Warning(s): Yaoi ( boyXboy ) for those yaoi haters. I guess that's it.

Pairing(s): Preciousmetalshippings. Hints of Specialshipping. Hints of Oldrivalshipping. Hints of implied Mangaquestshipping. Hints of one-sided Chosenshipping.

Note(s): I'm sorry if I got any spelling wrong. The only spelling corrections I have are google. So, if I made any mistakes, tell me.

Criticism is welcome.

Enjoy! xD x3

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Silver's PoV

"You dropped something."

"Huh? What?"

"This!"

"Oh, that isn't mine."

"Oh, it isn't? Huh. I thought it was yours because I thought it looks great on you! So pretty like you."

"Oh! Heh heh heh, you!"

I sat here, for what felt like hours, watching my so-called best friend flirt with the cashier lady. I normally ignore this, but as I watch, I notice how interesting his features were when he flirts. His pick-up lines were getting better and better. In fact, he's known as a natural flirt around here in Goldenrod City. Hell, people suspect he's in a relationship with Crystal, calling her lucky, and all that. They're not and completely deny it too. That doesn't stop people from actually trying to get them together.

I don't blame them.

They actually do look good together, and with how Crystal was looking lately, I'm surprised they haven't gotten together yet. She has a completely different look now, but maybe because of how one of her parents placed her to work at the Safari Zone that was recently built far away. She actually looked fun to be with, instead of boring like she usually looked. No doubt, they looked good together.

Blue, who was next to me, nudged me, "Ask him."

"What?" I asked, now looking at her.

Blue rolled her eyes, "Are you sure you're not gay for Gold?"

"No." I glared, "Just thinking."

Blue scoffed, "What are you thinking about that's getting you worked up?"

Worked up? I wasn't worked up, was I?

As if she understood, she smiled, "You were glaring at him, as if you were jealous."

"Jealous?" I asked, and looked down, "No... I was just thinking of how Gold and Crystal looked good together. Crystal had a complete make-over, and seeing how they looked..."

"Seriously?" Blue asked, "Well, they do get along just fine now that you mention it. Crystal just... Lighten up now that she's working for the Safari Zone."

I sighed, "Exactly."

Blue remained silent for a while, and I went back to... Staring at Gold. Jealous, huh? Why would I be jealous?

Gold finished his flirting with a wink, leaving the lady a giggling and blushing mess. He swung his cue ball stick over his shoulder, and held up the bag in his hand, "Got it! Now, we just need to head to Kanto."

"What are we doing again?" Blue asked, smiling at Gold.

I rolled my eyes, "Red is turning twenty-one next week. We need to get the supplies for his birthday and plan a surprise party from him next week."

"That's right!" Gold said, obviously happy, "I can't wait to party down for our senior next week!"

"I can't believe I completely forgot." Blue cried sarcastically, and pretended to be in distress, "I was asking why did we shop here, of all places, and not Kanto."

"This is the only large store we know in Johto." Gold shrugged, "It has the perfect party supplies for Red's party."

"Kanto has that too, ya know!" Blue said, "The Celedon department store in Celedon City."

I sighed, "Gold didn't know."

"Well, you guys aren't from Johto like I was!" Gold said, now giving a pout, "I'd prefer to shop here instead of Kanto!"

I rolled my eyes again, "Get over it. Anyways, we got the supplies. Let's head back to Kanto."

"No way!" Gold cried, and grabbed my wrist, "Let's go to New Bark Town! We'll plot our party there!"

"Then how are we gonna invite Yellow, Green, Crystal, Ruby, and Sapphire here?" Blue said, now frowning, "You're not the only one who wants to plan, ya know!"

"Fine!" Gold smiled, rolling his eyes now, "I was just kidding, ya know."

I glared, "Well, we can't tell. Come on, we're late as it is."

I can't believe I got roped into this. I'm not one for crowds, and loud noises. Parties like this, they literally coaxed me into coming, and actually planning for Red's twenty-first birthday party. It was both Blue and Gold themselves that actually coaxed me into coming with them. Apparently, they needed someone like me to help them. What good of help would I do though? I'm not a people person. I don't know what the hell they do in parties. It's ridiculous, dumb, and a waste of time.

Especially a waste of MY time.

I'd prefer to be someplace else then being at Red's birthday party. Sure, it's great he's turning twenty-one, and all, but why rope me into this? They should know by now why I'm not interested into anything like this. I'd prefer to be with my father, Giovanni, by now. However, the idea itself isn't very comforting, knowing that the leader of some evil organization is my father.

I'm still warming up to it though.

Blue nudged me again, and I looked at her. She smiled softly, "What are you thinking of now?"

I sighed. Gold smiled too, chuckling lightly, "Let's go, Silver. I'm sure it'll clear out."

I sighed. Yeah. Right.

"Whatever..."

We brought out our Pokemon once we got outside, and flew to Kanto. Me, being the slowest out of the bunch.

Oh joy.

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Gold sat next to me as Blue walked into the kitchen. Apparently, we were at my father's house while he was out. Probably plotting his next plan to rule the world. Then again, why aren't we worried again? So much for the normal life I hoped for when it came to searching for my parents. However, I don't know my father all that much. Maybe he's out shopping, or out on a normal meeting for once without the evil plotting or what-not. One of his subordinates did say that he only made Team Rocket to search for me, then turned into an evil organization. Who knows, maybe it will be a normal life for me after all.

Gold looked at me, "Silver. You've been frowning a lot more lately. What's the matter?"

Me? Frowning a lot more? First Blue says I'm glaring, and now, I'm frowning? Maybe my thoughts are out of control now-a-days.

I shrugged, "Thinking. Why aren't we worried about what my so-called father does? Isn't he plotting, or whatever?"

"Ahh, that's true." Gold said, chuckling lightly, "Well, I ain't worried. We all can stop him again if he does anything like that again."

I glared, "Saying it like that feels like we're babysitting him! I don't want to babysit my own father! If anything, it should be the other way around!"

Gold started at me for a moment before literally bursting out laughing at what I said. I didn't mean it as a joke, but what I said, I did hope for a reaction like that. Blue decided to walk in, "What's so funny?"

"It's what Silver here, said!" Gold cried, still laughing, "I said that if we had to stop his father again, then we can! However, he said that it would be like babysitting him! Us, babysitting Silver's father!"

Soon, Blue joined in on the laughing fits. I couldn't help but smile myself. Yeah, that does sound silly. Babysitting my own father. It's like watching a destructive two-year-old. You gotta make sure he doesn't get into anything bad.

After the laughing fits were over, Gold was the one who spoke first, "Good one, Silver. Yes, we do have to baby-sit your father. Make sure he doesn't get into anything, or does anything bad. So far, he's doing good."

I nodded, "Yeah, I'd do that."

"You sure, Silver?" Blue asked, "You've been awfully calm when it comes to Gio-I mean, your father. Are you sure you're comfortable with facing him again?"

I shrugged, "I've been living with him for a while now. Nothing bad happens. I've just been thinking a lot lately."

"You tell me." Gold said next to me, "You're more quiet then usual, and you sure have been frowning a lot. There had been times where I wanted to say, "Cheer up, ya sourpuss," but that wouldn't get me anywhere."

I glared, "Seriously?"

"What?" Gold nervously said, "At least I haven't said it! It would've been my attempt to cheer you up, Silver!"

I sighed, "Whatever."

"Anyways..." Blue said, and glanced inside the kitchen, "Is there any drinks you want, Silver?"

I softly smiled towards her, "Yeah. There's milk."

"Oh, okay, I'll get you a glass." Blue said, and walked inside.

Silence.

"Ask her." Gold said, "She's perfect for you."

I looked at him, "What? No."

"You smile only for her." Gold said, "I mean, I can see it."

I looked down, "I don't have those kinds of feelings for her, Gold. She's more like a sister to me."

"Really?" Gold asked.

I looked down, "Yeah. Plus, I already tried, Gold. She doesn't share the same feeling like I do. She's my best friend, and it'll be weird and awkward most of the time. So, we won't exactly work out."

"Well, that's too bad." Gold sighed, "Yeah, you guys do look like brother and sister. Don't take advise from me, you know I fall for every pretty girl I see."

I sighed, "You do look good with Crystal."

"Crystal? No way!" Gold cried.

I gave him a weird look, "What? Why not?"

"Well..." Gold started, "... It's obvious Crystal and I wouldn't work out. I mean, yeah we are best friends like you and Blue are, but I don't like to see her in that way. I mean, I don't exactly see her as a sister like you and Blue does, but I don't exactly like being with her in that way. Sure, she's pretty and all, but like you said, it would be too a awkward."

I sighed once again, "In other words, you won't go out with her."

"You know it." Gold winked, "I'm stickin' to it!"

I looked down. Gold is getting better at his flirting skills. Lately, he has been leaving the girls blushing and giggling like crazy. He did lay off on his gambling habits, but he doesn't stop flirting to matter what. He still acts like a little annoying kid. It just annoys me to no end.

Gold looked up, "Maybe ask someone else for advise on how you're actually feeling though. Maybe someone who is actually in love."

I looked back up to him, "Like who?"

"Like... Yellow." Gold grinned, "Almost everyone, but our birthday boy next week, and see she has a crush on said birthday boy. She should know what it's like. Maybe's it's actual love, and not just a simple crush since it's been going on for years now."

I softly smiled, "Yeah. I bet."

"Here's your milk!" Blue cooed as she walked in, "Grow up big and strong now, my big boy Silver!"

Both Gold and Blue snickered. I glared, "Not funny."

"What!" Gold cried, "It totally is!"

I growled, "Whatever, laugh it off."

I grabbed my milk, and drank it out of anger. It was when I was finished they burst out laughing.

I glared, "What!?"

"You have a milk mustache!" Gold cried, and continued to laugh, "You look ridiculous with a mustache, Silver!"

I growled, and I let them laugh it off. This is humiliating. This is exactly why I don't like hanging out with crowds. People tease me because of how "serious" I am most of the time. I just don't get why the serious people get teased. They aren't funny, they don't have a sense of humor, so why do people tease people like them, huh? Why? I ignored their laughing until they eventually calmed down.

"R-Relax, Silver!" Gold said, seeing my discomfort, "We're just trying to cheer you up! You're just so much of a killjoy!"

I sighed. They're right, and as much as I want to make them laugh, I can't do it purposely. I'd have to do with without knowing and what-not. It annoys me to no end though. Just the thought of people laughing at me? How does Gold and Ruby handle that?

Then again, they do have a sense of humor, unlike me.

I sighed again, and wiped the mustache off my face, and got up, and walked out.

"Silver, where are you going?" Blue asked, "We really didn't mean it."

I shook my head, "I got a headache growing. Just... Just leave me alone."

I left, walking outside. It was apparently dark outside, so the air was pretty cold. Just the way I liked it.

However, that didn't change how I felt.

As I was just a couple steps away from the house, a hand grabbed my shoulder. I looked over to see Gold there. I didn't hear him follow me, so he must've been really quiet to actually sneak up on me like that. However, I shrugged his hand off, and looked away, not wanting to see his disappointed face.

"Silver..." Gold murmured, "... Come home safely. Please don't be out too long?"

I looked down, "... I won't. I'll be back."

I walked away. Leaving Blue and Gold alone in the house. I have Weavile and Feraligator with me in my pokeball. I'm very well protected, and I'm very well fine.

However, I don't exactly feel fine.

Ever since I started living with my father, Giovanni, I started to feel like crap. No, he isn't abusing me or anything like that, he shows he loves me very much... Like father like son relationship. Nothing wrong. It's what he's been saying lately that's got me thinking of my relationships with my best friends, Gold and Blue. I already confronted Blue, like I said, but...

It's Gold that gets me.

I can't explain it, but it has to do with how we interact with each other that got me thinking. Sure, I'm perfectly fine right now, but I've been so... So down lately. It gets me sad that I'd even see Gold now-a-days because it just plain hurt to see him, and I certainly do blame my father for getting me re-thinking about my relationship with him.

However, it isn't all bad though.

I've been seeing Gold a lot more lately, and I've been feeling a lot more happy just being with him. Seeing him, and just enjoying my simple times with him, like we did earlier. Occasionally, we'd have a pokemon battle, and those battles alone did get me more fired up then usual. I'd get so excited, and I'd just smiled at just the thought of Gold just plain smiling. It was fun.

It's also the happy times that I've been spending time with my friends as well, like with Blue.

Like earlier, I did feel a little bit better when I know I made them laugh. Even though they were laughing at me, they still laughed. Enjoying friends company, and what-not. I do enjoy that.

Silence.

Still though.

I can't help but feel down.

This dumb thoughts come into my head, thinking that they might leave me one day. Either way, it hurts at just the simplest thought. It even pisses me off that I can't figure out why either.

It... It hurts so very much.

I did ask Yellow about this before. I didn't tell Gold that I already spoke to Yellow before, because I know how he'd react. I know how Gold is, and he wouldn't stop bugging me until I tell him, and I feel that if I tell him, then he'd leave me. Leave me as friends for good. I'd never see him again, and that I'd have no one now. Those dumb thoughts.

Anyways, I did speak to Yellow about this, and she did answer:

"The feeling of love? I believe it's bittersweet. It's because you can never tell what the other person is feeling, and that you'd mostly feel hurt when you can't see or be with them. However, you'd feel so happy just to be by that person's side."

Bittersweet, huh?

If the person accepts you, you feel like you're the luckiest person in the world.

However, if the person rejects you...

Just that thought alone caused me more pain. I chuckled humorlessly at that thought. Funny how love messes with your emotions like that. It's so powerful. So very powerful.

I know.

I know how I feel.

I just plain know...

I just can't show it. Or else.

Why?

Why does it have to feel so...

Bittersweet?

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To be Continued...

I WAS gonna name this simply "Bittersweet," but then I thought "Nah." Anyways, This is merely part one! I think there would be seven chapters? I think it's post-HGSS chapter. I don't know much about the manga, and I just looked around for personalities. So, if anyone's OoC, then please tell me, and I'll fix it, and keep it in mind for future stories.

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