CH 14: Shit Goes Down

Kelly offered to go pick up some dinner for all of us, so I let out my team and played with them while waiting for Sera and Kelly to get back. Woodstock's cut was healed up nicely, but it was definitely going to scar. He seemed unaffected, however. He ran around and played with Tank like nothing ever happened to him. They wrestled a bit and rolled around on the floor. Spunk sat in my lap while I scratched behind her ears. She was very chill compared to the boys.

Sera got back around 6 with a changed team. She walked into my room with a Butterfree, a Nidorino, and a Charmeleon.

"Way to over level, Sera," I said in awe.

"I kinda have a huge disadvantage so I figured it made sense," she replied. "Ness learned some nice powder moves and Sunny learned Metal Claw which should be helpful. Barney also learned Double Kick. I should be plenty prepared."

Barney was acting weird around Spunk. He looked almost afraid of her. She stared him down, leaving him to cower behind Sera. Alpha male my ass.

Tank and Woodstock ran up to her team and investigated them. Sunny was still perky and bright and Ness seemed to enjoy his newfound flight. Tank clamored up Sunny's back and tries to ride Ness, but he was a bit too heavy. He fell on his head and seemed a bit dased. Spunk seemed to snicker a bit.

"Kelly's bringing back some food for all of us," I stated.

"Wonderful," Sera said sarcastically. "I really want some forest berries."

Sera headed for her room with her team. I continued to pamper Spunk and watch Tank and Woodstock goof around. I had a sense Sera might not like Kelly very much.

Kelly returned a few minutes later with a bounty of processed snack food, white bread, a jar of peanut butter, whole wheat bread, and some forest berries.

"I know you and Sera don't really care for organic stuff so I got you some peanut butter and some Goldeen Crackers. I got myself some organic bread and I'm going to make some quick homemade jam too." She said after she walked in the door.

"You're the best," I said. I was really tempted to say 'I love you' but I realized it might have come off as a real 'I love you.' I wasn't sure if that was a good sign or a bad sign.

I walked next door and got Sera. We all sat down on the bed to eat.

"Thanks for not forcing organic stuff down our throats," Sera said.

"No problem. I don't bother to try to change stubborn people," Kelly responded.

I chuckled. I thought it was funny. Sera, on the other hand, seemed a bit offended. It took me a minute, but I realized I was in the middle of a cat fight. As soon as it hit me, I went Cheri Berry Red.

"You know, some people just don't know their place. It's like how Clyff got lost in the museum today. He didn't know any better. But, other people just come out of nowhere and butt in. They should know better." Sera said, steamed.

Oh fuck, I was right! Sera was upset because I have another female friend! My mind was racing.

"Well, at least I've found my place," Kelly retorted. "Right next to Clyff."

Sera got up and left. I just sat there red as Kelly's hair, remaining silent.

"It's obvious you liked Sera as your best friend, but it was even more obvious she wanted to be more than friends." Kelly was pissed off.

I almost choked on my sandwich. "What?!" I gasped.

"She likes you. That's why she doesn't like me. She spent years with you as a friend, and then some other girl swoops in and becomes closer to you than she wants. She then realized she liked you and then began to hate me. It's quite simple."

"I'm gonna be honest, I had absolutely no idea," I said. "I used to like her, but when I met you I thought otherwise. Really I think I only liked her because she was the only girl my age growing up."

"I figured."

"I gotta go talk to her."

"No." Kelly looked at me menacingly.

"What?"

"She will try to throw herself at you in desperation. I know how girls work."

"I have to. If she tries anything I'll just come back."

"Promise?"

"I promise."

I walked out the door and went over to Sera's room. I knocked on it. Then I heard a muffled 'go away.' Good thing Sera didn't lock her door. I walked in and closed the door behind me. Sera had her face in her pillow and was sobbing.

I sat down on the bed and turned to her. "What's wrong?"

She rolled over and looked at me through red, puffy, eyes. "I... I like you Clyff. I've been hinting for years. You never caught on. And then this bitch shows up and steals you away in mere minutes." She went back to crying.

"Sera... I didn't pick up on your hints, but I liked you too. Or at least I thought I did. Looking back at our relationship and then looking at the relationship I have with Kelly, I realize I liked you as my best friend. But, I just don't see it extending into more than that."

She cried and cried.

"I'm sure you'll find the right guy. It's not me. I thought you were the right girl, and then I met Kelly. But, I will get her to make it up to you. I promise, you two will be laughing about this someday."

Sera sat up. "Thanks," she whimpered, wiping her eyes. She leaned in for a hug and I went to meet her. At the last second, she pulled me into a kiss. I was in shock for a second. I had been dreaming about this moment for years... But it felt all wrong. It was like I was kissing... My sister. I pushed her away.

"I'm sorry Sera, but there's no way that felt right to you."

She looked down. "I guess not."

"Goodnight Sera."

"Goodnight."

I left her room and went back to Kelly. She had heard it all.

"When you said 'there's no way that felt right to you' had she just kissed you?!"

Kelly was fuming.

"Yes."

"I told you."

"You were right," I said. "She admitted it truly felt wrong."

"Uggh! There's no way I'm apologizing until she does!"

"Alright. Let's just get some sleep and take a break from the drama. I'm beat. I can't handle cat fights."

Kelly walked over to me and slapped me. It really hurt.

"What did I do?!"

"That's for lying to me about not having a thing with Sera."

"I didn't lie! We never had a thing! Apparently we could have but we never did!"

"Whatever."

"Are you really going to do this?!" I was about to start yelling. "Are you really going to take your anger out on me for no reason?!"

She sat down on the bad for a moment and thought. "Yes."

I threw my hands up in the air and paced the room. "I guess I'm sleeping on the couch then?!"

"Yup."

"Fucking wonderful!"

I took one of the bed sheets and a pillow. I made a nest on the couch and crawled in. Kelly got into bed and turned out the light.

Relationships are just fucking wonderful, I thought.

I tried to go to sleep.

I woke up to a kiss on the lips. I looked up to see Kelly and looked over at the clock to see it read 12:00 AM.

"I'm sorry," she said. "Come back to bed. I was wrong and stupid and territorial."

"Do you really think I'll come back that easy?" I was still a little pissed.

"I'll apologize first."

"Anything else?"

"I'll apologize tomorrow," she said reluctantly.

"And?"

"We can make out?"

"Not what I was looking for but ok... And?"

"I shouldn't have slapped you... You did nothing wrong." She looked at me sideways. "Anything else?"

"No, we're good."

She smiled a bit. I stood up and gave her a big hug.

"I knew you were a stone cold bitch."

"Watch it bub," she said. "I'll put you on the couch again."

"No you won't."

She cracked a big smile and giggled a bit. "I'll really sorry."

"Apology accepted."

I grabbed my pillow and blanket and dove onto the bed. I place the blanket back where I found it and put my pillow next to Kelly's.

"So... You said something about making out?" I said, sensually.

She laughed and began to snort. She crawled onto the bed and kissed me on the lips. She pushed me back against the pillows and mounted me cowgirl style. Our tongues danced like Kirlias. She moaned a little bit occasionally. I think she did it just to tease me. I gently caressed her hips and she held onto my face. It felt really nice and it felt right.

Kelly pulled away for a moment. She was going to say something, but decided against it.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing."

"C'mon. You can tell me."

"I was going to ask how this feels compared to Sera," she whispered.

"It feels right."

"It feel it too."

She went back to kissing me. I truly didn't know what I would do after Kelly... If I went onto other girls, that is.