Haven't updated due to laziness... lack of reviews to remove that laziness... and stuff like that...

Doing a MAJOR update... pushing in all my drabbles from the forums.

Enjoy the read.

"The Birches are coming over for Christmas. I heard also Brendan's back from his trip."

I stared silently at the opposite wall, my back lent against another. My brown hair fell over my eyes as I bent my head forward. I felt a bit numb from the news… I didn't know whether to be happy, or scared for my life. My parents continued to ramble on about the Birches, but I didn't take in any of it. One thing was repeating itself through my mind like a song's chorus.

"Brendan's coming back…"

I tripped lightly as a blue blur flew by, spinning me slightly. I growled lightly as Max smirked lightly, running into the living room. Max is so… immature… for someone who was fourteen; he sure didn't act like it.

"Max! Watch where you're going!" I yelled angrily at him, raising my fist slightly. He smiled at me in reply, is face beaming with a grin.

"Sorry May, I'm just really excited… Brendan Birch, Hoenn Champion at the age of eleven… coming to my house…" Max said softly looking up in wonder. He stared at me, grinning slightly. "Mom also said you had some history with him." I sweat dropped. "Back in school, wasn't he your first-" I ran up to him, putting him into a headlock. I narrowed my eyes at him as he cowered in fright.

"You know nothing. You heard nothing. Understand?" I growled menacingly. He nodded frantically, sweating slightly. I dropped my grip as the doorbell rang, resurfacing my nerves. Max rang to the door quickly, tripping over himself slightly.

"Professor! It's been such a long time!" I heard my mom yell in delight. I hid around the corner, eavesdropping. "Brendan! My… you've grown much taller!" My attention perked lightly as I peaked into the hallway. I felt silly- How can an old crush affect me like this?

"It's nice to be back in Hoenn, I missed everyone here." I examined him lightly, scanning him like a Noctowl. He had gotten taller, standing more then a few inches taller then me. His white hair had gotten longer; it flowed out from the top of his headband. He grinned shyly as he continued to talk to my mom, his crimson eyes filled with mirth.

"I'll just place these in the living room." Brendan said as he lifted some gifts. Oh crap… he's headed this way! May… think… no… RUN!

"Oof-" I felt a strong pair of arms grab me as I fell over, tripping idiotically over my own two feet as I had attempted to get away. I reluctantly opened my eyes, hoping it was my father who had caught me and not-

"Brendan…" I said softly as I stared at him. He smiled lightly, concern lifting from his eyes. I got up onto my feet, hoping my face wasn't red from embarrassment… yeah embarrassment… is it getting hot in here or is it just me?

"I'm glad you didn't change at all May, still clumsy and beautiful." He said as he chuckled softly. I felt my face go red hot. He picked up the fallen gifts and carried them into the living room, leaving me with my thoughts. Did he just say… that I was beautiful? I held my hand to my face, covering it lightly in case anyone walked by. I couldn't help but feel… was he the same Brendan who I had fallen for… was he still the same smiling goof he was… did he change… was that feeling of fear before… a fear that he had changed?

"May! Dinner time!" I gasped lightly as I hurried towards the kitchen. I glanced around, blushing lightly as I sat down in the only available seat; the one right across from Brendan. He smiled at me as he noticed me staring at him. I looked away; gosh I must look like an idiot… his expression changed to confusion.

Dinner went by relatively quickly. They only time I talked was when someone asked me a question. Brendan was quiet as well, stirring his soup like he was in deep thought. He excused himself as he got up, heading toward the back porch. I cocked my head in confusion; what's going on?

"Excuse me." I said politely as I left the table. I zipped up my jacket and walked onto the porch, where Brendan was quietly watching the sky. Snow was falling around us serenely, gleaming lightly.

"So May… are you going to tell me why you've been ignoring me? Or do I have to tickle it out of you?" He said softly as he glanced at me. He chuckled lightly as I gave him a glare. I walked up next to him, bending over the rail.

"I don't know, it just seems like a long time… I don't know if you had-"

"Changed?" He finished with a smile. He chuckled lightly, closing his eyes in relief. "I thought you were mad at me."

I gave him a smirk. "Afraid of my wraith?" I said jokingly. He put his arms on my shoulder and pulled me next to him softly, I blushed lightly as he lent down.

"Yep." He said softly, smiling as he looked at me. I pushed his face away with my hand, my eyes narrowed lightly in annoyance. He looked at me skeptically as he rubbed that part of his cheek.

"You've gotten stronger…" he mumbled as he continued to rub. I laughed lightly as he frowned. I glanced at the night sky, watching as the snow continued to fall.

"It's beautiful… isn't it?" I said quietly, my eyes wide in awe. Brendan cocked his head and smiled.

"But, it's not as beautiful as you." He said softly, grinning sheepishly. I felt my heart flutter as I stared at him. I chuckled softly, placing my head on his shoulder. I felt him tense up lightly, a small tint of red upon his face.

"Your really haven't changed…"

Fin