2017 A/N: Hi. Yes, I know this story is super cringe-worthy and poorly written. It was the first real story I ever wrote for anything and I literally had no idea what I was doing. I just like to leave it up for memories' sake, ya know? So please keep that in mind and don't make judgments based on this fic.
[Back to 2014]: So, this is my first fanfic ever. I know it's not great, but no flames, okay? I'd appreciate it.
This is a Contestshipping story, and is based off of Flyleaf's song and music video for "Sorrow." That video strongly inspired the idea for this story.
And just know that this story, for the most part, is probably darker and more melancholy than your average Contestshipping fic, but it'll have a happy ending.
And finally, be aware that there is some spiritual content at the end. As a Christian myself, it just naturally comes out in my writing, and is NOT intended to offend anyone. So yeah, just know in advance that it's there, but it's really nothing too extreme imo.
So yeah. My first fic. Here we go.
Disclaimer: I have NO ownership of Pokemon or Flyleaf or anything else referenced in this story. Those rights belong to their respective owners.
"Congratulations, Drew. I always knew you'd be a champion," said a very red-faced May to Johto's Grand Festival victor. Drew gave his usual smirk and hair flip, but then turned and gave her a sincere smile. "Thanks May. I gotta say, you were good. That last battle was probably the most intense I've ever experienced. You've come far, kid." May blushed even harder. "Wow… thank you. That means a lot…"
Drew's cockiness returned soon enough. "Of course, you've still got some work to do before you beat me." May then came back as well. The redness in her face quickly turned from blushing to anger and she scoffed and turned away.
It's no secret that those two have had feelings for each other ever since their days in Hoenn. Ever since May went solo and went to Johto with Drew, their time spent together has significantly increased… as well as their feelings. Now that Drew had won the Johto Grand Festival, he became even more attractive to May. While they were enjoying themselves at this banquet, Drew also couldn't keep his eyes off his rival.
Those two are now sixteen years old. They had traveled together for the last couple months of their journey, and those months were full of bickering, snarky comments, and most of all, ever-growing infatuation. But of course, both of them had too much pride to ever admit it.
Towards the end of the party, May and Drew went out to the ballroom's balcony. The moon was shining brightly that night, and it was a quiet night in Goldenrod, other than the muffled sounds of the party going on behind those glass doors. "So, I think I'll head home for a while," said Drew casually as he stared out into the distance. "What? You mean you're not gonna compete now?" asked a very concerned May. She wanted to keep going, but not without him. "Well, not for now. Ya know, there's nothing wrong with taking a break every once in a while, May." He looked at her with those gorgeous emerald eyes, and in that sweet way that made her melt. "Besides," he said as he looked away and flipped his hair, "I just won. I don't feel the need to pick up right away and start again." May simply looked down. She had never gone to a region to compete in her entire journey without Drew there. "Well… I guess a little break wouldn't hurt. My Pokemon could use some rest. And I'm sure my family would like to have me home." She looked up, and her shining sapphire eyes secretly made him melt inside as well. "I'm gonna leave for Hoenn tomorrow," she said. Deep down, that made Drew's heart hurt a little, as he realized this would be the last night he'd spend with her for a while. But he put on his usual, cocky front and said, "Sounds good."
Moments later, Harley shoved the doors open with a huge grin. "Awwww, look what we have here. Starry night on a balcony… how very Romeo and Juliet of you two."
"HARLEY! For the last time, there's NOTHING going on with us," exclaimed May, who was very red in the face again. Drew simply rolled his eyes. "Honey, you're a fool if you think I'll ever believe that. But don't worry dollface; I think it's precious. You two are totes adorbs."
The next day, the two said goodbye and parted ways. "May, just let me know what you wanna do when you're ready to go again," Drew said. He climbed onto his Flygon and flew back to La Rousse, and May took a ferry to Petalburg. She arrived at the front doors of the city's gym, and was greeted by a very excited young man. "MAY! You're home!" exclaimed her brother Max as he went in for a tight embrace. "Aw Max, I've missed you so much." Those two hadn't seen each other since May's earliest days in Johto, before Max decided to return home. Norman and Caroline came out shortly thereafter and were ecstatic to have their daughter home.
The family enjoyed their reunion and two weeks full of time spent together.
Next chapter: Tragedy strikes.
