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Tanya Adams 64

The Odd Couple

Random One-Shot - 10

The loud thumping inside her chest increased as she pressed the keypad.

Never really text my feelings to anyone before. Lyra thought to herself nervously.

SEND.

And she waited.

"Honey, dinner is ready!" Her mother called out for her from downstairs.

Lyra jumped and sighed in relief, "I will be down shortly."

It's been three days since she send out a text message to Lance how she liked him and wanted to know the same.

But there has been no response.

Lyra debated if she should resend the message, but realized that would make her look like a desperate stalker.

"Maybe he found the message ridiculous and deleted it." She sighed, with Marill next to her, walking around Goldenrod.

The Pokemon League was days away, and she want to prepare herself before it starts.

"Marill." The Pokemon cuddled against her, giving her the comfort she enjoy.

"Your right, I shouldn't fret about it. Besides, there are more important things to think about…such as the Pokemon League! I must defeat Red to become the National Champion!" She gave a determined look.

Her Aqua Mouse Pokemon jumped with excitement.

Lyra is feeling her old self again.

However, a familiar voice stopped them on their tracks.

"Lyra, is that you?" Lance looked at her.

"Hello..." Lyra's eyes shifted as her heart started pounding.

"Sorry to catch you in a bad time, but I really wanted to wish you the best of luck in the League. Remember, this is the big one, so don't slack off." Lance said, giving her his support.

"…er…Thank you. See around." Lyra closed her eyes and started walking off.

"Marill…MARILL!" Her Pokemon followed behind sneakily, grabbing the cell phone.

"H-HEY! Marill! Come back, that is not a toy!" Lyra chased after the little Pokemon, until it stopped in front of Lance.

The former Champion bend down to get a better look at the Pokemon.

"You must be Lyra's Mariil, yes? Are you being mischievous already?" He chuckled.

Marill placed the phone in front of him, pointing at it with a serious look.

"Isn't that your trainer's phone?" Lance asked as he picked it up.

"There you are, Marill! Shame on you!" Lyra found them, picking up the little mouse.

The Pokemon whimpered and glanced at Lance.

"Sorry about that, you can say he was having pre-Championship jitters. Here is your cell phone back." He held the phone out, causing Lyra to flush madly.

"Uh…Marill, did you…how could you?" Lyra's eyes started to watered up. Now she is feeling embarrassed.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with it? Does it need to be fixed?" The Dragon Tamer is now confused.

"No, nothing is wrong…is just…Lance, have you checked your text messages lately?" She asked, nuzzling her face behind Marill.

"Text messages? Actually…" He scratched his head, "…I am not really good with cell phones. So, I never really use the other features besides phone calls."

Lyra's eyes widened in shock.

The great Dragon Master, the former Johto Champion, a man that she desired…was technologically challenged?

Lyra couldn't help but laugh.

"Oh, Lance…you are too much!" She couldn't restrain herself. "And just to think I thought you found my little love confession really lame and deleted it."

She finally stopped laughing after she let it slipped.

However, it was already too late.

"Confession?" Lance asked.

"I…just…well, I kind of…sort of…send you a text message…that I…er…liked you." She blushed, tighten her grip of Marill.

Lance smiled and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Then I am honored, however, it would have been easier to tell me in person." He said.

"Really?" Her eyes light up. Marill was looking back and forth.

"Yes, really. But, we can save that all for later after you win the League! Do me proud Lyra and you too, Marill!" He replied, giving a thumbs up.

Lyra gave the same gesture back and smiled.

"I won't let you down!" She exclaimed.

"Marill! Marill!" The Pokemon cheered.

Lyra sighed in relief and felt better after getting her answers.

She is now ready for the next day.

End of Random Story 10