Redemption (Brutasha Highschool Au)

Epilogue

A few months later...

Natasha's POV

I stand before the school and look up at the banner hanging at the entrance, which reads 'PROM NIGHT!' I let out a soft chuckle, remembering Homecoming last year and what happened afterwards. Beside me, Bruce, my boyfriend, laughs drily as well, clearly thinking the same thing. He squeezes our interlaced hands fondly. Man, things really got chaotic after Homecoming, didn't it?

Me and Bruce are just about to go in, when suddenly, someone sneers at us from a distance. "HA! If it isn't the evil gang girl and her stupid nerd of a boyfriend!" The both of us sigh at the same time, and turn lazily to look at our 'friendly neighbourhood' bully Brian, totally not impressed.

"Hey! Aren't you that pathetic guy who tries to bully people but fail gloriously every. single. time?" I drawl, making everyone nearby snicker. Brian's face turns as red as a tomato, and he runs away after spluttering up a baseless insult. Bruce looks at me, and we can't hold it anymore and burst out laughing.

After calming down, we decide it is about time to go inside. Bruce holds out his hand in invitation, and I gladly accept it with a giggle. As we walk towards the hall, we pass by a corridor, where I first met Bruce and saved him from Brian. I smile a bit at the memory, Brian's face was absolutely PRICELESS!

The hall is in front of us, and we rush inside excitedly. Inside, bright lights are flashing, and a lot of students are dancing on the dance floor. I grin widely: This time, I can REALLY enjoy the party, and I don't have to worry about any sort of mission! I observe the ongoing party, Bruce standing by my side, and I can't help but wonder how I ever got so lucky...

FLASHBACK

I feel myself waking up slowly, a painfully bright light digging into my eyes. I blink a few times to adjust to the brightness around me. Where am I...? I tensed up in alert at my unfamiliar surroundings.

I try to get up, but let out a yelp as a wave of pain hits me, and I collapse back onto a bed. Everything aches so bad! I bit back a whimper of pain.

I hear someone stirring beside me. I turn to the direction of the movement, and is surprised to see Bruce slumped on a chair. I watched his sleeping form in awe. He looks so peaceful... his eyelids flutter up to reveal beautiful hazel eyes. When he sees that I am awake, he blinks a few times, seemingly unsure whether he is dreaming or not. When he realises he is, in fact, awake, a huge grin blossoms on his face, and he rushes to my side immediately.

"Tasha! Y-You are finally awake!" Bruce exclaims, his voice a bit choked up. "Wha... What happened...?" I mumble, still feeling kinda woozy. He frowns, then asks,"What is the last thing you remember?" I think for a while. "I... I remember knocking Madame B unconscious, and we...k-kissed..." I say, and the both of us blush at that. "And then... it went dark? Did I pass out? I can't remember...." My head throbbed from trying to focus.

Bruce lets out a sigh. "I am not surprised, Tasha... You fainted after... umm... you know...the kiss... then I called the police and they brought you to the hospital. Luckily, you're strong. There shouldn't be any lasting effects." He then whispers softly, "I can't bear to lose you..."

We both gaze at each other lovingly, but after a while it becomes too much, and I break the moment with a cough. "How long was I out?" I ask. "Oh! You were out for two days only, don't worry!" Bruce replies. I let out a sigh of relief, but then realise something.

"Wait! Don't you have school today!?" I ask. Bruce just gives me a soft smile. "School is nothing compared to you, Nat... You're much more important." I feel my heart beating faster, and I turn away so that he can't see my red face. This meant a lot, because Bruce is such a giant nerd that he'd never skip school unless he died. "Don't try to flatter me, you dork." Bruce starts to laugh, and I blushed at the angelic scene, giggled along.

There is one thing I have to ask. "So... Bruce..." I say with a bit of reluctance. "Yeah?" he replies. "A-Are we like a thing now? Like...dating ?" Bruce looks at me seriously.

"Do you want us to be?"

I don't even need to think about it.

"Yes."

~*~

After that, things go rather smoothly... Well there are some problems with the police, since, you know, I am an ex gang girl and all that. Luckily, they only questioned me a bit, and recorded my information. In exchange, I tell them what I know about dangerous neighbouring gangs. They even helped me find a foster home! And the best thing? Their house is just next to Bruce's orphanage! That means I can get to him easily!

When we get back to school, a lot of people look at us weirdly, with fear in their eyes. Well, I guess the news of me being a gang member somehow got out. You would have thought that Brian will leave us alone now, but he is actually bordering us even more! It didn't matter much to me, though — I can kick his arse every time...*EVIL LAUGHTER*

FLASHBACK ENDS

Another song starts playing, shaking me awake from my thoughts. Next to me, Bruce is biting his lip, seeming to be nervous about something. I am about to ask him what is the matter when he holds out a hand to me. I raise an eyebrow at him.

"M-May I have t-this dance...?" Bruce asks, stammering a bit. I crack a smile as I remember how he did the same thing during Homecoming. "Sure! Why not?" He smiles as my hand fits perfectly into his. He leads me to the dance floor, and I soon find myself dancing along to the music without a care in the world.

I'm happy. I'm free. I found the love of my life. At this moment, I feel blessed. I bit back a heartfelt smile. God, I wish this moment can last forever.

Bruce looks at me and gives me a wink. I feel a huge grin blossoming on my face as he mouths three words at me:

"I love you."

~THE END :)