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Chapter 9 - Love Me

May's POV

I couldn't believe how I just watched one of my best friends, Leaf go home. Anger started to boiled inside of me. This summer was supposed to be an amazing memorable one. I looked at the girls around me and I could tell they felt the same.

Ash came into the room, "Hey, where's Leaf? I need to go thank her for giving her pep talk!" He said.

I sighed, "So who wants to tell him the news?" I asked, sadly.

"I will." Misty answered, "I'll see you guys tonight." The redhead said as she dragged Ash out of the house.

Right after, Paul came in. Dawn rolled her eyes, "I'm too sad to talk right now." as she went upstairs into the room. Paul shrugged as he sat on the couch, and it was total silence. Although I didn't mind.

I stepped out of the house, and onto the beach. I can understand how Leaf meant, how she needed space. I have a hunch, but I feel that Leaf loves Gary but she just doesn't know it or had the same problem like me. She wouldn't admit it to herself.

I froze in my steps as I saw Drew. He was standing on the shore, looking out to the ocean. He looked incredibly hot. His green hair blew and his hands were in his pockets. He turned to me and smirked lightly.

"Like what you see?" He shouted. I glared at him and walked towards him.

"You wish, cabbage boy." I replied with a sad smile.

Drew slightly frowned when he saw my sad smile, "What's wrong, Maple? It's not like you to be sad..."

"Leaf left." I responded. His eyes widened for a quick second. I looked into his deep emerald green eyes, "She says she's sorry. She's sorry for the things she said to you and she didn't mean it. She meant all those words for Gary, and not for you. And she said she would do this herself, but she needs space now. She's really sorry and hope you forgive her."

His eyes softened for a second, then turned to his usual looks. "Yeah, I know." He said with a shrug. Although, I don't think he's impressed that I'm apologizing for her. I can see it in his eyes.

Wait, what? He knows that Leaf likes Gary?

"What? You do?" I questioned, "How do you know?"

"Ah, dense as usual, airhead. It's obvious Leaf likes Gary. Although, it's stupid for her to run off." He answered.

"How is it stupid, that she ran off like that then? She's hurt, how can you not blame her?" I sighed, "Girls are sensitive. And plus, he was always with Sammy."

He just shrugged in response. I just observed every movement he made. I just wanted to say, I like you. I want you. But fear is stopping me. Rejection hurts, and it's better to not be rejected. Broken hearts are such a pain.

"Jeez, Maple, why do you keep staring at me?" Drew said as he interrupted my thoughts.

I scoffed, "Who would look at you, grasshead?"

He started to step closer to me, "You would." He responded with a light smirk.

"Not a chance, doofus!" I stuck my tongue out on him, "You only wish I did."

But it's not like you need to, cause I already do.


Dawn's POV

I laid in my bed, I didn't want Leaf to leave. I know I might overreacting, but still she's one of my best friends, and when she left...it just meant that we weren't there for her when she needed us the most.

We didn't realized how much she was hurting.

Or, at least this is how I thought of it. She was always there for us. Where were we for her? I don't know why, but I feel responsible for all my friend's behavior. I always felt that I should be the one to take action for them.

Like an older sister.

To give out advice when they needed it, to take care of them.

I heard the door opening, and there was Paul, letting himself onto the bed we share.

"What are you doing?" I asked coldly. I came out colder then I expected it to be.

He obviously noticed that I'm not myself, none of us girls were ourselves.

"Tell me what happened." He stated in his deep voice. I was surprised he wanted to know. I smirked, "Why should I tell you?"

He glared at me, "Hn."

I took a deep breath, maybe it won't be so bad telling him. I looked into his dark onyx eyes, and there was a crack of light shining through them. Like he actually cared for me and wants to help me.

"Okay," I said, "I'll tell you everything."


Misty's POV

I explained Ash everything about why Leaf left. Although I had to repeat a few times. He's not the smartest kid you know, but he's Ash, and I love him for him. The raven hair boy sighed, "I would have never though Leaf likes Gary."

"Remember, Leaf think she doesn't like Gary, but she actually does." I added as I looked at him.

"Yeah, yeah, I know. I'm not stupid you know." He replied back, "I thought you would know better Mist!"

"I do know better but Ash, you're dense." I admitted, "I'm sorry but you are the most dense guy I know."

The raven hair boy frowned at me, "Not fair Mist."

"Sorry Ash, life isn't fair." I commented with a smile.

"Hey Mist, it does make me mad how Gary basically made her want to leave." He said out of no where. He was looking at the window, "She's been one of my longest friend for such a long time and she was pretty much there when I needed her. Don't you think so?"

I always thought I was your best friend Ash, but this isn't about me right now. I shouldn't be thinking about myself, but I can't help but feel jealous over Leaf. But, I know they're just friends.

I just wish I have that special place in his heart. I don't want to be the girl he dates in high school, I want him to remember me so much more then that. I want to be his first something.

"Yeah, I think so too. What are you going to do about it?" I said with a small smile.

But Leaf met Ash first, since there parents were friends back in high school. Also, Gary was also in that three trio group. They all knew each other since they were babies, and then Ash met me second.

"I think I'll go talk to Gary." He answered as he stood up from the bed, "When he comes back, I'll give him one hell of a talk."

I smiled at him, this is why I love Ash. He's always there to stick up for his friends. I feel fearless when I'm around him. Seeing him taking a stand, and not being afraid to speak up gives me courage.

I stood up, and smiled widely at him.

I tackled him with a hug, making us fall onto the bed we were just on. I was on top of him, and I bet I looked like a red apple. He also turned red, "W-what are you doing Mist?"

I couldn't stop smiling. I gave him a kiss on the lips, it was kind of fierce, I guess.

"This is why I like you so much." I added.

He smiled, and wrapped his arms around me, and whispered, "Misty," to me.


May's POV

I was still with Drew, standing right next to him when I saw Mia coming over towards us. "Drew-y" she greeted us with her annoying voice. "I can't believe you ditched me for someone like her."

I was about to punch her in the face.

"Someone like me eh?" I said to her firmly, "Maybe you should get out of here before I punch you in the face."

"You don't have any guts to do it." Mia said with a smirk, "It's not like you could ever do anything. I can see why, Drew doesn't like you. Who would like you? You're so ugly, and please stop annoying Drew."

Bitch please.

I was about to go punch her in the face until someone grabbed my wrist. It was Drew.

"Don't do it May." He said.

What the fuck, is Drew going to stick up for her now? After all the things she said to me? I thought he was supposed to be my friend but apparently. Oh right, I forgot he's totally obsessed with her.

I glared at him, "Let go." I said dangerously.

"No." He replied, "Not happening."

I looked at Mia who smirked at me. "Fine, I just had it with you. Go spend your happy summer with her!" I yelled at him as I yanked free from his grip. I stomped away.

He didn't even call my name.

I couldn't believe what just happened.

Tear couldn't stop falling down my cheeks, my heart just hurt so much. I hate it. I hate it so much. Why do I feel like this? It's not fair. Maybe she is right. Maybe that's why Drew doesn't like me, because I'm too ugly for him.

I hate it.

I hate how I feel.

Why can't I win you over?

I'm starting to doubt myself.


Gary's POV

I was laying next to Sammy on her bed. "That was the best." she commented. She rolled over onto me, and I couldn't look into her eyes. "I love you Gary Oak." She confessed, "I love you even though we met only this summer, but everything you do, is making me want you more."

I didn't want her though. I don't even love her.

Even though, Leaf was off my mind for a bit, she came back.

I pushed her off of me, "I'm sorry Sammy, I can't return those feelings back to you." I just rejected her softly. I know, I'm the worst. I know that. Using a girl to get another girl off my mind?

I smirked, I am such a dick. But who the fuck cares?

She looked at me shockingly, "But why? You were my first! You can't just do that if you didn't have any feelings for me!" She screamed as tears came running down. I was her first?

Shit. I thought, she already had done it with someone.

"Sorry, look, I gotta go. It's pretty late." I said tiredly.

"No! I don't believe you Gary Oak! I know you must like me a little!" She screamed as she was clinging onto hope. She prays that she's right. I shook my head, "Sammy, I don't. Now why don't you just let me leave alone and let m go okay?"

"No! Gary! I want you!" She said in between her sobs.

"Sorry, I can't. I screwed this up. Sorry, Goodbye Sammy." I said to her as I left the door.

I saw Becca giving me a sad look, and Natash giving glares at me.

Who cares? I'm already a mess.

I went towards back to where I came from.


Drew's POV

"Mia!" I said, I was pissed off. I watched May go, even though I didn't want her to. "What did you just do?!" I demanded. "Drew...I thought I was helping you. I got her off your back, didn't I?" She said in her innocent voice.

I let out a frustrated sigh, "No! You weren't helping me at all. But you need to leave. NOW." I commanded her.

"But Drew!" She begged, "Please let me stay with you. What did I do wrong!?"

"Bullshit." I replied as I walked away. I just hope she was following me. I turned around to see if she was, and she stood there frozen with tears falling from her cheeks.

"B-but Drew! I love you." She yelled, "Don't leave me like this!"

Leave her? How could I leave her, when I was never really with her.

I started to walk back to the house, hoping I could make things alright with May. There was a reason, I wouldn't let her hit Mia.


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