Me: I wonder if I should remind people that the couple they want to form the most ends up being one of, if not the, last couple to form
Ashley: so it's dress shopping and then prom!
Me: yep ^^
Keith: *getting nervous and starts pacing*
Me: oh and for trueloveshipping fans out there, I got a very special scene that you've all been dying to see in "The Things With Hajime"
Keith: wait, what?
Me: =D
Ashleigh: pokelover0ash does not own Pokemon. She only owns her OCs and her own ideas.
Chapter 10
I couldn't believe it. I was going to Pueltown with Karrie, Laurie, Ashley, Ben, Keith, Todd, and Kellyn. Rhythmi said she'd meet up with me there since Ashley keeps giving her death glares and Karrie still hasn't forgiven her yet. I was going to the prom with Kellyn! It was like a dream come true, except for the fact we're going as friends.
"Someone's happy," Ashley said as I had began to have a huge smile on my face. I just smiled more. I haven't been this happy in a while.
"I can't believe that I'm happy to go dress shopping," Karrie said which made Laurie and I giggle while the boys laughed.
"I hope that we find the perfect dresses," Laurie said.
"And boys, remember, Ms. April said to make sure your ties match the color of our dresses and to get a corsage that goes with our dresses!" Ashley said and the boys nodded which caused me to giggle. We got to Pueltown and we split up gender wise since the boys needed tuxedos while we needed prom dresses. We looked at a few stores. I didn't seem to see the perfect dress for me. Most were okay, but I wanted the perfect dress for my prom. Even if Kellyn and I were going as just friends, I had this want to impress him and attract his attention on me.
Ashley found this dark blue strapless prom dress that ruffled sort of at certain points on the length of the dress. It had a glittery floral pattern by the upper chest area. It suited Ashley.
We bumped into Rhythmi who showed us her prom dress. It was a long pink dress that ruffled at certain points, had silver lining along the top of the upper chest part, and had a black sash along the waist.
Karrie found a red strapless prom dress. It also ruffled in certain points. It was gorgeous and Keith is so going to have a matching red face when he sees her in it.
Laurie found a long flowing poofy soft purple prom dress that was strapless. What is with the strapless dresses? Is Pueltown only filled with them?
Now, I still couldn't find the perfect dress. It was disappointing. The boys were done and were now waiting and I still couldn't find the right dress. The rest of the girls told their dates the color of their dresses, except for me since I didn't have a dress yet. It was frustrating. I purposely made sure I was still in the store when the guys came over.
"Hey, Kellyn was wondering what color your dress is," Ashley said as she came into the store. I let out a sigh.
"Dress shopping is harder than I thought," I replied.
"You still haven't pick one?" Ashley asked. I shook my head. Did it look like I found a dress yet? No. I kept looking while Ashley followed me. At the back of the store, something caught my eye.
It was a beautiful turquoise strapless. It had some ruffles on one side of it and it was long and flowing. It was perfect. I ran over to it and the store owner smiled.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" the store owner asked.
"Yes, it's perfect!" I replied. "How much?"
"Um, 1,000 pokedollars," the store owner replied. "It's a designer made dress." Ashley sweat dropped and looked at me.
"That's a lot for a dress, and you need matching shoes too," Ashley said.
"It comes with shoes," the store owner replied. She showed us these beautiful turquoise heels. "Let's see if they fit." They fit perfectly and I could actually walk in them! I went in the changing room and I changed into the dress. I came out so the store owner and Ashley could see how it looked on me. To me, it fit perfectly and it was gorgeous. "You look gorgeous!"
"You look amazing!" Ashley exclaimed. "Absolutely stunning! Kellyn's definitely going to have his eyes only on you!" I blushed.
"I'll buy it," I said. I changed back into my school uniform and the store owner put the dress in a big white bag so it wouldn't get ruined and put the shoes in a white box. I paid the 1,000 pokedollars to her and took my prom outfit with me out of the store. I was glad I was a successful trainer, because that reward money came in handy. Kellyn and Ben were waiting for us while the others were at the cafe waiting. I smiled as I went to Kellyn and Ben left with Ashley. "Turquoise." He nodded. "Sorry, it took me a while to find the right dress." Kellyn looked at me and then decided to nod in understanding. We walked to the cafe and ate lunch with the others. The boys then left to get their ties and corsages. Us girls went shoe shopping and jewelry shopping. I had a turquoise ribbon back in the room that I could use, but I was more tagging along.
"What dress did you end up getting?" Rhythmi asked.
"It's a secret," I replied while winking. "Only the store owner, Ashley, and I know what it looks like."
~Kellyn's P.O.V.~
Turquoise? What does turquoise look like again? It's a pretty light blue that has a very light green hue to it, right? Well, I'll just ask for a turquoise tie and then base a corsage off of that or just get the florist to help me.
Keith has it easy. Karrie has a red dress. Ha, red dress, red tie, and a redhead, Keith would match her with just his hair probably.
Todd has to wear purple and Isaac has to wear pink. Ben has to find a dark blue tie.
Why is this whole getting ready for prom a whole lot more fun and relaxing than I thought it would be? I thought I still couldn't handle it, but seeing Ashleigh's smiles, it warms the insides somehow.
Yeah, so I was able to get the tie with no problem. We don't have to have a flower on our tuxedos, right? Oh, I'm so lost. Why am I trying so hard when we're just going as friends?
The florist was next. Everyone else was able to choose the perfect corsage, but there was way too many choices for blue dresses.
"May I help you?" the florist asked.
"Um, do you have a corsage for a turquoise dress?" I asked. The florist smiled.
"Of course," the florist replied. She helped me narrow down my choices, but it was hard. "How about this white orchid turquoise wrist band corsage?" It was a pretty corsage and it probably would match her dress beautifully. I saw a corsage that consisted of three blue rose-like flowers, three white flowers that had a pink tinge in the center, a few little white flowers, dark green leaves, and had a white ribbon. "That one is an unusual corsage." Unusual corsage for an unusual girl, it was perfect.
"I'll take that one." I said and I paid for it only to find out that it was time to leave soon. I looked at the corsage I picked out that was resting in a plastic case. I knew deep down that it was perfect though I have no clue why I care so much about this. I saw Ashleigh walking with her friends and she smiled at me and waved. My heart started to pound fast as I waved back and heat started to rush to my face. It was strange. What was wrong with me?
~Ashleigh's P.O.V.~
I found myself counting the days until the prom. I was so excited even though Kellyn and I were only going as friends.
Finally it was prom night. We were all putting our dresses on and putting our shoes on. We were putting makeup on in the bathroom and doing our hair as we had our nails done with Ms. April the day before. I put my hair back using my turquoise ribbon and put on blush while Ashley helped me put on the blue eye shadow and then I put on the lip stick. Ashley even put eye liner on and that eye lashes stuff on me. She and Rhythmi went on and helped Laurie and Karrie.
Karrie had her hair up with a big clip and she looked gorgeous, like a prom queen. Laurie had her hair back with a clip and so did Ashley. Rhythmi had her hair up in a bun.
Soon it was time for pictures by the Pledge Stone. We walked together to meet up with boys there. I saw Kellyn, he had a turquoise tie on, but that's not what caught my eye. Kellyn Hajime looks absolutely handsome in a tuxedo. Ashley elbowed me in the side.
"No drooling of your best guy friend," Ashley said and I blushed. "Just joking, you weren't drooling girly. Oh my, Ben looks so handsome in a tux." When we were in the boys' view, most of them either had their jaws dropped or had really red faces (and in some cases, both were true).
~Kellyn's P.O.V.~
When I saw Ashleigh walk over in that dress of hers, I was breathless. She was absolutely stunning. So innocent, yet so beautiful. She was a picture perfect beauty, like an angel sent down from heaven.
I tried to remember whether or not my corsage went on her wrist on on her dress, but I couldn't think. For once in her presence, I couldn't think of anything other than her.
~Keith's P.O.V.~
Oh. My. Arceus. When I saw Karrie, oh my Arceus, everything in this world faded away and became centered on her, no she was the world.
And my corsage goes on her dress. Wait, that means I have to pin over by her...oh god...oh god...my heart please don't jump out of my chest, my face please don't be as red as her dress, and please private area chill.
She was always beautiful to me, but seeing her in that dress, she makes beautiful take on a whole new level.
~Ben's P.O.V.~
Ashley, a tomboy, a stubborn girl with leadership qualities in a dress, a strapless one at that. Man am I glad I can say that's my date.
~Todd's P.O.V.~
It's hard to believe that Laurie was going to be a mechanic seeing her in that dress. It brought out her gentleness and all those rough edges she has personality wise seem to fade away when she's dressed in girly clothing like this. But she's beautiful. She's always been beautiful, but now she's breathtaking and other guys can see what I see every day, a beautiful, smart, kind girl who just happens to love to work with machines.
~Ashleigh's P.O.V.~
Kellyn seemed to be lost for words as he fumbled around trying to figure out where the corsage would go. I smiled. He showed me the corsage and he placed it in my hands. It was beautiful, I have never seen a corsage like it before. I hugged him.
"Thank you," I said before I released him from the hug. I caught him blushing as he rubbed the back of his head. He helped me tie the corsage on my left wrist. We watched Keith pin his corsage to Karrie's dress while his face was as red as her dress. We both were smiling at the scene though I think Kellyn was little worried about his sister, but at least she was going with his best guy friend.
It was soon time for pictures. We all needed to take a group picture. The photographer had me rest my hands on Kellyn's chest and Kellyn to have his arm around my waist. Keith has his arm around Kellyn's neck while the other arm was around Karrie's waist and they were laughing while I knew I was turning bright red. Todd had two arms wrapped around Laurie's waist while Ashley has her arms around Ben's neck and Ben had his arms around her waist. Then it was time for couple pictures. Kellyn and I had to do the same pose and Keith and Karrie ended up doing the same pose as we did. Soon the pictures were over and it was time to go to the actual prom.
This was awesome. I was at the prom with Kellyn in the perfect dress and he got me a beautiful unique corsage. The night seemed perfect other than the fact that we were going as friends.
We stopped for fruit punch and we ended up talking for a while. Then I finally got him to dance with me! It was magical. I could feel his eyes always on me. He went to use the bathroom and I was left waiting. Which I guess was a mistake since Ponte came over.
"So that's why you wouldn't go with me," Ponte said.
"Ponte!" I exclaimed.
"So, would you care to dance since your boyfriend left you?" Ponte asked.
"He's not my boyfriend and he just went to the bathroom," I replied.
"Probably couldn't stand the sight of you," Ponte said. I was in shock.
"What?" I asked.
"Well, he DID date Rhythmi, the most popular girl in school," Ponte replied. "He probably won't ever see you any more than a friend." I clenched my fists. Way to put a dent in a girl's dreams! He went to grab hold of my hands and I took a step back while shaking my head. "Why can't you see I'm the one?" I kept on having to back up a few steps. I frantically searched the crowds for Kellyn. "You probably think you're too good for me." He stepped forward and I stepped back, right into a wall. Great, just great, I'm stuck. Kellyn, you better show up soon! Ponte got really close to me and I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
Okay, when I open my eyes Ponte's going to be gone and Kellyn will be back, or I will awake from a dream.
"Hey Ponte," I heard Kellyn say. I slowly opened my eyes and I saw him standing there sort of between me and Ponte. I then noticed that pretty much every single muscle of mine was tensed as I sighed a sigh of relief and I let my muscles relax.
"So the oh so great Kellyn comes," Ponte replied.
"What's wrong Ponte?" Kellyn asked.
"You're girlfriend doesn't realize that she should be dating me," Ponte replied.
"She's not my girlfriend, Ponte you know that," Kellyn replied. "Ashleigh has her own right to be with whoever she wants to be with."
"Um, may we all give a little shout out to Miss Ashleigh Tsuyoi if she may sing us a song?" Rhythmi asked. Thank you sudden opportunity to getaway, but what song should I sing? I went backstage where Rhythmi was waiting. "I'm sorry, but I saw you in trouble and I had to help." I nodded.
"Thank you," I replied. Rhythmi nodded and then I saw Mr. Lamont.
"Sing something about friendship," Mr. Lamont said and then I knew the perfect song. 'Gift Of A Friend' by Demi Lovato.
"I'll sing 'Gift Of A Friend' by Demi Lovato," I replied with a smile. I familiarized myself with the tune and the lyrics before stepping out on stage. Everyone was looking at me so I decided to just focus on singing and bringing out the meaning of the song to the person who I thought it counted: Kellyn. "~Sometimes you'll think you'll be find by yourself, cause a dream is a wish you make on your own. It's easy to feel like you don't need help, but it's harder to walk on your own. You'll change inside when you realize the world comes to life and everything's bright from beginning to end when you have friend by your side that helps you to find the beauty of all when you'll open your heart and believe in the gift of a friend. The gift of a friend."
~Kellyn's P.O.V.~
I don't know what Rhythmi is up to, but I'm glad she got Ashleigh out of being backed into a corner by Ponte. I don't know what's up with Ponte, but the way he was acting was way out of line.
Listening to Ashleigh sing, it was kind of healing and soothing. I couldn't keep my eyes off of her and I saw her blue eyes look into mine.
"~Someone who knows when you're lost and you're scared. They're through the highs and the lows. Someone you can count on, someone who cares, beside you where ever you 'll change inside when you realize the world comes to life and everything's bright from beginning to end when you have friend by your side that helps you to find the beauty of all when you'll open your heart and believe in the gift of a friend. And when your hope crashes down shattering to the ground, you, you feel all alone. When you don't know which way to go and there's no such leading you on, you're not alone." Why does it feel like she's singing to me? With her, she reminds me that I'm not alone, through all that pain, she reminded me that I wasn't alone. She's a gift I don't think I deserve. "~When the world comes to life and everything's bright, from beginning to end, when you have a friend by your side that helps you to find the beauty of all when you'll open your heart and believe in, when you believe in, you can believe in the gift of a friend."
Okay, now to deal with troublemaker. I turned to Ponte to see that he was staring at Ashleigh and for some reason rage shot through me and something like jealously joined it when I realize he could be lusting after her.
"Ponte," I warned him.
"What? Rhythmi wasn't enough?" Ponte asked. Okay, why did that bother me? "Ashleigh likes you when she should be liking me." I shook my head.
"I don't know why you keep thinking that she likes me more than a friend," I replied. "Besides, Ashleigh has the right to choose to like whoever she wants." Ashleigh came over with a smile on her face. "Hey Ashleigh, you were great up there." I think I caught her blushing.
"Thanks," she said. I smiled, she looked kind of cute when she was blushing.
"Hey, do you still want to dance?" I asked. I felt the need to get her away from Ponte for as long as possible tonight. Ashleigh smiled and nodded. I offered her my arm and I felt her hand touch it. Warm tingling feelings started to form in my stomach. What is wrong with me?
"Tsuyoi!" Ponte said. "I want to ask you one question." Ashleigh looked at him and then so did I. "Who do you like better: me or Kellyn?"
"Kellyn," Ashleigh replied with little hesitation. Why do I feel so happy that she likes me better? Ponte nodded and left the two of us alone. We danced until it was the end and they were going announce the prom queen and the prom king.
"Hello everyone, it's time to announce the queen and king!" Rhythmi said on stage with an envelope in one hand and a microphone in the other. "Okay, the king and queen of this year's prom is..." Rhythmi opened the envelope. "Kellyn Hajime and Ashleigh Tsuyoi!" What? I think Ashleigh was thinking the same thing as I was. Ashley and Ben dragged us onto the stage. Rhythmi put crowns on our heads. This was not something I was expecting. We went to the prom together not as dates but as friends. How did we end up king and queen? Everybody cheered and we looked at each other. Yep, totally never saw this coming. "How about the king and queen kiss?" Oh crap. Why is heat rushing to my face and why is my heart beating so fast? I looked over to see Ashleigh blushing. I didn't want to take away her first kiss, well not because of peer pressure anyways. I stepped towards her and she lifted her head up and, yeah well they never specified what kind of kiss.
I wanted to kiss her on her forehead, but she kind of was just tall enough that it wasn't going to work that way.
~Ashleigh's P.O.V.~
When he stepped closer to me and his face started to get closer to mine, I seriously thought he was actually going to kiss me. His lips were almost touching mine and I parted my lips.
He then kissed me on the cheek. I was speechless. The kiss felt nice, it was warm and made butterflies fly in my stomach. A warm tingling feeling was in my tummy.
My lips touched his cheek by accident and I decided to return the favor a bit and sort of kissed him on the cheek. It felt nice.
~Kellyn's P.O.V.~
Heat rose to my face as I felt Ashleigh's lips brush against my skin. Why was she making me feel this way?
~Ashleigh's P.O.V.~
We hugged each other in a friendly hug and then we bowed to our audience. They were cheering although you could tell that they were a little disappointed that we didn't share a real kiss.
We shared another hug by the Pledge Stone and then Kellyn started to leave when I grabbed hold of his sleeve.
"Wait," I said. "While we're at the Pledge Stone, let's pledge to become Top Rangers and always help others to best of our abilities." Kellyn smiled and nodded. We pledged exactly that.
We walked up the stairs inside the School Building and we parted to go to our own dorms. I walked in and took off my shoes only to be greeted by the girls.
"So how did kissing him on the cheek feel?" Ashley asked. I turned bright red.
"How was your date?" I asked. Ashley blushed.
"It was, wonderful," Ashley replied. "A dream come true."
"I'm glad," I replied. The dorm room door opened and we saw Karrie going to enter the room when Keith stopped her and pulled her in. Right there, in front of our eyes. Keith kissed Karrie right on the lips and it seemed as though Karrie melted into his arms and the kiss as she kissed back. It was romantic, but unsettling after a while so I turned around and put my shoes away before putting my crown on Vulpix's head before grabbing my pajamas and changing out of my dress. I put my dress back into the bag it came in and neatly stored it by my bags and my shoe box. I placed my corsage on my nightstand and admired it for awhile. I then fell asleep.
Me: yeah, Ashleigh and Kellyn sort of share a kiss scene, but at least you get a REAL kiss scene from Keith and Karrie
Keith, Karrie, Ashleigh, & Kellyn: *blushes*
Ashley: cute heartshipping scenes though =D
Ashleigh: heartshipping?
Me: KellynxAshleigh = heartshipping
Ashleigh: O/O
Ben: Please review. Remember that pokelover0ash refuses to update this story if she does not get any reviews from this chapter.