A/N: Hello there! This might be kind of crappy since I have a hell lot of school work to do. BUT! I have promised myself to update once every week so that's what I'm doing. If I have any mistakes, feel free to correct me.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon or any of their characters. I do own Lily, Cassie, Alicia and Gina, my OCs.

CHAPTER THREE

TOUKO'S POV

As soon as Lily spoke up, I felt my face heat up. Folding my hands on my lap, I began fidgeting, chuckling nervous and not saying anything. Inside my head, a million thoughts were running loose, trying to break free.

Natural had asked me out today. Me being me, I obviously couldn't make a decision on the spot. I was the type to hate being pressured – I liked to wait for things to fall into place. He told me that we could just remain friends if I declined. Although it would make situations quite awkward, I also didn't want to break our newly reformed friendship. Everything was moving too quickly for me.

I close my eyes, sucking in a deep breath. I was sure that I could trust Lily. I barely knew her, but she was one of the only close friends I had and trusted. "So… Um… Today, Natural kind of… Asked me out… I told him I would think about it."

The brunette shrieks as she hugs me, patting me on the back. Once she released me, she puts on a broad grin, quirking an eyebrow and giving me a stare. "So, what are you going to say?"

I shrugged my shoulders, my jittery laughter returning, "I... Erm… Honestly don't know yet. I like him but… at the same time I don't want Alicia coming and killing me for it. Besides that… I feel our friendship is fragile… I don't want to destroy it."

She started laughing, slapping me on the back, "Who cares about Alicia? No one does. Do what you want, because she won't be able to impact your life."

Although Lily's speech really did help me, I still wasn't sure what my decision was. Exhaling softly, I nodded, "I'm going to think about it for while…" Reaching over, I pull her into a giant bear hug, grinning brightly. She hugs me back, mumbling something about dinner. My head jerks up, smashing into hers. I had forgotten to prepare our dinner in my excitement.

I think for a minute before declaring, "We're eating out today! My treat~! Besides, I'm too nerve wrecked to cook anything right now."

Lily immediately agrees, pulling out her math textbook, "Alright Touko. For now, we should get started on our homework."

XXX

No doubt about it, different scenarios flashed through my mind. It was making it extremely hard for me to sleep. As if a million butterflies were in my stomach, I place a hand on my sweating forehead, attempting to recompose myself. After tossing and turning for about another few hours, I was about to doze off into a sleep, the world around me being drowned out.

XXX

Awakening to Lily shaking my shoulder, I mumble an apology, pulling myself out of bed. Getting ready, I continue to yawn throughout the bike ride to school. Gina kept shooting me concerned stares, Lily simply laughing and winking at me.

Sticking out my tongue at her, I was able to reach my hand over and slap her in the shoulder. Protesting, the girl began to ride faster, speeding off towards the school. Following quickly, Gina and I zipped through the neighborhood, catching up with Lily in no time.

Having gotten there later than everyone else did, Lily takes a gander at the surroundings, looking for something that we could lock our bikes to. Pointing towards the trees, she clamps her lock shut, attaching her bike to the tree. She motions for us to follow her. Shaking my head and laughing, I pat her on the back. Lily had a solution to practically everything.

XXX

Stepping into the halls of the school, I could practically smell the lemon scented window cleaner. Crossing my arms in anxiety, I walk up to Natural, gathering all my strength and willpower. Taking a sharp inhale, I tapped him on the shoulder. He almost immediately whips around to face me. Raising an eyebrow and shooting me a skeptical glance, he waves, "Hello Touko!"

Pointing my index fingers together, I focus on his green shoes, doing anything I could to avoid looking into his stare. Speaking in a soft and quiet voice, I mumble one word, "Yes."

I felt his grey optics looking down at me. Nervously looking back up at him, I could see that his expression was filled with emotions – Confusion, happiness and disbelief. "…Really?"

I nodded slowly, pulling at my ponytail nervously. He grins, trapping me in a death grip hug. I returned his hug, sharing the same enthusiasm. Practically choking me to death, I slap him on the back, implying for him to let me go. I gazed at the hallway, noticing everyone rushing around. Without even thinking, I grabbed Natural's hand, "We've gotta go!"

He eyed me, before sprinting off to our class, dragging me along with him. Not used to being dragged, I began protesting. Shifting, I ran so I was alongside him, matching his pace. We rushed past Alicia, who seemed to be quite fazed. She was nearly knocked off her feet, tumbling into a nearby locker. Laughing lightly, I could help but turn back to observe the scene.

Still on the ground, Alicia's eyes were practically drilling holes into my body. Letting go of Natural, I turned my body around to fully face her, running backwards. Shooting her an arrogant expression, I stuck my tongue at her – Just as I did to Lily this morning. She rolls her icy blue eyes and gives me a stare. Natural catches me in my act and starts chuckling, messing up my hair.

Slapping his arm, I give him a warning glance – No one messes up my hair and gets away with it. Jumping upwards and snagging his hat, I shoot him a devious smirk before sprinting to class, not once stopping to take a breath.

XXX

I kept his hat for the rest of the month. Usually, the cap was placed in my bag along with mine, when I wasn't wearing it. I had no intention of giving it back. Like I said, mess with me, and I will show no mercy. Stepping into Lily's neighborhood, I sighed, feeling alone since neither she nor Gina was with me.

She had to take a day off school today, having caught the flu off of me. I genuinely felt bad, so I had promised that I would do the chore for the remainder of time while she was sick. Gina had to stay back after school for cheerleading practice. Surprising, she was able to put up with Alicia's friends without beating them across the face.

I felt someone lifting off my pink and white hat. I turn towards my right, only to see Natural twirling it with his finger. Being a lot taller than me, I wasn't exactly able to grab it back from him. Being the little kid I was, I kicked him in the shin, continuing to walk to Lily's house.

He ends up following me half of the way there, trying to coax me into giving him his hat back. I simply shook my head and continue along the path, scoffing. After a while, he decided to give up seeing that I probably wasn't going to give in. Laughing to myself, I reached into my bag, pulling out his cap. It was a little big for me, but big hat was better than no hat.

Finally deciding that I should get home before 5PM, I began to run at a faster pace. I had strong legs, built from the Track Team. Thanks to Alicia, that team would be cancelled in another two weeks. Apparently, from what Gina said, it was for more cheerleading crap. I've really had enough of Alicia and her little schemes, but there really wasn't anything I could do about it now.

I continue to run at an even speed, trying to keep my breath. I catch the sight of a short girl, probably my age, wandering around. Approaching her, I could see that it was the one and only, the girl everyone hated; Alicia Glace. She stares at me for a while, stepping right in front of me, causing me to nearly crash into her. I skidded into a halt, panting, "Holy…. What are you even doing?"

She looks at me squarely in the eyes, "I hear you're dating Natural."

I nodded my head. There was no use in denying this now. "Well, you heard right."

She flicks her hair, closing her eyes, "Look. You're going to dump him, whether you like it or not."

I felt a vein practically bursting in my head. At this point in time, I really wanted to bash her in the skull. "No, I'm not. I'm not going to let someone as stupid as you mess up my relationships." I tug at my black and white bag, and begin walking past her.

She hissed at me, spitting her words directly at me, "You'll regret this Touko. I know you will."

I wave my hand dismissively, not even looking back at her, "We'll see about that."

XXX

NORMAL POV

"I don't care what you do. I want her dead." Alicia's eyes filled with rage, "She took away Natural from me. She promised me she wouldn't. If she's not going to let me have him, so be it."

Another voice began to speak, this time, deeper, "…Depends on how much you're willing to pay me."

The platinum haired girl reaches into her bag and pulls out two gold bars, "Will this be enough?" She smirked evilly, and shook the hand of her partner in crime.

"Nice doing business with you, Ms. Glace…"

XXX

TOUKOS POV

It was dark. Alicia's friend, Cassie, had told me to meet up with her at the local diner, Tutti Fruitti, but she was nowhere to be seen. We were supposed to be working on our project for science. I didn't choose to be her partner, but I was sick on the day the assignments were given. Out of ALL the people she could've chosen, she chose me. What joy…

Sighing, I grabbed my books and bag and walked outside. My optics lazily scanned the road before I began to cross the road. Hearing a loud beeping noise, I turn around. I merely let out a whimper as I caught sight of a bright light. I felt myself suddenly on the floor, pain in my torso and my chest. I feel an excruciating burn on my cheek, as if someone was literally cutting off bits of my face. I witness another flash of light, and all I see is darkness.

A/N: Just another crappy chapter from yours truly - I can't write fluff for a reason. Leave any suggestions, comments or ideas in the review box below.