As I said in the previous chapter, this chapter will be dedicated to the side ship, Oldrival or Leafgreen, whatever you call Leaf and Gary's ship.
And virtual cookies to all those who guessed the keyring type right! It was an ambipom keyring!
And I am sorrry for leaving the previous chapter with a question. What was Dawn about to say to Ash but stopped? Well hopefully, the answer would be in the next chapter. Or the chapter after that. I really can't say anything since I've not typed it up yet but I think the answer would be there.
Go ahead and give this chapter a reading!
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"Urrrgh," The boy groaned as he ran his fingers through his dirty green hair,"This isn't good enough!"
Tearing the sheet of paper he had been scribbling on from his notebook, he crumbled it up and threw it on the ground. His room was a mess, his bed and floor were covered with used paper and copies.
Defeated, he pulled out a picture from his drawer and sighed heavily,"Why is it so hard to tell you how I feel?"
He ran his finger over the picture, smiling a little. He will tell her how he felt!
"Just you wait," The boy smiled and pressed the photo to his heart,"I will steal you away from the jerk. Just you wait, my love."
Placing the photo back in his drawer, he stretched. "Time to start working again!" He grinned and began scribbling again.
"I will tell you how I feel.." He started scribbling again, this time determined to make it worthy of her attention.
"Just you wait." He would tell her how he felt.
His heart wouldn't stop beating whenever he heard her voice. He just couldn't see her sad whenever she was near that brown haired boy.
"I will make you mine, Leaf!"
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The night was cold even though it wasn't autumn yet. The sky was clear, without any hint of clouds and was illuminated by countless stars and the crescent moon, which was giving it a breathless look.
Ash was watching Dawn, who was slowly walking by his side, her eyes fixed on the sky. He had to admit, she looked breathtaking. At times like this he was happy and content with whatever he had with her.
"Did you enjoy your birthday?" She suddenly asked, still staring at the sky.
Tearing away his look from her, he smiled,"One of the best birthdays I ever had."
"Then it's good," Dawn smiled, while playing with her fingers,"I had a hard time picking your gift."
It was one of the rarest moments when she would smile and talk to him like this. He liked her company, whether she was sulking over something or getting irritated over a small matter or really immersed in thoughts.
"It's really good though," Ash said and glanced at the watch on his wrist,"I really like it."
"I wanted to give you something more useful," Dawn admitted,"But got so confused with what I should get you."
"Don't worry about it," Ash spoke again, his eyes on the road,"This is .. anything you give me is special."
"What?" Dawn stopped walking,"What do you mean?"
Ash turned away, blushing,"I mean.. Anything is better than a monkey plush."
"Oh," she took a sigh of relief,"Anyways, yo-"
She was cut short by the sound of Ash's phone ringing. He pulled out his phone and a wide smile covered his face. Dawn saw his wide grin and was amazed. 'Woah.'
"Pick it up," Dawn said, sensing his happiness.
Nodding, he quickly picked up the phone.
Dawn noticed how widely he was smiling on getting the phone and felt a little...left out. Who could bring such a big smile on his face? Was the person that special? She could feel her heart thumping a little and bit on her tongue. What was this awful feeling in her chest?
Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice Ash waving his hands in front of her face.
"Woah," she stumbled a little but quickly regained her balance.
"What were you thinking about so deeply?" He asked, surprised to see her startled.
"Nothing special," she lied,"Who called you at this time of the night?"
"Oh?" Ash grinned again,"It was my Dad!"
"Really?" She blinked twice. He was excited because his father called him?
"Yeah," Ash rubbed the underside of his nose, smiling widely,"He is rarely home and I hardly see him. I am just so happy that he finally wished me on my birthday. Sounds foolish, huh."
"Oh, no it's not foolish," she hummed,"He remembers your birthday, isn't that great?" Not that she knew how it felt like to receive a call from her father on her birthday. But judging from Ash's expression, it must be nice. Did it mean his Dad was rarely around?
"I hardly know anything about you," Dawn mumbled, barely above a whisper,"And you know almost everything about me.."
"Did you say anything?" Ash asked, confused. Why was she whispering things?
"Nothing," Dawn smiled as she placed her hands behind her back,"Well, there! I am almost home. You should go back too."
"Yeah," Ash sighed. Why wasn't her house some few miles away? Why did his leisure time had to end?
Walking silently beside her, talking about trivial things, smiling without a care in the world, these things were irreplaceable. He could spend years just staying with her, laughing, sulking, teasing and staring at her.
"Ash," Dawn came closer and took his hand in hers, making him surprised.
"Wha-"
"I," Dawn smiled,"I really enjoyed today! I had never imagined that I would get to spend days like this. Thank you so much."
He knew what she meant. She was always alone, always looking for ways to escape. But he didn't let her. He was always around whenever she tried to push him away. Maybe he was being irritating but he couldn't help it. He just couldn't leave her alone.
"You're welcome," Ash said, getting goosebumps,"Umm.."
"What?"
"Can you...you know.."
"What?" She asked again.
"I mean.. It's not that... Actually..."
She lost it. Glaring at him, she said,"Stop blabbering! You idiot! What is it?"
"Nothing!" He waved his hands, hiding his embarrassment,"Goodnight!"
"Okay.?" She narrowed her eyes at him,"Goodnight. Text me when you reach home." He nodded and she turned to leave.
His heart started beating up fast as he saw her enter the main gate and started walking away from him. He just wanted to get a small hug from her but his stupid mouth wouldn't cooperate. He thought she would do it if only he could ask but he chickened out.
Turning back, he began his journey home with a stupid look on his face. If only he could say what he wanted.
"I am such a coward."
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Dawn lied down in her bed, her eyes fixed on the ceiling. If only she could tell him what she wanted.
"What would I do if I'm wrong?" She asked herself and closed her eyes.
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"Good morning," Ash wished as he got into Gary's car,"Hey Leaf!"
"Hello!" Leaf wished him,"Did you tell Dawn love you this morning, huh?"
Ash looked away sulking,"That Drew! I was so nervous when I saw that! He almost ruined my chance before I even had it!"
"Atleast she didn't beat the crap out of you," Gary joked.
"You're right,'' Ash shrugged,"Leaf, Gary, I heard we were going to get our results today!"
Leaf groaned,"Seriously! What the hell?"
"I am sure you did well," Gary said,"I guess all of us did well."
"If you do well in this exam, you can register your name for the advance classes right?" Leaf asked the two boys who nodded.
''I am taking one seat," Gary said proudly,"I will become a great professor like my Gramps and this is going to be the first step."
"I have to wait for another year to take those exams," Leaf groaned,"Great! It makes me nervous to even think about it."
Ash was listening to their conversation. Gary and Leaf had already set their minds on being professors and were working towards that goal. Drew was going to take business studies to help his sister and brother in law. May wanted to study and become a doctor. Only he had no idea what he wanted to do.
"What happened Ash?" Leaf asked, seeing the boy quiet.
"I think I have no idea about what I want to do," Ash admitted,"It's like I'm the only one without a goal."
"Well, we are already at school, so think about it in class," Gary said and they got out of the car. Picking up their bags, they went inside and suddenly Leaf saw one of her classmates, Brianna, running towards her.
"Woah," Leaf exclaimed as Brianna halted right in front of her face,"What's the matter, Brianna?"
"Here," The girl handed out an envelope and Leaf took it. "Read it and respond to it! My work here is done, bye bye!"
Even before Leaf could blink, Brianna was gone and Ash and Gary were staring at her with a weird, confused look on their face.
"A letter?" Ash said, staring at the blue envelope.
"I had no idea Leaf was popular among girls," Gary teased and earned a punch from Leaf.
"Shut up," she said and opened the envelope carefully. She pulled out a piece of neatly folded paper, making some pictures which were in the envelope to fall on the ground.
"I'll pick them," Gary said and scooped down to pick the pictures, his eyes wide at the contents.
Leaf slowly began reading the paper,"I think it's a confession. What are the photos about, Gary?"
The brown haired boy clenched his fists,"These are your pictures, Leaf. From various activities that you took part in."
Leaf felt blood rushing to her cheeks as she asked,"Is anything ...umm...bad in there?"
"Just normal photos," Gary said, showing her the pictures,"You were expecting something else?"
"Shut up," Leaf hissed.
"Sounds like a creep," Ash shivered,"Decent Creep maybe?" Leaf rolled her eyes at him and sighed.
"Wait, I .. I think I will read this," Leaf said, unsure,"It says 'Hey Leaf,I know it is sudden and clearly out of the blue but I really wanted to write this letter. I won't take much of your time, I just want to say that,' " Leaf paused and her eyes met Gary's.
"Read it," Gary commanded. Leaf shook her head, saying,"It's nothing special. Lets go to class."
Before she could turn to leave, Gary took the letter from her hands.
"Gary," She exclaimed and tried to reach for her letter,"Give it back."
Taking advantage of his taller height, he kept the letter beyond her reach and began reading,"I love you, Leaf. Meet me at the terrace once school ends. Love, your secret admirer." He almost crumbled up the paper, feeling pissed. "What the hell is this?"
"Give it back," Leaf begged.
Once he read it, he placed it back in Leaf's hands who was at the verge of tears. Sighing, Gary patted her head, saying,"Don't make that face."
"You shouldn't go," Ash spoke up,"He could be a stalker or manhandler for all we know."
"I will go in your place," Gary was extremely pissed. How could someone take pictures of her without permission? Once he discovers who the creep was, he would surely give him a piece of his mind.
"It's okay," Leaf tried to handle the situation,"I can manage things on my own!"
"I am not telling that you can't," Gary said, staring at the wall behind her,"I just.. I.. Don't go and that's it."
"But Gary.."
"No means no," Gary was almost at his limits,"Please, don't."
How was he going to explain why he didn't want her to go? Helpless, he turned to Ash, saying,"Tell her not to go."
Ash was confused by the sudden request but he also had no intention of letting Leaf go to meet up with a crazy lunatic. "You should really not go. It's dangerous."
Leaf looked at Ash then at Gary and then again at Ash. The boy, whoever he was, had confessed to her. She knew how hard it was to confess to someone and how she didn't have the guts to do so. If he was honest with his feelings, then she would have to honestly decline his offer too.
"I have to meet up with the guy," Leaf pleaded,"Please understand."
"We can't allow you to meet a creep," Gary was firm in his decision too,"And you can't sweet talk me into this. I'll meet this guy and teach him what the word privacy means."
"Then let me go with you," Leaf mumbled, knowing fully well that Gary wasn't going to change his mind,"I.. I want to go with you." Deep in her heart, she felt flattered too because he was concerned.
Seeing her at the verge of tears melted his heart,"Fine."
"Thank you," She whispered then narrowed her eyes,"Wait why am I thanking you?"
"Because I'm a lovely boy," Gary said, smiling momentarily. Whatever happens, he would never allow someone else to have Leaf.
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Gary was in a foul mood and no one had the guts to ask why. Since the moment he stepped in the classroom with Ash lazily following him, both of them in a tensed mood, it was made clear that they were not in mood of any joke.
Gary placed his bag on his desk and sat down, placing his head on the table, hiding his face. Ash passed him a look and sighed. Why was Gary so damn pissed? Was it because someone was trying to steal his best friend? Or was he worried about the creep following Leaf around? He couldn't think of any other reason which would angry Gary so much.
Dawn noticed the mood and poked Ash, getting his attention,"What happened?"
Ash shrugged,"Nothi-" He gulped seeing her scrutinizing eyes, how was he supposed to lie?
"Don't even think that you can lie," Dawn warned, making him sigh. How could he escape that piercing glare?
"Someone gave Leaf a love letter," Ash explained, whispering so no one else could hear,"And Gary is in a foul mood ever since. He really doesn't want to lose his best friend."
Dawn gave him a weird look,"You think that's why Gary is sulking?"
"Yeah?" Ash said,"That's the only reason I could come up with for now."
'Dense,' Dawn thought and sighed,"Tell me everything."
Ash explained how Brianna gave them the letter addressed to Leaf and how Gary was going to the terrace where Leaf was supposed to meet the secret admirer. After explaining, Ash saw Dawn deep in thought and asked,"What are you thinking?"
"Nothing at all," She said, then suddenly turned to Ash,"Actually, I have an idea."
Gary, whose mind was shutting all the voices and noise entering his ear, was deep in thought. What if Leaf accepts the proposal? What if the newcomer would sweep her off her feet? The more he thought about it, the more sick he felt.
Why was Leaf trying to hide the fact that she was called on the terrace? She was planning to go alone, he was sure. But why didn't she want him to know?
"Urrgh," He groaned.
"Gary," Dawn called out,"Volkner is coming."
"Hmmm," he hummed, not paying attention.
"Snap out of it," Ash whispered loud enough for Gary to hear. The brunette, startled, looked up to see Ash staring at him with a strong glare. "Ash.."
"I might be dense and I really don't get what is going on but you acting like this isn't helping," Ash fumed,"Get your shit together, dumbass."
Surprised, Gary couldn't say anything. Ash was right. He was just thinking too much about it. He was making up scenarios in his head, he was being pessimistic. "You're a pain in the ass, you know," Gary held back a chuckle,"And I don't wanna hear being called a dumbass by a stupid rat like you."
Despite the insults, Ash laughed,"Pig. You're a dramaqueen you know."
"Sorry to break your leisure time," Dawn interrupted the two,"But I think Volkner Sir wants to say something."
The two boys turned to find Volkner standing there, glaring at them. "Sir..." Ash whispered,"We umm... Actually..."
"Actually the classroom looks dirty," Volkner said,"Won't you two clean this once school is over?"
"But Sir-"
"And be sure to write 'I will never swear in class' 100 times too once you're done with cleaning," Volkner smirked,"Understood? Ash, Gary?"
The two boys passed each other looks, feeling screwed. "Yes."
"Well then," Volkner went to the teacher's desk and pulled out a stack of paper from the drawers, instantly shutting everyone up.
"This," Volkner said as he untied the knot,"Is your results from midterm. And what is wrong with you all? Except seven or eight papers, others were absolutely terrible!"
'Crap,' Gary muttered. All this commotion made him forget about the results and he sighed heavily again.
Ash noticed how Dawn looked calm but hadn't stopped tapping her finger on the desk.
'So she is scared of results too,' he smiled to himself,'She is little normal after all.'
Once they saw the results, Ash had a huge smile on his face. He saw Dawn smiling too and Gary looked satisfied. Turning further back, he saw Drew typing something on his phone, hiding from Volkner's view. Judging by the grin on his face, it was clear that he did well too.
"Happy?" He asked Dawn who nodded.
"My english results isn't as good as I expected but nonetheless I'm content," she smiled widely,"What about you?"
"Everything is okay!" Ash grinned,"I thought I messed up maths but atleast I got decent marks. Hey Gary, so are you in the advanced classes?''
"Of course," Gary smirked,"I knew I had this in the bag."
"So you are taking advanced classes next year?" Dawn asked Gary.
"Yeah," Gary smiled,"I am finally one step closer to achieve my dream."
"So you already know what you want to do?" Dawn was surprised.
"Yes!" Gary bloated,"What about you?"
"I'm not so sure.." Dawn broke eye contact with him and turned away,"Maybe pursue some medical science or help my mother with business. I just don't know."
"Okay class!" Volkner silenced everyone,"Now listen carefully. As you all know, top 5 students are chosen for advanced classes. However it's not necessary that if you're in the top 5, you've to choose advance classes. According to the results, Ash Ketchum, Dawn Berlitz, Gary Oak, Brenden and Serena Yvonne are the top 5 students this year. Submit a letter if you want advanced classes and if you don't then the vacant seat will be transferred to the next willing and eligible candidate. That's all for today. Class dismissed."
Once Volkner was out of class, Drew walked over to them and asked,"So intelligent people out here, who is applying for advanced classes?"
"I am!" Gary said,"I had been waiting for this!"
"I am not,"Dawn said, shrugging,"What about you Ash?"
"Gotta talk to my Mom," Ash sighed,"I am confused."
"Well goodluck on cleaning duty. I'm leaving to meet May," Drew gave them a two finger salute and walked off. Gary rose up, saying,"I am going too."
"Where?" Ash stopped him.
"To talk to Brianna," Gary said. Dawn signalled Ash to stay quiet and he did. Once Gary was gone, Dawn said,"Now listen to my plan!"
"What plan?"
Dawn blankly stared at Ash for a second, then sneered,"Stupid. I told you, we're following Gary to the roof to find out what happens there."
"Ohhhhhh!" Ash remembered,"You mean we'll be eavesdropping."
"Don't make it sound like that!" Dawn blushed. She had never imagined she would end up eavesdropping on her friends. It embarrassed her but also filled her with a strange feeling of thrill.
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As soon as the last bell rang, Gary rushed outside, not bothering to take his bag with him. Ash rose up to follow him but suddenly remembered,"Holy cow! We have to clean up this classroom!"
The class was almost empty but if he didn't do his duty, Volkner sure would skin him alive.
"Quick," Dawn ordered,"Grab the bucket and cleaning items. I'm arranging the desks. We'll do it as quickly as possible."
'Wow!' He stared at her with a surprised look,"You'll help me?"
"Don't make me repeat myself!" Dawn said, narrowing her eyes at him,"We need to be there ASAP!"
"But I still have to write 'I won't swear in class' 100 times!" Ash said, wiping the floor,"We will never make it in time."
Dawn, smirking, quickly pulled out a notebook,"I did that too. I saw Gary writing that during class so hopefully he did his share. Here is yours and we'll we ready to go as soon as we clean this up."
"You're an angel,'' he absentmindedly said,"And that Oak is a jerk! He left all the work load on me."
She giggled and began working. Ash followed her suit and smiled. Nothing had changed. He had helped her during her on the first day by cleaning the desks and the classroom when Gary had bolted to his home, leaving all the work on her. Funny how fate works.
"Thanks," He said, barely making eye contact,"Sorry for always holding you back."
"No need to be so honest," She giggled,"I really am curious about Leaf and Gary so I did this. Move your hands fast Mr. Ketchum."
"Then you could have gone on your own, you know," Ash said, confused and curious about her actions,"There was no need of helping me."
"Hey!" Dawn cut him off, looking away,"Don't slow me down. Run your hands, not your mouth!"
She really was a weird girl. And Ash knew he could never decipher her.
"Looks like now I'm the trouble maker of the school," Ash said jokingly,"So tell me how does it feel to lose your title, Miss Dawn?"
Dawn stared at him with a small smile on her face and said,"Oh, how to describe the feeling Mr. Ash! It feels terrible to lose something so precious. If only words could convey how much I envy you!"
They both shared a look and laughed. Dawn went back to her work and from the corner of her eyes saw Ash putting something in his bag. Intrigued, she asked,"What are you doing?"
Ash scratched the underside of his nose, saying,"I was just putting the watch away. Don't wanna get it wet, you know."
"Oh.."
'So he is wearing the watch...'
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"Don't move Drew,"May whispered as she pressed her ears to the door,"You are taking up too much space!"
"Hsssssssh!" The chartreuse haired boy placed a finger on her lips, surprising her.
Embarrassed, May pressed her ear against the door harder, trying to make out what Leaf was saying.
"What is.. going on?" May and Drew, startled by the sudden voice, turned to see Ash and Dawn standing, hoovering above them with lips in thin line.
"Actually," May felt busted,"We were having a private chat!"
Drew nodded too,"Yes!"
"Then why are both of you whispering?" Ash asked, narrowing his eyes at them.
"Wait," May suddenly said,"Why are both of you here?"
Ash and Dawn exchanged looks but before they could say anything, Drew beat them to it,"Having a secret rendezvous?"
"For the same reason as you two," Dawn said, embarrassed by what Drew said,"Scoot over! Make space!"
Dawn and May sat face to face and placed their ears against the door. Ash and Drew, standing, had done the same.
''So I suppose Gary and Leaf are on the terrace?" Dawn whispered.
''They went in a little while ago. I was here to keep Leaf company until Gary arrived," May said,"I didn't see or hear anyone else come so I guess the secret admirer was up here before we even got here."
"Ohhh!"
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Leaf was staring at Gary, who was in turn, glaring at the boy in front of them.
It had been a while since they got here but there was hardly any exchange of words. The two boys were just glaring at each other and Leaf couldn't muster up the courage to break the ice.
"Why?" The green haired boy finally asked,"Why is he here?"
"I don't owe you an explanation," Gary spat out,"Whosoever you are."
"Lets not get rude here okay," Leaf tried to calm Gary down. Gary saw the concern in her eyes and sighed. This exchange was not unnoticed by the boy, who was infuriated even more.
"I suppose I said I had business with Leaf, not you Oak," The boy said, not bothering to hide his annoyance,"Please leave."
"Its a free country and I can choose where I want to go," Gary said again,"Not gonna listen to you."
"Sawyer listen, actually," Leaf began but was cut off by Sawyer.
"We will talk once Oak is gone."
"I am not leaving."
"Then we will," Sawyer said and walked towards Leaf. Gary instinctively came between them and said,"If you gotta bark, do it now. Otherwise don't waste our time."
"I am not here to talk to you Oak," Sawyer spoke again,"I have to talk with Leaf. You are not needed."
"So are you," Gary glared back,"If you gotta talk, do it in my presence. I am not leaving Leafy with a creep like you."
"Who are you calling a creep?"
"You," Gary pointed a finger at him,"You took pictures of her without permission. You were stalking her. I would have taught you a lesson but.." Gary glanced at Leaf and continued,"I don't want to make her feel bad."
"Gary..." Leaf mumbled,"Its okay. Lets just go from here."
"But Leaf," Sawyer said,"I really love you! Doesn't my feelings mean anything to you?"
Gary turned sideways to see Leaf's expression and halted. She looked.. somewhat sad.
"I am sorry," Leaf bowed down slightly,"It really flatters me but I can't return your feelings. I am sorry."
"I was looking out for you this entire time," Sawyer tried to make her understand,"I really love you Leaf. Please understand."
"You have to understand that she doesn't feel the same," Gary intervened,"Leave her alone for Hell's sake."
"Stay out of this you flirty playboy," Sawyer finally lost it,"How do you know what it feels like to love someone? Someone who has never taken a girl seriously would never understand how it feels to love a single girl every day throughout your life!"
Gary could feel his hands twitching and really wanted to hit him but was stopped by Leaf, who was clutching his arm tightly, whispering,"Please don't.."
He knew Leaf. He knew what pissed her off and what made her angry but this was the first time she looked so scared. Being the cause of a fight between two boys was making her tremble, he could feel it. She didn't want to be here.
"You know what," Gary said as he wrapped his arms around the whimpering girl,"I really want to hit you but I won't. I don't have to explain myself to someone I barely know. As for who I love or not, you don't deserve to know it."
"You should really leave Leaf alone," Sawyer said again,"Its her life and you are just ruining it."
"What?" Gary was perplexed,"What did you say?"
"Can't you see that she is madly in lo-" Sawyer shut up when he saw Leaf looking at him, ready to burst.
"Leave me alone Sawyer! It's my personal life and I don't want you to decide what makes me happy and what makes me sad," Leaf yelled,"I turned you down! I told you I never had any feelings for you!"
Sawyer bit his lip,"But he is here! Why is he always your priority!"
"I came here to turn you down Sawyer," Leaf said, trying to catch her breath due to her sudden outburst,"Gary might be a playboy but he came here because you and your actions were shady. You took my pictures without my permission. You stalked me. You ... He came because he cares."
"He just wants to use you Leaf!"
"I will deal with that myself!" Leaf yelled again,"Please Sawyer. I am sorry but I can't be with you. And I really don't want to make it a issue but leave us alone otherwise I'll report you to the authorities for invading my privacy."
"You're not being fair Leaf," Sawyer mumbled again,"I.. I .."
"You having feelings for me doesn't change the fact that what you did was violation of my privacy," Leaf finally felt like she took the control back.
Without saying another word, Sawyer turned and left through the other door, whispering something under his breath. Once he was finally gone, Leaf sighed and covered her face with her hands.
"Were you scared?" Gary asked her and she nodded, saying,"I thought he was going to hit you or something."
"Don't worry," Gary grinned as he ran his fingers over her head,"I might not look like it but I can fight."
A chuckle escaped her lips and she stood close to him, his hands still on her head.
"You shouldn't get into a fight," Leaf said,"Especially not for me. You finally got into advanced classes and if a fight ruins your this chance then I won't be able to forgive myself."
"Hey it's fine, okay!" Gary tried to calm her down,"Everything is fine."
"Things could have turned ugly any moment," Leaf interjected,"All because of me."
"Leaf," Gary held her arm tightly, making her look at him directly,"I came here of my own choice. Don't look down on yourself."
"But..."
"No buts or ifs or whatever Leaf. That boy deserved a punch for stalking you. He was lucky he escaped without a bruise."
"Gary!"
"Leaf," Gary held her arm, making her face him. Leaf could see determination in his eyes, he was serious. "Yes?"
"Look," Gary began, not breaking eye contact,"I am not a playboy."
"You.."
"Just tell me," Gary asked again,"Have you ever seen me with a girl, doing improper things?"
She knew the answer. "No."
"I can't help it," Gary could feel his heart beating at a crazy speed. "I flirt with girls but you know I never, ever, touched a girl with improper thoughts."
"You're touching me now," Leaf joked.
"I told you," Gary smiled,"With improper thoughts."
"You don't have to explain things to me Gary."
"I have to," Gary took a step closer and this time, Leaf could swear that her face was all red due to the close proximity.
"Why?"
Gary sighed slightly as he stared deeply into her blue eyes,"Because you're the one person I don't want to misunderstand me, Leaf."
"Gary.."
"Before you ask the reason, let me tell you why," Gary said and let go of her hand.
"Leaf, I don't want you to misunderstand me. I don't want you to think I am not serious because I am serious about you. I had been in love with you ever since we were kids. And I'm in love with you till now."
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I told you all this chapter was going to be oldrivalshipping! How was it? Good? Dramatic? And how will Leaf respond to it?
I was thinking about starting a new series but then I remembered I had many things to complete first. Anyways, if I get stuck by an inspiration, you can expect a new story and if inspiration strikes me harder, then update from one of my stories which I haven't updated in a while.
See you all in next issue! Stay tuned!
~ Darkestlightofhope