Pokémon High School Chapter 9
HELLO! Sorry I wasn't posting PHS for a while, a certain someone was begging me to write more of my other fic Sinnoh Journeys. So now I am back with another amazing chapter of PHS! Now for the moment you all have been waiting for! Tada! Chapter 9! PS: I DON'T OWN ANY OF THE SONGS THAT ARE GOING TO BE IN THIS FIC! THEY GO TO THEIR RIGHTFUL OWNERS!(IF MY HEART WAS A HOUSE- OWL CITY)
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Three days had gone by and it was the night of the dance, the girls decided to go to Dawn's house for preparations.
"Eek! I am so excited! My first dance after I had arrived!" Dawn exclaimed.
"So, the dance is in three hours, now, let's get started." Misty said.
The first 30 minutes, the girls figured out what they are going to wear. May was going to wear a one strap crimson dress that was knee length with a vibrant red rose on the one strap and wore slightly heeled sandals that were black and they had small roses on the sandal straps. Her hair was out of her two pigtails and was completely combed out; she curled her hair and put it to the side, clipped with a rose pin. She wore a rose necklace and earrings.
"Whoa, what's with the roses?" Misty asked.
"U-Uh, no particular reason, they are just my favorite flower." May said.
"I thought they were marigolds?" Dawn said.
"No, you must be confused with Zoey's favorite flower." May sneered.
"Well, you look stunning." Misty said.
"I think a certain green haired boy's jaw is going to drop." Dawn giggled.
"What?" May blushed as the color of her dress.
"Nothing." Dawn quickly said.
Dawn wore a lily pink strapless dress that was knee length. Around her waist was a black thick belt with a pink bow at one end. Her shoes were black ballet flats that were studded with pink rhinestones. Talk about 'Think Pink'. Her hair was straight and out with a pink head band that had a small black bow on one of the ends. She also wore a necklace that her dad gave her when she was young. It matched the pink and black color scheme. It was a pink locket.
"It's so… pink." Misty said.
"I know! I love it!" Dawn said as she twirled around in her dress.
"You look totally amazing Dawn!" May said.
"I feel a little ridiculous wearing a dress." Misty pouted.
"Are you kidding?! Misty Waterflower, you look amazing." May said.
Misty was wearing a knee length cerulean dress with skinny straps. The dress flowed in a very beautiful way. She wore small heels that were white which matched her white belt that had tiny cerulean gems. Her hair was out for the very first time and was straight and slightly curly at the bottom (A/N: Misty's hair grew a little longer than usual like shoulder length) and topped off with a white head band that had tiny cerulean gems. Misty wore a water drop necklace and earrings.
"Let's just put on finishing touches." Misty said.
"Make up time!" Dawn said as she took out her makeup box.
"We only have an hour left till the guys are coming!" May said as she looked at her watch.
"Well, let's get started!" Dawn exclaimed.
With the guys, they were at Drew's house. Drew was wearing a black and green tux with a rose corsage.
"Drew, you look ridiculous." Paul said.
"Well I am sorry I look ridiculously awesome." Drew said.
Paul just rolled his eyes and sighed while Ash was putting on a tie… well trying.
"Ash, can't you do anything right?" Drew said as he fixed Ash's tie.
"I say we should wear jeans and T-shirts." Ash said.
"Ash, get this through your pathetic little head. It is a formal dance, meaning that you have to dress like you are visiting the queen." Paul said.
Ash was wearing a gray and black tux with an orchid corsage.
"Well, then. Looks like Paulie know how to dress." Drew smirked.
"I hang out with my brother too much." Paul sighed.
He also wore a black and purple with a lilac corsage.
"Plus, it is not like I want to wear this stuff; Drew got me into this because of Angelia." Paul said.
"You mean Ursula." Ash corrected.
"Ya, that's what I said, Urselina." Paul said.
"But- never mind." Ash said.
"Ok, let's just go." Drew said.
"Why, we have 30 minutes left." Ash said.
"I know, I am not going to wait an hour." Drew said.
Ash just stared at Paul and they both just shrugged.
"Argh! They are late!" Dawn yelled.
"Relax Dawn; they are only 5 minutes late." Misty said.
"Oh, it felt like an hour." Dawn said. Suddenly the door bell rang.
"I must be them!" May exclaimed.
"Dawn! Misty! May! Your dates are here!" Dawn's mom called from downstairs.
Dawn and May ran down the hallway and Misty just casually walked. When Dawn and May arrived at the stairs, they stopped so the boys don't see their crazy excitement.
"Hello boys." May said.
"Hello girls." Drew said as he walked next to May.
"This is going to be so fun!" Ash said.
"Yeah, totally." Misty said.
"Well Paul, you look dashing." Dawn said.
"You look great too, troublesome." Paul said.
'Keep your cool, Dawn. It is just a very annoying pet name.' Dawn thought.
"Aww! You all are so cute! Wait let me get my camera." Johanna said as she ran to get her camera.
The rest just patiently waited for Johanna when Dawn had worried look on her face.
"Hold on, give me 10 minutes, my camera is somewhere in this room!" Johanna cried from her bedroom.
"That's our chance! Go! Run!" Dawn said as she shooed her friends out the door.
They arrived at the car that Drew rented that was very big and had a driver.
"Your mom isn't the only one who gets overboard with dances." Drew smirked.
The friends piled into the car to ride to the dance.
When they arrived, heads turned at how stunning they all looked.
The girls were just excited to see how much attention they got and the boys just smirked.
"Come on! Let's go inside!" Dawn said as she grabbed Paul's hands and started to walk inside.
The rest of the friends just casually walked in.
Once they walked in, they encountered with the evil step sisters of the ball.
"Huh, so you weren't lying that you were going with the bluenette." Ursula said.
Ursula wore a black mini dress with very high heels that were white and her hair was in her usual pigtails.
"So, I said I was going with her and I meant it." Paul said.
"I don't believe that you wanted to ask her." Ursula said.
"Well he did, so if you will excuse us, we will be on our way to enjoy the lovely night." Dawn said as she and the other girls tried to walk past Ursula, but she was interfered with the others of Ursula's gang.
"Ursula, would you tell your little group to move out of our way so we can get in." Misty said, very annoyed.
"Ya, we are somehow starting a line." May said as she glanced at the back, seeing a bunch of angry teens.
"Oh hello Drewsie!" Brianna said as she waved at Drew.
Brianna wore a plain yellow halter dress that was at mid thigh and wore black wedges.
"Hello Briana." Drew said very uncomfortably.
May glared at Brianna, starting to get steam in her ears.
"Hello Ashy." Melody said in a very seductive voice.
Melody wore a light blue and pink dress that was strapless and wore pink heels.
"Oh hey Melody." Ash waved.
'Dense as ever!' Misty thought to herself as she glared at Melody.
"Come on guys, let's go." Dawn said as she headed toward the tables.
"Oh and remember, I will be watching you two, to see if you are actually a thing." Ursula said.
This made chills run down Dawn's spine; she might actually have to dance with Paul. She just casually walked without seeming nervous. The friends found a table with just enough room for all of them to sit at. Misty, May and Dawn sat next to each other and Ash, Drew and Paul sat in front of them.
"So, what do you want to talk about?" May said as she tried to start a conversation.
"Wasn't that test ridiculous in Professor Juniper's class!" Ash said.
"That was the easiest test ever." Paul said.
"Didn't you study for it?" Misty asked.
"I never knew we were going to have one in the first place!" Ash cried.
"Ash, weren't you even paying attention?" May asked.
"Maybe." Ash said with guilt.
Dawn was having a weird feeling like someone was watching her. She turned around to see Ursula's eyes glaring at her.
"What's wrong Dawn?" Misty asked.
"Why don't you take a look?" Dawn whispered, gesturing behind her.
Misty turned around and to see Ursula staring at Dawn.
"Don't worry, I will fix this." Misty whispered to Dawn.
Misty whispered something in May's ear and May nodded and started to giggle.
"I will be back, I have to go do something." May said as she got up and walked away from the table.
'Where is she going?' Dawn mouthed.
'Don't worry.' Misty mouthed.
After a few minutes, May came back.
"So did you hear that new song?" May asked.
"Which one?" Drew asked.
"If My Heart Was a House." May said as she grinned. (A/N: I know that it isn't very new but it is a good song by Owl City, I LUB IT!).
Dawn realized what song May just mentioned, Dawn gave a death glare to her brunette friend. Speaking of the song, it suddenly came on.
"Care to dance, May?" Drew asked May as he rose up.
"Certainly, Drew." May said.
"Hey Mist, let's dance too!" Ash exclaimed as he grabbed Misty's hand and dragged her to the dance floor.
"Well, if they are dancing and we are not, Ursula is going to be suspicious." Paul said as he got up and held out his hand.
'Huh? Is he asking me to dance?' Dawn thought to herself. Dawn shyly took his hand, and got up from here seat.
Paul and Dawn walked slowly to the dance floor; of course there is that one person who can't dance… Paul.
"So, how does this work?" Paul asked.
"Do you not know how to dance?" Dawn asked surprised.
"What, do you expect me to?" Paul asked as he grabbed Dawn's hand and placed his hand on her waist. This action made Dawn blushed, very red. Dawn played along so she put's one hand on Paul's shoulder and used the other hand to grab Paul's hand. They were in the perfect posture, but poor Paul can't dance.
"Here, just follow my lead, 1, 2, 3, 4…" Dawn started as she showed Paul the steps.
Dawn started to feel more comfortable now in Paul's presence. She is actually glad May did this to her. Dawn will have to find some way to thank her brunette friend. As the two were dancing, Dawn glanced in May's direction, she saw May and Drew dancing very close to each other, Dawn was so happy for May. Dawn started to daydream about the same experience happening to her.
"Dawn, earth to Dawn!" Paul cried.
"Wha?" Dawn asked in shock, she didn't know what was going on.
"Troublesome girl. I said did I step on your foot too hard?" Paul asked, slightly annoyed.
"Oh, no, I felt absolutely nothing, Paul." Dawn said.
"Is Urselina still watching us?" Paul asked.
"Um Paul, it's Ursula and yes, she is watching us." Dawn said.
"How long will this keep up?" Paul complained.
"Ow! Ok that time you did step on my foot." Dawn huffed.
"Sorry, troublesome." Paul said.
"Are you going to call me that from now on?" Dawn asked.
"Maybe, does it annoy you?" Paul asked.
"Uh, yea!" Dawn exclaimed.
"Then I am doing my job." Paul smirked in approval.
"Can you go one day without calling me troublesome?" Dawn asked.
"I can, but I am not going to." Paul said.
"You can be a jerk sometimes you know that?" Dawn said.
"You can be annoying sometimes you know that?" Paul said as he mocked Dawn's voice.
Paul and Dawn continued dancing.
Circle me and the needle moves gracefully,
Back and forth,
If my heart was a compass,
You'd be North.
Dawn was getting closer to Paul, his chest was so warm and it made her feel so safe around him.
Risk it all
And I'll catch you if you ever fall,
Where ever you go,
If my heart was a house you'd be home!
"Such a sweet song." Dawn thought to herself. She glances up at Paul, seeing his onyx eyes, staring back at her.
"Something wrong, Troublesome?" He asks.
"Oh, it's nothing, it's just that you never danced before and you are pretty good." Dawn said.
It was true, it seems like Paul is the one teaching Dawn how to dance.
"I guess I am a fast learner." Paul shrugs.
"I guess so." Dawn replied.
It makes me smile because you said it best,
I would clearly feel blessed, if the sun rose up from the west,
Flower balm perfume, all my clothes smell like you,
Cause your favorite shade is navy blue.
This is the first time Paul has ever gotten this strange feeling. What was the feeling though? He couldn't put his finger on it, but Paul had a warm feeling inside him. As he looked at the blue eyed girl, and her navy blue hair, he wondered how this even happened to him.
"Oh, that's right, Drew." Paul thought to himself.
His tux started to smell like Dawn's perfume because of how close they were dancing with each other, she smells like lilacs. Paul stared deep into Dawn's blue eyes and she stared back. What is this feeling he is sensing? This wasn't him at all.
I walk slowly when I'm on my own,
(Do you feel alive?)
Yeah, but frankly I still feel alone,
(Oh, but you'll survive.)
So I may as well ditch my dismay,
(Bombs away… Bombs away…)
Paul is usually independent and never really is social, except for Drew, Ash, May and Misty. But with Dawn, he feels like a whole new person around her. He always likes to be alone, but now being alone is just a weird feeling, Paul doesn't want to be alone anymore. Everybody knows him as a teenage bad boy who talks to no one, but ever since he met Dawn, his world changed. What was this feeling he was getting? There is only one answer… love.
Circle me and the needle moves gracefully,
Back and forth,
If my heart was a compass,
You'd be North.
Risk it all
And I'll catch you if you ever fall,
Where ever you go,
If my heart was a house you'd be home!
If my heart was a house, you'd be home.
The song ended and Dawn and Paul were just staring at each other, not moving a single muscle. Were they actually in love with each other? Could it even be possible? A bubbly girl and a cold-hearted jerk in love? After a few minutes, they realized the song was over and they headed back to their table. They remained silent with each other for a while.
"Wasn't that a good song?" May asked.
"It was too slow for my taste." Ash said.
"Ash, that is the point of a slow dance, you play a slow song to slow dance." Misty explained.
"Ya, but I have been working on some cool moves that I have been waiting to show you, Mist!" Ash exclaimed.
"But Ash, aren't you going to hurt yourself if you are not well experienced with the moves?" Misty asked with worry, the last thing she needs is taking her date to the hospital.
"Trust me on this." Ash said as he grabbed Misty's hand and once again, dragged her to the dance floor.
"How come you two are so silent all of a sudden?" Drew asked.
"Ya, especially you Dawn, you are always talking. Is something wrong?" May asked.
"What? No it's nothing. I am perfectly fine! No need to worry! I am just going to get some water." Dawn said.
"That's when I worry the most." May said.
"So, Paul, how was the dance with you and Dawn?" Drew asked.
"It was ok." Paul replied.
"Ok? OK! That is it?! Just ok? No fireworks?! Nothing?!" May exclaimed.
"Calm down, May." Drew said.
"Well it was just one dance. Plus, I have to pretend like I wanted to ask her out." Paul said.
"Well, I guess you're right, but you could at least pretend you are having a good night." Drew said.
"Well you're the one who dragged me into this." Paul shot back.
"Look, let's not argue here," May said. "Paul, I am sure there were at least some sparks flying."
"I never have those sort of feelings, I never experienced them in my life." Paul said.
"Argh! This is when the guy figures out he has always deep down inside, he loves the girl!" May exclaimed.
"You have been reading way too much romance novels, August." Drew said, may started to steam up.
"Look, it is just me and Dawn dancing against our will. I don't even think Dawn had sparks either." Paul said.
"I don't know, knowing Dawn I think she would." Drew said.
"I would what?" Dawn asked as she came back with water bottle in her hand.
"Um, you would like to go to see that new movie with Brycen from Unova in it." May said.
"Oh yea! I would love to! Brycen is my favorite actor." Dawn said.
"Great." May said.
There was an awkward silence.
"Well, Drew, how about we get some punch?" May asked.
" But I'm not thirsty." Drew said.
"Drew, aren't you thirsty after the dance?" May said as she gestured towards Dawn and Paul's direction, hoping Drew would understand that she wanted them to be alone.
"Oh… OH!" Drew exclaimed as he realized what May was saying.
"So, let us go." May said as she grabbed Drew's arm and dragged him toward the punch table.
"So…" Paul started.
"So…" Dawn continued.
"That is a pretty necklace you have." Paul said as he pointed to Dawn's neck.
"Oh, this is a necklace my dad gave me before he left all of a sudden." Dawn said as she started at the ground, holding her necklace.
"Oh, I am sorry if I made you uncomfortable." Paul apologized.
"It's fine." Dawn said.
"Well, my mom left just how your dad did. She gave me a gold chain necklace." Paul said as he showed Dawn the chain.
"I guess that it is you, your brother and your dad." Dawn said.
"Actually, my dad left after my mom did. I was only six." Paul sighed.
"I am sorry." Dawn said.
"He said he had to find his own way in the world and maybe someday he will return." Paul said.
"I hope he does." Dawn said.
"Thank you for having hope for me, but that's never going to happen, he has been gone for ten years!" Paul said as he emphasized the word ten.
"What if he does?" Dawn asked.
"What if he doesn't?" Paul shot back.
"Well sorry for caring." Dawn snorted.
There was a long silence once more.
"Why is he so solemn? I mean, it's kind of cute but why?" Dawn thought.
"Why is this girl so perky, it can get really annoying sometimes." Paul thought to himself.
Just then the Witch of the night came to the table to stir up some trouble…
MUAHAHAHAHAHA! I am so evil! More cliffhangers! Lol sorry about that, I am a sucker of cliff hangers, and Joey Wheeler from Yugioh, (If anybody hates him is no friend of mine!) and mysteries. OK BACK TO THE SUMMARY or ending or whatever you call it. Therefore see you next time. P.S I am sorry for not posting in a while P.P.S BROOKLYN RAGE!
