Alright, get ready people this will be an awesome story. I came up with this crazy idea to team up with another writer and create a story that must be exactly 3,000 words; meaning that we both write exactly 1,500. I have found my co-author, I hope you enjoy this; tell me what you think. ~Kittypride16~
When I woke up this morning I knew it would be an interesting day. I knew it because all the things flashed back in my head that had just the day before. I remembered seeing Zoë, May, and Misty; and I also remembered running into Paul at the mall while I was with them.
"Hey Dawn, isn't that the boy that used to be Ash's rival?" May asked. I tilted my head to the left slightly and peered beyond the blue strapless dress I was holding in my hands. "I think it is, didn't you say he was the only person in Sinnoh who plum colored hair," May teased as I blushed.
"Well he might not be the only one," I replied. I then managed to stay hidden while ducking behind the mannequin. Misty, May, and Zoë laughed at me as I tried my best to hide.
"Are you hiding from someone, DAWN!" Zoë joked. I kicked her lightly in the shin I continued to hide now behind the lingerie. "Uh oh Dawn, he is coming in," she exclaimed.
"Wait, does anyone else not get it… why are we letting her hide?" Misty asked. I glanced up and saw Paul inspecting a pair of khaki cargo pants. I had to admit he looked a lot more mature now then during our travels. He now stood at about "5'11" and his hair was slightly longer and falling over his eyes. I smiled slight before glaring at Misty who grinned back. "Come on, come out, he couldn't have been that bad," she cooed. I glanced up one more time to the spot where he was standing, I gasped when I couldn't find him.
"You guys, where did he go?" I questioned nervously. They all looked back just as confused as me.
I yawned as I pulled myself out of bed and looked at my Piplup alarm clock. I was waking up a little later than usually. I really couldn't remember why on that part. I knew I felt well rested though. I went in the bathroom and cleaned myself up before coming back into the room to pick out some clothes. After 10 minutes I decided on a black polo shirt with some mid – thigh shorts. I then checked my hair in the mirror and bounded down the stairs.
"Hey Sweetie, how are you this morning?" My mom asked. I smiled at her and hugged as I walked out the back door. "Honey, be back for breakfast, it will be done in about 20 minutes," she called. I nodded and began to jog away.
"No need to worry mom, I am only going to feed the Pokémon," I called. I then made my way to the back fence. Once I opened the gate I noticed my friend sitting beside my Mamoswine. "Hey Zoë, what are you doing here this early?" I asked. She gave me a weird looking smile before answering.
"I am just here because my mom left town today. I saw her off and couldn't go back to sleep so I came here to see my best friend," she answered. I rolled my eyes before picking up the dishes for my Pokémon's breakfast.
"In other words, you don't have any food cooked at home and are hoping to eat ours," I stated bluntly. She fake pouted for a moment before smiling. "Give me a second, let me go tell my mom. Oh here, can you fill these for me?" I asked. She nodded as I ran back inside.
"Hey mom, do you mind if I have Zoë over for breakfast?" I asked. I smiled as I saw her take out a fresh pan of cinnamon buns. I then began to pluck a few grapes off the tray on the table as I awaited her answer.
"I don't mind Dawn, as long as I don't have to go and get her. By the way, get out of the food…. You didn't even wash your hands. How am I supposed to serve your friends this?" she questioned. I frowned; I hated it when my mom caught me doing something I shouldn't. Yet I hated it even more when she knew I was doing something before she even looked at me.
"She is already here. Oh and FYI, I have eaten worse things at her house," I replied. I stuck out my tongue and my mom hit me on the hand with the spatula getting some of the thick, creamy icing on them from the cinnamon buns. I then ran back out to Zoë while licking my hand. "Alright sorry, my mom said that was fine," I yelled. I then continued to run while closing the distance between Zoë and I.
"I figured, she always says "yes". I just tell her now to seem polite," she answered. I sat down beside her as I watched all of the Pokémon eat. I then sighed and looked over at my friend. "What's wrong Dawn?" she questioned.
"Nothing, it is just I don't believe all this is happening," I sighed. She stared at me as if she didn't understand. However the evil glint in her eye tipped me off that she knew full well what I was talking about.
"What is happening?" she asked innocently. I rolled my eyes as I thought about how it all happened all over again.
"Come on guys, let's get out of here before he sees me," I whispered. I still couldn't see where he was but I knew that he didn't leave. I guess it was just intuition. The other girls rolled their eyes before the blocked me from the exit.
"Come on Dawn, this is really strange even for you," May said. I frowned that she actually sounded worried. Was it that weird to not want to see your friend's ex- rival? I mean come on, what would be the reason to stick around anyway. It isn't like he ever made a point to talk to me before. I made a decision in my head to ignore my friends and to get out while I still had the chance. I slammed my body in between May and Misty's as if I was playing a game of Red Rover. They both stared at me wide eyed as I hit the floor of the department store.
"Dumb stuff, get out of my way!" I muttered. I then sat up slightly to rub the area of my body that hit the ground so violently.
"Hey you were the one who ran into me," was the response. I rolled my eyes before remembering that clothes bins don't talk. I looked up slightly and locked eyes with the plum hair trainer. I couldn't believe that I was standing or sitting in front of the newest Sinnoh Pokémon champion.
"Uh Paul," I managed to stammer. "I didn't know that you shopped in here," I tried weakly. He rolled his eyes at my pathetic excuse to start up a conversation. "Or maybe you don't," I muttered.
"Yeah, I shop here. It isn't like it is any of your business," he responded. I frowned while looking towards my friends. They also didn't seem amused by his rudeness so far. I pulled myself off the floor and cleared my throat.
"Well Paul, this is Zoë, May and Misty. Zoë and May are coordinators while Misty is the gym leader of Kanto. You guys, I would like you to meet Paul," I weakly introduced. My friends muttered a sad sounding "hi" while Paul refused to even acknowledge any of them.
"Whatever, anyway I need to talk to you about something. Meet me at Olive Garden, around 7 tonight; I'll pay," he said. He then turned and began to walk away. I frowned before responding.
"What makes you think I will show up?" I asked. He turned and glared at me sending chills down my back.
"I need you to show up, so I expect you too. Don't make this difficult," he responded. I scowled as I watched him walk away. Once he was out of sight my friends squealed.
"Dawn, it looks like you have a date!" they all chimed together. I had to smile meekly. They knew as well as I did that I used to have a crush on him.
"I am worried that this date won't go well Zoë. If it doesn't, what should I do?" I asked.
"You will be fine. Now come on, I am hungry," she replied nonchalantly.
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