MidnightStriker: This chapter's gonna center a bit about a side-tracked couple, hehe! Ever wondered why Steven kept using his PokéNav on the SS Anne? No Lorelei/Glacia here, surprise pairing! Enjoy, yaoi-fans!

Chapter 14: Heartbreakers

Glacia's fingers slipped again and again as she searched for "Steven Stone" on her PokéNav. The PokéNav's buttons had slippery properties due to the tears which were falling on them. Finally, she finds Steven's name and calls. Glacia waits breathlessly for Steven to pick up his PokéNav, but no such response came. The device only had a monotonous "Rrrring…rrrring…"

"Come on, Steven, pick up," Glacia murmured. She waited until the last ring until the recorded voice of the operator said, "The PokéNav you dialed cannot be reached. Please try agai…" Click! Glacia cut her off in frustration. Where could Steven be at this time?

Glacia redialed and waited for Steven to answer. Hopefully he wasn't in Meteor Falls, where the signal is simply…terrible.

Glacia was still pondering on Steven's whereabouts when a groggy (and almost irritable) voice answered, "Hello…?!" Glacia sighed with relief when she heard that familiar voice, foregoing the tone that went with it.

"Hey, Steven," she said softly.

"Glacia…? Oh, I'm sorry. I was asleep." On the other line, the silver-haired youth ran a hand over his locks in semi-exasperation. He was tired, and he really wanted to get back to sleep.

"I'm sorry I woke you up, it's just…I have to go back to Hoenn, and, can you pick me up?" Glacia requested.

"Uh, sure," Steven replied, hoping his gasp wasn't audible. "When are you expected to arrive in Lilycove?"

Before Glacia could respond to Steven, she heard a familiar voice in the background. "Who is it, Steven?" the voice called out. Steven clapped his hand over the mouthpiece and hissed, "Quiet, you!" Glacia heard Steven's "companion" giggle. "I'm not the noisy one usually, you are." "Grrr! Can't you see I'm on the phone?!" Steven hissed.

As the twosome was arguing, Glacia took the opportunity to guess who the mystery guy is. After pondering several more minutes and basing on the taunts and insults zinged towards each other, she came up with a conclusion. "Wallace? Steven, is Wallace with you?"

Steven froze, and cold sweat suddenly appeared on his eyebrow. "Awww, is poor little Stevie scared…?" Wallace, now identified, was heard in the background. Steven glared at Wallace and said, "Yes, yes, he is. But it's only for a sleepover, we kinda had a discussion of the Cave of Origin cave…in. Yeah, Cave in. We ended pretty late, so he's spending the night." Steven stumbled through his words. "Sleepovers are for girls!" Wallace whined. "Cave of Origin cave—how could you insult Sootopolis's Tourist Attra—" Steven clamped a mouth over the Aqua-haired male's mouth. "Ssssh!"

Glacia smiled. "OK, if he's what will keep you company while I'm away, it's fine." "Thanks, Glacia." Steven said. "Oh, I'm sorry I haven't been keeping in touch lately," Glacia continued, chewing nervously on her bottom lip. I was kinda busy with a fling…

"Aw, it's OK. I know you're busy and all…" And it gives me less chores to do and more time for Wall-e.

"Anyway, I'm hoping to see you soon, Steven. I've really missed you." Glacia said.

"Yeah, me too." Steven said nonchalantly. "Now, let me get back to sleep, OK? I have that…'cave-in'…" Steven made a face as Wallace smirked. "…to get back to tomorrow." "Right, I'm sorry." Glacia said. "Goodnight, Steven." "Yeah, goodnight." Steven said, putting down the phone.

Steven sighed as he looked at the ceiling. "Dang, if Glacia catches the next boat, she'll be here in a week." "What's so bad about that?" Wallace said placidly. "I mean, there's a lot you can do in a week." "Hmph. You can't abandon your post as the Champion, can you?" Steven pouted. "You always get home late at night, and the dinner gets cold. Besides, I can't tire you every night 'cause you have to wake up early…"

Steven stopped as a hand graced his cheek and halted on his chin. "Enough already, you speak too much." Wallace said, his velvety voice inadvertently sending chills down Steven's spine. He sounds so sexy that way...Steven thought as he continued listening to Wallace. "We've been together since last year, so we'll make it through. Besides, I'm sure you can tell her about this in a diplomatic way." Wallace went on. "But how do I tell her…?" Steven began. "Eh, just tell her the reason why you weren't able to rescue her was because you were jabbering in your PokéNav—talking to me." Wallace smiled an innocent smile laced with a bit of mischief.

"Har har." Steven said sarcastically.

"I'm just kdding. I'll help you out." Wallace grinned. "Anyway, get back to sleep. We have another day ahead of us." "But you kept me awake with all those explanations." Steven teased. "I guess I have to make amends, then," Wallace grinned. "Will this help?"

Steven closed his eyes and savored the kiss his lover gave him. After they broke off for air, Steven nodded. "Yeah, it definitely did."

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One week later:

Glacia stood on the dock of Lilycove, checking her watch. She reminded Steven the day before that she was arriving, and she left a message on his PokéNav telling him to come and pick her up. What's taking him so long? Glacia wondered. He's not usually tardy for appointments.

Glacia sighed and headed to the Pokémon Center to withdraw a flying Pokémon. If he's not going to pick me up, might as well check up on him and hope he's OK. "C'mon, Swellow, to Mossdeep!" Glacia ordered her Pokémon. "Swellow!" it chirped and flew off to its destination.

Glacia landed gracefully on the quiet island. Its residents gave her a polite nod and some even greeted her. Glacia smiled back as she made her way to Steven's house. It was simple and comfortable, and located in a place overlooking the sea. Glacia jiggled the doorknob and found it locked. I'll just check if he's home first then see if he's in his father's company in Rustboro or Meteor Falls. Glacia thought, searching her bag for a key Steven gave her when they were still an item.

The key hit home, and Glacia swung open the door. "Steven, are you home?" she called out, heading to his room. She flicked on the switch and saw that the sheets on his bed were unruly and two lumps were underneath them. "What could these be…" Glacia said, her breath catching in her throat. She pulled back the sheets and saw the two lovers on the bed, naked and limbs intertwined with the others.

"No…" Glacia gasped, stepping back, aghast.

Steven blinked and woke up due to the sudden change in brightness and temperature. "What the heck—oh my stars—Glacia, what…how the heck did you come in here…?!" Steven stuttered, shaking awake his new lover. Wallace groaned and placed a pillow over his face but the Steven's shaking intensified. "What?!" Wallace finally yelled, sitting up and seeing eye-to-eye with Glacia. "Hey, Glacia, uh, did Steven let you in?" Wallace said.

Glacia twirled the key around her finger. "You forgot that you gave me your house key, Steven Stone." She threw it at the bedspread, and continued, "I want an explanation for this." "I'm sorry, Glacia, but I meant to tell you this: before you left for the convention, Wallace and I were already dating. We got official probably a week after you left." Steven said, not that satisfied with his brief and brutally honest explanation. "Why didn't you tell me on the phone?!" Glacia yelled. "Don't you know that it was because I thought you still were my boyfriend that Lorelei broke up with me?!" "Wow, you actually got Lorelei to date you?" Steven said in amazement. He was met with Glacia's glare, so he hurried on, "If that was the case, then why didn't we break up before?" Steven asked. "We could've smoothed things out and went home happy."

Glacia was too infuriated to respond, she turned on her heel and stalked out.

"Glacia, wait!" Steven said, wrapping a towel around his waist. He ran to the door to catch up with his ex, but saw her Swellow's retreating figure soaring higher and farther every second. Steven sighed and walked back to the room where Wallace was waiting.

"Well," Wallace grinned, "I told you I would help you out."

End notes: Oooh…double-ouch. Steven, you heartbreaker! :P ! Anyway,I just can't resist replying to reviewer khaaan! You read my mind that Wallace is Steven's boyfriend! Stay tuned for the next chapter! (Sorry, I think there's not going to be much Steven/Wallace after this)

Next: The emotional downs are taking its toll on Glacia.