Hello there, I'm sorry this took so long, there was a problem, but at least I get to make even a little bit of progress in this fanfic, however, please be aware that the next chapter might take long time as well, forgive me for that.
Also, let me explain something. Sometimes, you might notice the name of the main characters of the story being in bold and italics, what's the meaning of that? Well, when you read it, from that point and on, you'll read the story from that character's point of view (thoughts, for example), and that's about it, just wanted to point that out. So, I hope you enjoy this chapter, and overall, the fanfic.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own in any form or any way Pokémon.
Kiraishi
Hi there! I'm Kiraishi, a female Ampharos, and Shoryu's trustworthy friend, I live with him in the forest, and I'm the one who always has to go to Amino Town to buy some food so we can eat, I also work there, but the schedule of my work is terrible, I have to return almost at midnight, if not then later, but at least I get some money so we can survive. When it's about going there just for taking a walk he rarely goes with me or he even decides to go alone around the town, and when he doesn't, he stays in either the house or the lake… he's very shy, and when he needs help he always comes to me, I'll always give him my support.
One day I met a Bulbasaur, he came to greet me, what nice of him! Then some days later, he came to me again, he seemed surprised, only to tell me that he didn't know that I lived with Shoryu, I never wanted to tell anyone, due to his shyness, but I guess I'll have to make an exception…
"Wait, you met Shoryu!?" I said as I gasped.
"I did, but is it something bad?"
"Not at all, it's just that he doesn't like talking to other people besides me, so I'm worried about him, what did he tell you?"
"Nothing at all, he just said hi, and then asked about my name"
"Oh, okay then, he didn't try to ignore you, did he?"
"Heh, he didn't, but he was very nervous though"
"Oh, alrighty then…"
(Hmm, quite strange, specially if it's coming from Shoryu, I should go and check on him)
"Hey, I'm sorry, but I need to go now" It was the only thing I could say.
"*smile* Don't worry, bye!"
It was almost midnight when I ran as fast as I could to our home, only to find him asleep, he seemed tired, but from what? I guess I shouldn't wake him up just to ask him about it, I guess I'll ask him tomorrow... Now that I think about it... He looks cute while sleeping.
The next day…
Almost everyday in the morning, I go and walk around the town before I work, but this day was different, I decided to stay in the house so I could ask Shoryu about yesterday, well, that's what I wanted to do, at least, until Shoryu himself asked first…
"Oh, um, Kiraishi?"
"Yes?"
"I have to tell you something…"
"What is it?"
"Well, you see... Yesterday, a-a Bulbasaur followed me to greet me, th-then I asked about him… And-"
"Shh… I already know" I said as I smiled.
"Wha… How?"
"He told me"
"He told you? Wait... Do you know him?"
"Yep, he talked to me several days ago, but what I'm wondering is... How didn't ignore him due to your shyness?"
"I-I don't know, I asked that myself too..."
"I don't know if that's a good sign, meaning that you could possibly overcome your shyness very soon, or a bad sign, forit being kind of sudden..."
"How am I supposed to know that?"
"Hmm, right, asking more questions won't get us to the answer, why don't you try talking to him again?"
"Talk to him? I can't do that!"
"Hm... And if he does it first?"
"Do first what...?"
"Talking to you" Oh, what did he had in his mind?
"Oh... I guess I'd continue the talk"
"Alright then, so what else will you tell or ask him?"
"I'm not sure..."
"Oh well... Hey, I need to go now, if XeoN decides to visit you again, be sure to tell me about it when I return, I might be back in the afternoon though, maybe even later... My job's schedule is not that great. "
"Don't worry, I'll be here, be safe!"
"Thanks, take care"
"See you later!"
(As soon as I left the house, I started talking to myself.)
"I'm not sure if leaving him alone right now is the right thing to do, but I don't want to intervene in their talk and I have to go to work, but maybe leaving them alone is the best thing to do... Oh well... I guess I can't turn back now, since I shouldn't be late for work"
(About my work? Well, I work at a restaurant, as a waiter to be precise, but the schedule of my work is terrible, I have to return almost at midnight, but I guess I can't do something about it)
Several hours later...
(Finally out of work... Ugh, I'm very tired, but I cannot wait to see Shoryu, I want to know if XeoN decided to visit him.)
(As soon as I entered our house, Shoryu was there, so I asked him about his day.)
"So... How was your day?" I asked him.
"Eh, good enough"
(That "Eh" didn't sound very convincing...)
"Did XeoN come?" I had to ask.
"Yes"
"So, what about it?" At that time I was full of questions.
"Well, he greeted me once again, then he asked me about you, and we started to talk about more stuff"
"Ohh, that was it, then?"
"Yeah"
"Oh, alrighty then"
(Doesn't sound very convincing, but I guess I shouldn't do anything about it)
"So... How was work?"
"Very tiring, but I'm finally here" When I said that, I yawned.
"Oh, well, since it's already late and you're yawning, why don't you go and sleep?"
"I guess I should, g'night Shoryu!"
"Good night, sleep well"
"Thanks, don't stay up late"
"Sure"
Shoryu
(When Kiraishi went to sleep, I decided to go to the lake and think a little bit)
XeoN, huh... He sure is very friendly, I wonder how did he find me interesting, huh... Why am I very obsessed with him? I just met him... Oh... I-It can't be that, n-no!... Or maybe it is, but I just can't accept it...? No, it's just that I'm overthinking it... Yeah, I'm definitely overthinking it... Ugh, what is wrong with me?... I should stop thinking about that possibility, and return and sleep... Oh boy...
So, that's it for this chapter, thank you for reading.
Best Wishes!
~Dairiseki
