Here is chapter 36!

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Leaf's Pov (October 21st)

The last of the battles had happened, and soon we'd be seeing who is moving on and who isn't.

I was sitting at a table with Misty. Dawn and May were handling something, and I feel like I already know what it is about. "Hey Leaf, what exactly happened with May and Drew?" Misty asked. I pulled out my pokegear, typing out a message for her to read. A smile formed, followed by uncontrollable giggling.

"Oh god, they need to get together right away," I nodded, "Just like you and Gary." I nearly choked on my drink. I stared in shock as she laughed at me. "The expression you have now!" I glared at her, ignoring her laughter as I looked around.

I fixed my hat as the wind tried to knock it off, a frown tugging at my lips. Today seemed to be one of those slow days, which I dislike. Misty had stopped laughing sometime earlier, her smile still on her face. "Are you thinking about Gary, Leaf?" I rolled my eyes, ignoring her teasing as said boy came walking up to us.

"Hey Misty, Hey Leaf." I nodded while Misty waved. "Hey Misty, can I talk to Leaf?" She looked surprised, nodding with a smirk. "Have fun, love birds~" I glared darkly as she left. I turned to look at my childhood friend, who was blushing rather heavily.

"Leaf, about that kiss when we went on that date.." Cue awkwardness. He shuffled, looking at anything but me, "I hope you aren't mad at me or anything for that." I shook my head, ignoring the disappointment I felt. "Good! Okay then.."

Still awkward..

He smiled weakly at me, "So..." I don't know what to do about this awkward atmosphere. "Leaf, I've meant to ask you something." I nodded, waiting for him to say it. "Do you, by any chance, have any feelings for me?" My eyes widened slightly, and I didn't know how to react.

He waited patiently as I tried to figure out what to respond with. I opened my mouth, even though I couldn't speak, only to close it once more. He raised a brow, "You need time to think about it?" The tone of his voice showed how upset he was that I didn't respond, though I could see him trying to hide it. He turned to leave.

I grabbed his hand, turning him around. He stared in surprise, though a small blush formed on his cheeks. "What is it?" He mumbled. I could tell people were staring, but I could care less. I closed my eyes for a second, feeling my face warm slightly. I opened them back up, staring into his green eyes. He looked curious and anxious, staring back at me. I smiled softly at him, and immediately answered back with my pokegear.

His eyes widened at my response.

Dawn's Pov

How I wish May's problems were here right now, so I wouldn't have to deal with my own.

I blushed lightly as I remembered everything that has run through my mind lately. Paul this, Paul that. It was annoying, but at the same time, it made me happy. I hate this feeling. I can't be falling in love with that purple haired idiot, can I?

A sigh sounded behind me, pulling me out of my thoughts.

I turned to see Paul standing there with a raised a brow, "You've stood there for five minutes now like a statue." I looked around, noticing people staring at me in confusion and worry. I smiled, "Heh, sorry. I was just thinking." He nodded, walking away. I watched him leave, deciding against going after him.

I had way too many things on my mind, and I don't know what to do. How do I really feel about Paul? Do I like him as a friend, or more than a friend? I walked around the island, trying to get this problem out of the way. I didn't feel like dealing with this right now. I had more important things to do right now, not deal with love.

Oh who am I kidding..

I turned around, going to look for Paul. I needed to get this off my mind, and I knew that the truth from him would help. I ran towards the dorms, dodging crowds as best I could. Piplup ran behind me, trying to catch up. I ran inside the building, crashing into someone's back in the process.

"Troublesome, watch where you are going." Paul grumbled, glaring lightly at me. I smiled nervously, standing back up. "I'm sorry, but I have something important to ask!" He rolled his eyes as I dragged him towards a sofa. I sat down, Piplup running in. He glared at me and started to rage, but I ignored it. He'd calm down sooner or later.

"What is it you need to tell me?" Paul said. I smiled nervously, "Well Paul, I want to know. How do you feel about me?" I asked. He rolled his eyes, though he went quiet to think of a response. "Fine, you want the truth?" I nodded. He opened his mouth to speak.

"You can be really annoying sometimes, and bother me greatly."

That isn't what I wanted to hear, "You never stop talking, and you never stop invading personal space." I frowned even more, feeling my good mood disappear. "Yet, even though you do all those things, you make the day better for..." I stared wide-eyed as he looked away, blushing lightly. "You make the day better for everyone. You always manage to smile..."

"You make everyone, including myself, happy. Without you I guess.." He trailed off, trying to find the right words to say to me. I smiled, "What I'm trying to say is that.. Dawn, I think I am-"

"Hey Dawn, I love you." What?

HEHEHEHEHEHWHAHAHAHAHEHWHEHE..

I'm so sorry *Hides*

-Pichu!