"Yeah.. yeah, I'm fine. Silver's fine. We're all fine. No, I don't want you to save my money! 'Cause then you'll buy me stuff that I don't need. What.. Yes you will! I know you! Okay, mom. Yep. Lyra's doin' good. She won a gym battle the other day, and we hung out yesterday. Mom, no! Bye, I'm hanging up now!" Gold clicked the "END" button on his Pokégear, blushing and looking away.
"What'd she say?" Silver asked, stuffing his mouth full of scrambled eggs. Gold shifted his legs nervously. When he wouldn't say anything, Silver kicked him from under the dining room table.
"Ow!"
"Talk to me."
"She asked if I was dating Lyra yet." He said hesitantly.
Silver downed his OJ in one gulp, and stood up to carry his empty plate in the sink. "I forgot how much I liked you mom."
"Was that sarcasm?"
"No."
"Was that sarcasm?"
"No."
The doorbell rang. Gold ran to answer it, and found Ruby standing there. "Brendan!" he gave him a hug. Ruby hugged back.
"Hey Gold! What's up? Mind if I come in?"
"Yes." Silver said bluntly, washing his plate in the sink.
"Don't listen to him. You can come on in if you'd like. Want some breakfast?"
"Only if you'll feed it to me." Ruby smiled a charming smile. The water stopped in the kitchen.
"Eh heh heh.. I'm actually the one who gets 'fed', around here.." Gold blushed. Ruby laughed.
"Just kidding. I'm not hungry. I came over here to ask you something."
"What is it?"
"Well. I'm not from here, actually."
"Where are you from then?"
"Another.. region. Don't worry about it. It's not that important. Anyway, I was wondering.. I'm trying to find a girl named May. Have you seen her? She's got short brown hair, around 20 years old, wears red all the time.."
Gold shook his head.
"Drat. Well, can you help me look for her then?"
"Sure, Brendan."
"Absolutely not." Silver walked up to the two boys, drying his hands with a towel.
"Silver! Why not?"
Ruby smirked. "Who knows, Gold. Maybe he's got trust issues. Like he can't let you out of the house or something without a leash."
Silver shot him a fierce glance. Ruby returned it with a smile.
"You don't trust me?" Gold looked up at Silver with sad eyes. Silver's expression softened into a less threatening one.
"No, Gold. I trust you. It's him I don't trust."
Gold pouted.
"Oh, Gold." Ruby gave him a quick hug, then let go. "You're so cute, I could just kiss you."
Silver's heart stopped. "I dare you."
Ruby blinked. "Why are you being so defensive when it comes to Gold? It's like you guys are dating, or something."
"Boy, you sure do catch on quick. Nothing gets past you, huh?" Silver said in monotone.
"Was that sarcasm?" Ruby wondered.
"No."
"Was that sarcasm?"
"No."
Ruby adjusted the headband on his head awkwardly. "I think so.."
Gold nodded his head and smiled. "Yes, Brendan, we are dating. We've been dating for a while now."
"Hmm. Alright then. Let's see a kiss."
The couple just stared at him in silence.
"What? I'm not speaking Isshu-language, here!"
"Even if you were, I'd be able to understand you." Silver folded his arms over his chest.
"Um.." Gold took a step toward Silver nervously and stood on his tippy toes. "Come down here.."
Silver backed away. "Since when do I take orders from you? It should be the other way around."
Gold stood back on his feet, while Ruby laughed at them.
"It's like I'm watching some dramatic love comedy on TV! This is better than TV! Please, continue!" he sat down and put his face in his hands.
"Get out. We're not here for your entertainment!" Silver screamed, just as the door hit Ruby in the back.
"Ow!" he got up swiftly to find himself standing in front of Marina.
"Sorry, Ruby. Silver! Are you coming to watch Lyra's gym battle today?"
"No. I've got other plans."
"Like what?"
"Like not watching Lyra's gym battle today."
Marina walked all the way in now, facing everyone. "Come on!"
"Why don't you ask Gold?"
"Because I know Gold's going to come no matter what."
"Actually, I can't make it."
Marina frowned. "What? Why?"
"I've got to go help Brendan find his girlfriend, May."
"Oh? Girlfriend? Is she pretty?"
Silver sighed. Here we go.
"Well.." Ruby laughed nervously. "She's not exactly my girlfriend.. she's more of a friend. And yes, I'd say so. She's stunning, smart, friendly, beautiful-"
"A-ha!" Marina moved her finger up and down. "So you DO like her!"
"Uh.."
"I want to see her, now! Forget Lyra's gym battle. Let's go find May!" she grabbed his hand to go without another word, and left the room.
"Can I go with them, Silver?"
"I already told you no."
"Why..?" Gold pouted.
"Oh, don't go making that face. I told you I don't trust him."
"But Marina will be with us!"
"Who said I trusted her? Besides, I'd be way too lonely without you, and-" Silver stopped, turning around to cover his mouth.