~ * Sylveon
"So let me get this straight. We fought for hours, then ran for it and almost died because of Ryu... And now that we know it wasn't really him doing it, he still hid something as important as struggling to control his own aura. Is that what I'm hearing?"
"Yes. That's exactly what happenned. He also promised next time he struggles with it, or whenever there is a breakthrough on learning to control it he will let us know. Right Ryu?"
"Okay. Do your parents know about this, Eevee?"
"Not the whole thing no."
"Because as crazy as this sounds I actually don't want them to know. Especially since we all know how protective they are of you..."
"Right. If they knew they won't even want me to leave the house. And well, I know this sounds stupid but I think it's best if less Pokemon know about it. Also this way, Ryu can pay us back by keeping to his word. What do you think Sylveon?"
"You're right about putting more obligations to fill onto Ryu's shoulders. But there's still one more thing I need to say. Ryu?"
"Uh what?"
"Although I do trust you to keep your promise to us, just know that I'm keeping my eye on you from now on. If you try anything to harm one of us again just because your out of control, I will not hold back. Understood?"
"Fair enough. Even I don't trust myself right now, so it's fine if you don't trust me. And knowing that you will at least keep an eye on things does make me feel a bit relieved. So thanks."
"No problem, dude. Shake on it when we both can stand?"
"Of course. I promised Eevee, so I will never break it. Ever."
"Wait, Eevee? You did?"
I looked at both of them in confusion. Slowly the realization began to dawn upon me.
"I see."
"Oh I need to go to the bathroom guys, be back in a sec!"
I waited until she shut the door before I finally spoke.
"So...you and Eevee huh? How long was I passed out for that to happen?"
"You been out of it for four days now. But the thing is, we're not a couple if that's what your thinking."
"Uh...I don't really follow."
"I told her that were just going to be friends from now on. And I promised her that I will never break any promises for as long as I live. Only thing is though is that she didn't really understand what I was talking about and, you know."
"She didn't?"
"Yeah but maybe it's for the best. I don't mind if she doesn't understand as long as we always remain friends than I really am fine with it. Just let me know one thing."
"What is it?"
"Are you okay with that?"
"That she doesn't understand what it means to go from a crush to a friend, is that it?"
"Yeah."
I am. I mean I don't really understand what it means to have a crush myself, so it doesn't disturb me."
"Wait, what are you talking about? What do you mean 'you don't understand either'?"
"Well I...I know it's a feeling you feel when you care about someone more than a friend or aquaintance. And I just never felt that strongly towards a girl before."
"Oh. Maybe you just haven't found your girl yet. I mean it can't be that hard to feel for someone that way right?"
"For me it is. I know girls are pretty and all, but that's all they are to me. None of them are even remotely intriguing enough. Nothing at all like I think my girl should be."
"How do you want your girl to be like then?"
"They say that looks matter more than their personality, but I disagree. The personality a girl has shows how good they are on the inside. I mean what if you just like a girl you find attractive, and then you find out their bad on the inside? That's exactly why I look more to a girl's personality rather than her looks. And since most of them aren't very nice, I guess that's why I just haven't clicked yet."
"That's true. But you didn't exactly answer my question from earlier."
"Oh! Well I would want a girl that supports all my hobbies and be able to keep up with me in workouts. At least a little. Someone who can calm my all the storms inside me with her gaze. Who holds a tender, yet fragile heart close but is strong enough to endure pain half the time. Also eager to impress me with her brains rather than her looks, because it makes me happy to have a girlfriend who is confident in herself. But most importantly..."
Pause for effect.
"She fills the void inside me with her laughter, giggles, and bold statements like it was her bread and butter. Makes them extremely attractive that way."
"That's very specific, but whatever works for you dude."
"Now that I told you. What do you like in a girl?"
"I never really thought about it but... I guess I would want a girl that acts like hotstuff on the outside, yet is really a big softie on the inside. She shows her kindness when the time is right rather than on a daily basis. And she'll be as beautiful as she is stubborn."
"So you want some 'tough love' then? I suppose that works but just know it's not going to be easy, especially if she's stubborn and sounds like a bit of a wild one."
"Hey I can handle anything. Even a girl."
"What about Eevee 2 then? How is your progress going wih her?"
"Like war last I saw her."
"Well you can handle anything, so this should be a piece of cake eh?"
"You got that right."
I snickered a bit at him as I layed down.
"But Sylveon, what you said about what you like in a girl...Don't you think that kind of sounds like Eevee?"
"Oh really? I didn't notice."
"Do-Do you like her?"
"What? No."
His comment made me flush a little but I didn't know why.
"But don't you guys spend a lot of time together?"
"There's a difference between spending time with a girl because your friends with her and because you enjoy her company."
"But which one is it with you and Eevee?"
"It's obvious it's-"
Eevee stepped out of the bathroom before I could finish.
"What are you guys talking about?"
"Nothing important. Just guy talk really."
"Yeah... guy bonding. That's what we were doing."
"Aww that's great you two. I can't wait for us to hang out like old times again."
"Well we can't either Eevee."
(Note : How will the trio fare after recovering at the hospital? Find out in Ch 72 ~ *Sylveon!)