~ Eevee
I was surprised that Ryu just went outside like that. But I think it was just because he needed a breather due to the tense situation.
I don't blame him. It's already taking a lot out of me to not accidentally say something offensive to *Eevee.
I have to be on guard. I don't want to say something that makes her retaliate against us.
We want to show her somehow that we're her friends, but it's difficult when she's constantly uncomfortable and says little to us.
"Hey Sylveon. What do we do if *Eevee wants nothing to do with us? I mean we promised Ryu we would help him out with her but what if we can't? What then?"
"She would have to be pretty crazy to not want to be friends with Pokemon like us. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. She just needs to find some common ground with Ryu first before we even become friends. She'll come around, besides Ryu has it all under control, so don't worry."
"Wait he does?"
Sylveon pointed to the door behind us as he kept chewing on his burger. I turned and saw Ryu coming back to the table with arm crossed *Eevee in tow.
They approached and sat down without a word and instantly began to eat. I took a nibble and watched as everyone just ate without saying a word.
It lasted about 5 minutes. Until *Eevee spoke...
" I don't like you guys. You're all just too sappy and weird. That's how I feel right now. Living here I feel about the same. And I came from the Kanto Region from a mountain village."
Eevee said like she was answering several questions at once. Before going back to chewing her burger and taking a sip of her soda.
I took me a moment to realize she was answering mine, so I ignored the harsh comment and responded politely.
"Oh the Kanto Region. It's mostly countryside with the exception of a few cities am I right?"
"Yeah. I enjoyed it over there more than I do over here."
"With us here I'm sure you'll change your mind."
"Nobody tells me what to do!"
"I wasn't telling you, it was just a suggestion."
"Good. Keep it that way."
Ryu nearly sighed while Sylveon gave me a thumbs up for effort.
"So *Eevee, do you like any of the places in our home?"
"Nothing really. I did notice the park though. It's enourmous."
Sylveon stopped eating and took over talking.
"You bet it is! I ran the entire 10 blocks that goes around the park several times once. It is pretty enourmous and a site to behold once you experience how exhausting it is."
"You ran 10 blocks- Ah! Erm... Oh wow you've only gone around 'several times'! I don't really think you actually pulled that off. What a liar you are."
"Oh can you pull it off *Eevee? That would be surprising."
"Sylveon..."
"Oh boy..."
Eevee put her food down and glared at Sylveon.
"Why is that surprising?! Just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I can't do it!!! You sure talk big, but you aren't even game?"
I glanced at Sylveon hoping he would reconsider, but once he has a challenger it is nearly impossible.
"I don't mind showing you my skills. I'm just making sure you are up for it without seeing you getting tired instantly from it, 'miss'."
"I accept your challenge because I am more than ready to take you down!"
"Then let's go."
*Half an hour later at the Park
"Alright I'm using my phone's stopwatch. This is to test who can run 4 times around the whole park the fastest. I'll record Sylveon's laps while Ryu takes *Eevee's. Also know the match will be over if one of you quits. Do you guys got that?"
"Loud and clear, Eevee. Roger that."
"Let's just get started already!"
"Alright then. Runners, get into postion!"
They both stopped stretching and bent down to get ready.
"OKAY READY?!
1!
2!
3..."
They both braced for it.
"GO!"
They took off at the same time in steady, but powerful strides. Practically neck in neck. Pokemon walking on the sidewalk had to get out of the way before they barreled through them.
"Think they'll both make it?"
"Maybe. Maybe not. We'll just have to wait and see for now."
"I guess so. But umm, what are we going to do now while we wait for them to come back a turn?"
"Honestly I don't know."
"Well I guess we should sit down and wait-"
"Hey Eevee!"
We both turned to see Fennekin approaching.
"Hi Fennekin. What are you doing out here this late?"
"I was out running errands. And I uh-uh-uh-uh..."
"Uh, Fennekin?"
She was now stuttering as she glanced at Ryu.
"Oh. Riolu, have you met Fennekin before?"
"Sort of. But not really in Pokemon yet."
"And Fennekin did you have something to say to...well you know."
"Oh uh...H-H-Hi Rio...lu..."
"Hi."
She quickly pulls me aside out of Ryu's earshot.
"Oh my Arceus!! Riolu said 'Hi' to me! Did you see that?! Oh no, did I look like an idiot! How do you make it look so easy to talk to him?! I mean do you not like him?"
"No, not like that. At this point he's practically like a brother to me. So definitely not. Why do you ask?"
"Well okay, maybe you feel that way now, but what about when you first met him? Nothing clicked for you then?"
I had a flashback while I tried to remember what happenned when I first met Ryu.
He felt a little bit guilty about his sister...
He invited me to a family dinner to make amends for what she did...
And he hoped that I wouldn't judge him or his family because of what happenned...
It was easy to forgive him and wanted to earn his friendship...Even when he told me he liked me I didn't feel any differently.
At least I think I feel different after something like that but nope I didn't feel anything but confusion.
I always thought of him as a friend. Since he doesn't make me feel any differently, or at least I think I should feel differently, that's how I knew he was just my friend.
"Nope. Nothing at all."
"Well that's a relief. I'd feel bad if we let a boy get in the way of our friendship Eevee."
"Uh...Me too. I think."
"So how should I talk to him when he makes me feel like a nervous wreck everytime I even see him?"
"Just be yourself. That's what I do when I talk to him, and that's why we have been friends ever since."
"But I want to be his girlfriend not some creepy stalker."
"Wait what?! I am not a stalker! I am his friend! What are you even talking about?!"
"No! I meant me! I am not making progress from watching him all the time! I want to get to know him! And since you know him so well, and I can't talk to him alone, I thought you might be able to help me! Please tell me your secret! I have to know!"
"Hold on! Step back a minute! What do you mean you're watching him?!"
"I don't mean to do it! You know how I feel about him! And I have tried talking to him before trust me! But as I said earlier I can't talk to him alone! And you know how I think he's really cute and all! Everything he does amazes me even when he breathes! And I don't mean to but I like watching him live his life because I am to shy to be a part of it! No matter how much I want to be! Please help me at least hold a conversation with him! Please Eevee!!! Pretty please!!! PLeahease!! Eevee Please!!!"
"Alright! Alright! Alright! Already! But you are doing all the talking okay?!"
"Okay...But uh...how do I start?"
"Say something like,"The weather's nice today", or,"What/How are you guys doing?", or I don't know say something to start a conversation the way you normally do it! Argh! Why is it so hard for you to say one sentence to him when you are practically the most talkative Pokemon I know?!"
"Because he is amazing and I am not! So how am I supposed to say something that impresses him?!""First of all, he's just a Pokemon like you and me! Second, he thinks he's above no one, not even his rival! And thirdly, if he ever does, that's just friendly jealousy at worst! He never once considered himself above anyone. So of course he'll listen to you! Plus he know we're friends, so he won't judge you. So just go and talk to him already! Alright?!"
"Okay but just stay close to me please?"
"Fine. Come on. And please don't stand behind me."
"Oh sorry."
(Note : How will this turn out? Will Fennekin keep her cool when she sees the other *Eevee? Find out in Ch 82 ~ Pt 3~ Eevee!)