Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, only the plot is mine.
I hung up, deep in thought. Coincidentally, I happened to look over at a picture resting on my bookshelf of Drew and me in the park. A lump rose in my throat as I was reminded of the pain he inflicted upon me. Unwilling to look at the photograph again, I pressed a pillow to my face. Exhausted from the day's events, my eyelids began to feel like steel weights, and I dozed off…
"Before I pronounce you husband and wife, and there any objections?" the preacher asked.
"YES! YES!" I wanted to scream, but the words came out as a whisper. I opened my mouth to try again, my throat feeling like sandpaper, but the words would not come out. After a moment, the preacher nodded. "Alright, I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Hayden. You may kiss the bride."
I stood rooted to the floor, watching helplessly as Drew leaned closer and closer to Ava. Time seemed to slow down, as if it too, along with love, held a grudge against me. A minute passed and Drew continued leaning towards Ava. Two minutes, three minutes passed. I watched, transfixed with horror, as the space between them shrank ever so slowly. When their lips finally met, my heart shattered into a million pieces, like glass on a hardwood floor…
"NOOOOO!!" I screamed, jerking into an upright position. I glanced around wildly; full of relief when I realized it was just a dream. I hopped out of bed, fully clothed and cloaked with a layer of sweat, and made my way downstairs. Not bothering to eat, I grabbed my backpack and ran out the door. Outside, I took deep breaths, grateful for the fresh air. After catching my breath, I broke into a sprint, for once not stopping to marvel at the beauty of the rosebushes near my mailbox.
My sleek brown hair fluttering behind me, I raced along the path, reaching school in record time. Panting heavily, I looked over at a nearby cherry blossom and instantly regretted it. Standing below the exquisite flowers were Drew and Ava, pulled together in an embrace. I was about to turn away when Drew spotted me. "Hey May," he called, pushing Ava away to wave at me.
Drew was looking as attractive as usual, in a T-shirt and jeans, but my attention wasn't cast on him. Instead, my gaze was trained on Ava, whose saccharine smile turned into a scowl as soon as she saw me. Right now, as Drew walked over, she glared daggers at me and snarled. I knew my normally vibrant blue eyes were icy, as I pulled my lips back to bare my teeth. Drew however, noticed none of this as he reached me, still beaming. He gestured Ava over and she followed him reluctantly. "So… what do you think?" he asked shyly, smiling tenderly at Ava.
I clutched my stomach, feeling nauseous. "She's bad for you. EVIL. A witch," I wanted to inform him. But Drew was my best friend, and I couldn't bear to see him crestfallen. "She's your soul mate," I hissed, barely managing to spit the words out through my teeth.
With that, I whirled around and stalked away, grimacing. A sudden gust of wind fanned across my face, blowing a pink blossom into my hands. I stroked the soft petals, and smiled wistfully. The cherry blossom emanated such beauty, yet was lonely, just like me. I gently laid it on the ground and inhaled deeply to regain my composure. Not caring who or what I bumped into, I made a beeline for the school. When it appeared behind the fringe of trees, I sped up, eager to have some brooding time. I breezed through the front door and towards my locker, but a hand on my shoulder stopped me in my tracks. Bristling in agitation, I spun around and found my self face to face with Dawn.