May Balance:
"Okay Blaziken, let's wrap this turn of ours up!" The contest already started and I'm up first. I got to make the first good impression, more importantly since Ash was there in the audience rooting for me.
As Blaziken finished up with a bright blazing Overheat, the crowd went wild on us. Mr. Contesta, Mr. Sukizo and Nurse Joy gave me and my partner a full thumbs-up of a comment. As I was leaving the stage, I can hear the crowd chanting my name and Blaziken's too.
I noticed when I turned back that Ash and Brendan were missing from their seats. Did that mean...they didn't see me do my appeal? What a waste. Much to my surprise, the two of them were waiting for me once I came back.
"You were awesome out there, May!" Ash remarked to me. "Hey, thanks!" I replied in a flushed manner. "Are you alright, May? You're looking a bit red." Brendan asked me.
I just blushed to a bright red that time. Before I even got the chance to say I'm alright, Brendan placed his hand on my forehead to check my temperature.
And then, sparks flew around me as he came too close to me. I could feel him breathe; I could hear his heart beating. I was mesmerized at his gaze, mystified by him and all that he is. I was paralysed by him.
Ash Ketchum:
I was literally speechless when I saw the gesture Brendan made to May. I could see May blushing at Brendan, even though Brendan was oblivious to it.
I curled up both of my hands into fists. I've never been this angry before. It must've been my jealousy towards those two. They looked like a perfect match, a couple.
I wanted to beat Brendan down inside me, for I love May deeply. This was supposed to be the time I thought that was perfect for me to say to her that I like, no, love her. But then, this happened.
How can I now confess to May, now that Brendan is making his move on her? "And now, we introduce to you the coordinators who will move on to the next round!" May, Brendan and I immediately looked up on the screen.
I was hoping really hard that May will make it to the next round. Finally, May's picture appeared second to the last, right before another coordinator.
The three of us jumped in glee. I have completely forgotten about my rage towards Brendan, for now.