Hey guys, Jeff here!

So today, sadly this is my last day of my short holiday. I intended to write another chapter to this story, but sadly I just didn't have the time to do it. i do apologise for that. Still, I present to you guys a new chapter to this story.

Anyways, let's get to reading...

(Serena's POV)

The jeep was going at quite a pace, going along at a fast pace along the road on the way to Professor Oak's Lab. I could feel the breeze rushing through my honey-blonde hair, the cool summer breeze. Along the road, I saw different types of Pokémon, some are exclusive to the Kanto Region, but some can also be found in Kalos and other regions. The most common Pokémon I saw was apparently called Pidgey, an interesting flying type Pokémon, but also I saw a lot of Pikachu, which I wanted to catch just because I wanted to.

As I admired the scenery of the region as we went along, I sat in the jeep, nervous as to what Brock is going to say to me, apparently a long-time friend of Ash. I knew he noticed me, I mean come on how could he miss me, but he didn't really show any sign of noticing me. I don't know about you, but I think that Brock is a quiet and shy type of guy, but can sometimes be confident in him if he is comfortable with the person he is with.

During our travel towards Pallet Town, where apparently Ash's previous travel companions were waiting for him, I noticed him briefly looking at the mirror, trying to see me at the back with Ash. I guess that's the point he started to notice me, or maybe just checking me out. I guess that Brock did notice me, especially when I hold Ash's hand and Ash doesn't react about it, probably that raised his attention about me. He would just have a quick glance off the road, or maybe a quick stare at me, but I know that he did notice me right at this moment.

Brock sighed. "Hey, Ash? Not meaning to be rude or anything like that, but who is that girl beside you?"

Ash smiled. "Oh, her name is Serena."

"Yep, that's me." I added, giving out a sweet and gentle smile. "I have known Ash since we were young, true fact."

"Oh yeah, where did you meet?" Brock questioned, making me quite nervous, but I know Ash was too judging at how tight his grip is on my hand.

I smiled. "Well, we both met each other at one of Professor Oak's Summer Camp."

Ash giggled. "I saved her whilst she was hurt in the forest. She apparently had a scrape in the knee."

I smiled. "I then saw Ash in the tv in the Kalos Region, so I decided to find him and I suppose travel with him, since I was a new Pokémon trainer back then."

"Oh, okay." Brock responded quite calmly. "Then, you two travelled together?"

"Yes, we did." Ash replied. "But, Clemont and Bonnie also tagged along with us."

Brock raised his eyebrow quizzically. "Oh, so who are this Clemont and Bonnie?"

"Oh, they were siblings that travelled with us." I responded. "They always argue, but being siblings I don't blame them."

"I see…" Brock spoke quite quietly, but loud enough for Ash and I to hear. "So, how was your journey you two? Have you finally got your dream?"

"Well, I competed in the Kalos Region like always after battling through so many gym leaders to qualify me to compete in the Kalos League, but sadly I lost in the finals." Ash responded, going into a whisper a bit right up to the end, probably being embarrassed about him losing.

Brock smiled. "I think you should be proud of yourself, Ash. I mean, this is the first time you got into the finals to any Pokémon League. The most you have gotten through was the semi-finals in the Sinnoh League. What about you, Serena?"

"Well… I didn't know what to do at first, what dream I wanted to chase, but after sometime, I went with Pokémon Showcases, which are exclusive to the Kalos Region. I reached the finals of the Master Class, but I sadly lost to one of my rivals." I replied, quite proud of what I have achieved.

Brock smiled. "At least you two had a go with chasing your dreams. Reaching them would be a great achievement, but it doesn't matter if you don't win that much. Its still there for you to have a go at."

"What about you, Brock?" Ash asked. "How's being a Pokémon Doctor going for you?"

"Well, I'm getting there." Brock responded. "I still need to finish my course, and then I'll be qualified to be a doctor. Not long now, I suppose."

I gasped. "What? You're training to be a Pokémon Doctor?"

Ash chuckled. "You see, Brock is a talented Pokémon Breeder, so that's why he wanted to become to a doctor instead."

"Oh, I see." I responded, showing interest to this topic.

"So, Brock, have you found a girl yet?" Ash teased.

Brock nodded, indicating a negative response. "No, not yet Ash. I mean, I'm quite busy, so I don't really have the time, you know. I suppose you haven't found one yet, am I right?"

Delia laughed. "Oh, you'll be surprised. I mean, really surprised."

Brock raised his eyebrow quizzically. "Why is that? Is there something Ash has been hiding all this time?"

Delia giggled. "You could say so."

"Mom, come on!" Ash demanded, blushing a bit on his cheeks.

This was the moment, I know it was. I was the moment whereby Brock would know. Seeing how the whole situation is right now, I feel that Ash's confession about me is going to turn the whole situation upside down. I know Brock would find out eventually, but I didn't know it was now. I thought that Ash would reveal it later on, but as the topics moved on pretty fast, I guess now is the right time, the right and probably only time to reveal Ash's biggest secret, all about me. I mean, I thought it would be better that Ash should reveal it later, but as all of his previous companions are all waiting for him there, I think it's best to reveal it now.

At that point, I became nervous, just like I was nervous when I was waiting for the results from the Master Class Finals, that's how nervous I am right now. I could feel my heartbeat going faster, I feel my heart pressing on my ribcage, I could hear my heart pumping with a loud thud and a pump. I was really nervous about this and about how it is going to turn out.

Beside myself, I see my boyfriend also going nervous. Looking at him with a close inspection, I could see him shaking; also most likely out of nervousness. It wasn't obvious, but I could tell if he was. I don't blame him if he was going very nervous on me; I think it is quite difficult to tell one of your best friends about someone else, especially if that someone else is very special to you.

In front of me was Brock and Delia, both looking at us with curiosity, most especially Brock. I think that Brock is very curious as to why we both back here suddenly became very stiff and shaking a bit. He understood why we felt this way, he knows that somethings up, he has suspicion on the both of us. On the other hand, Delia can take to watch Ash and I struggle. She was just trying to hold her laughter back, trying not to give the game away, but I know she couldn't hold it anymore.

I sighed. "Ash, why don't you tell him."

"Okay, I will…" Ash responded with nervousness. "You see, Brock… I have found someone... someone whom I really love and care about…"

At that point, the jeep screeched to a halt. Brock had just pulled over at the side of the road in such a manner, rushing the manoeuvre. I didn't expect Brock to be acting like this, like wat he is doing now. I didn't expect him to be so demanding to find out who Ash was going to identify, whom Ash loves most of all.

"REALLY, ASH?!" Brock demanded. "WHO IS IT, ASH?! WHO IS THE LUCKY ONE?!"

Ash stuttered, not knowing how to break the news to one of his best friends. "Well, Brock… I-I don't really want to reveal who it is~"

Brock sighed, interrupting Ash from finishing. "Come on Ash, I'm sure I can take it! Just put me out of my misery and just tell me!"

Ash sighed with embarrassment. "The girl is… t-the girl is… Serena…"

As Ash said this, I entwined my fingers with Ash's and we then both raised our hands together, revealing our hands holding on with one another, indicating that it was true, revealing that it was true.

"You see, Brock…" I mumbled. "Ash and I… are in a relationship with one another…"

Brock stuttered. "Y-you mean t-that~"

Ash sighed. "Y-you're right on that one, Brock."

At this point, Ash and I are filled with embarrassment. We felt that our cheeks are warming up, completely turning into a bright shade of red from the embarrassment. It wasn't easy for us to reveal what our relationship status between one another, especially to one of Ash's closet friends and companions. At least, however, we got that part off our chest, how Brock's suspicions were over and done with, how it was all over.

It was quite silent after Ash answered Brock back. He was totally frozen, he was actually lost for words. I didn't know what to do, how to react. I just kept on holding Ash's hand, holding it with a tight grip and he too did the same with me. We were both nervous about what Brock is going to say next, what he is going to say to us now. He was completely speechless as he just looked at the road ahead, but we didn't move from the spot where we stopped.

"Brock, are you all right?" Delia questioned with concern.

"Come on Brock; don't make me worry about you." Ash spoke, tapping Brock's shoulder to capture his attention.

"A-Ash… h-how…" Brock whispered before bursting out. "HOW DID YOU DO IT?! HOW DID YOU GET SUCH A PRETTY GIRL?! HOW DID YOU GET SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIEND?!"

I giggled. "Oh come on, Brock. You're making me blush here."

"I don't know, Brock." Ash explained, well tried to explain. "It just happened between us."

Delia teased. "Well, from what Grace, Serena's mum, and I found out, they both had feelings for one another."

"YOU TWO WE'RE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS AND YOU END UP LIKE THIS!?" Brock proclaimed, still not believing about what just happened. "Who had a crush first? Was it you Serena or was it you Ash?"

Ash giggled. "Nah, Serena was the first one to have a crush on me."

I stuttered, not knowing how you respond to this. "W-well… I-I can't s-say…"

Delia teased. "Come on, Serena."

I sighed. "All right, fine. I started to have a crush on my Ashy since that forest incident. Since then, I wanted to see him again, and that's when we both started travelling together."

Brock chuckled. "Ashy? Is that what you call him, Serena?"

I froze, realising what I have said out of my mouth, how I revealed even more of what Ash and I only share, well not anymore. To be honest, I kind of like calling Ash 'Ashy' nowadays, I started to get use to this thing we have between us. How this relationship is getting on well; so you could say that I'm proud on calling Ash that, as part of his new nickname.

"Well, I can't wait for the rest of the gang to find out about it." Brock continued, continuing in a teasing manner.

"Same here, actually." Delia added.

Ash and I nodded, just nodded with agreement, as we both know that we cannot keep this secret between us forever. We both know that this news will spread pretty fast, especially to the one friend Ash befriended that is obsessed on the once called 'love life'.

Ash and I were even more nervous than ever, especially Ash, as he didn't intended to say to anyone else about this just yet. He wants to take his time as to delivering the news to everyone, especially to all of his closest friends. We both just sat there at the back seat, holding our hands together, full of fear and nervousness. We cannot comprehend at how nervous Ash and I are, how we are going to take the mockery or compliments in when we arrive.

As Brock started to move the jeep again, we were on the road towards Pallet Town, and after a few moments, the sign revealed Ash and I's biggest fear.

The sign read – 'Welcome to Pallet Town.'

There you have it, guys! That's Chapter 10 is done and this story is now updated. Hopefully you guys enjoyed it! :)

Another interesting chapter indeed! What can I say, but just stick around to found out the reactions for Ash's previous companions and friends meeting his new girlfriend Serena ;)

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