Hi hi! How is everyone? Here's chapter 3! Enjoy~ This chapter will probably be where the plot really begins!
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Dawn's Pov
"If I could choose to end the arranged marriage, I would. You know how your father is though Dawn. He won't take no for an answer."
I frowned. Why couldn't mom convince him? It's not like he would hit her or hate her. She didn't have to be married to someone by force! She got to choose! So why do I have to marry Lucas?
"Please mom.. You know I only see Lucas as a friend! I doubt Lucas likes me in that way anyways. It would just end badly, ruining our friendship and I don't want that to happen."
"What if he does love you though? Then what Dawn? Are you going to go through with the marriage for Lucas to be happy or are you going to be selfish and break his heart?"
I glared at her. Is that all that mattered to her? How others feel and not how her own daughter feels? I can't believe her. To think she was against this marriage to..
"Mom, if you force me to marry him, and if he does love me, then it would be a one-sided love, and I already know that doesn't end well. Besides, I love someone already and I'm not going to marry Lucas." If she cared about me, she would agree..
"Dawn. I don't want this marriage to happen, but your father makes the decisions. So what he says goes. I can't do anyth-
"But if you cared you would tell him how you feel mom!"
"I do care Dawn! I'm just trying to make everyone happy! I don't want to lose you, and I don't want to lose everything we have!"
Oh. She doesn't want to lose me, eh? "How would you lose me?"
"If I were to make the wrong decision, your father would kick us out! He would kick me out and take you away from me! I don't want that!" Lies. All lies mother..
"Well then. Mother, you'll have to choose. Your daughter's happiness and the chance of losing everything else, or the arranged marriage and your daughter's depression." I growled.
I turned, walking out the door and going to the park. Today I would be meeting up with the girls, and we would be going shopping. I didn't have time to deal with the greediness of my family. I'd rather go out and have fun with my best friends.
"Dawn! Over here!" I smiled, running up to May, Misty, and Leaf.
"So Dawnee~ Did they agree?" "No.." "Oh.. Well lets just have fun! Get your mind off of pointless things." We walked to the mall. I grabbed Leaf's hand as May grabbed Misty's. We dragged them into the store, forcing the girls to try on some clothing.
I smiled, seeing Leaf walk out, wearing the clothes I had chosen for her. "You look beautiful Leaf! I can't wait to see you in all the dresses I have!" Her red eyes widened in horror, and she immediately tried to run away. "You'll never escape Leaf! I'll find you!" I chased after her, turning the corner and bumping into someone.
Paul.
"O-oh sorry heh.."
"Troublesome."
"I'M NOT TROUBLESOME!" I looked behind him, seeing Leaf smirking and mouthing your welcome. I'll get her later..
"So.. How have you been Paul?"
"Hmph." My eye twitched. This guy.. So rude.
"At least answer me!" "I should answer you why?"
I glared, while he smirked, looking amused. "You know, when someone is asking you how you are doing, you should at least answer them. Rude." I smirked, that'll teach him something!
"Says the girl who bumped into me and didn't say sorry."
"Why you little! Fine! I'm sorry! Happy now?"
"I really don't care, now will you leave me alone? I'm busy."
"Ooh~ What are you busy with?" I smiled, Paul rolling his eyes.
"It doesn't concern you, so leave." "No." His eye twitched, before he sighed. "If you are going to follow me, then be quiet. I don't want to hear you ramble on about nonsense." HOW DARE HE SAY THAT.
This guy needs to learn when to be nice to people..
May's Pov
I'm hungry.
Like really hungry.
If I don't eat I'll die hungry.
"May! Pay attention!" Misty yelled. "Sorry Misty! I'm just so hungry.." Misty rolled her eyes, "Fine, lets go get something to eat-
"GUYS!"
We turned, Leaf crashing into me as she squealed happily. "What is it?" "Dawn was chasing after me! I saw Paul and led her to him before watching! I know she's going to kill me but at least I got to see some cute arguing~" I smiled, good for Dawn.
"Well then Leaf, good job. Although I'm not going to save you from Dawn's wrath." Misty said, smirking as Leaf paled.
If it was even possible for her to pale..
"Misty.. Why must you be so cruel? I thought what we had was special.." "Guys, can we get something to eat? I'm hungry.."
"Okay May, we'll get pizza." We walked to Pizazz Pizza Parlor.
What a weird name..
We ordered two boxes of pizza, before sitting at a table.
"Yay! Food~" "That's all you care about May? Food?" I nodded, eating my second slice. "Look! Its Dawn and Paul!" I looked, seeing Dawn passing by with Paul, both arguing. "Aww, how sweet.. Dawn must be really happy." Misty said, smiling.
I smirked, seeing Dawn looking at us. She blushed and glared at Leaf, who was smiling deviously back. Dawn is going to kill her..
"Leaf, are you going to eat that?" Leaf looked at me, before pulling her plate closer to her "Bad May, you aren't having my food." I pouted, before looking at Misty, "No." "WHY?" "You have food right there, and if you need more, go buy some." I sighed, going to get fries.
I suddenly heard coughing. I turned around, seeing Leaf choking on food, Misty trying to help her. "Oh my god Leaf!" I quickly got water, handing it to her. She drank it, sighing in relief and smiling at us, "Thanks guys, that was random.." "Welcome Leaf, just be more careful next time.." "Okay.." I went back to get my fries.
I heard laughing, seeing Drew and Gary walk in. "Oh no.." "What's wrong May?" I pointed to the boys, who didn't seem to notice us yet. Misty frowned, while Leaf's smile disappeared. Why did they have to come here of all places? "Just ignore them. We'll be done soon and then we can leave." I nodded, eating the rest of my fries.
"Hey May, Drew is looking at you.." I sighed, looking at Drew who was looking at me. His eyes widened in surprise, before he looked away. "Hey guys!" I saw Dawn, who smiled softly. "Hey Mrs Shinji!" "Oh my.. Will you stop?!" We giggled, while Dawn mumbled about how much she wanted to kill Leaf right now.
She sat down, grabbing a slice of pizza as Ash and Paul walked in, joining Gary and Drew. "So how was your time with Paul?" She growled, "He just ignored me most of the time! I tried being nice but it's like he hates me! I asked him how he was and he just went hmph!" Dawn ranted, glaring angrily at Paul.
"Well then it went wonderful!" "You call that wonderful?!" "Yup~"
Leaf giggled, Dawn turning on her "Don't be laughing! It's your fault this happened! I should hit you right now!" Leaf smirked, "But you can't, or else." "Or else what?" "I'll show your diary to Paul. I'll hide it in his locker." "YOU BETTER NOT" Dawn yelled, standing up. Everyone stared at her, looking confused and annoyed. Leaf tried hard not to laugh, Misty smirking while I was laughing. "Hehe.. Sorry everyone! Carry on!" Dawn said.
She glared at Leaf, "Fuck you." "Love you to~!" She sighed, eating more pizza. "Hey May, I was wondering. When is your next softball game?" "I don't know.." I mumbled, thinking.
"Hey Dawn.." I looked up, seeing a blue haired boy standing there. "Hey.. Lucas." Oh, so this was Lucas? Cute... I guess. I could feel the uncomfortable air around them. Obviously they weren't to happy about the arranged marriage. Or Dawn wasn't to happy, I can't really tell how Lucas feels about it though. "Can I join you guys?" I smiled, nodding as Dawn moved over, letting him sit next to her. Leaf handed him a plate of pizza, Lucas smiling in thanks before looking at Dawn. "I'm sure you guys know about our arranged marriage right?" We nodded.
"Well, Dawn. Mr Berlitz said.. um.." Lucas started, looking nervous. "What did father say? Why would he contact you and not me?!" Lucas looked away, before sighing. "Mr Berlitz said that when he comes back in three months, the marriage will happen right away, and that he told me because he knew you wouldn't agree to that..." "SO YOU AGREED TO IT?! THREE MONTHS AND I DON'T GET A SAY IN THIS?" "I had to Dawn! He would've gotten mad and I didn't want that!" Everyone was watching now, but Dawn didn't seem to care.
I looked over at the boys, seeing Paul staring. He seemed really.. upset. More than usual. "WHAT KIND OF FRIEND ARE YOU?! I THOUGHT WE BOTH AGREED THAT WE DON'T WANT THIS ARRANGED MARRIAGE!" "I don't! I just want my childhood friend happy! I don't want it, but I don't want to see you being yelled at by your father.." Dawn sighed, sitting back down. "I'm sorry Lucas.." "Its okay Dawn. How about we all just hang out?" He said, looking at us. I nodded, while Misty handed Dawn a tissue, Leaf patting her shoulder. "Its okay Dawn, Lucas and you will get through this.." "I hope so.." I frowned, glaring at my glass of water.
Why did Mr Berlitz have to do this to Dawn. Did he not care about his own daughter's happiness?
Paul's Pov
"WHAT KIND OF FRIEND ARE YOU?!" Did she have to be so loud? I looked over, seeing her glaring at a blue haired boy. What's got her so worked up? "Is everything okay over there?" Ash mumbled, looking worried. Drew sighed, "Doesn't seem like it." I was about to eat when she started yelling again, causing me to flinch. "I THOUGHT WE BOTH AGREED THAT WE DIDNT WANT THIS ARRANGED MARRIAGE!" Arranged Marriage..? What is she talking about? I looked at Drew, seeing him staring at May sadly.
I know he cheated on her and feels guilty, but he doesn't have to act like its the end of the world. Every time he says he is going to try and fix it, he doesn't. I rolled my eyes, looking at Gary, who was texting some slut. Whenever I hang out with him, one question would pop up in my mind; Why would he bully someone? I know I'm rude sometimes, but even I know bullying isn't right.
I looked back over, seeing that blue haired boy hugging Dawn, who was trying hard not to cry. My heart felt heavy as I saw that.
Stupid feelings.
Gary's Pov
I hate her.
I hate her so much..
How can she be so happy in a messed up world like this? Where people die and others get to live happily? I don't get it..
I looked over, seeing Lea-I mean nobody comforting her friend. I wish she'd die. "Gary. Why are staring at her like you want to murder her?" I looked at Ash, who was looking at me with dissapointment. "Because I hate her, idiot." He frowned, before sighing. "One day you are going to regret treating her like this. If she dies, or worse. Even if you are just remembering what you did in highschool, you'll regret what you are doing." I sighed, seeing Drew staring at me, looking as if he were ashamed to call me his friend. Paul was shaking his head, glaring at me.
"Look. If you knew my reason as to why I hate her, you'd agree and understand." Paul rolled his eyes, looking at me.
"Oh really? So what is your reason then?"
I didn't know how to answer that. I didn't have a reason..
"Exactly, idiot. You don't know how to answer to that. So stop saying nonsense. What you are doing is wrong." Paul growled.
I looked away, my phone vibrating as I got a text from Veronica. Hey Gary! Wanna hang out later? ;) I rolled my eyes, deciding to ignore her. She's just another one of my playthings..
I looked at nobody, seeing her and her friends laughing, Dawn seeming to have calmed down. Why did my heart feel so heavy? I don't feel guilty, she deserves it.. She looked at me, cowering behind May.
I hate her so much..
Drew's Pov
Why won't May let me talk?
I try to explain to her that it was an accident. I never meant to cheat on her, yet she ignores me. I wish she'd just let me speak though. This guilt is killing me.
"Hey Drew, you okay?" I looked at Ash, nodding as he sighed. I use to hate Ash, until we put our differences aside and became the best of friends. He helped me, by giving me hints on what May liked and didn't like, since he was the closest to the girls.
I used to be arrogant, like Gary. Until I messed up. Use to tease and flirt, thinking I was the best. I use to think that I would always get what I want. But when I messed up with May, it made me realize that you don't get everything you want in life. That the real world is cruel..
I sound like a lovesick girl.
"If you want, we can go over to her and talk." Ash suggested. I immediately declined his offer. I could talk to her in my own time.
Whenever that would be.
"I don't know, if I go over there she'll just get up and leave. Or she'll glare until I leave. It won't work at all.." I mumbled, seeing her working on her homework with her friends. Ash smiled sadly "Guess we all are having problems then huh?" I looked at him in confusement. Was he having relationship problems?
"What do you mean by that?" By now Paul and Gary were listening in on our conversation. "What I mean is that I'm having second thoughts on my realationship with Melody. I just don't feel in love with her anymore. If anything it is starting to become hatred.." My eyes widened in suprise. Ash hating someone? That was rare. He rarely hated anyone..
"Then break up with her." Paul grumbled.
"It isn't that easy. I don't want to break her heart. I hate seeing people cry." Ash said, sighing as he stared over at the girls.
More like stared at Misty. I always knew he liked her as more than a friend.
"Just break up with her! Who cares about how she feels? Its just a girl." Gary said, smirking as he looked at Ash.
Ash glared, "Says the guy who probably doesn't even care if his own family was killed, or if his own child's mother needed him."
Damn. That shut Gary right up. Paul smirked, "Thats true. Ash has a point." Gary glared, looking away as Ash smiled victoriously."Anyways, Drew, I'll try to help as best I can okay?" I nodded, still surprised about what Ash had said to Gary. Their friendship used to be so perfect. I'm guessing Ash is just to angry with what Gary has been doing. Can't blame him though, I'm getting tired of Gary's actions as well..
"Want me to help with Melody?" "How could you help?" Ash said, looking at me. "I'll try to convince her, or something." Ash smiled, "Thanks Drew." I nodded, finishing my food.
"May! Get back here! I'm going to kill you as well as kill Leaf!"
I looked over, seeing May run away from Dawn, who looked extremely angry. May looked at me, sending a quick glare before sitting back down, Dawn almost tripping.
Why won't she forgive me?..
~Time skip~
Gary's Pov
I stood outside the mall's entrance, with Ash and Drew. Paul had left, saying something about his brother needing him. "Well, I'm gonna go. Mom wants me home so I can get up early to help her tomorrow." Ash said, waving goodbye before walking home.
Tomorrow is Sunday. Might as well find something fun to do..
Drew looked at me. Sighing "I'm going home. See ya Gary." "Bye Drew." He left, leaving me alone. I started walking home, sighing as I thought about what Ash had said earlier.
"One day you are going to regret treating her like this. If she dies, or worse. Even if you are just remembering what you did in highschool, you'll regret what you are doing." Will I really regret what I'm doing? I doubt I will regret anything..
I doubt I'll ever regret it. It's just to fun, seeing her cower. Its fun bullying her, getting the satisfaction of knowing she's upset by what I did. I don't care what Ash, Drew, or even Paul says.
I'll do what I want.
So then why is my heart so heavy?
I heard coughing. I saw a figure bent over in the park. They looked like they were trying to breathe, or throw up. I sighed. Might as well help. Maybe that'll get my heart to stop feeling this way.
I walked over, eyes widening as I saw who the person was.
Leaf.
I mean nobody.
She was coughing up blood, which was dripping from her mouth. She staggered, trying to keep her balance as a small puddle of blood formed on the ground.
Should I help? Or should I watch?
The cruel, usual side of me wanted to watch.
But the nicer, rarer side of me wanted to help.
If I let her cough up so much blood, she'd die. Then I'd lose my only friends, and everyone in school would know I bullied a girl who died. Most of the students would congratulate me, but that would only add more to the pain and guilt..
If I saved her, I wouldn't lose my only friends, sure, I'd probably get hate from a few others, but that would only be a few. Maybe others would see me in a different way. They wouldn't see me as the guy who bullied a girl, the guy who used others. They'd see me as the guy who saved the girl, who helped others..
I'd rather lose some reputation then lose my friends and feel guilt for the rest of my life..
I quickly ran up to her, helping her stand as she coughed into her hand, the blood covering some of my shirt. Red eyes stared at me in surprise, a weak voice coming from her "G-gary?.."
"Shut it, nobody.." She closed her eyes, coughing up more blood as I picked her up, calling gramps and my sister.
I'll do something good. Just this once.
Nobody better not think I'm her friend..
That was chapter 3~ I think I did a good job but let me know how you felt about this chapter! Bye bye~
Its hard writing in Paul Pov lol..
-Pichu
