching. They looked in each other's eyes as if they were caught up in the moment.

Suddenly the pair clashed into each others arms.

Right then, Blossom's mind cleared of all doubt that Brick didn't return her feelings. He was looking at her as if he had been wanting to kiss her his whole life. The kiss was soft but equally passionate.

Blossom snaked her arms around him and kissed him with more passion than before. Brick's arms made their way around her waist, bringing her closer to him. Finally they pulled away and just looked at each other.

"So..you like me back, huh?" Blossom said with a sly smile. Brick sported his legendary smirk and nodded.

"Ever since we became friends I've always felt like there was something there. When I remembered those things you said to me about Carly..I realised you might just be the perfect girl for me." He replied with a cute grin.

Blossom didn't even reply, she just hugged him tightly, never wanting to let go. No one had ever said something so sweet to her before, and coming from Brick..it really meant something to her.

Brick and Blossom stared at one another, their arms around each other. She relaxed her arms around his neck and he pulled her into him as their lips met in a gentle and sweet kiss. Blossom pulled away, and pressed her forehead against his, starting deep into his red eyes.

"I should go, I told Buttercup I'd be back soon." Blossom said, although she really didn't want to leave. Brick nodded and hugged her tightly. The two got up and walked over to the door, Brick opened it.

"I could walk you home if you want." He suggested.

"No thanks, I live down the street from you." Blossom said with a short laugh. "Thank you for offering though."

"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow?" He said, as more of a question than a statement. Blossom nodded in reply, causing Brick to smile. He leaned in kissed her deeply, the kiss swept Blossom off her feet.

They pulled away and smiled at each other before Blossom walked out the door. Brick stood still and watched her leave. He grinned before closing the door.

Blossom skipped happily back to her house.


Butch had just listened to Brick explain what happened when Blossom came over. He had a feeling that's what would happen. After all, Brick was his brother, he could tell when Brick liked someone. Butch was really happy for Brick finally getting a girl friend that was right for him, after his last one Butch was worried his brother would never date anyone again.

He was just about to go to bed when his phone buzzed. Butch glanced down at it, seeing the name Butterbitch on the screen. Butch smirked and picked up the phone.

I'm going on the Boxing trip with you. BC.

Butch was ecstatic. If she hadn't went he would have had to go with Maxine, and he just knew that going with Buttercup would be more interesting. He would have the perfect opportunity to annoy the living crap out of her.

Butch grinned like an idiot, so much his face hurt. He got another text from her that very second.

Stop grinning. BC.

The green eyed boy chuckled and sat down on his bed. His counterpart knew him all too well. Butch got under his covers and lay his head down on his pillow, smirking as he thought of all the ways he could get on her nerves.

"This is going to be fun."


Wooo, the reds are on! But I'll give you a little spoiler, their relationship isn't going to be easy, there will be many twists and turns which will make them have to fight for what they want. I've loved writting that side of them.

You're all gonna love it.

Also, if you're wondering what I was hinting at about Maxine not mentioning any type of problem, it's going to be a pretty big story soon so you'll just have to wait to find out. I'm very evil, aren't I?:)

~Review please(:~

Allie Peirce