A/N: Hello! Not much really to say here for except we are at the halfway mark of this fic and I have no idea where the idea came from exactly but I just started typing and this happened lol. Also, There is an implied lemon in this fic so you are warned. Lol don't worry it's a small mention but I just wanted to tell you guys first!

Other than that, I hope you all enjoy :)

Paring: Oldrivalshipping slight mention of Handymanshipping

M: Makeup

Slipping on his lab coat as he walked through the front door to the Oak Ranch in Pallet Town Gary Oak greeted Tracey Sketchit with a bright smile. The watcher in turn gave him a matching smile, both boys bonded and became very good friends.

The auburn haired teen walked passed the living area and straight to where his grandfather was. Which is either outside with the Pokemon or researching stuff in the heart of the lab; which is exactly where he found him.

"Hey Gramps I've been working on a paper on Areodactyl's behavior and how different environments effect them. I've been working on it for a couple of weeks now. Before I pass it on to Professor Rowan, I was wondering if you like to read it over first?"

The older Oak looked at his grandson and noticed a twinkle in the young teens eyes. "Of course my boy, go grab it and I will be more than happy to read over any thing you have for me". Professor replied happily and without any hesitation while sipping on his morning coffee.

Gary slipped out of the lab and as quick as he left he came back in with appeared to be less than thirty pages neatly stacked and held together with a paper clip inside a manilla folder. "Here it is Gramps. If you have anything to add or suggest, I will be more than happy to make adjustments". Gary laughed as he finished,"You know how Professor Rowan is".

Nodding with a smile,"I sure do. But, he is a colleague of mine and he only expects the best and pushes to get the best out of anyone who works around him. I'll be sure to read this before you leave for the day".

Before Gary could respond to thank his grandfather a familiar voice interrupted. "Hey Gary! Good morning Professor". The brunette wrapped a slender arm around Gary's and he turned to give her a light peck on the cheek.

"Good morning to you to Leaf!"

"Morning babe your here earl-"

Gary stopped short of his sentence when his eyes locked with his girlfriend. Blinking a few times to register and take in the foreign goop occupying her face.

Not that some eyeliner and blush were a bad thing. It did enhance a person's beauty but it looks out of place on a person who never wears it. Not ever, even for special occasions. Leaf Greene was the type of girl who wore no makeup and owned it. Pulling off a natural look was easy for her because she was a stunning young woman.

"What's wrong. Garebear?"

The teen used her boyfriends nickname she dubbed for him dating back to when he, Ash and herself were just toddlers.

"Nothing's really wrong Leafy. But, what's with that junk on your face?"

Her lightly made up cheeks heated up rather quickly and her green eyes went from mild concern to rage at the drop of the hat.

"What do you mean junk!? This isn't junk Oak it's called makeup and if you hadn't noticed I am a girl you know!". Her voice rose with every word emphasizing just how unbelievably upset she was and how stupid he was being.

With his left eyebrow raised and his voice unchanging,"Yeah I know what it is and I'm well aware that you a girl. But, why are you wearing it?".

Leaf rolled her eyes and stomped away from her clueless boyfriend. It is was early and she figured if he was going to be dense today she had no time for that.

Tracey walked in through the same doors that the brunette stalked out of. "What happened? I heard her yelling and her muttering something about you being dumb".

Exhaling and closing his eyes,"What did I say? I didn't do anything wrong. I just asked a question".

Professor Oak cleared his throat. "Yes but it's how you asked it. My boy you still have a lot to learn when it comes to women. You made it sound like it was a disease or a mark on her face that was repulsive. I think if you asked a bit differently and reworded your inquiry she wouldn't have gotten as upset". Looking at Tracey who was married to Daisy, Misty's eldest sister who worked at the lab but was off on maternity leave. "Tracey, you're a married man and a new father. If you referred to for example a new perfume Daisy tried on but didn't like it and asked 'Ugh what is that?' But in a distorted manner, how would she react?".

Gary was mulling over his grandfathers words and carefully listened to Tracey's response.

The Pokemon Watchers eyes bugged out,"Are you kidding she would be upset. There's no doubt about that. She'll get offended and take it that I said she smelled bad even though it was what she had on I didn't like but I wouldn't say it like that though. It would be a bit rude". Turning his head in Gary's direction. "Was she wearing perfume?".

"No, she never wears makeup because she doesn't need it. She is so naturally beautiful on her own and when I seen her wearing it I asked her about it and she got mad at me. I would never tell her what to do. Though, it was just odd seeing her wear it because she doesn't need it".

Professor Oak took his papers and firmly smacked the teen on the head.

"Ouch! Gramps!?"

Shaking his head. "Gary, why didn't you say that to her instead? You pissed her off by calling that stuff junk. You should tell her what you told us".

"Yeah Gary maybe you should just try to apologize. What you told us is speaking from the heart. What you said to her was not so nice bro".

Feeling embarrassed and ashamed at his own stupidity he felt terrible for what he had said and knew just what to do to get her to not be so mad, he just hoped it worked.

"Thanks, let me see what I can do to fix it".

With that he walked away leaving the Professor and Tracey alone.

"He may be book smart but he sure isn't woman smart".

Tracey laughed,"Do you think we need to supervise? I think Leaf will end up kicking Gary's butt".

Shaking his head while laughing. "No way. He needs to do it himself". The older man shot him a look that screamed 'Hell no, I'm not getting involved'. He continued,"Now if you'll excuse me Tracey my boy, I promised Gary I would read his research paper for him".

Tracey watched him walk away with his coffee mug and manilla folder,"Sometimes it can get lively in here and other days it can be bland. Today is not one of those days".

Ash's Bulbasaur shook his head in agreement having been there to over see the ranch for years now.

Meanwhile Leaf was out petting her trusty Venusaur. Her eyes were slightly glazed over and the threatening tears were smudging the dark green eyeliner on her eyes.

"Leaf?". Gary asked with hesitation not knowing how the girl in question was going to react. He felt like such a jerk for what he said earlier. "I wa-".

"Save it, Blue". She turned her head in the other direction.

He took a deep breath and began to speak, he loved her after all and couldn't bear her to be upset with him, she was everything to him.

"I'm sorry for what I said in the lab".

This made her turn her face and look at him, locking her glazed eyes with his sincerely apologetic ones. He continued. "I used the wrong words back there and it's because to me, you don't need to wear makeup to look more beautiful. You're already so naturally gorgeous on the inside and out, you don't need any help in that department. If you want to wear it, you know I would never in my life tell you what to do, not the kind of guy I am. I love you and I feel like such an ass right now. So what I'm trying to say is that I'm sorry and I'll do anything to make it up to you. I can't stand it when we fight. So do you forgive me?".

Her eyes began to glaze over again and Gary's heart sunk further and made the pit in his stomach grow larger. Great I really blew it this time. He jolted when he felt her arms around his neck signifying that she forgave him.

"So it was just a misunderstanding then huh?". Leaf asked with a twinkle in her deep green eyes that his blue ones fell for years ago. "Yeah, I'm just stupid baby".

The rest of the afternoon went normal and Professor Oak was most pleased with Gary's paper and had little to no corrections or suggestions.

That evening Gary and Leaf had a date at his apartment in Pallet Town, not too far from Delia Ketchum's house. As Gary was on top of her he was sure to leave a hickey on her neck. "You know, you may need makeup to cover that up babe". Gary was joking of course and Leaf quipped,"I think your the one who will be needing the makeup when I'm through".

Gary gulped excitedly but didn't protest as she winked while taking his black collared shirt off and threw it somewhere in the room, it didn't really matter because her shirt was flung in the same direction.

END