As James and Jenn danced around the heavily decorated gymnasium, I found myself mesmerized by their elegance. Clearly, the other people attending the dance were mesmerized as well, as they had all cleared their part of the dance floor.

Suddenly, James broke away from Jenn, and began walking towards me. Then, he grabbed my hand and we started dancing! We've danced together before, but this time was much different, it had meaning. No longer were we dancing together to fit in with the crowd, we were dancing together by choice.

I looked over to Jenn to see how she was reacting, expecting her to be mad or upset. To my surprise, she smiled knowingly, almost proudly at us.

We danced around more, and I was beginning to notice how undeniably hansome he looked. I was sure that we were still being watched by everyone, but I liked it. We danced so elegantly without even trying, as if we were in a trance.

Then, he pulled me close. He looked into my eyes, then down to my lips before closing his eyes and kissing me. He was so gentle but yet passionate. It was like nothing I had ever experienced before.

After we broke apart, I started... Crying? I ran out of the gymnasium and into the bathroom, wanting to hide myself as soon as possible.

Upon entering, I quickly discovered that I was not in the bathroom, but I actually had just entered the small apartment my mother and I shared.

She was sitting on the bed waiting for me, as if she knew I was coming. Of course she knew, she always knew.

I cried to her about growing up, love, feelings, and just life in general. She told me how wonderful I am, that I was strong and beautiful and able to do whatever I wanted to in life. She told me that I was heading in the right direction and things were going to get better.

I hugged my mother and-

Wait... My mother? My mother's dead.

Upon this realization, I was jolted awake. I quickly sat up, without even meaning to.

Meowth was right, I liked James. Ugh, I'm such an idiot! Why couldn't I have figured that out sooner?! I looked around to ensure James hadn't came back. Who am I kidding? He's with Jenn now, and probably won't be coming back.

And my mother? Why was she there? She hadn't appeared in any of my dreams since I first joined Team Rocket. I replayed the dream in my head. I saw my mother, and heard her voice. I felt a chill.

Just then, I heard a noise. It scared me so much I almost jumped out of my sleeping bag. Something was there. I prayed it was just a wild pokémon and not a person. "Hello?" I called out into the distance. I felt like an idiot.

"Jess, you're still awake?" A voice asked. That was not just any voice, it was James' voice.

"What are you doing here? I thought you quit!"

"Quit? No!" He almost laughed, then sighed as he came into view. "It's just... Things didn't go as planned with Jenn, she didn't want to see me again."

I suddenly became very dizzy, and started shivering uncontrollably. It was as if I was so invested in their relationship that this news hurt me. "Really? That's terrible!" I took a brief moment to compose myself a bit. "Are you...okay?" I reached my arms out for a hug, James needed it.

He got down to my level before hugging back. "Yeah, I'm alright. I just needed some time to think, that's why I came back so late. Sorry if I worried you guys."

"No, it's fine. We honestly didn't expect you to come back."

He broke out of the hug and looked me in the eyes. I couldn't help but be reminded of my dream. "Jessie, I'd never leave you! Promise! Even if some day we decide to quit Team Rocket, I'd still want to be in your life. You're my best friend!"

Best friend.

Ouch. Of course. I'm such an idiot. Did I really think that something else was happening? Pathetic.

It's alright I guess, as long as he's happy. I need him to be happy. "Do you want me to help you get her back? I'm sure I could help her realize how great you are, and how lucky anyone would be to have you in their life."

He looked surprised for a moment, but then he smiled weakly. "No, it's fine. It's better off this way, she had her reasons, and honestly I had mine too."

"Ah, okay." I started. "If there's anything you need, let me know. You're probably feeling pretty crappy right now." My heart hurt for him.

"Yeah, I think I just need some rest." He looked over at Meowth, who was sound asleep, then to me. "What are you doing up so late anyway?"

"Oh, nothing. Just a dream."

James looked concerned. "A bad dream?"

I recalled having terrible nightmares back when we first joined Team Rocket. James always helped me calm down enough to get back to sleep. It was quite embarrassing for me back then, but I'm grateful he was there.

I felt bad for worrying him. This time, it was a good dream... I think. "No, it was a good dream... well, a confusing one. You know how dreams are sometimes."

He nodded understandingly. "Alright, I'm going to bed now." He slid inside of his own sleeping bag, which was still rolled out from last night. "Night Jess."

"Goodnight James."

I love you.

Ew, I'm so sappy. This is hopeless.