Chapter 14: My Turn On The Mixer Of Emotions

May's POV

"God Drew! You scared the living essence out of me!" I yelled. Drew backed up with his hands up, palms facing me, with a smirk on his face.

"But it was worth seeing the look on your face," he commented smugly. I'm so gonna get him for that. But, at the moment, I have more important issues to attend to.

"Say, why did you come up here anyway? Before us I mean,"

"Oh. That. Well, I needed some space to make a...phone call." I gave him an incredulous look telling him that I wasn't buying it. He sighed before walking towards a cluster of boulders sitting at the middle of the area with white and yellow flowers surrounding them. I followed him and rested my back against one of the boulders as he had his back against me as he stared out into the galaxy.

"I had a telepathic communication with the rest of the gang, including N, and our newest member to the coven, Dawn." The last word put me into a state of shock. Dawn? Part of...their coven? Without thinking, I lashed out on the thing closest to, which happened to be a boulder to my right. I turned to Drew with a look of expiration.

"What do you mean that she is part of your coven! Did Paul turn her into a vampire as well? I'm gonna kill him! I will start by spearing him through the chest and then pinning him to the wall using steal arrows then rip his head-"

"Uhhhh, ooooookaaaaay?" Drew had turned to look at me while I had my little angry dispute, and now he was looking at me wide-eyed and was slowly backing away from me. "Remind me to never make you furious. And no, she's not a vampire...yet. Fate said that she will be one though, and so will the rest of you...just doesn't know when."

"Oh yeah! Well, I'd love to meet this 'Fate' sometime soon!"

Drew looked at me weirdly, if not cautiously. "So, you practically want a date with destiny? I didn't know that you were so desperate for one, June"

"What are you ta-" Then I got it. Why that little devil. My anger flared up once again for the first time in...who knows how long.

"Why you-! I have no words that can describe you!" I roared. Drew was looking smug, just like before the little incident at the foot of the volcano.

"Well, I do. Smart. Awesome. Hot. Better than you."

"First of all, you are lying to yourself if that's what you're telling yourself. Second, don't you know what the meaning of 'word' is Mr. Smarty Pants?"

"August, August, August. Don't you ever learn? I mean, I know that the truth hurts, but come on, grow up. And If I remember you correctly, you said 'words'. As in, the plural form of 'word'. And you calling me 'Smarty Pants' after you bully me by saying I'm dumb? And here I thought you had a brain in that pretty little head of yours."

I opened my mouth to argue some more till I caught his slip up... or at least, I think it was a slip up. "Wait, you think I'm pretty?" I felt the blood tingling under my skin for some reason, as if I it was going to explode from my body.

I saw Drew's face redden a bit and a blush creeping up his neck. His mouth had snapped shut to form an 'o'. "Of course not. I was using it as an...Um...idiom...to describe...um..."

Ha! I have left the Great Drew speechless, though I must admit, I am pretty speechless myself.

I turned to face the sky in order to hide my blush from Drew. The sky was now getting a hint of dark blue as the sun completely vanished from the horizon. Drew and I stood there, making no eye contact or sound. I didn't notice the time fly by, but when I yawned, Drew decided to speak up.

"I guess we should go to sleep," Drew said in a soft voice, finally making eye contact with me.

"At 6:30 at...oh. 9:15. Hehe, guess the time sorta just flew by huh?" I laughed sheepishly.

Drew chuckled, and for the first time, like, ever I noticed how his voice had a smooth, beautiful rumble to it.

No May! Snap out of it! Don't think about him like that! He's barely even your friend! You're just getting to know him! My inner voice warned slash scolded. Urgh, I hate it when my inner voice tells me what to do.

"I hope you had the common sense to at least bring your sleeping bag up here, 'cause I don't have one that you could borrow."

"Woops. Today is not my day." Why! Why today! I mean, sure I'm forgetful, but HOW COULD I HAVE FORGOTEN MY SLEEPINGBAG?

Drew shook his head and motioned me to follow him. He walked to the tree where I had placed my bag and climbed up the tree in one swift motion. I stopped at the base of tree, staring up at the clusters of leaves that made a bushy wall around the tree's crown of branches.

"Well? Are you coming?" Drew asked, popping his head out from the tree canopy.

I laughed nervously. "I think that I'd rather sleep on the ground. I mean, it's no problem, really,"

Drew raised an eyebrow at me before appearing in front of me. Whoa. I still need to get used to him being a vampulator.

"Fine, we'll do it your way. You're lucky that I have two pillows with me..." As he went to retrieve the pillows from his bag, I tried calling the other girls with my Xtranciver. Misty- no response, though I did pick up a crunching sound, and a soda can opening. Must have been Ash. I left Misty's Poketch alone, since I didn't know what to say to Ash. I tried Leaf's phone next, but I got no signal. I released the breath I didn't know I was holding. Since when did calling my friends become so suspenseful? Time to call Dawn. I hope she picks up, since Drew said that he and the other guys had talked to each other. I pressed the 'call' button and waited anxiously for her to pick up.

"Hello?"

"Dawn!" I cried. "You're alive!"

"May! It's been such a long time! How are you?"

"Super! You?"

"Great...sort of. Paul has been assigned to be my 'sensei/master' and teach me all I need to know about my elemental power: wind."

"Oh boy. Good luck then. I don't know mine yet, but Drew mentioned something about fire, then I blacked out."

"Yikes. I hope that this can help you get over your fear of fire, May."

"Yeah, I hope so too. Say where are you? I can hear a chopper in the background."

"Oh, after my short telepathic communication with the guys, a helicopter landed and offered to take Paul and I back to the main land. They explained that there had been some interference with the phone network line for some unknown reason, but that it's all better now. Oh, I'd love to chat some more, but I got to go. I'm getting bags under my eyes."

"No prob. See you soon Dawn!"

I cut the line and went off to search for Drew. He was waiting by the waterfall with two pillows tucked in his arms. I guess he heard me coming because he turned around when I was about 15 meters away.

"Um, hey," I said nervously. I hadn't got a clue what to say.

"Hey. So I was thinking...maybe we should talk for a while. Remember down there, I said that you know nothing about me? Well, I found out late yesterday night that I haven't gotten a clue about you either, so why not start with the basics?"

I pondered on the idea. Sure, it was a nice thought that he'd open up to me (finally), but just how much do I have to open up to him? "Alright. Tell me everything basic. I'll tell you everything basic about me in return. And with basic, I mean like colour, favourite Pokémon, best pal, etc."

Drew grimaced a bit before answering. "Favourite colour: green. Favourite Pokémon: all my Pokémon which consists of Roselia, Gallade, Masquerain, Flygon and others. Favourite food: Salad. Favourite thing to do during free time: Either being with the guys, since something weird is bound to happen with Ash, Gary and Paul in the same room, or training with my Pokémon. Best Pal? Ooh, that's tough, let me see now, I'd say Gary."

"Aww, thanks buddy!" (Gary)

"Oh my god! What are you doing in my head you playboy freak?" (May)

"Oh come on! This is REALLY getting tiring!" (Gary)

"Oh boy, tell N that we've got another one. I'd be surprised if Leaf and Misty weren't ones too. Fate has got her hands all over the place." (Drew)

"K, Drewy. Either way, I got to go. I'm teaching Leaf how to bend thing with her psychic powers." (Gary)

I did a double take when Gary and Drew's voices finally left my head. I opened my mouth to question Drew about it, but he just gave me a look saying 'Welcome to the club'. So I closed my mouth and went on to the previous question in my head.

"Gary? Are you serious?"

"Listen to me, I can't choose between them. They're my brothers. So I had to think like this: Which one of them won't over react to this and kill me.

"Wise choice, Brother, wise choice" (Gary)

Ash would probably say 'Hmmm? Whatcha say? I couldn't hear you when I was munching on this food.' N would be neutral about it since he know that I think of each of them equally and Paul would be Paul. Gary on the other hand...yeah. I'll just say this: Last time we played truth or dare, Ash was dared to name his best buddies in numerical order. So he started from top to bottom. N was first, because he had just recently taught Ash how to conjure up food from thin air, I was second, I mean, who can't withstand me? Anyway, Paul was 3rd, and little Gary was placed last because of his playboy act. Let's just say that Gary went for a little stroll to the wizarding hospital when vented his anger out on our rare marble vase. And N wasn't too happy over that since he had saved it ever since the terracotta people were formed in China."

Drew crossed his arms and looked at me smugly before saying 'your turn'.

"Well, I love red, my favourite Pokémon are all Pokémon, but especially my Pokémon that consist of Combuskin, Victini, Ninetales, Beautifly, Victini, Skitty and Glac-e-on..." My voice faded as memories of my beloved Glaceon came flooding back. Oh, how I wished I could call my parents or Max and ask how its doing

"Hey May? You okay?" Drew asked looking at me concerned. My stomach fluttered at the thought of Drew being concerned for me. Weird.

"Oh. Yeah. Peachy. So any way-" I replied gloomily.

Drew reached out and pinned my arms above my head against the tree trunk behind me, forcing me to be pinned against the tree. I felt a small tickle climb up the back of my neck and threatening to spill all over my face. Though, when I looked into Drew's eyes, I see nothing but total seriousness in them. His eyes turned to a more forest green colour compared to his usual emerald ones, which I found a little frightening.

"May," his voice came out dark, not lustful, but scary dark. "Don't you dare lie to me. If there's one thing that I cannot stand are liars, especially if those liars are my close friends, got that? I'm sorry that I'm being quite rude at the moment, but you should know that Dawn mentioned something about you not talking about your Glaceon anymore. She said that every time anybody mentioned 'Glaceon', you'd become depressed. So tell me honestly: What's up?" he said the last question softly. He had let go off my wrists, but he had placed his arms on either side of me on the tree bark.

I exhaled.

"Well, best to let somebody know," (May) I thought to myself.

Drew smiled in return. "It sure is" (Drew)

"Well, it went like this: The day I was leaving Petalburg city, I was initially planning to take Glaceon instead of Ninetales, but Glaceon mysteriously fell very sick, and I couldn't wait any longer or else I would be late to meet Misty and the others at the harbour. So my parents and Max offered to look after Glaceon while I go the academy, and that they will send Glaceon over once she recovers. And since they haven't sent her to me yet..." I averted my gaze to the sea to my left, letting a few tears roll down my cheeks. "I'm afraid that she's getting worse," I choked out hoarsely.

"Hey, look at me," Drew murmured, placing a hand on my right cheek. I looked at him and he took the tears away before continuing. "She'll be alright. Remember I told you that I told you that I have the power of earth and that includes animals and Pokémon? Well, I can conjure up some medicine that could help Glaceon. We just need to find a Pokémon to deliver it for us."

That was music to my ears... and apparently to my stomach as well since it started fluttering again when he said 'we' and 'us'. Okay, I really need to go visit a doctor about this.

"Aw man! Are you as dumb as Drew too? No wonder you two would be perfect for each other: YOU BOTH HAVE NO BRAIN! Gary out!" (Gary)

I didn't pay Gary any mind ("Hey! That's mean!" (Gary) and realized what Drew said: he can cure Glaceon in no time. I was so full of joy and excitement that I didn't think through what I was about to do next.

"Thank you thank you thank you hank you thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU!" I sang with joy as I hugged Drew as hard as I could, throwing my arms around him. Though, I'm pretty sure I didn't choke him to death because he was part vampire. Drew seemed to be thrown off by my sudden mood change, but laughed anyway before returning my hug. After I calmed down in a minute or two, I looked up at Drew and finally saw our position. I was backed up against the tree trunk and my arms were around his neck while his arms were around my waist. Drew removed his arms and a small part of me felt heartbroken. He then placed his hands gently on either side of my face, and he never broke eye contact once during that time. We leaned in closer and closer until our eyes automatically snapped shut. I could feel his lips almost on mine, and my brain thought, "Yes, finally. Nobody can disturb us now."

"Um...excuse me?" came a male voice.

Drew and I both jumped apart and yelled "WHAT?" We both were red in the face for two reasons: First, this was our THIRD time getting interrupted during our almost-kiss, and Second: THIS WAS OUR THIRD ALMOST-KISS!

We saw that the guy who had walked in on us was Mr. Brock who was looking a bit nervous. Yeah, you should be nervous when you walk in two people's privacy.

"Um...I really am sorry to ah...interrupt you, but we have a helicopter that will take you back to the main land, so if you'll follow me, I'll guide you to your seats. Oh and don't worry about your other friends, they're already onboard." With that said, Mr. Brock left us. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear that he said 'Why couldn't Flannery get them? Heck, why can't I have Flannery!'

"The N and White are inside huh?" Drew said to himself. I started to follow Mr. Brock when a strong hand grabbed my wrist and pulled me backwards into someone's body. God, this person had stone abs! Don't ask me why I thought so okay? Either way, I looked back to see Drew grinning mischievously at me, with an evil sparkle in his eyes. I promise you that my blush is reddening by the nanosecond.

"Um...Drew? This is going to be a déjà vu moment but...can you please let me go?"

"Um let me think about it...no."

"No?"

"No."

"Why?" I was getting scared by the millisecond. What if he has dark intentions? Well, then I'd have to test my powers as backup.

"Because," the evil glint returns. "We have some unfinished business." With that, Drew drags me away from the helicopter (which we somehow never noticed landing) and to a place behind the waterfall. It's cool how most waterfalls have a cave behind them.

"What unfinished bui-" I never got to finish because he kissed me. Just a small simple kiss on the lips. I was shocked at first, but then I found myself kissing him back. I wrapped my arms around his neck and his snaked around my waist, pulling us closer together. Suddenly we were falling backwards into the water. We broke apart and looked at each other. Then we started laughing.

I realized what all these mixed feelings finally were. All the Butterfree and Beautifly in my stomach, my face blushing and my weird thoughts all lead up to one solution:

I have a crush on Drew Hayden.

(In the helicopter)

"We'll be lifting off soon kids, just as the other two lovesick companions get on. Jeesh, I really need to return to the Pewter City Gym." Mr. Brock mumbled the last part to himself. N and White heard all of it and knew exactly who the 'lovesick companions', as Mr. Brock puts it, were.

"N, do you think-"

"Yes, yes I do. I'd swear my life upon it."

"Do you think that they'll get together?"

"Honestly, I have no clue. I mean, I've known Drew, and for him to fall for a girl this fast...impossible. I'd say that this more like a 'onetime thing' for Drew," However, this is his 4th try with the girl. N thought to himself.

But unknown to both of them, including the two outside in the waterfall mist, there are two shadows in the back of the helicopter.

One was a guy who wanted to hold the girl of his dreams in his arms, even by force if necessary. The other was a girl who wanted the guy whom she called 'soul mate' to herself. And they both were gonna get them one way or the other.

"Icicle and Ghastly, report." Said a voice on their walkie-talkies

"Situation under control" says Icicle

"And?" Drawled the voice on the other side.

"Target sighted" said Ghastly, in a sort of lovesick voice.

"Good. Keep position. Over"

"Understood Boss. Over." They said simultaneously.

Hey what's up Mother Nature? Though sometimes I wonder for what purpose Mother Nature created us I mean, we're killing her! Anyway, this is by most my favourite chapter. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Review and tell me about any ideas you want to share or any improvements you want made or if any character is too OOC. Until next time folks!

Forest-Rose

P.S: Listen to Sweden's song for Eurovision (which is an annual song contest in which every European country send a song to represent their country) called Euphoria by Loreen! It's great! Though, different people have different opinions! Happy Reading! Oh, and listening! :)