Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, only the plot is mine.

"Hey May. I heard about Drew," she murmured, the creases around her eyes crinkling in concern.

I shook my head, refusing to meet her gaze. "I don't want to talk about it."

Dawn frowned. "May, I can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong. After all, I am the local agony aunt," she said, winking.

I managed a small smile. "Remember?"

Dawn burst into laughter. "How could I forget?"

She suddenly shot a stern look at me. "You are not getting me off topic. Now tell me what is on your mind!"

Resigned, I nodded meekly. Leaning against a locker, I took a deep breath to prepare myself. "This all started when…"

For 20 minutes, I rambled on, Dawn listening intently, never taking her eyes off me. For the first time since my heart shattered, I did not try to holdback my tears. I cried freely, my tears a waterfall down my cheeks. "Why?" I sobbed. "Why would he do this to me?"

Dawn looked on helplessly, my sadness reflected in her eyes. "I don't know…" she replied. "I really don't."

Looking up to answer her, I noticed that tears clung to her eyelashes. "Oh Dawn!" I cried and collapsed into the locker, my body racking with sobs.

She bent down to hug me, her eyes brimmed with sympathy. "It'll be okay," she said soothingly. "Everything will be fine. You'll see."

I wiped my tears away and glanced at her, my eyes dull and lifeless. "I hope so, Dawn. I really do."

We both stood up and brushed off our clothes, preparing for class. As we walked down the hall, Dawn leading the way, I hummed a tune, feeling surprisingly refreshed after my talk with her. My sadness, which threatened to drown me in angry torrents, had shimmered town to a mere trickle. .Buried deep in my thoughts, I bumped into Dawn, not noticing when she slid to an abrupt stop, panic etched all over her face. Puzzled, I glanced around the corner, and barely stifled a gasp. Ava and her group of friends sat against the locker, talking about a topic I was quite familiar with: Drew.

Bits and pieces of their conversation floated in my direction. The more I listened, the stronger anger bubbled in my stomach, until my vision held a tint of crimson. An aura of fury seemed to emanate from me, as I ground my teeth. Dawn, sensing that my control was slipping, whisked me away to another hall before I could leap on Ava, like an animal stalking it's prey.

The rest of the day passed somewhat uneventfully, not counting the times I saw Drew and Ava together. They were all over the place, not to mention each other. Every time I saw them, they were cuddling, leaving me with as sick stomach and a sharp pang going through my heart. As soon as the bell rang, I raced outside, not wanting to talk to Misty or Dawn. This was the part of the day I had been dreading. I had a long bus ride home, and assigned next to me was none other than Drew.

A knot of anxiousness tight in my abdomen, I slowly boarded the bus, making my way down the aisle. I purposely ignored Drew, turning my back to him as I sat down. Knowing what was coming, I hunched my shoulders. On cue, Drew's breath was tickling my ears. "What's wrong May?" he asked quietly, concern apparent in his voice.

I whirled around violently, and glared at him. "NEVER DO THAT TO ME AGAIN!" I hissed, struggling to keep my voice steady.

A frown crossed his handsome features. "Why? You usually don't mind."

I raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Well I object!"

"Overruled," came the calm response.

My scowl all but vanished when I looked over at him, his emerald eyes twinkling. Pouting playfully, I turned my nose up. And suddenly burst into hysterical sobs. Drew's expressions shifted so quickly that if I had not been in waterworks, I would have laughed. "May," he murmured, running his hand nervously through his fair hair.

He cupped his hand around my chin and tilted it up, forcing my gaze on his face. Tears continued to drip on my lap as his eyes probed mine for answers.

"Why?" I shrieked, my voice betraying the grief and heartache that I felt.

The bus suddenly became deathly silent, but I was far beyond caring.

"Why would you do this? I saw the way she looked at you today. She only likes you for your looks and money!"

Drew's face hardened into a mask of fury. "That is not true! I love her and she feels the same way!"

I shook my head vehemently. "What do you know about the pain and suffering I went through? You weren't the one who overheard her talking to her friends! You have no idea how much that hurt, talking to MY best friend like that!"

I lowered my voice, glancing around nervously before continuing. "And you may be more," I murmured.

I stood up as the bus skidded to a stop. Without another word, I fled, leaving an extremely stunned Drew behind.