Time for the final chapter! Or the first part of the final chapter...
I decided it would be better to split the final chapter into 2 parts as I wrote quite a bit compared to the other chapters but the second half will absolutely positively be up this Friday (and with it the details of my next Pokemon fanfic :3)
Anyway I shall leave you to read and hope you enjoy 3
Serena's P.O.V
I barely got any sleep last night, I was too excited thinking about my date with Ash! Well it's a test date… But the universe is giving me another chance! Okay, I really didn't get enough sleep. I hope I can last through the date.
We had planned to meet in the lobby of the Pokémon Centre at 11 o'clock so I think I'm just a bit early. It's currently 9 and I'm already sitting here waiting, am I a little too eager? Luckily, Clemont and Bonnie were here with me to pass the time.
"Serena, you look really pretty today," Bonnie said while grooming Dedenne softly. I didn't do anything special, I just used the dress Anabel helped me pick the other day. I did buy it for today after all, it would be a shame for it to go to waste. Then again, it could be a little flashy for the morning.
"Thanks Bonnie, sure it's not too much?"
"Nope! It suits you perfectly!" She replied smiling like crazy. I have a feeling she knows mine and Ash's plans today.
10:00am
Bonnie and Clemont left about 10 minutes ago, they had plans with their Dad for Valentine's Day. That's cute in its own way. After they left I got Fenniken out but she fell asleep on my lap straight away as I was keeping her awake as well. Honestly I was running on enthusiasm but after an hour of waiting the tiredness had caught up with me. Why does this chair have to be so comfy! I'm slowly... I'm slowly drifting off to sleep… I can't even… think properly…
Ash's P.O.V
10:30am
There is something seriously wrong with me. First I can't even ask Serena out on a proper date, I had to use the excuse of 'test date'. Second I was so nervous about to day I didn't get to sleep until late and almost overslept. Why do I always do these things? I wanted to get here early as well to mentally prepare myself but at least I still had about another 30 minutes t-. Never mind, she's already here.
"Sorry Serena, looks like you got here befo-" I had started to apologize for being late (or for being late at being early in this case) but she was asleep. How long was she waiting for? She was sitting at a booth so I decided to sit at the other side trying not to wake her, if she's tired she deserves to get some rest. Although, I probably looked a bit creepy staring at a sleeping girl – yes, I was staring at her – but I couldn't help it, she just looked so cute sleeping there with her hand rested on her Fenniken who was also sleeping. Surprisingly, she started to mumble but it was hard to work out what she was saying.
"Ash… Be more careful…" Immediately, my face turned a bright red. She did say Ash right? I didn't mishear? My guess would be she's having a dream about yesterday but it still makes me extremely embarrassed to know she's dreaming about me. Well, embarrassed and happy. Wait, it's already 11:30? How has it been an hour!
"Serena, Serena! It's time to wake ." I frantically started to shake her in an attempt to wake her up otherwise we'd be late for my plans. Now I understand how Serena, Clemont and Bonnie must all feel in the morning trying to wake me up.
"Hmm… 5 more minutes…"
"Serena, you have to wake up or we'll be late!"
"What?" She asked, still out of it, "AAAAH, ASH! I'm so sorry! I was sitting here talking to Clemont and Bonnie but then they left and Fenniken was asleep so peacefully that I just kind of drifted off!"
"You don't need to explain, its okay. You ready to go?"
"Uh, yeah… Sorry again…" Quickly, she returned Fenniken to her Pokeball and stood up. I'm sure my face was slightly red from the sight of her. I couldn't see it properly when she was sitting down but she was really stunning today.
"You look really nice!" I complimented her which made her blush and look away slightly. Soon after she replied with thanks and we started to head off to our destination.
About 30 minutes later
"And here we are!" I stated standing in front of a giant dome. Actually, to be specific, it was a giant snowdome.
"What is this place?" Serena question, looking a little puzzled. I was debating whether or not to leave it a surprise but at this point I think it'd be best to tell her. Swiftly, I moved from Serena's side to facing in front of her and with big open arms I announced:
"Why, where you go to ice skate of course!" Suddenly, she started to burst out laughing practically wiping the tears from her eyes. "Was I really that funny?"
"Ha… ha… Yeah," She started, calming down from her laughing fit, "I wasn't expecting you to do a whole act. By the way I've never been ice skating before and I don't think this outfit is the best to be ice skating…"
"But that's where the surprise comes in," I said as I turned around and started heading towards the entrance of the snowdome, Serena following after me. Once we got inside she soon realised what this 'surprise' was. "See, it's all covered."
We split up in different directions before meeting again at the ice rink where Serena appeared in a light pink maid dress with a big red bow in her hair. I should probably explain that this was a Butler and Maids Valentine's Day special they had going on which Miette suggested to me the other day when I was asking her advice on activities to do today. However, at the time of booking this I didn't think about how I would act around Serena in a maid dress (if you're wondering the answer is extremely nervous).
Luckily, she was fidgeting around a lot too, mainly with one of the bows on the dress. Hope that means I'm not the only one anxious here.
"You look handsome," Serena mumbled, although she could've said something different and that's just what I heard but the words still made me blush like crazy.
"Thanks, you look pretty amazing yourself." At those words Serena turned around and quickly changed the subject.
"We should start skating now!" She exclaimed rushing towards the ice. After recovering from my awkwardness I began to go after her. Okay Ash, you've done plenty of harder things than this before but then again I was with Pikachu and the rest of my Pokémon then. Now I'm all alone with her…
"Serena, you need me to teach me how to skate?" I asked her, remembering she mentioned that she couldn't skate.
"If it's not too much trouble…" I know I offered, but I'm not actually sure how to explain it myself.
"Hmmm… okay… So for now just hold on to the side. If I had to describe it, ice skating is kind of like when you run but are dragging your feet on the floor. Oh! You also have to push forward at the same time," I started to explain but the more I said the more confusing I'm sure it got for Serena.
"I'm not sure if I quite understand but I guess I'll give it a shot," She said while letting go of the edge. When she first started skating she actually seemed to pick it up quite fast but as it went on she soon lost her balance.
"Serena, watch out!" I shouted leaping forward to try and catch her.
