CH 11: Morning After

The following morning, I woke up to see Kelly asleep on my chest. Her hands were on my chest and in my hair. Her left leg was over mine. She at least kinda trusted me.

Sera was gone. That's when I realized she must have seen us and lost it. I carefully got up and avoided disturbing Kelly. I went on the hunt for Sera.

I ended up finding Sera under a large oak tree, crying.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"What do you think?!" She snapped. "You did it with that whore and now I feel like I'm just some prude!"

"Nonono... We didn't do it. She was just cold. The only thing that happened was that she told me if I liked her I had to wait until she was ready. She's the opposite of a whore," I responded calmly.

"Sure."

"Sera. I promise. I wouldn't lie to you."

She looked at me. "... Fine... I believe you. But, your primary concern is finding me a good guy to not just be with me my first time, but also have a serious relationship. I don't want to be left out anymore."

I wanted to say I was that guy. But thinking of Kelly told me otherwise. I didn't know how I was going to do it, but I needed to decide before I really hurt someone. I was already a big enough ass for liking them both as much as I did.

"Ok. I promise," I replied.

Sera gave me a hug and then we proceeded back to camp. When we got back, Kelly was still fast asleep.

"Clyff, I gotta tell you," Sera said, " If you really like her, I think you made a good call."

"Thanks," I responded. "Oh jeez! It's 8 AM. We should get going soon."

"I'll make breakfast. You get our stuff ready."

"Okay mom," I chuckled. Sera gave me a fake stink eye. She broke her poker face with her kawaii laugh. Fuck I love that laugh.

"Kelly... Wake up. We've gotta get a move on," I whispered.

She rolled over and stretched. She opened her sapphire eyes and smiled at me. "Alright, Clyfford. Just give me a minute."

I kinda liked how she called me Clyfford.

After packing up all our stuff, I ate some berry pancakes Sera whipped up. They were really good. I had Tank use Bubble on the burnt-out fire pit to ensure all the embers were out. Not only was it extra safe, but it got me some brownie points with my new hippie-ish lady friend. I might not normally have been an environmental enthusiast, but after that I took every chance I got to impress Kelly with my earth-saving "habits."

Walking through the forest, Sera, Sunny, and Barney were in the lead. They were searching for a new companion. Kelly and I were a little behind. Tank, Woodstock, Spunk, Marley, and Watt were a bit ahead of us too, roughhousing and playing about. We hadn't talked much, but it felt nice walking with Kelly. Every once in a while she would point out a Pokémon nest or some berries. I just nodded and remained quiet. I just enjoyed her presence.

When we neared the gate house that left the forest, Sera said she would stay behind for a bit. "I need another Pokémon to help me handle the first Gym. Both of mine are currently weak to Brock's Pokémon and I really don't want to lose," she stated.

"Alright. We will see you at the Pokémon Center," I responded.

"Coolio."

Kelly and I returned our Pokémon and continued into town.