So my update today is only a little bit late, hope you don't mind too much. I'm surprised I've got this far really, the longest story I've ever written was about seven chapters, and that was co-written with a friend. So this is my longest story so far! :O Shocking right?
Anyway, I'd like to thank rosswellmorgana for the sweet review. It really was lovely :D And if I'm ever stuck, I really will take you up on that offer! Also thank you to Binary01 for their review.
I'm not overly happy with this chapter, got a little stuck. If anyone has any ideas of anything they would like to happen, I'd be happy to hear them.
Please, go ahead and read. I hope you like it :) Any mistakes are my own.
I would also like to dedicate this chapter, and the whole story really, to my friend who passed away. She had wanted to Beta my stories from the first time she found out I was writing. This is for you girl!
Disclaimer:- I don't own Skins or Pokemon, or anything related.
We stayed in Viridian City for three more days before heading off to Pallet Town. Emily had to tie up all the loose ends with the Gym, making sure that trainers were informed of its temporary closure.
Emily had decided to close the gym, rather than hire someone to cover for her, after all, if anyone was desperate for the Earth Badge, all they had to do was give her a call on her Pokegear and find out where she was.
In those few days we also stocked up on supplies, making sure that we had enough of the basic Potions, Repels, and Balls ready for our journey. What we got should be enough to last between a few cities.
We also made a quick visit to the Pokemon Centre, making sure our Pokemon were fully healed and in perfect fighting condition. Emily got her Ninetails from the P.C, which I learnt was called Miles.
I narrowly avoided an awkward conversation about the reasons for Nurse Joy chatting me up by quickly changing the subject back to Emily's Ninetails.
The walk to Pallet Town was short, only just over two hours. I was taken aback that Emily had never been, considering it was so close. She really never had left Viridian City.
Emily grabbed my hand as we bid farewell to the gym, electricity buzzing through my limbs at the contact. She looked unhappy to say goodbye, but I knew deep down that this was what she wanted. Something she'd wanted for a long time, and I'm glad that I am the person she's going to experience the best few years of her life with. Yes years. Exploring all the cities, and everything they have to offer, really will take that long. I hope Emily wants to stay with me that long.
As we walked through the long grass, hands swinging between us, Emily kept excitedly pointing things out. It was adorable really.
"Look Naomi! LOOK!" I followed the direction her hand was waving in, her beautiful form bobbing up and down out of the corner of my eye. I didn't really see what all the fuss was about. It was merely a Pidgey feeding from an Apricorn tree. Something I saw all the time on my way around Kanto.
"Yes, Emily, I see it." I giggled.
This continued for the remainder of the journey, and before I knew it, we were stood outside my Mum's house.
The yellow walls and colourful garden bringing memories flying back. The tree house I spent most of my time in when I was younger was still standing upright, but thick green mossy vines had grown over the rotting wood, windows and door not visible anymore.
A shadow moving frantically in the window brought my attention away from the tree house. I must remember to go up there at some point whilst Emily and I are here, show her around. I bet there are some right treasures from my childhood.
Oh god. It was my Mum. She was waving like there was no tomorrow, her whole body swaying with the enthusiasm of the wave. She looked bloody ridiculous.
"Naomi..." Emily asked cautiously. "Is that your Mum in the window?"
I rolled my eyes.
"Unfortunately yes." I muttered.
I squeezed Emily's hand, silently asking whether she was ready to meet my crazy mother. She looked up at me with her huge brown eyes, nerves swimming in them, disturbing the gold flecks.
"It will be okay, yeah? She'll adore you." I beamed at her.
"Maybe I should have dressed up a little more." I took a glance at what she was wearing. She was the definition of perfection. Her elegant locks were pulled into a messy ponytail, and her fringe was clipped back out of the way. Strands fell on her face where the wind had blown it free from its bobble capture.
Emily was wearing a white tank top, just like when I first met her, but with brown board shorts instead of the tiny khaki ones and a pair of red ankle height converse trainers. Her wrists covered in various bracelets. She was radiant, and she wasn't even trying.
"Ems," Not sure where that nickname came from, but she seemed to like it, judging by the smile that lit up her features. "You'd look amazing in rags, so you'll be excellent, okay?"
Emily nodded, mood brightening instantly.
"Lets go then."
I affectionately tugged on her hand when she didn't make a move to walk up the path, encouraging her to come.
We made it to the graying white door, and I knocked loudly, even though I knew Gina was probably watching through the keyhole anyway.
"Naomi!" I heard her joyful screech before the door was even fully open, and I was pulled into a rib crushing hug. Emily's hand was still entwined in mine, so she was hauled into the embrace also, just sort of hanging on the side.
Awkward much.
"Ah, and who is this?" My mother asks, looking at our joined hands, raising her eyebrow slightly.
"Mum, this Emily, my...err...my..." What was Emily to me? Friend? Girlfriend? A friend that I kiss, and really fancy the pants off?
Luckily, Emily saved me, "Friend, I'm Naomi's friend. It's lovely to meet you. Naomi has told me so much about you."
"All good I hope." Gina joked. "Well, come on in and I'll make a pot of tea."
A few hours later, and Mum has cracked open the beers, and we were all sitting around the small kitchen table playing cards. Mum decided it would be funny to tell Emily of every single moment of my life where I made a fool of myself.
"Oh gosh Emily! And there was this other time where I had repeatedly told her to tie her shoe laces on the way home from school, but of course, she just rolled her eyes at me, being all knowing like she thought she was. Anyway, the next thing I know, she's in a heap on the floor having tripped, and as she stood back up to carry on, she tripped again, foot still caught in her laces and feel straight on her head! It was absolutely hilarious. The bruise was there for weeks!"
"Oh and another time, we were walking through town, and I'd told her to watch where she was going, and she walked smack bang into a lamppost, falling backwards flat on her bottom with the recoil…"
This went on for the rest of the night, her and Emily having a good time over all the various mishaps I had got myself into before finally, finally, she announced that she was off to bed. Good riddance too!
"Lovely to meet you Emily. Hope to see you again very soon, she winked." She pulled Ems into a hug and I heard her whisper, "You make her happier than I've ever seen her, there's emotion in her eyes now. Thank you."
Emily and I didn't stay up much longer, after all it was about 1.30am and we had an adventure to prepare for. We needed all the sleep we could get, considering we would probably be camping in a tiny tent for the few days it took us to get to Pewter City.
The effect of the beer had begun to wear off, and we were watching rubbish telly snuggled together on the sofa. It was nice being so close to her, head resting on my shoulder. The smell of berries wafting from her hair, filling my senses. So good.
"When we are out and about on our adventure," Emily started. She liked to call it an adventure. So that's where I got it from. I suppose for her it was. "Is it okay if we look for Katie? Ask if anyone has seen her, or heard of her whereabouts. I just...just really miss her, y'know?"
I wrapped an arm around her waist, bringing her in tighter to me. "Of course Em. Anything you want, okay? We'll find her, we'll find Katie." I pressed a soft kiss to her cheek.
"Thank you." She said, giving me a peck on the lips in return.
That was the last she said before her breathing evened out, and soft snores were falling from her lips.
I removed myself from her, gently letting her head rest against the cushion, before readying myself to carry her upstairs to my old room. I lightly ran my fingers down her face, brushing the hair off her cheeks. Lovely. Emily Fitch was absolutely lovely.
As soon as we get to Pewter City, I am going to take her out on a date. I've got the perfect location in mind!
Tah for reading you lovely people :D
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-Paxtch xxx
Or Sian ;). Whispers *cause that's my real name*
