"Dawn!"

"Huh?" I glanced away from my phone, looking up at Zoey, who was beginning to look at me with a flat expression, "Sorry, did you say something?" I asked, a bit sheepishly.

Two weeks had passed and I hadn't received any information about the competition and it was silently killing me. Every day, my phone would constantly beep and vibrate, giving me hopes that it was a message regarding the competition, but the messages were either from Kenny or May. And, currently, mid-semester exams were approaching, so Zoey had been helping me prepare for my exams. But sadly, I kept glancing at my phone, looking like a bit of a lost puppy.

"Yes!" Zoey said, exasperated, "I told you to start doing this math problem." She handed me a paper with a question on it.

"Oops. Sorry, Zoey, I'm really looking forward to this dance competition. I really want to win and show everyone how much I love dancing." I said, sighing.

Zoey looked at me expectantly, "I've been looking forward to it too. But really, this dance competition happens almost every year. But right now, you need to concentrate on your exam next week."

I rolled my eyes, "Ugh, you're just like my mom." I said as I hesitantly began to work on a math problem.

She winked, "But you love me anyway."

Two hours had passed on a Saturday morning and now we had shifted towards Biology, another subject I wasn't strong in. I was reading my biology textbook while Zoey was going through some answer sheets. Suddenly, I heard my mom come through the front door. She looked at me, a bit surprised as to why I would be studying and then eyed Zoey.

"Hey girls," My mom said, as she dropped the house keys on the dining table.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Johanna," Zoey smiled and my mom acknowledged her with a cheerful smile.

"Any luck finding a job?"

It was just yesterday when my mom suddenly announced that she would be getting a job. The last job that my mom had before my father had left us, was a caregiver. She loved the job and it was very satisfactory, money wise. Unfortunately, due to some issues, she had to quit because I was just a toddler at the time and had to raise me all on her own once she had enough savings in her hands.

"No…it's a bit difficult, but I'll find one eventually." She said, "So, are you girls studying?"

"Yeah," Zoey replied, "Dawn and I have exams next week. And we were doing Math and Biology first,"

"That's great!" My mom remarked, "And Dawn, I expect all A's from you," She told me in a strict voice and I just rolled my eyes and went back to reading.

Before I knew it, Sunday morning had arrived and my mom and I had decided to spend the day baking some cakes and other delicious pastries. Although, I wasn't exactly sure if you could call burnt cookies or brownies 'other delicious pastries'. We just shrugged at the though and decided to eat it anyway.

I had gotten a call from my grandmother recently and she had informed us that her health was only slightly increasing-not by a milestone, but regardless it was still good news. She told me that she expected a visit from us soon. I became a little teary-eyed when she told us how much she had missed us back in Kanto. She'd been the one to look after me when my mom was a caregiver. She'd always think of creative ways of just being with her only granddaughter, whether it be going out in the backyard to play with her dog, Fluffles, cracking some cheesy jokes, watching a few entertainment channels on TV or just talking in general.

I was in my room, in deep thought about my grandma when I heard the doorbell ring. I quickly sprinted past my bed and my mother's room and I opened the door. I slightly grimaced when I saw Ash.

"Hey, can I borrow some sugar?"

I rolled my eyes, "You seriously came over here to just borrow some sugar?" I asked in disbelief.

"Well, yes…unless you want me to stay here," He said, implying something with a wink. Deciding I didn't want to know, I just sighed and walked to the kitchen, ignoring the mess from earlier when we had baked those 'delicious pastries', grabbed a bowl of sugar and gave it to him.

"Thanks, neighbour," He said, taking the bowl of sugar from and giving me a small smile before leaving. I rolled my eyes and closed the door. Sighing in relief, I decided to go to my room and continue studying for my exams.

My mom had been sleeping in and after an hour or so of studying, I got a text from Kenny.

Hey. How abt a movie tonight? – Kenny

I held the phone in my hands, contemplating about it. A movie would be nice, especially at this time of day, but I'd have to sneak past from my mom to go with Kenny, as she still had no clue about Kenny and I. Hopefully, she'd never know.

Okay, sure! :) - Dawn

I set my phone on the bedside table and decided to get ready. After taking a fifteen minute shower, I got dressed in a purple sleeveless top, covered with a small jacket and some dark and slightly ripped jeans. I then picked out some black flats and a small gold bracelet. By the time I had finished applying mascara and lip gloss, another fifteen minutes had passed.

I glanced at my phone and saw another text from Kenny.

Cool! Do you want me to pick you up or will we meet up at the movies? – Kenny

I immediately dismissed the idea of Kenny picking me up at my place, thinking that mom would surely get suspicious. I quickly typed a reply.

I'll meet you at the movies. – Dawn

Okay, seeya there. :) - Kenny

After taking one last glance at the mirror and brushing my hair for the last time, I grabbed my purse and peeked in my mom's room. I parted my lips in surprise, slightly, as she had just gotten up from her afternoon nap.

"Oh hey, Dawn, where are you going all dolled up?" She asked me, eyeing me from head to toe.

"I'm…going to meet May and go to the movies." I lied.

"You should be studying for your exam tomorrow," She told me matter-of-factly.

"Mom," I groaned, "Come on, I've been studying almost all day. I need a break. Seeing a good movie would be great. Please?" I begged.

She hesitated, sighing a bit, "I don't know…"

"I'll study all night afterwards when I get back," I quickly protested. It managed to get my mom's attention, "and do all the chores for an entire week."

"Really?" She exclaimed in disbelief.

"Really."

"Okay…but just remember to hold up your end of the bargain." She said.

I laughed, "No need to worry."

I walked up to the cinema and saw Kenny seated in one of the chairs beside the food counter. His leg was shaking and he seemed to be fumbling with his fingers. He was dressed in a blue T-shirt covered by a leather jacket and some pitch black jeans.

"Hey, Kenny." I smiled, walking up to him.

He quickly stood up and was about to speak, when he suddenly faltered. He then dropped his eyes from my face downwards before looking back up at me, "Wow. You…uhhh…"

I cocked my head to the side, curious, "What?"

"Nothing," He blinked, "It's just…" He trailed off, biting his lip, "You look…good," He breathed. He looked to the other side and he seemed to have slightly cursed himself.

Stifling a giggle, I said, "Thanks. You look nice too."

"Thanks," He said, placing his hands into his jeans pockets.

"So, what movie are we going to watch?"

"Well…I was thinking," He started as he began to look over the movie posters, "X-Men Apocalypse, Me before You or Finding Dorey," He said, then turned his direction towards me.

"Well, definitely not Me before You. I heard that has a tragic ending." I said, remembering seeing the trailers for that recently.

"Okay," He nodded, "Then its either Finding Dorey or X-Men Apocalypse."

I looked at him and smiled, "You can choose the movie."

Kenny slightly chuckled, "Nah. I invited you, you choose."

I blinked, "Are you sure?" I asked. If Kenny already planned what movie we were going to see together, I didn't want to seem insensitive or selfish and take that away from him.

"I'm positive. I really didn't have any idea what movie I wanted to see, anyways and I'm fine with anything." He shrugged.

I slowly walked towards the movie posters, looking back and forth at the two. After about two or three minutes, I turned around to Kenny and said, "I think Finding Dorey's good. Are you okay with that?"

"Of course I am," Kenny smiled, "It should be a good movie. I'll just go get the tickets and be right back." He said and I nodded before he made way to the counter.

Suddenly I heard two familiar male voices and turned around to see Gary and Drew. They were close towards the food counter and they seemed to be arguing about something. Curious, I walked over.

"Gary, I'm telling 'ya, this X-Men movie was directed by Bryan Singer!" Drew exclaimed, and he looked frustrated.

Before Gary could retort, I acknowledged myself, "Hey guys." I waved.

The two males looked at me at first in slight shock but then I was greeted with two warming smiles, "Hey Dawn, what are you doing here?" Gary asked.

"I'm here on a movie date with Kenny. What about you guys?"

"We're going to see X-Men Apocalypse." Drew stated, "And somebody here doesn't wanna believe that it was directed by Bryan Singer," He said, rolling his eyes at Gary. "It's always been directed by him!"

"I hate him," Gary muttered in annoyance.

"That's what you two are arguing about?" I scoffed in disbelief, "Wow, so mature." I said, every word dripping of sarcasm.

Gary just shrugged, "We are who we are. So, what movie are you and Kenny seeing?"

"Finding Dorey," I replied, "I hear it's really good."

The two boys nodded before the three of us heard another familiar male voice approach us. "Hey guys," Ash practically had his hand around Gary's and Drew's backs as he said that, "Just the three of us watching a good movie," He said. He didn't seem to notice my presence.

"Glad you could join us, Ashy boy," Gary remarked.

"And here I thought you were going to ditch us for Serena," Drew commented.

Ash partially groaned, "I had to lie to her and tell her that I had to help my mom with something. Luckily, she bought it." He said and then that was when he looked towards me. He raised his eyebrows and approached me.

"Fancy seeing you here," He said as he crossed his arms a bit arrogantly.

"Yeah. I'm here on a date." I said, mimicking the similar reaction he had just done.

"Yeah, speaking of which…who is the unlucky guy that decided to ruin his life by being your boyfriend?" He uncrossed his arms and placed his hands in his jeans pockets. My jaw had dropped at his insulting words while he was looking at me with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Excuse me! I'll have you know that he likes me very much!" I said, my fingers forming into fists as I practically shot him daggers.

Instead of giving me a worded reply, he just chuckled in delight. My anger had now escalated to new heights. Here he was insulting me to no end, and to make it worse, he just seemed more and more amused at my reactions. Oh, Arceus, how much I loathed him.

Gary and Drew looked towards us and to my surprise, they seemed to be wiggling his eyebrows suggestively, as if hinting something towards me. I rolled my eyes and now I was wondering what was taking Kenny so long.

"Excuse me, could you tell me where the restrooms are?" We all whipped our heads towards the source of the voice, and judging Ash's expression now, I could tell he was far from pleased to see Serena by the counter. In fact, he seemed to be angry, confused and just a little bit scared all at once.

"Oh shit, this isn't good." Gary commented.

"Do you think she noticed you, Ash?" Drew asked.

"I don't know, Drew. I hope not. You know what, you guys stay here and I'll go get the tickets over there, that'll probably be a good way to hide from Serena here anyway," He said, to which the two boys nodded.

However, as Ash walked away, I nearly burst out in laughter, when Serena turned around from the counter and noticed Ash, "Ash!" The honey-blonde called out before she walked up towards a groaning Ash. I turned to see Drew and Gary face-palming.

"Well, looks like he's fucked." Gary said, sighing.

"Let's just go get the tickets and the popcorn," Drew suggested before looking at me, "See you around, Dawn."

I nodded, "Later,"

I looked towards Serena and Ash and slightly chuckled and grimaced simultaneously seeing an argument forming between the couple. I almost felt sorry for Ash, but then I thought he probably deserved it anyhow. I would never understand their so called relationship.

To my relief, I saw Kenny approaching towards me with the tickets in his hand and some popcorn, "Sorry I took so long, the line was really long," He said in exasperation. "What'd I miss?"

I glanced towards the couple and noticed Ash face-palming while Serena looked ready to burst in flames, "Eh, nothing much. C'mon the movie's gonna start soon," I said and grabbed Kenny's free hand and ignored the blush that appeared on his cheeks as we made way into the movie theatre.

We managed to get front-row seats and I could notice everybody in the dark theatre wearing their 3D glasses. I glanced towards Kenny beside me and giggled a bit.

"What?" He looked towards me.

"Nothing, it's just, you look kind of funny in 3D glasses," I giggled a bit more.

"Oh yeah, well let's see how you look with them on," He said.

I rolled my eyes, "Alright." I said and put the glasses on, then looked towards me, "How do I look?"

Kenny stifled a laugh, and I could notice how he was mocking me, "What?"

"You look kind of funny in 3D glasses," He said and I pursed my lips in slight annoyance before lightly punching him on the arm. "Just kidding. You look great."

My heart warmed at the comment, "Thanks," I said shyly.

The movie had yet to start and so we were just watching some trailers for other upcoming movies when I noticed Ash and Serena coming in. Confused, I looked when they were walking down the aisle. And I groaned when they chose to sit behind the seats where we sat. I thought Ash was watching that X-Men movie with Drew and Gary.

"Seriously, Ash? Helping your mother is the lamest lie that I have ever heard of." I heard Serena say from behind me.

"I can't believe you're forcing me to watch this with you. I already had plans with the guys to watch another movie." Ash retorted.

"Then why'd you lie to me?"

"Because I knew you would have forced me to do something with you and besides, it's been a while since I hung out with Gary and Drew." I heard Ash say.

"Look, Ash, I'm your girlfriend, you should be giving me your time, you owe it to me anyway!"

"That doesn't mean I should neglect my friends!"

"Just keep your mouth shut and watch the movie!"

Wow. Can you feel the love? I thought to myself as I reached for a handful of popcorn and threw it in my mouth. As I began chewing, I suddenly became self-conscious. Why did I feel as if Serena was staring at the back of my head for a good while?

"Dawn!"

I swallowed and then reluctantly turned my head around to see Serena and Ash, "Uhh…hey, guys."

"Ohh…" Serena narrowed her eyes, "So that's why you're here," She scowled at me before looking at Ash. "You're here to see Dawn, aren't you?"

I could tell Ash was rendered speechless, because just like me, I really couldn't comprehend her logic…that is, if she had any. Did she not notice Kenny and I lingering our fingers together?

"I'm Dawn's boyfriend, just so you know." Kenny turned towards them. "We're on a movie date,"

"Kenny's your boyfriend?" Ash asked incredulously. What the heck was that supposed to mean?

"I'm just going to take that as a compliment," He said sheepishly.

I just ignored the couple and now fixated my sole attention on the movie. For a good while, Kenny and I shared popcorn and as cheesy as it sounds, sometimes our hands would touch whenever we reached for the snack at the same time. We shared a few laughs every time something hilarious Dorey would say. I had to admit, I was really enjoying my time with Kenny and was thankful that he had asked me out.

Soon enough, the words 'intermission' was spelled out on the screen and some people headed out of the theatre. Kenny looked towards me, "So, you liking the movie so far?"

I nodded, "Yeah, I wonder what's going to happen next."

"Do you want anything?"

"No, what about you?"

"No, but I do have to use the bathroom," He admitted while getting up. "I'll be right back," He stated and I nodded before he walked out of the aisle to leave the theatre.

Curiously, I glanced behind me to see only Ash sitting behind me, "Hey, where'd Serena go?"

"Bathroom," He replied before taking out his phone and groaned, "Aww man, Drew's saying that the movie's awesome."

"The X-Men one?"

"Yeah," He nodded, "I can't believe I'm missing out on that!" He grumbled, before sitting back in his seat and sighing.

"C'mon, Finding Dorey's not bad." I protested.

"I didn't say it was. I think it's awesome, but I was just really hoping to hang out with Drew and Gary today. And Serena messed it up." He said, putting his phone back in his pocket. "So…why Kenny?"

I narrowed my eyes at him, "Why Serena?" I shot back, "I mean, clearly this relationship isn't even one sided. Why don't you just break up with her?!"

He sighed, "Look, it's…complicated, alright? You won't understand."

I frowned, "It can't be that complicated. It's obvious the both of you are miserable with each other, so it's better to just be relieved from the burden," I stated. However, he just hesitated to reply any single word to me.

"Fine, whatever, it's not like I care," I turned back and sat in my seat, crossing my arms.

"What's wrong?" Kenny asked as he sat down next to me, noticing my behaviour.

"Nothing," I replied, "Don't worry about it, okay?" I sent him a smile. He seemed suspicious. "I'm telling you, it's nothing." I assured him.

"Alright." He simply replied before turning his attention back to the screen above us.

"That movie was so awesome!" I heard Gary say to Drew as they exited from the theatre. Kenny and I were standing and talking about Finding Dorey.

"Another great work from Bryan," Drew said, putting his hands on his hips. He then looked towards me, "Hey, Dawn, how was the movie?" He asked, coming towards us, followed by Gary.

"It was great, Kenny and I were just talking about it." I said, matter-of-factly.

"Yeah. How was your movie?" Kenny asked.

"Awesome!" The two guys exclaimed, "I swear, this is one of Bryan's best movies." Drew said, "Hey…where's Ash?" He asked.

I shrugged, "He walked out of the movie theatre with Serena as soon as the movie ended. I haven't seen them since."

"He must have taken her home." Gary thought out loud, "Well, anyways, see you in school, Dawn. We have to go." He said.

"Okay, I have to go too," I said.

"Later, Dawn." Drew said and then he glanced at Kenny, "Oh and later, Kenny."

Kenny simply chuckled and waved them goodbye before looking at me, "So…thanks for agreeing for this movie night."

"No problem, it was really fun." I admitted.

And then there was the awkward silence again. Darn it, I really thought that we had managed to escape these. So, we just stood there, probably looking like a bunch of idiots standing in the middle of nowhere.

"So…" I managed to say, breaking the awkward tension.

Instead of replying, he suddenly changed expressions and leaned down capturing my lips with his. It was a chaste peck on the lips and only lasted for about a second. I did not expect that, especially with the awkward state we were just in. And if anything, it only made the awkward tension even worse when I just stood there, a slight pink rubbing my cheeks and trying to process what just happened here.

I had just had my first kiss. And it was with Kenny.

"So," Kenny coughed out. It looked like he was nervous this whole time, "Let's get you home."

Before I could reply, both of our phones had started to beep, signalling that we had received texts. Confused, I took out my phone, as did Kenny, and opened the message. I slowly crept up a smile and looked towards Kenny, who had a grin etched upon his features.

"The first competition starts in the next two weeks on Friday!" I stated.

Just so you guys know, I haven't watched Finding Dorey yet and I really want to. If anybody can find a link online, please PM me, I've been dying to watch it.

Another filler chapter, but I don't think it was bad, because these filler chapters are needed for the story as well.

My birthday is also coming this month. It's July 24th, I'm pretty excited. I'm going to be 18 and it's going to be three whole years ever since I joined this site. You guys are awesome and it's been a fun and interesting ride so far.

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