Before you read the story, I just want you to know that there are two authors that made this story. I'm typing this as Author number 2 'cause I don't want you reader/s to get confused. And my friend typed as author number 1. I published this story with her permission. Actually, we made this story for our friend's birthday. And the girl in this story is her OC. Hope you enjoy it!
.: Do You Love Me? :.
A1's POV
Steven Stone. A 17 year old guy. The childhood friend of Riku Reiroku (a 14 year old girl). A guy who was born in Rustboro city, along with becoming the heir of Devon Corp. A guy who was almost perfect; handsome face, polite, a gentleman, tall, an observer, could do almost anything, smart, and knows when to do something and when not. There're just a few things that made him less perfect. Steven, is a possessive guy over Riku. He likes her so much, from when they were kids, so much he was almost obsessed. He likes being with her, teasing her, and scaring her by jumping out of nowhere. And he did just that.
These said two teens have one obvious thing that they shared. Indigo hair and eyes.
Riku Reiroku. A girl who was also born in Rustboro city. A girl who met her doom (in her opinion) when she met Steven Stone. A girl who was the opposite of Steven; hard headed, not so polite, smart (A/N1: but still...), oblivious, dense, short, and doesn't really care whether she's acting the wrong act at the wrong time or not. Riku thinks she hates Steven, though her heart says differently (A/N1: this is supposed to appear later on, but it's okay. No harm done.). She hates being with him, being teased, and being scared by him by jumping out of nowhere. But he did just that.
"Waah! Steven! Do you have to scare me like that every time you see me?!" Steven wrapped his arms around Riku from the back, causing her to struggle.
"No, but I like doing it. Not to mention this too." he replied playfully.
"Get off me!" She smacked his hand while trying to get out, which turns out to be fruitless effort.
"I don't want to" he said in a sing-song voice. She twitched and squirmed, though, again, it was a fruitless effort.
"Steven! Come. Off. Me! I need to buy some school supplies!"
"In the Pokémon Shopping Center?"
"Urgh. (she blushed a bit) I was GOING to go to the mart, until YOU came hugging me like this!"
"Sorry." But, to her dismay, he didn't get off her. "But I just love doing this to you. Well," He got off her, finally. "see ya tomorrow at school! Don't be late!" And he ran off, leaving Riku in rage.
"Speak for yourself!" She shouted after his back, though she knew that he's never late coming to school.
A school. True, there aren't any schools in the real Pokémon games or even films. But this, this is our story. Soooo... there IS a school here. This infamous school is located at Rustboro City, a school for Pokémon trainers. It includes the primary, junior high, and senior high school. And oh yes, before we forget, the school's name is The Academy for All Pokémon Trainers, or TAAPT. Riku Reiroku, is a 2nd year in junior high and Steven Stone is a 2nd year in senior high. We also want to tell you about some characters that will appear in this super romantic story. Selphie, an 8th year; Karen (A/N1: due to some reasons, we cannot tell you their last names), a 9th year, just one grade above Riku; Seth, the same as Karen; Wyverie, a 10th year, and Wallace and Cynthia, an 11th year, or the same as Steven. The uniform for girls are super cute, while the ones for boys are super cool. Well, enough about the school. Let's get back to the story.
And so, after lots and lots of internal fighting, Riku went to her destination and bought all her "school supplies".
The time went on and a day passed.
Riku got up at 7.30 and got dressed up. She walked to school at 8.15 and arrived there at 8.30, only to be greeted by a very cheerful Steven Stone. She grumbled her usual grumbles and just walked off, it being a fruitless effort (again) as he just followed her to class, which just ended up with him being followed by his fan club. And in the end, Riku was saved by Karen fetching her up.
"So, a happy day today again, huh?" Karen asked cheerfully. Was it just her or was it that everybody's cheerful on this day? Riku muttered something as her reply.
Riku couldn't forget her first year. It was like hell. (A/N1: I know this is sooo off topic, but anyway...)
Flashback
Riku walked into her class, class 1-2, carefully as she was late. Oblivious she was, she still noticed how the class all looked at her. She almost thought that she went to the wrong class. She took a step back outside, checking whether it really WAS class 1-2. Convinced that her eyes did not fool her, she went back into the class and asked, "Sir, I really go to this class, right?"
The teacher snapped back and stuttered, "Ah-ah, yes! Yes, of course. You are Riku Reiroku, am I right?"
"Yes."
"Then you do go here. Please take any vacant seat."
But before she could even walk between chairs and tables, questions bombarded her.
"Hey, do you know Steven Stone?" "Are you Steven Stone's sister?" "What do you know about Steven?" "Can you tell me Steven's phone number?" "Hey, what's your relationship with Steven Stone?"
These questions were thrown by all of the girls in the class and Riku had no other choice but to answer them.
"Eeh... I do know Steven, he's my childhood friend. And I think that it would be best to ask Steven himself about his phone number. It's his business. And I don't have any relationship with him. We're just friends. So, why'd you ask?"
"The hair and the eyes, new girl. You have the same color as our Steven." Riku almost choked (of laughter and after the second line, at the word "our") but decided to keep it for her own good.
The girls seemed to be convinced enough by her answers before, seeing they didn't ask anything else, or maybe, it was just that the teacher glared at all of them.
But then again, life isn't always beautiful and happy. He, the person Riku dreaded most to come, came. He came at lunch break to her class waving and saying, "Hey, Riku! Like your new class?" So, of course, every girl turned their heads towards Riku and Steven. While the said girl stood up and dragged the said boy onto the rooftop, he just gave her his trade smirk.
"Hey, do you really want to spend time alone with me that much? Why didn't you say it?"
"Don't. Ever. Come. To. My. Class. Again!"
"Why?"
"Well, it just so happens that all the girls excluding me LOVES you! I'd die of their glares!"
"Why, of course! Everybody loves me! (A/N1: my, he's getting a bit big headed, isn't he?) And, I don't think you would die that easily. You're strong, you know."
"Gods, you're such a prick! Ooooohhhh... What am I gonna do about this?" she circled around the place she was standing, looking frightened by her own imagination.
Steven slumped down the wall (A/N1: is that how you say it?) and watched her, amused. He always WAS amused at every stupid thing Riku did, anyway.
Then the year passed pretty badly, especially the first few months. All girls were jealous and a bit mad at her, so they ignored her. But Riku, growing up a bit like a boy, got along well with the boys. But when they were grouped into sixes, the girls would either ignore her or make her do all the work. Sad, eh? That was, until she met Karen in the design extracurricular. Karen was 1 year above her and very nice, but also likes to tease Riku. It's really amusing, she said. So, the conclusion is, Riku had a pretty bad year, though you may have guessed it.
End of Flashback
Let's try it this way...
Riku POV
I continued my way to the class, with Wyverie and Karen. I think Wyve's really annoying sometimes, especially when she talks on and on and on and on and on and on about Wallace. But she's nice. Why's she here, anyway?
"That prick. That annoying, big headed, weird prick. Why does he have to wait for me every morning and say hello sooo cheerfully RIGHT in front of the girls that so obviously love him?! (Wyve glared at me.) Okay then Wyverie, you win. OR Wallace. Why do girls like them anyway? (She started to talk about the SUPER narcist man but I cut her off.) Yes, yes, yes, Wyve. I know what you're going to say. 'But-but-but Wallace is soooo cute and handsome and sweet and cute and handsome. I always wonder how you don't like him!'" I mimicked her perfectly. I was SO used to her saying those lines every time I 'offended' Wallace it got into my head eventually. Karen laughed so hard I can't help but to join her too while sweet Wyve pouted. Please note the sarcasm there on the word sweet.
Wait. Stop. Just stop right there. Why the heck are we taking so long just to go to my class? It's not THAT far. Just on 5th level and walked about 100 more meters from the stairs and we'll arrive there. Okay, it is long. Hey, school's big. What can I do about it? So, again, why oh why are we taking so long? I finally turned my head to look at the way we walked before.
Oh. My. Goodness. We went on the wrong way. We're in the 3rd senior high schoolers' section. That's why Wyve's with me, she always takes a walk on this corridor. Don't ask how I knew. Sweat rolled down my face. I gulped and look at my watch. 5 more minutes 'til the bell rings. I'm gonna be late.
"Uuuh... Karen, we're in the wrong corridor. Wanna run?" I looked at her horrified face as she took a look around the corridor.
"Let's run." She agreed. What a really good and simple line. Then we started running, ignoring Wyve's cheerful 'bye!'. How can she stay so cheerful all the time?
I parted ways with Karen and went on full speed. I can run really fast you know. I guess it's because of my body. I know, I don't like my oh-so-small body which Steven always tease me at. But I like it so much on times like this.
I reached my class at last, panting. I sighed with relief. 1 minute 'til the bell rings. Thank God my body's small and my ability to run. I made my way to my table. Then I sat. Of course, you obviously would already know. But I just like to add your boredom by saying this.
Then the bell rang. That meant to stand up and wait for the teacher. That meant we have to suffer by standing still like a statue, or, like what my friend likes to say, "Static!". It also meant another boring day of school subjects. Why can't they just erase the Maths and Physics subject? I could sleep in those two lessons, seriously. (A/N1: that's what I think, actually. Boring lessons like them...)
Hey, what's that? The teacher's early? But he LOVES making us stand here! Oh, what a rare thing. New girl. Oh well...
"Everybody," the teacher grumbled. "meet your new friend, Selphie. Now, go to your appointed seat, uuh... next to ah yes, Riku. Raise your hand please, Riku."
I raised my hand, actually, it shot up to the air. I'm so excited to be friends with her. squeal
She walked towards me. I stand up and my hand went to shake hers. "Hi. Nice to meet you. My name's Riku Reiroku."
She smiled. "Hi to you too. I'm Selphie." Then we sat down on our chairs and listened to the very very boring lesson.