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Summary: Eleven Years have past since Dawn had started her Pokemon Journey. She is now an elite model, actress, and singer. The only thing that bothers her is her love life. Will bumping into Paul change things? Or will they make her permanently loveless?
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, if I did, it would be really messed up and you wouldn't know it existed.
Previously on Façade: ~Paul's POV~
"I. Love. You." I said more clearly. I could see Dawn's smile spread. Her eyes shone more than ever and tears suddenly flooded her eyes.
"It took you long enough to tell me." She gave me a fake pout and rammed into me for an embrace. I awkwardly returned her embrace, and wrapped my arms around her. We fit together perfectly, like two puzzle pieces.
"It's your turn." I growled.
"What are you talking about?" Dawn cocked her head to the side, giving me that innocent look.
"I want you to say it." I stated and gave her a convincing look.
"I'm not going to say it, I'll show it." She whispered to my ear, leaning up to me. Before I knew it, her lips were locked with mine. Electricity coursed through my body. Everything in my mind screamed 'yes.'
I knew that Dawn was the perfect one for me.
Façade
Chapter Ten: Revelation
~Dawn's POV~
Reggie looked at Paul and me with a suspicious look. His eyebrows were slightly raised, and I could tell that the corner of his lips twitched. Of course, he noted that Paul and my hands were intertwined.
"Is there something that you guys need to tell me?" Reggie inquired, his eyebrows moving up and down mechanically.
"Yep, The fact is that Paul and I-," I started, closing my eyes and sucking in a long breath dreamily, but Paul cut me off.
"There is nothing that you need to know." Paul snapped, shooting his older brother a cold glare before releasing his grip on my hand to slip into the car.
I gave Reggie a small shrug along with a lop-sided smile and trailed after Paul. Reggie muttered something inaudible as I left, making me inwardly giggle. He was so clueless, and I was the one talking, that surely meant something…no offence to myself.
I cracked a smile and slipped into the car next to Paul, scooting closer next to him, drawing him into an embrace. He obliged, and wrapped one arm around my neck lazily, his cheeks flushed slightly. I giggled.
"What's getting you all happy?" Paul asked, observing my strangely giddy behavior. "Are you high or something? Did my brother do something to you? Or tell you something?" Paul sighed with no hint of anger in his voice, almost as if he was expecting it.
"What? No!" I sang, pecking him on the cheek lightly. "I'm just happy that we get to be together. I really do love you." I whispered, burying my face into his chest while inhaling deeply, trying to remember the aroma of 'Paul' that rubbed off of him.
Paul smirked, snaking his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him. "You just can't keep your hands off of me." He teased, nipping me ear gently.
I puffed out my cheeks and pushed him away. "Yeah, right. I bet you are just saying that because you need me." I retorted, crossing my arms.
A small snicker was heard from the front. "Hm, well I guess that was what you guys were talking about." A voice commented. "Thanks for keeping me in the loop." Reggie sarcastically muttered while rolling his eyes.
"Reggie, we got together just now." I mumbled.
"Oh, and you guys go straight at it to make out in the car. Just lovely." He eyed the both of eyes before turning his attention back to the road.
"Mhm. That's a good way to put it." I giggled, not forgetting Paul's presence beside me. After he and I had confessed to each other, I had viewed Paul differently. He wasn't that huge jerk that everyone, including me, thought he was. He actually had a sweet, soft side that not many people knew he had.
Paul snorted and stared at me for a long moment, as if he was waiting for a sudden change of expression. He let out a small sigh after a while and cracked a small smile. Brushing back a small strand of hair behind my ear, he leaned closer and met my lips once more.
I felt my skin prickle and my lungs start to expand screaming for air. I ignored its plea and cupped Paul's cheek, deepening the kiss.
"What did I say about making out in the car?" Reggie warned, his voice hid an irritated edge to it.
Paul and I broke apart, gasping while watching Reggie glare at us through the mirror. I rolled my eyes and slumped back into the seat with my arms crossed over my chest, much like a child without it's lollipop, of course, me being the child, and Paul being the lollipop. I sent a glare right back to Reggie.
"You didn't say anything about making out." Paul raised his eyebrows and sent Reggie a look. Reggie shook his head disapprovingly and raised his eyes to the road again. "I'm starting to regret setting you guys up…" He muttered.
I let out a quiet giggle, looking up at Paul who had his face frozen again, emotionless. I sighed before tugging on Paul's sleeve and pouting. "Why are you so emotionless right now?" I questioned Paul.
Paul let out a low grunt, rolling his eyes. I could almost tell what he was thinking. "Don't let your brother get on your nerves. At least he doesn't have to search for a girlfriend for you." I pointed out.
He gave me a thoughtful look and nodded. "…Wait. How did you know that my brother was looking for a girlfriend for me?" He questioned, his onyx colored eyes widened.
"Um…." I smiled sheepishly at Paul. "Well…he forced you to stay out my house, and that time he was hinting stuff…I would do the same if I were in his position." I said slowly, drawling out the end of every word.
"Hn…" Was the only response that Paul gave. I supposed that it was still taking some time to sink in.
I giggled, trying to catch Paul's attention. It worked, and he gazed towards me. "What? Is there something funny?" He asked with a raspy voice.
"No…It's nothing." I smiled, tracing the seams of the leather seats of the limo. "It's just that, when you are thinking, you look really cute." I smiled, tilting my head to the side slightly. Paul let out a breath and closed his eyes.
"I hope I'm not having another one of those realistic dreams." Paul sighed and rewrapped his arm around my shoulders.
"Paul, seriously, wake up." I rolled my eyes. "I'm busy this morning, but we should do something in the afternoon." I stated cheerily.
Paul nodded. He mumbled something incoherent, making me puzzled. I cocked my head to the side, hoping to shrug it off, but it continued to nag at me.
"What did you say?" I blurted. I flushed, my cheeks becoming rosy in color. I felt as if I was being annoying and asking too many questions.
"Oh…" Paul grumbled. "I…said…a picnic." He mumbled. He blushed slightly and looked towards me, barely able to meet my gaze.
"That's…" I paused. Paul seemed to be holding his breath. "That's a great idea!" I smiled placing my hands on Paul's arms.
He loosened up visibly. I smiled. He let out a breath and looked out the window. "We're almost to the studio." He noted, watching us pass by iron gates and a large building with a sophisticated sign that said 'Diamond Record Studio.'
"We're here." I nodded, smiling and feeling my cheeks flush from embarrassment. "I'll see you later okay? Let's go to the private park 'kay?" I smiled, sending Paul a quick wink before I hopped out of the car and strutted to the front doors of the studio. I saw Reggie smile and Paul gave a nonchalant wave before they turned around and headed back to their house.
I smiled to myself, feeling a blush rise to my cheeks and walked inside the record studio. The receptionist at the front pointed to the right, indicating that it was the usual room that I recorded at. I smiled at the receptionist, as thanks and started towards my usual recording room.
I opened the door gently and peered inside to see a few people standing around chatting. One person caught my eye and I nodded in a greeting.
"Dawn!" Jun looked up and smiled. "You're here!" He exclaimed, throwing his hands up in the air. The person sitting in front of the recording system swerved around to look at me. He smiled as well. "Are you ready to do this?" Jun asked.
"Ready as I'll ever be!" I smiled, setting my purse on my chair, and hopped towards the recording booth. I stepped into the small room, placed the headphone on my head and looked at the person sitting at the chair for a signal. I watched as he raised his hand, and on cue, music started on the headphones.
Let's go,
U-huh,
Let's go,
Uh-huh
Let's go,
Uh-huh,
Let's go,
Uh-huh, Uh-huh.
Dancing,
All over the floor,
In circles,
I feel my head spinning 'round and 'round and 'round
Dancing,
Cranked up to the max,
Swaying,
I feel my body twist and turn.
Le-let yourself go,
Dance to the beat,
Feel the wave rush to your head,
Dance with your feet,
Move like you mean it,
Tonight, you're going to rock-rock-rock it,
ro-ro-ro-rock it.
Dancing,
Flow,
Eye the people you don't know,
Keep up your pace,
Pull to the crowd,
Move them the way you want it,
Dancing,
Stay on your toes,
Think 'bout all those moves ya know.
Rock your body the way you like,
Dance machine, you hit the strike.
Le-let yourself go,
Dance to the beat,
Feel the wave rush to your head,
Dance with your feet,
Move like you mean it,
Tonight, you're going to rock-rock-rock it,
ro-ro-ro-rock it
Oh, you know you want it,
Swaying your hips like that,
Just follow me and you get a hit,
If you don't, you'll just end up last.
Le-let yourself go,
Dance to the beat,
Feel the wave rush to your head,
Dance with your feet,
Move like you mean it,
Tonight, you're going to rock-rock-rock it,
ro-ro-ro-rock it
Le-let yourself go,
Dance to the beat,
Feel the wave rush to your head,
Dance with your feet,
Move like you mean it,
Tonight, you're going to rock-rock-rock it,
ro-ro-ro-rock it
rock-rock-rock it,
ro-ro-ro-rock it!
I threw my hands up in the air dramatically before I beamed at the people outside when they gave me thumbs up and I took of my headphones. I let out a deep breath and opened my eyes, I swear people though it sparkled. I was too excited to think straight. I set the headphones on the music stand quickly before I burst out of the recording room, leaving everyone behind to do the rest of the work.
I burst out of the room, inhaling deeply before I smiled. My smiled stretched out even more when I waved at the receptionist, who returned the act. I gripped the handle of my purse and waltzed towards the door, flicking out my phone to call Reggie. I quickly dialed his number, getting a response by the first ring.
"Y'ello." Reggie's deep voice answered from the other end of the line. "What can I do for my sister in law?" He chuckled.
My cheeks heated up when he mention me being his sister, "Um…can you pick me up?" I questioned shyly, knowing him, he probably knew I was nervous from him calling me sister.
"Already on it sis, Paul is waiting for you." He responded quickly.
"Okay thanks." I drawled, before I ended the call. I slipped my phone back into my purse and looked up, a limo pulled up beside me, the driver rolled down the window.
"Hey sis, did you miss me?" Reggie laughed as he got out the car, the engine still running, he opened the back door for me, gesturing me to enter. I smiled and slipped into the car quickly, letting him close the door for me.
"You know…" Reggie started, "If you marry Paul, do you think I can boss you around for a day or something like that?" Reggie snorted, "I treat you like a princess…do you think I can be treated like one?"
"A princess?" I snickered.
"Shut up, you know what I mean." Reggie glared at me through the mirror.
I just giggled. "Yeah, sure why not. I mean…if I do get married to Paul." I finished flatly. I set my purse down next to me and slumped into the car seat.
"Why so doubtful, sis? If Paul breaks up with you, I swear, I will forcefully put you guys back together…because I don't think I'd want any other sister in law." Reggie stated, giving a reassuring nod.
I laughed, "You're so sweet Reggie." I smiled and picked up my purse as I felt something vibrate from inside it. I unzipped the purse and pulled out my phone, reading that I had one text message. I opened it up.
May
1:17 PM
Hey Dee-da-lee, 'sup? Have u been too busy to txt ur frans lately? Txt me sometime. I was wonderin if you wanted to hang out or something. I might set you up on a double date or something. :) Kk, ttyl cupcake.
I held back a laugh as I read the text message. I hit the reply button.
Dawn
1: 18 PM
MAY-I-KINS! Sorry I haven't been txting u deary, yep, you guessed it. Work's been driving me insane for a while. Anyways, how r u and Drew-pop? Doing good? LOL. About the double dates…there is no way I'm going to those. Haha you know why? I'm going out wit some1. :O
I sent the message, knowing that I would get an immediate response from-, My phone buzzed violently in my hands.
May
1:18 PM
NO WAY! Who r u goin out with? WTH? Why didn't u tell me? I thought we were friends!
I rolled my eyes at May's message. She always had a knack at being dramatic. Who knows, maybe I could get her hooked up as an actress. I quickly hit the reply button, just to make sure she wouldn't get any wrong ideas.
Dawn
1:19 PM
Uh, Mayyyyy! I just confessed 2 him this morning, that's why u didn't know yettt. Geez, now stop spazzing. Of course ur my friend. Over-reacting much?
I sighed as I sent the text message to her, knowing that she would probably pull off some lame excuse like…my phone's screen lit up with one new text message.
May
1:20 PM
Psh, I knew that. What r u talking bout. Hahaha….;D
I snorted, knowing that she was going to say that exactly before I even read the message. Ah, it was good to have good friends.
Dawn
1:21 PM
Uh-huh, sure u did. Well, toodles, I have a picnic date PAUL! ;DDDDD
I smiled as I looked at my own text message, seeing his name anywhere made my heart flutter. I felt so grateful to be going out with him.
May
1:21 PM
NO WAY! PAUL? Haha, I should have seen this coming! :'DD I can't believe it, yet…somehow I do? OMG! I'm spazzing. U betta give meh all de details later, girly! Okay, now go 'njoy that date with PAULY!
I smiled at my friend's enthusiasm and slipped my phone back into my purse. "Hey, Reggie, when do you think we'll get there?" I asked slowly.
"We're almost there, give me…two more minutes." He responded quickly, taking a quick turn on the road. The scenery was pretty plain. There was a long stretch of grass, plains and trees surrounding the whole area. All the population of the people that lived near here died back a few miles ago. It was only going to be Paul and me. I felt my inner self squeal with joy, while my outside self kept cool and under control. I was sure if I spazzed out, Reggie would find me strange and awkward.
I grabbed onto my purse, setting it on my lap. I glanced outside to see a large wooden fence and behind it, a small pond was embedded behind various trees. A figure in the distance was sitting cross-legged on a small blanket. A novel was stretched out before him in his palms. Paul's plum colored hair was draped across his face, and his eyes were furrowed, concentrating on the book as he read it. I smiled as Reggie slowed the car to a stop, he exited the vehicle and opened the door for me, holding out his hand to help me out of the car.
"Thanks Reggie! I'll call you when we're ready to be picked up." I said softly. He nodded and got back into his seat, giving me a small wave before he drove back to the other side of town.
I took in a breath before I swung open the gate, hoping that I wouldn't get Paul's attention. Luckily, he continued to read, gazing at the pages in front of him. I snuck over to him, hoping that he didn't notice, but he snapped his book shut before I could surprise him.
"You know that I've known that you were there for a long while. I just kept quiet and wanted to see what you were up to." Paul smirked, looking up at me. He patted the blanket next to him and I sat down gingerly.
"Aw, you're no fun. At least you could have pretended that you were surprised or something!" I pouted, slapping his arm playfully.
"Well, that would have been no fun either, because it sure is entertaining watching your reaction when I told you I knew you were coming." Paul retorted snaking his arm around my waist and pulling me closer to him. I giggled, leaning on his shoulder. I gazed at the lake in front of us. It sparkled a unique shade of purple, blue and green.
I sighed, leaning into Paul's arms, snuggling into his chest. He let out a low chuckle. It was silent for a moment, but a growl cut off the moment.
"Sorry…" Paul rubbed his head sheepishly, "I guess I should eat something now."
I just giggled, opening the basket that was prepared.
~Conway POV~
I felt refreshed after a good rest in the guest room of Ursula's mansion. I grabbed my glasses, pulled on a suit that the maids had laid out on my chair, and walked out the door without checking myself in the mirror. I tapped one of the maids on the shoulder.
"Sir Conway!" The maid yelped, bowing several times. I sighed.
"Could you get the car ready? I want locations on-,"
"They're in the park, off on the other side of the town." Someone snapped before I could finish my sentence.
"Lady Ursula." I bowed my head.
"There is no need for formalities." She hissed, grabbing onto my shoulder. She dragged me down several flights of stairs and walked out the door, without saying anything to the maids that bowed to her. A sleek black limo was already ready out in the front. "Deary," She waved to the limo driver. Something about that name hit my nerve. "Could you drive us to Amity Square?" Ursula waved her hand in the air, quickly pushing me into the limo, shutting the door behind us. Why was she so eager for us to get there? I sighed.
"Is there a problem?" She growled, pursing her lips as she stared out the window, trying to find something good to focus on while she was in the same car as me.
"No." I replied simply.
"Hn." She grunted, crossing her arms in front of her chest. "Can you drive any slower?" She barked to the driver in the front, who immediately sped up on the long stretch of deserted roads.
"Calm down…" I tried to ease into a conversation with her, but she just puffed out her chest and turned the other way. Stubborn as always…
"I don't understand. Why are you going after Dawn so insanely when you know she absolutely detests you." Ursula whispered, barely loud enough to be audible to me.
"I…" I sighed, not able to finish my sentence. It was silent for a long while, the only sound that was made was the roar of the engine or shifting of feet. The driver coughed, snapping both me and Ursula out of our dazes.
"We're here…" He stated, watching the two of us just nod vigorously and we both got out of the car.
"Where are they?" I questioned, subconsciously inching towards Ursula. A blob of purple and blue appeared at the corner of my eye and I looked down the hill that we stood on. Beside the lake on the bottom of the hill, Dawn and Paul sat on a picnic blanket, with all laugh and smiles. I stared at them for a long moment. They looked so happy together. Dawn leaned against Paul, shifting between his legs. She pushed herself up and caught her lips with his. He looked startled at first, but followed her lead, deepening the kiss, cupping her delicate cheeks.
Ursula turned to me, her brows were furrowed, "If you truly love someone, you would let them go." She looked into my eyes. Her peach locks blew gently in the wind. It was like some cliché love movie. I saw her truly for the first time.
"No." I smirked, returning her stare. "I don't need to give anything up, because…I don't need Dawn. I don't need her. I never did." I looked down at my feet and shuffled. "I never loved her. I was just…blinded."
Ursula's lips were pursed. She looked furious. "What are you talking about you dimwit. What was all that skirt-chasing then? You were in prison." She spat.
"It's…because I was being stupid." I sighed, pulling the glasses off of my face. I blinked twice, staring out in front of me, seeing perfectly clearly. "I don't need these. Actually…I never did."
"You're INSANE!" Ursula exploded, her face was red with fury. "What happened to the Conway I used to know? I don't know if I can continue loving such a freak." She slapped her hands over her mouth, flushing a deeper shade of red. "I-I-I…P-please pretend you didn't hear th-,"
I grabbed her wrists and pried them from her lips. I placed my index finger gently on her lips and looked deeply into her beautiful pink eyes. Her eyes softened, gazing back at me.
"I loved you. All this time. God I'm so stupid." I growled, tousling my hair sheepishly. I blushed looking at Ursula in suspicion. She fell into silence.
"You're not stupid. You're horrible!" She screeched, gripping onto my shoulder painfully. "And you just realized that now." She drawled, drawing me into a hug. "Welcome back 'old' Conway." She smiled.
I blushed, wrapping my arms around her waist. I whispered in her ear.
"I'm back."
~End of Chapter Ten~
Erck. Don't make fun of the song, 'kay? Cuz I made it up. So technically the lyrics belong to me, but. I honestly don't care. HAHA. but if you like...acutally want them, you'll have to go through me, and seriously, I WILL MAKE YOU PAY ME.
Kaykay. :D
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