Here is chapter 21 :) Enjoy everyone!

Something New: Um, I don't ship anything that goes against OldRival, Poke, Contest and Ikari. So Someoneelseshipping is a no, besides isn't that one-sided?

Sakura Touko: I thought it'd be nice to add Wally in the story, even though he is dead lol, I'm happy you liked it!

Meliaantiqua: They will see Dawn's wrath, sooner or later xD School sucks sometimes :/

midnightbrowneyes: You'll see how Gary apologizes :3 Lol, Dawn has many cameras xD

BlueNight2199: Dawn and her cameras, lol always having to buy new ones :D I have lots of free time xD

MelodyGirl239: Damn, that has happened to me as well. :( I hate when that happens, but that girl, Cynthia, is a true friend :)

EEVEEpokemonDEDENNEdragonair24: Gary has to apologize if he wants to marry Leaf xD Wally needed some love 3

Warrior of Hope: Eh, I guess the Red/Gold/Gary/Ash part was depressing, I dunno xD

Thanks for reviews guys! :)

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Gary's Pov (October 5th)

My mind has been going crazy all day.

I woke up with a start today, all because Ash had knocked down my door screaming about a fire. Turns out, it wasn't a fire and he was joking. After that, well..

"Gary... My neck hurts, I think you broke it.." Ash whined. I rolled my eyes, walking ahead and leaving the raven haired boy alone. It is his fault. "Hey Gary." Drew said, walking up to me. I nodded, looking through my pokegear, "Why is Ash holding his neck?" Drew mumbled, looking at me. I sighed, "He acted like there was a fire earlier this morning, scaring me and laughing at me. So, I slammed my hand down on his neck." Drew winced as I made a hand motion, sighing. "Poor boy." Sadly, Drew doesn't know what is coming up behind him. I watched a pissed off May run towards us. "DREW HAYDEN!" He turned, May tackling him to the ground and pulling his hair.

Okay then, I'm going to walk way like nothing happened. "Don't leave me here in the clutches of this beast Gary!" Drew cried. I ignored him, lazily throwing a pokeball into the air. Scizor landed, looking at me with curiosity. "Hey buddy, I just thought you needed some time out of your pokeball." He smiled, following me as I headed towards Leaf's location. The pokegear says she is near the stadium. I could see her standing by the entrance, along with her father. Should I really go and interrupt them? "Sci scizor.." I sighed, nodding. I guess I should.

I walked towards the two famous trainers, both looking at me. "Hey Leaf, hey Red.. sir." I said the last part rather quickly. He nodded, raising a brow as Leaf shook her head.

I feel like a complete idiot right now. "Leaf, I would like to speak to you.. alone." She looked slightly surprised, nodding a moment afterwards. Red narrowed his eyes slightly, but otherwise let us go. We walked away from her father, and I hesitantly spoke up, "Leaf, I kind of know this is out of nowhere, but I would like to say that I-" I didn't get to finish, because just as I was about to say the words that were on my mind, Dawn came crashing into Leaf. "Is this the fated confession?!" She shrieked. My eye twitched as Dawn looked between us excitedly.

"It isn't a confession, Dawn. I need to talk to her about something else." You'd think she'd leave us alone for now. Nope, she just smiled more, "Riiight~" She giggled, pulling out her pokegear. "Continue on, I'll just be recording this amazing moment!" No. Thank Arceus for Paul. The purple haired teen grabbed Dawn by the arm, dragging her off. "Troublesome, you need to stop meddling in other's business." She started raging at him, her vulgar words fading into the distance. I sighed, I had somewhat lost the confidence to say it to Leaf now, great.

"Actually.. Why don't we just hang out today, okay?" Leaf nodded, though I could see the confusion in her eyes. She obviously wanted to know what I was trying to say. Scizor happily walked up to Leaf, the brunette smiling at him. I sighed, wondering what it was like to talk to Leaf. Pokémon are so lucky right now, "Scizor zor?" Leaf nodded, and Scizor snickered. I rolled my eyes, pulling out my pokegear. We could go and shop, but that was boring. Maybe we could go and battle? No, I don't feel like having my Pokémon demolished. I guess we could hang out in my room. "Leaf, want to play the WiiU?" I grumbled. She looked up, nodding at me. Scizor smirked, and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes once more.

Sometimes, my Pokémon were very weird.

Leaf walked ahead of me with Scizor, the Pokémon snickering as he pointed at me. I glared at him, walking faster so I could catch up. "Leaf at least wait up for me.." She rolled her eyes, walking faster. Soon, we were both racing towards the building, glaring at one another. Scizor was way ahead of us, shaking his head as we neared him. We both passed him at the same time, running straight into the door. "Ow.." I groaned. Leaf got back up, rubbing her nose. I chuckled, returning Scizor, who rolled his eyes. We walked inside, being greeted by Misty's mallet. It smashed right into Leaf's face, Ash's eyes widening. "I-I'm so sorry!" He yelled, covering his head. Misty glared angrily at him.

"Ash Ketchum!" I ignored Misty, who was beating on the poor boy. Leaf looked at me, and I pointed to her nose. Great, she was bleeding. Seriously, where did Misty get those mallets? I grabbed her hand, ignoring a random squeal from Dawn the devil. Is she stalking us? I quickly walked towards the desk, grabbing a tissue. Leaf took it, and while she cleaned up the blood I sent a glare towards Ash. He smiled nervously, while Misty questioned Leaf over and over, asking if she was okay and hoping Leaf didn't hate her. "Really Ash? You had to throw a mallet?" He frowned, "I didn't mean to! I wasn't paying attention.." Obviously. I bit back the rude comment I was going to say, instead going to make sure Leaf was okay.

Leaf rolled her eyes at Misty's constant questioning, the older girl laughing. "Sorry, I guess I overreacted." Misty said. I looked at the tissue, sighing and replacing it with a new one. "Ash didn't have to do that." I growled. Ash came up, smiling nervously. "Hey Leaf, I'm sorry. You forgive me, right?" She stared for what felt like the longest time, before suddenly picking up Misty's mallet. "W-what are you going to do?" I watched her swing it at him, the boy falling to the ground. "My stomach.."

Oh well..

Paul's Pov

I can't believe she dragged me to watch mushy stuff.

Dawn giggled like a mad woman, dark blue eyes frantically looking between Ash, Misty, Gary and Leaf. "Really troublesome? Nothing is interesting about stalking friends. I have better things to do then this." She ignored me anyways, continuing with her mad giggling. I rolled my eyes, slowly getting up. I snuck off, exiting the building and finally letting out a sigh of relief. Honestly, that girl is crazy.

"Hey Paul! I need some advice.." Drew suddenly appeared in front of me, a nervous look on his face. "You need advice? I don't really care, you know." He frowned, sighing. "Look, I need to know how to get rid of competition." I raised a brow, "You want to kill someone?" He paled, and I smirked in amusement. "N-no! I just want to get rid of competiton, in a normal way though." He said the last part slowly, as if I didn't understand what he meant. I don't feel like helping him though.

I turned, about to walk away when Drew fell to his knees, bowing in a weird way. "I'll do anything! Please, help me!" Oh god, this is so embarrassing. People started to look, and I quickly pulled the idiotic boy up, "Fine! Stop trying to embarrass me." He smirked, and I threatened to turn and leave. "N-no! Okay, I'm sorry, but please help me!" I rolled my eyes, letting him lead me to a table. "Fine, what do you want gone?" I grumbled. He suddenly glared at the table, pulling out his pokegear. He showed a picture of Brendan, and I mentally face-palmed. "I need help with this thing. Tell me what to do, so then he'll stay away from May!"

I guess love really makes people crazy, huh?

"Whats so funny?!" He whined. I sighed, "Honestly Drew, why don't you just confess before he does?" His eyes widened, and he growled angrily. "I don't like her like that!" He yelled angrily. I rolled my eyes, the green eyed boy glaring. "You do love her, its obvious. Just confess, okay? Then, Brendan will leave you two alone." He snarled, pulling at his hair in a funny way. "I don't like her! She is just a friend!" Whatever you say Drew. "Look, I think I got a plan." I forced myself to listen, "You will punch him, got it?" What? "I'm not punching him for you, do it yourself." I pulled out a book, getting ready to read it when he grabbed it and threw it in the pond that randomly appeared next to us.

"Listen to me!" There goes yet another book. Two now, "I'll pay for the book, okay? I really need you to do this for me, please.." I sighed, "Why? He didn't do anything to me, and I don't need to get in trouble." He didn't know what to say, and I got ready to leave. "F-fine.. I'll confess, though I don't even know how I really feel.." He mumbled, blushing lightly. I rolled my eyes. I really hate all this girly stuff going on. "Good, I'll make sure he doesn't come near you two then, when you decide to confess." He looked surprised, before smiling. "Thanks." I nodded.

I got up, the both of us parting. I fished for the book in the pond, feeling Magikarp rub against my hand. Damn you Drew, this is the second book that got destroyed. I looked at it, sighing as the pages dripped water, some pages even falling out. I threw it in the trash, glaring at it. I can't believe how this day is going. I walked towards the library, grabbing a book when I entered. I looked at it, feeling my anger calm down somewhat. At least I'd be able to enjoy another horror book. I opened the book, starting to read when Ash came running in, knocking the poor librarian over. "ASH KETCHUM!" I heard Misty roar. Misty came running in, followed by a pissed off Gary and Leaf, whose nose still bled.

"Oh, hi Paul!" Gary said, momentarily happy. He suddenly glared at Ash, and I put my book down to watch the ordeal. Leaf walked to my table, sitting down in front of me. "Ash Ketchum, you are going to die!" The librarian exclaimed. I raised a brow as Ash came running towards me, trying to use me as a shield from Misty, Gary and the librarian. "I-I'm sorry! Please let me live!" He cried. I pushed him towards the raging group, watching as Misty whacked him in the head, while he was slapped with a book. Gary was laughing at him, and Leaf was smirking. Huh, she starts to show emotion a lot now.

Ash started crying, though it sounded more like he was laughing. Gary decided to sit down next to Leaf, the three of us watching Misty beat Ash up. "First, you go and hit Leaf in the face with the mallet! Then, you go and spill coffee all over me!" I guess he did that when I left. I could see Dawn at the door, recording everything. "Troublesome, stop." She rolled her eyes, walking towards me. "Look Paul, this is amazing blackmail." I don't care. "You wouldn't understand why I need this!" She said, smiling happily. "Hey Leaf, is your nose okay?" She reached over to the brunette, checking her nose. Her hair brushed against my cheek, which was warming up for some odd reason.

"It should stop bleeding soon, you should be fine. Paul, why are you blushing?" My eyes widened slightly, before I narrowed them. "Stop making up lies troublesome." She frowned, puffing her cheeks out. "I'm not lying! I saw you blush!" No, you didn't. I ignored her, looking at the book. I guess I won't get to read this then, huh? I sighed, pushing the book to the middle of the table. Oh well, I'll read it later, I suppose.

"Die Ash!"

May's Pov

It felt good to talk about Wally to Drew. I feel extremely.. happy.

I guess I just needed to talk to someone about my old friend. I hope he is happy now, and in a better place. Sometimes, I miss him, but then I remember that he would want me to be happy. "May." Brendan suddenly said, pulling me out of my thoughts. I looked up, seeing the brunette boy smiling, "Oh hey Brendan, something wrong?" I muttered. He shook his head, chuckling. "You were staring off into space, so I wanted to make sure you were okay." I'd be okay if you left me alone, you know. "I'm fine Brendan, just thinking." He nodded, the silence from earlier coming back.

"Do you like Drew?" That was random. I stared in surprise as he waited for an answer, "As a friend, yes. Why?" He frowned, "A serious answer. Anyone can say as a friend, you know. How do I know you aren't hiding a secret?" Brendan, no offense, but you are extremely annoying. "I don't know, why? Besides, I'm sure I like him as a friend." Do I like Drew? Sometimes, I think about the possibility of liking him, but then I always laugh. It'd seem weird, wouldn't it?

Why is my heart beating fast?

"May, I have a serious question to ask you." I listened as he rubbed his head nervously. "Brendan, if it is so serious, then take off the hat. I can't exactly take you seriously in that hat." He rolled his eyes, looking around to make sure no one was watching before taking his ridiculous hat off. "May, will you go out with me?" What? I stared in shock as he waited for an answer. "B-brendan.. This is.." Where is Drew?! Dear Arceus, I don't like Brendan like that! "I don't know what to say Brendan, heh.." He smiled, taking my hand. "Well, do you like me back?" No! "May! I need.." Drew trailed off, his eyes widening as he stared at us.

No! Dammit Brendan, let go of my hand! Brendan noticed Drew, and smirked. He suddenly pulled me close, and did something unexpected.

He kissed me on the lips.

My eyes widened, and I could see Drew's emerald eyes widen. No, no no no no no! This isn't supposed to be happening! Drew's eyes narrowed, and he turned and ran. I stared in shock at Brendan, before finally pushing him off. "S-sorry Brendan, I need time to think.." He frowned as I ran off. I could feel his eyes following me, but I ignored it. Drew. Why did Drew react like that?

"Drew!" I called out. No answer, of course. People looked in confusement as I ran past them. If anything, Drew would be in his room, or with the boys. I sighed, slowing down so I could catch my breath. My first kiss, stolen from Brendan! I didn't want to kiss him, and I don't like him! I feel like I messed up greatly..

I ran towards the library, hoping my friends would be there. Luckily, they were. "Ash Ketchum, I'm still going to kill you!" Misty's voice reached my ears. I quickly slammed the door open, catching everyone's attention. "Where.. is Drew?" I panted. Ash shrugged, while Gary raised a brow. "Why?" I tried to catch my breath, before replying. "He saw me and Brendan, and then Brendan forced me into a kiss, and Drew ran off.." Their eyes widened, before the boys suddenly took off. "Why did they-?" Dawn cut me off, "Sit. Now." I immediately did.

Dawn sat down next to me, Leaf across from me as Misty paced back and forth. "Do you understand why he ran off?" Dawn said, sighing. I shook my head, earning a groan of annoyance from Misty. "It is so obvious, and yet you don't realize?!" She exclaimed. I tried not to glare as Dawn spoke up.

"Did you not realize how angry he would get when Brendan was around?" She questioned. I nodded, because I have seen how angry he would get when Brendan would come around. "That is a start, I guess. Fine then, have you noticed how he would only tease you?" I reluctantly nodded. I hate when he teases me. "Well, aren't you catching on to what we are trying to say?" I shook my head, "This just confuses me more!" I cried. Dawn patted my back, sighing.

"Have you noticed, that he seems to be... protective? Or that he seems to want to be around you a lot?" I guess that is true. Lately, me and Drew have hung out more. "He chose you over Brianna in the end, didn't he?" I guess. I still don't get what this has to do with anything. Leaf looked me in the eyes, a small smile forming, even though the tissue she had in her nose made me giggle. "Fine, I'll ask one last time. Pretty much putting everything together, Drew teases you. He hangs out with you a lot, and he seems angry all the time when Brendan is around. He chose you over any other girl he could have as a friend as well. May.." Dawn trailed off, seeming to have trouble saying something.

I guess me and Drew have gotten a lot closer, which is a good thing. Why did he run off like that though? I mean, I'd be pretty shocked if Brianna kissed him suddenly, but I still don't get why he ran off like that. I feel worried now though, because Drew seemed extremely upset when he saw us kissing. I hope he doesn't think I like Brendan back. Wait, why am I worrying if he thinks that? I don't like him like that! "May, what I'm trying to say is that all these things he does is for a reason. Drew likes you.." Dawn said, trailing off as she wanted for me to answer back.

I couldn't.. I just stared, shocked..

Ash's Pov

Everything seemed to be going bad now.

We checked everywhere, but Drew was nowhere to be found. His room, the stadium, the school, the stores. Nothing! Nurse Joy said he didn't come into the Pokémon Center, and I'm sure we could trust her. Gary ran towards me, sighing. "Nothing. Nothing at all! I checked everywhere!" He growled worriedly. I frowned, looking around. Hopefully, Paul found something. "Nothing." Nevermind. I turned, seeing the grumpy teen. He actually looked worried!

"I couldn't find anything.." He trailed off, frowning as he looked at something. "Whats wrong Paul?" He pointed to the school roof, and I could see green hair. ""Must have used his Flygon to get up there.." Paul muttered. Gary suddenly pulled out his pokegear, sending someone a message. "I know none of us have a suitable flying type that could help everyone up, so I texted Dawn and Leaf. Hopefully, one of them will let us use their Pokémon." Hopefully Charizard, because that Pokémon is way bigger than a normal Charizard.

Luckily, Leaf had decided to send her starter. The huge Pokémon flew towards us, landing with a loud thud. We climbed on, and Gary quickly directed the Pokémon towards the school roof. "Be quiet though, okay? We don't need him running off." Charizard nodded, flying behind the building. She lowered herself, hiding her huge wings and head. Gary thanked the starter, telling her to fly around and wait for us. I quickly rushed towards the green haired boy, who seemed to be in his own little world.

"Drew! Why are you up here?!" He jumped in surprise, smiling weakly at us. "Just thinking." He mumbled. I sighed, sitting next to him as Gary and Paul stood behind us.

"You know, I don't think May likes Brendan back." Gary suddenly said. Drew shrugged, though I could tell he was hurt, "So then why did she kiss him?" I shook my head, "I'm sure she didn't. It is more like he forced her to." I said softly. He sighed, "Yet she didn't fight back.." I didn't know how to answer to that. Gary rolled his eyes, "Maybe because she was shocked? Think about it Drew. Everyone reacts differently, and obviously she was too shocked to do anything.." He answered. Drew stayed quiet, though I could tell he was deep in thought.

"Are you sure..?" He said shakily. Gary nodded, smiling. "I'm still giving up." My smile faltered, "Why? I thought you-" He glared at me, emerald eyes showing hatred and sorrow, "That bastard won. Obviously, it was a race to see who could confess first, and me being an idiot, I thought it was just to see who was a better friend. When I realized why we were really fighting each other, it was too late.." Paul frowned, smacking him in the back of the head. "Idiot. Look, I thought you wanted me to help. I'm willing to now, seeing as I have a reason to. Don't even think about giving up, because then you aren't the Drew I know."

Wow. I didn't think Paul actually cared..

Drew stared in shock, "Look Drew, we all care. In the end, I want to see all of us happy. If having May makes you happy, we'd immediately get rid of the competition for you in a heartbeat. We'll happily help you get May. Brendan is no match when it comes to us, and definitely won't stand a chance against Paul." I joked. Drew smiled lightly, shrugging weakly. "I suppose he'll get his friends though, and probably the girls in on it." I smirked. Our team versus Brendan's team, perfect. "Hmph, like that means anything. We'll get Misty, Dawn and Leaf then." Paul said.

I chuckled, "An angry Misty is scary, trust me!" Gary nodded, while Paul smirked.

"All you need is to bring up how Brendan is ruining Dawn's matchmaking, and that girl will bring hell upon his team." Paul grumbled, rolling his eyes. Gary snickered, "Lastly, an angry Leaf is a horrifying sight." He said, smirking. Drew chuckled, sighing. "I guess I really am lucky to have you guys as friends... What about May though?" He asked hesitantly. Gary shrugged, "Dawn will do something about her. Probably tell her to stay in her room, or take the girl shopping until she can't move anymore." He laughed at that thought.

I smiled, seeing Drew stand. He smirked lightly, looking down at the ground. We joined him, and smirks of our own formed. Brendan stood there, along with his friends Lucas and Rudy, "So, I'll be thinking of how this little payback can start.." Gary informed us, turning on his pokegear as Pikachu laughed evilly. "Pikachu, that wasn't necessary.." He smacked me with his tail. "Well then, I wonder how these events will play out.." Drew said, his smirk growing.

Well.. Tomorrow will be interesting..

There is chapter 21~!

-Pichu