Here's chapter 4 of my Steven/ May drabble thingys. Updating this might be slow just because of traveling and I'm working on other stories at the moment. Some of these might be bad and have errors, which I truly apologize for. Please continue to send me recommendations for future chapters and as always, review and enjoy!

Ignorance

Steven was horribly and utterly confused to the point where he had to go and seek Wallace for advice in Sootopolis City. He felt a little embarrassed, so clueless that he had to ask his friend for advice, hopefully wouldn't make fun of him for it. It wasn't because Steven was too prideful where he didn't want to ask for help, but merely because it was on the topic of love.

As he swung open the door to Wallace's house, Steven prayed that Wallace was the right person to ask. They were good friends, doing favors for one another and hanging out every now and then, so why not? Wallace was in the middle of drawing something in his sketch pad, placing a stubby pencil down on the table when Steven walked in. He looked surprised, a little confused too, as he was wondered why Steven Stone, current Champion of Hoenn, was in his house at 11:14 pm on a Thursday.

"Ah Steven. It's nice seeing you as always, but uhm, is something the matter?" Wallace asked, titling his head slightly.

"Sorry to do this Wallace. It's just… I have a problem. Girl problems. I just have this weird feeling in my stomach and my pulse has been ringing in my ears for the past two hours," Steven said, rubbing the back of his neck.

Wallace raised an eyebrow, taking note of his friend's strange symptoms. He gestured for Steven to take a seat, getting up to fetch him a glass of water. When he returned, Steven nodded gratefully and gulped the entire cup down. Once he finished, Wallace began, "So you basically have this weird feeling in your chest and it's making you uneasy. And the cause of this is due to a girl, am I correct?"

"Bingo. I think I'm going insane. Twenty three isn't actually the age when I want to have these sort of problems," Steven replied, leaning back against the chair.

"Did anything significant happen today?"

"Well, I was hanging out with May and we were walking around a park and talking," he said, turning a little pink as he mentioned May.

"I see. Continue." Wallace had a slight feeling where this conversation was heading.

"We just started talking about relationships, I guess. She said she always wanted to be with her dream guy, apparently all her past relationships weren't what she was looking for. Then she told me that the closest thing to her dream guy so far in her life was me. I wasn't sure what to say so I said "oh" and made some excuse of champion duties and left. I don't even know what a dream guy is or if that even means she likes me." By then, Steven was bright pink, matching the color of the Pecha berries that grew outside in Wallace's front yard.

Wallace stared at him, trying to fathom why his friend was not only bad with girls, but why he had left one in the middle of an indirect confession. And that girl had to be May. He swore to Arceus, Steven was really an idiot. He respected him and they were friends, but he really had the urge to yell at him. Sighing, he rolled his turquoise eyes before asking, "Steven, do you like May?"

At this, Steven shot up, his facing heating up. He ran a hand through his silver hair and said, "I don't."

"Don't get offended or anything, but Steven, you are the biggest idiot ever. You like May a lot. She likes you. There's nothing to be ashamed about. She's a beautiful and sweet girl."

"I don't even know for sure if she likes me. It wouldn't work out anyways," Steven replied, crossing his arms over his chest. Wallace really wanted to slap him now. "Plus," he added, "I'm four years older than her, wouldn't that be weird? What if her parents don't like it? It'll just be bad for us."

Being annoyed and fed up as he was, Wallace stood up. He faced his friend, slamming his hands on the table, his eyes green eyes serious. "Okay, you say you don't like her but it's really obvious you do. You're just making up lame excuses so you can convince yourself you don't like her, even though you're just scared to be with her. It's not like you're immediately going to marry her or something. You guys can still be friends or work something out if you aren't ready for a relationship. May is a nice girl and she doesn't deserve being ignored by you. Your ignorance is blissful and satisfying to you now, but it's only temporary. You might regret letting her go later. Don't do that, don't do that to yourself, Steven."

It was silent after that. Steven looked down, soaking in Wallace's words. It made him realize that everything he had said was true. He was scared, to the point where not only was he confusing himself, he was hurting May as well. She had always stood by his side and supported him. She was the only one who understood him and took the time to get to know him for once and then he had to turn around and just ignore her feelings. Abruptly, he stood up, startling Wallace, who had just sat down again.

"You're right. I was being stupid and selfish and I hurt her when she doesn't deserve it. Sorry for not realizing this sooner. I have to go see May," he said, heading toward the door. Wallace smiled, knowing that the old Steven was back, the one that was determined and confident in everything he did. Just as he was about to step out the door, Steven turned and said, "Hey Wallace?"

Wallace raised his eyebrows and said, "Yes?"

"Thanks for the advice. And for putting up with me even though I was acting dumb," Steven flushed a little, smiling sheepishly. Then he rushed out, not bothering to close the door behind him.

Wallace chuckled and shook his head. He had a feeling things would turn out well. He didn't need to cross his fingers for Steven this time.