Serena's P.O.V
I didn't get any sleep. Not one wink. I must look terrible, I'm tempted to just stay in this room for the whole day but that would just make everyone worry.
"ALL RIGHT!" I shouted as enthusiastically as I could, cheering myself up. Okay, I think may be able to get through the day now, I'll have to remember to thank my mum for teaching me that trick. Today I wanted to try out a different look today, a bright yellow skirt and plain white top along with a simple beige cardigan. Nothing too flashy not too shabby, however, as I went to brush my hair I noticed my face was completely soaked and, along with the black circles, my eyes were all puffy. Guess I was crying for a while…
*knock knock*
"Serena, you up? I'm coming in," I heard a familiar voice say from behind my door, but in my state could not recognise it.
"Wait just a second!" I hastily responded then attempted to get ready in record speed accidently poking myself in the eye with a tissue while trying to clean my face and putting my shirt on the wrong way. "Okay, you're good to come in."
To my surprise, it was Ash who came in. WAIT, Ash?! This is not good, I was not prepared to see him at the moment. How did I not recognise him from the voice? Must be because I'm tired and it was behind a door so it would be a bit muffled… but still how could I not realise! I have been travelling with him fo-
"Earth to Serena. Hello, anyone in there?"
"What? Oh, sorry. Hi."
"Hi? Are you okay? Normally you wouldn't space out like that and you would be all like 'Oh, hey Ash, how are you?' Come to think of it you were ill a couple days ago, maybe you should get some more rest. You look pretty tired."
I never realised he noticed me this much… It's kind of nice.
"Yep, I'm uh-Okay. Just didn't get much sleep last night so I'm a bit out of it. So, did you need me for something?"
"Oh, right. Well, uh. This is kind of embarrassing but I wanted to get a present for someone for Valentine's Day. Do you think you could help me, I have no idea when it comes to these kind of things…?" He explained in almost a whisper.
Well, that just happened. I did hear him right, at least I think I did. It was most likely for Miette, which I am completely fine with. I am totally cool with this, yes definitely okay.
"Sure, I'd be happy to help. I'll meet you in the lobby in 10 minutes. See you in a bit!" And with that he left the room. It was just me, alone again.
That's when the pain in my heart came back.
About 30 minutes later…
As Ash and I were roaming the streets of Lumiose together I thought, see if I was still in love with him I would be beaming with joy, which I wasn't. This just proves that if you put your mind to it you can do anything!
"I can see you're feeling better, you're grinning ear to ear practically," Ash stated at the worst possible time.
Okay so, maybe my feelings weren't completely gone but they are pretty much, so I guess its okay.
"Uh, yeah I guess. Must've just wanted some fresh air or something… Heh. So what kind of girl do you want to buy a present for? It would help if I had some information."
"Well, she's sweet, cute and kind. She also really loves her Pokémon and is always full of surprises. Oh, and she's good at making Poképuffs with the help of her Pokémon, does that help?"
"Yeah it should help a lot."
So I'm not sure about the sweet kind and cute part but I'm pretty sure that was the exact definition of Miette. Well I guess in his eyes she would be all of those things if he was in love with her. At least that confirms it.
"Do you want to start by looking in here?" I asked while pointing at a little bakery and boutique. It's actually one of my favourite stores. Inside it is decorated in amazing pastels even though it looks like a normal shop on the outside.
"Sure!" He replied and so started the shopping trip.
A few hours later…
I had separated from Ash a while ago. As far as I know he hadn't chosen anything to give to Miette, I hope he'll be okay on his own. He is pretty hopeless in these kind of situations.
Anyway, I decided to leave him alone as I didn't feel like being around him any longer. Just in case, you know, on the off chance, my feelings resurface. I don't especially hate Miette, and if they like each other they deserve to be together. It's only right not to interfere.
I decided to spend the rest of the day baking Poképuffs for everyone with a little help from Fennekin. I think they turned out alright, hope everyone will like them!
