Unrevealed Affection

Dawn's POV:

I absolutely hate it when other girls flirt with Ash! I don't know, it just gives me a feeling similar to... jealousy. After all, I've known Ash for almost a year now, and Lyra only met Ash like a week ago. She hardly knows him and she's already flirting with him! It really does my head in but I'm not the type to complain about irrelevant topics, especially when it comes to revealing my true feelings for someone like Ash.

Yes, you guessed it. I'm in love with Ash Ketchum. There's just something about him that gets me. His eyes, his hair, his voice, his determination, his personality... they're all such dreamy features that he has! I don't know when these feelings started. All I remember is that, when they started, I never used to get butterflies when he talked to me and I never used to feel electricity flowing through my body when he touched me.

"Come on, Gible! You can't hide forever!" I hear Ash say. We've stopped at a crossroads, trying to decide which path to take. I wish we'd just find that stupid Gible and get out of this god damn cave! I hate caves... they send a chill down my spine.

Lyra walks forwards and stands next to Ash. "I suggest we split up. Ash, you and I can take one road, Khoury and Dawn, you can take the other!" Lyra says. I bite my lip to prevent myself from groaning. Great! More flirting!

"Okay! Are you sure you guys will be okay?" Ash turns to us. I can feel my heart sinking. I thought he'd choose me over Lyra, but obviously, he has feelings for Lyra. I'm just his best friend, nothing more.

"Yeah, of course," Khoury says, already beginning to walk down the left path. I follow him, keeping my distance. I really wanted to go with Ash, just because I enjoy his company even if he doesn't speak to me.

What's so great about Lyra that would cause Ash to fall for her? What qualities does she possess that I don't? Well, let's see. First off, she's pretty. There's no denying that. She's prettier than I'll ever be. But what makes her so pretty? Is it her eyes, her hair or just her in general? Then there's the way she dresses...

I look down at myself, suddenly feeling insecure. Of course Ash doesn't like me. I'm not pretty in any way, I have a horrible way of dressing, my voice is annoying and my personality is crap. I never realized I had so many flaws. I sigh. If only I was like Lyra. Then Ash would like me...

I guess that kind of stuff will only happen in my dreams and fantasies. Never in real life. I kick a stone. Why can't I be better?

"Dawn, what was that for?" Khoury turns around, intrigue in his eyes.

"What was what for?" I snap, unintentionally. Over-thinking always puts me in a bad mood.

"You kicked a stone at me. You know, you could just call my name to get my attention..."

"Look, I did it absent-mindedly, and for your information, it wasn't aimed at you!" Khoury looks surprised at the tone of voice I've just used. Usually, I'm really happy, but the thought of Ash liking anyone other than myself really pisses me off. No matter how hard I try, I can't feel happy for them...

"Dawn, maybe we should use some of our Pokemon to help us search," Khoury suggests, changing the subject.

"Well, Piplup's already out. Maybe you should use one of your Pokemon," I retort.

"Okay," Khoury takes out a Pokeball. "Totodille! Come on out!"