Keep Your Face Up:
Another fic that I thought of… I don't know if this one will go so far. I hope it won't be on hiatus like my other story, Life as we Know it.
APPEARANCES: (Pokemon carried are the same they have in series)
May: Wearing light blue tank top and black shorts. Yellow backpack. Dark blue shoes. Side bangs and hair brushed down past her shoulders.
Drew: Simple black short-sleeved shirt. Purple pants. Simple thin purple jacket. Black shoes.
This story starts out depressing, but over time you'll see improvement of finding happiness.
DISCLAIMER: Don't own Pokemon or the song mentioned throughout the story.
Okay, ONWARD!
May's been having troubles with her life recently, which push her to the verge of suicide. She was a failure and nobody cared. When one old friend stops her, she's determined to change and make something good out of her life. Afterwards, she finds a new liking in blogging, where she can let it all out. Then she's faced with choices. Will she continue on with Contests? Or will she try something new and go for the Leagues? Either way, this friend will stand by her side.
Sorry for the somewhat bad summary. I can't summarize this really easily...
It's late and I am tired
Wish I could spark a smile
The place is flying high but right now I wanna be low
My parents always liked my little brother more than me. They would act like they cared about me just to insure my brother that I wouldn't be leaving anytime soon and that we were a family. Hah! As if! I left them a week ago to start a new journey and get away. I didn't say 'good-bye' or anything. I didn't even leave a letter. I just left. They're probably not even looking for me.
My first journey was four years ago with a two guys named Ash and Brock. Of course my brother, Max, came along. He's always wanted to explore. Don't get me wrong, I do love Max; but I'm tired of the false happy atmosphere my parents create. I'm tired of them yelling at me for the dumbest things. The reason why they probably like Max more is because he hasn't made as many mistakes in life as I have. Whatever. I'm long gone from that life.
This will be my third expedition total, but first alone. My second was in Jhoto with Solidad right after my trip with Ash.
I'll be competing in contests in Sinnoh this time. I heard that Ash had beaten the Champion there. He's getting closer and closer to being the Pokemon Master.
I admit, Ash was my first real crush, but I gave up when we encountered with a red head named Misty. It was too obvious that they had a thing for each other... Sure, I was pretty heartbroken, but that all changed when he came into the picture.
Drew. He was such a jerk. Wait, he still is a jerk. But sometimes, when we're alone, he could be really nice and soft. It's like he's bipolar. Drew's the one that keeps me going. He helps me through my contests and hands me-my Pokemon roses. The advice had gotten me so far, but I've never been able to win at the Grand Festival. It sucks to come so far, but fail in the end. It's throwing all your hard work to the trash. Then you're just left with silly ribbons hanging in your room… No cup to show off. Just pesky little ribbons that were the weight of a single sheet of paper.
But somehow, through the long talks, laughs, tears, and anger with this guy, a new crush started to form. I can't say it's love, because that would be too early. Right? Eh, love never works for me anyways. My parents, Ash, and probably Drew would never love me. Drew has a ton of other pretty, healthy-haired, rich, and curvier girls chasing after him. He could have anybody he wanted. It hurts to know that I may never be in love. I won't be able to have a husband, family, or beautiful home to live in. I've failed. In my one week of being in Sinnoh, I've already lost a contest. I'm still failing. It keeps hurting.
Starting today, it will be like I never existed. I'm standing on a bridge in the middle of the night. I don't know where I am; it's not like I cared anymore. I've done something wrong in my life, but I can't figure it out. The mistakes? I can't recall many at the moment. Things are just coming so fast. I felt a few tears roll down my face. The salty liquid moved to my lips, eventually hitting my taste buds. I needed this.
I slowly took a step up to the stone ledge of the bridge, ready to let go. Until…
"May? What are you doing up there?"
It couldn't be him. No. Not right now…
(Would have ended it here, but I'm not that mean!)
"Maaaaaay?" It was him. I haven't seen him for 2 years… I still ignored him.
"Dammit May, turn around and get down from that ledge! You could fall and die!" I could fall. More like I will fall. Just as I moved an inch forward to the edge about to hit the calm waters, his hand pulled me back to lower grounds. Violently.
I growled, "DREW! WHY CAN'T YOU LEAVE ME ALONE!"
"Arceus, May! You weren't going to just jump were you? That's SUICIDE." I looked down as tears started to fall.
By now I could have been in bliss. Peace. Now I was stuck in this hell hole again.
"May," he surprisingly calmed, "we're only 14. You can't let go now. You have a whole life ahead of you! 80 plus years more to look forward to! Don't give up now. There are people who care abou-"
"That's the thing, Drew. NOBODY CARES. I'm a loner. A reject. A failure." I glared at him with teary eyes.
He sighed and pulled me into a hug, "Look, if it makes a difference, Solidad will care. Ash will care. There are people out there that do care about you! Heck, even I'd care. You're my rival and my best friend." I stared. This was different.
I didn't have anything left to say. I just cried on his shoulder. Everything that was happening was too shocking.
"Do me a favor, will you?" he whispered. I calmed down and nodded, freeing myself from his embrace, still not able to look him in the eye. "Go to this website, sign up, and just vent when you feel like it, ok? It'll help."
Drew handed me a white piece of paper with a website written on it. I didn't look at it yet, I just shoved it in my pocket.
"Thanks," I muttered.
He turned to walk away, but paused and glanced over his shoulder.
"Oh, and one more thing," I actually looked up, "keep your face up, May."
And with that, he just disappeared. Just like that. It was that simple for him to stop her from doing the stupidest things. 'Keep your face up, May'
She smiled. That simple phrase would soon change her life.
Continue? Or no? Too mushy with romance already? I hope not... I'm trying to keep a simple flow throughout this one... I really need good feedback guys… I promise I have some good things stored for the end. Just pleeaassee give me some feedback! I need to know whether to continue! Or else I'm just wasting my time! :[
I know Drew seemed really OOC in this right now, but seriously, you wouldn't be teasing a suicidal girl. This mode doesn't last very long.
Thank you!