Chapter 4 is here. I am getting more confident about writing know thanks to peoples kind words. n_n
Disclaimer - I nonnahs11, do not own anything in this story but the idea n_n
WARNING - Paul is likely to be OOC, chance of phrases from other stories within this one and it could still be unrealistic. T_T
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(Paul's POV)
A bolt of lightning struck. I was still regretting those painful words that slipped out of my mouth, hoping that they were just a horrific nightmare I could just forget about.
"AAHHHHHH"
My thoughts were broken by the familiar, blistering scream. DAWN, I'm not going to sit here and let you get hurt! I shot up and dashed out of the mouth of the cave. Ignoring my ever-growing fatigue, I continued to run towards where Dawn's scream came from. What I was saw made my blood boil, I just could not contain it….
(Dawn's POV)
I was tied tightly to a tree. The rope tying me was cutting off my circulation as I felt my hand becoming numb. The bulky guy was trying to tear off my top but I shuffled away from him. Just as he got a firm hold on the material of my vest-top. I closed my eyes, knowing that I was completely defenceless, but all that happened was I felt the grip on my top loosen and a load thud was heard.
"Dawn… It's okay… there's no need to be afraid anymore" whispered a calm soothing yet familiar voice. My eyes snapped open. Paul was untying the ropes that bound my hands to the tree. He still had his trademark scowl on his face but it was softer, warmer, than usual. When he was finished untying my hands fully. He stared at me, looking into my eyes.
"Dawn, what I said back there, I didn't mean at all. I just panicked slightly. Could you ever forgive me." He apologised in the same calm voice. I just stared at him shocked at his actions. Oh…my…god… Paul is apologising. To me. I was partly scared in case he was just pulling a fast one yet partly touched by the new soft Paul.
(Paul's POV)
She just stood there, staring at me blankly. I was beginning to worry slightly. What if she doesn't forgive me?! The thought made me want to throw up.
After a while of staring, I was beginning to think that I should be the one to make the first move. Slowly, I wrapped my arms around her petit waist and played with a strand of her hand. After what felt like an eternity, I let go of Dawn.
"So, we should get back to the cave or something. You look soaked". I commented. She smiled slightly at me as I grabbed her hand and gave it a tight squeeze. We ambled back up the cave. Dawn seemed unbelievably tired as she ran back up the hill from which we came, resulting with her tripping and stumbling over everything that was on the ground until she finally tripped once to many and fell face first to the ground.
"A-are you okay?" I asked, trying to suppress the need to burst out laughing at her know mud covered face.
"No need to worry" she said half-heartedly, trying to stand up but fell back to the floor in pain. I raised my eyebrow and sighed. Turning around and kneeling down in front of her, I ordered her to "Get on".
She yet again began to stare at me wide eyed. "B-bu- " she started. "Just do it, if you're hurt than I'll carry you back" I cut her off. She complied and wrapped her legs around my waist and arms around my neck so she wouldn't fall off me.
(Dawn's POV)
I can't believe that Paul is actually putting his pride in danger to help me. Usually he wouldn't be caught dead carrying me up a hill… not that anyone can carry someone else while being dead, but that's not the point. As we arrived back at the cave, he put me down slowly and collapsed beside me. We both had dark rings around our eyes showing lack of sleep from the last few months so I figured that Paul was immensely tired. He yawned slightly and to my surprise dragged me onto his lap and cuddled me tightly into his chest. Kissing my forehead and closing his eyes to drift into a dreamy sleep. Watching him fall asleep made me want to do the same. Hesitating slightly, I pecked him on the cheek and snuggled into his still damp jacket, I didn't mind the moisture that much… as long as it was Paul.
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"Oi, troublesome, get up! I've got a gym battle!" My eyes fluttered open. A delicious smell filled my senses. I drowsily sat up, yawned and rubbed the sleep out of my cerulean eyes. Paul walked up to me holding a plastic cup of instant ramen.
"Nice hair" . At this statement, I woke up instantly, beginning to rummage threw my bag for a mirror. Once I saw my reflection, I couldn't help but gasp." OH NO, I look like Frankenstein's bride" I screeched reaching for Piplup's Pokeball.
"Piplup use bubble beam to fix my hair!" I ordered. Piplup shot an assortment of bubbles all over my hair until it was perfectly straight and shiny.
"Thanks Piplup… Return" I giggled out appreciably.
"Hey, are you eating or what?" He asked rolling his eyes, smirking.
"Y-yeah, of course"
I took the noodles from his hands and began to eat it, sucking the strings up in to my mouth. Paul grabbed my bag and unzipped it, catching my attention.
"Um, what are you doing?" I asked. He didn't answer, he just continued to look threw my belongings. He went a light shade of pink as he begun to pull out some fresh clothes.
"I want to get to the gym as fast as possible, so I'm preparing you" Paul explained taking the pile of clothes he picked out, over to me. "Get changed quickly, I heard that there was a contest today as well" He ordered.
I got changed into the clothes that he chosen which consisted of a black mini skirt and pink tank top. Also pulling on my pink go-go boots and putting my hair in my trademark golden yellow barrettes. I smiled at my now perfect reflection and I advanced to Paul who was leaning casually against the wall of the cave.
"You-" He blushed when he saw me, obviously thinking I looked nice, I think…
(Paul's POV)
I couldn't suppress my blush this time like I can usually can. I didn't ever believe I would be saying this… but, I chose the perfect clothes to fit her. Dawn looked hot. Well she always looked hot but that is the hottest she has ever looked. She smiled at me sweetly.
"Are we going then, I'm all ready" She announced, picking up her bag. I nodded, still stunned from how beautiful she looked, I walked out the mouth of the cave, on the way to my next gym battle against 'Crasher' Wake.
"Hey, are you okay, you seem a bit… dazed" she interrogated me worriedly. I couldn't help but smile at her worry for me. Is this what it's like to be… loved? I asked myself.
"Yeah, I'm fine".
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I hope you've enjoyed this chapter and please, please, PLEASE review and tell me your honest thoughts. The next chapter is coming right up _
OH, and for once there is no cliff-hanger… I don't think. I also found a major problem in chapter 3 when Paul wakes up. It said that Dawn nuzzled into his navy T-shirt when he wasn't wearing one n_n