The Magic of Moonlight
Drew sat on the rocks that surrounded the cove where he had practiced the last couple of days. The full moon shone down, bright and silver, filling the air with the cool magic of night. The green haired coordinator leaned back on his hands and sighed.
At last alone with his thoughts, Drew went over the events of the days surrounding the contest. Images flashed in his head, May and Chase walking together, May slipping and almost falling, the sight of the Ho-oh, Jasmine threatening Chase, Steelix sending Harley out the window, and last of all the sight of May as he left her in the amber light of sunset.
He let out a breath. What a contest, though I can't say altogether unpleasant. Still, it could have gone a lot better.
At least things are Ok between me and May now, he thought, pushing away the nagging thought of wondering what it would be like if they were more than just 'friends.'
"I thought I'd find you out here. " May stood uncertainly on the ridge, hesitant, as if unsure on how Drew would receive her presence.
"Hello, May. " His voice was calm and docile, and she came down the rocks to sit beside him.
"What are you doing out here? "
"Thinking. " Drew felt his heart speed up at her closeness.
May's eyes reflected the moonlight, shining brighter than the silvery sea and distant blue stars. "I can see why you like it here. It's beautiful. "
"Yeah... beautiful. " He wasn't looking at the scenery. May's gaze flicked over to him, catching his before he could look away.
"Drew, do you still hate me? "
The question caught him off guard. "What? Wh- Why would you think that I hated you? "
She turned back to look at the ocean, fidgeting nervously, her arms wrapped tightly around her knees. "You seemed really upset the first couple days you were here. I'm sorry- You must have felt excluded and stuff because I was always hanging out with Chase. And since you hated him, I guessed you must hate me. "
"May, I don't hate you. I have never hated you. I CAN'T hate you, believe me, there's been days that I've tried. "
"Tried to hate me? Why would you do that? " Her blue eyes were shocked, and Drew mentally kicked himself. Great. Now I have to explain to her.
He took a deep breath. "May, I didn't just feel left out when you spend all that time with Chase. I was jealous. And I tried to hate you because... because I love you, May. Like I've never loved anything or anyone before. "
There. It was out. He turned away from her to stare out across the ocean. After a few moments, he dared to look back at her. May was staring at him with those beautiful, huge blue eyes like pools of starlit water that he could drown in the depths off.
"Do you really feel that way about me? "
"Yes, May. "
"Awwww, you guys are so cute! Go ahead and kiss the girl now, Drew, finish your fairy tale moment after confessing your undying love to her. "
The plague that was Harley was watching them from farther back in the rocks, a smug smirk on his face.
"Harley! " May gasped, blushing furiously as both her and Drew whipped around to face him.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Should I start humming the romantic music now? "
There was a low growling noise from behind them, and a female called out in a low, hissing voice, "Oh, Harley? Here's a little something for to remember me by. "
May shielded her face from the flash of light and pained shriek as Jasmine dealt with Harley. Drew got up suddenly. "I should go. "
"Drew? Wait! "
But he was gone.
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The next morning
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Chase waved to May as she left her hotel room. "Hey, May, did you hear about Harley! He's being treated downstairs. Jasmine branded her initials into his backside. He's actually crying. "
He stopped laughing when he saw that she wasn't laughing. "Are you Ok? I thought you'd be in a good mood. "
"Hm? Oh, sorry. Just thinking about last night and Drew. "
Chase hid a smile. "I see. Well, I guess this is goodbye. You'll be leaving today, and I've got my new duties to attend to. Don't be a stranger! "
May waved to him, rounded a corner, and came face to face with...
"Oh! Hello, Drew... "
"Hello, May. "
"Listen, about last night... "
Drew placed his hand lightly on her shoulder. "Let's not think about that right now, ok? Are you ready to go? "
"Ok, and yes. Do you want to travel with me? "
"For now. "
The left walking side by side, May slipping her hand into his as they passed by Chase and Jasmine.
"You owe me lunch, " the gym leader smirked.
"Ok. I guess you were right about Lover's Cove. Maybe it is magic. "
She smiled. "I hope so. They've got a long journey ahead of them. But they'll get through it if the have each other... "
END