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Me: I'm giddy with excitement.

Drew: Giddy?

Me: Yes it's a word is it not?

Gary: Not one that I've heard.

Leaf: I'm going to call James.

Gary: Leaf! NOOOOOOOO!

Ash: Where am I?

Leaf: SurferGurl14 doesn't own Pokémon as always.

Me: Uhm, okay! Chapter 8: It's Only Fair! Oldrivalshipping and as always some will be in Leaf's POV.

(Leaf POV)

Simplify. 3x+10y=6y-12.

Ugh! I hate math.

I tried to concentrate on my homework, but it wasn't easy. My mind was recklessly thinking of a boy. Actually two boys. There was the one I always thought about and another. The other was blonde, sweet, patient. He waited for me and made me laugh. It seemed he was able to see all my suffering and would wait and try to heal me. He would stay with me for as long as I wanted. And as far as I knew, he wasn't a player.

Valentine's Day had been great. Misty's date went well. Dawn was cheerful to having the house to herself, which was odd. Dawn hated being alone. May came home from the movies extremely hyper, probably from soda and popcorn. She was probably with Drew. There is no way she can't fall in love with him. Dawn and I were talking about how there is no way she will keep her powers at the rate she's going. And I already lost mine, because of that stupid, idiotic, heartbreaking asshole Gary Oak. But getting off topic. May told us all about Dear John. Misty got mad because that was where she and Ash went Monday after school. Speaking of Ash, I haven't seen him in like four days. Actually all the guys have been different. Drew's been trying to avoid May as much as she's been trying to avoid him. There hasn't been an argument all week! And Paul has loosened up a bit. It doesn't seem like he has a stick up his ass all the time. And Gary…well I just don't care about him. He almost ruined my date. But it was still perfect because of James.

FLASHBACK:

"James! Help!"

James looked back at me trying to stay balanced on me skates. Not my fault that I can't skate. James came over and took my hands.

"Hey, it's okay. Not everyone's a pro."

I scoffed, "Well look at you. You might as well be a male figure skater."

He rolled his eyes. "Skate around in tights? No thanks."

I giggled. He's just too cute! My favorite song, Love Story, by Taylor Swift started to play.

We were both young, when I first saw you. I closed my eyes and the flashback starts. I'm standing there, on the balcony in summer air.

"I love this song!" I started to jump around and ended up falling on my butt.

James laughed, "I can tell."

He came and picked me up and spun me around as the music pounded all around us. It seemed like we were the only two there.

Romeo, save me. I've been feeling so alone. I've been waiting for you but you never come. Is this in my head? I don't know what to think. He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said, marry me Juliet. You never have to be alone. I love you and that's all I really know.

It felt… peaceful? Perfect? Too good to be true actually. And wasn't I right. Because right at that moment, guess who decided to walk in. None other than Gary.

He started to skate. Whenever he began to approach us, I pulled James's hand and we skated faster. Farther away from him.

James nudged me. "Leaf, watch this."

I stood and watched as he jumped up, spun around and landed on the back on the floor.

"Show off."

James gave me a teasing eye. "You want to try?"

"Sure. Watch me do better than your girly jump."

I had no idea what I was doing.

I skated faster and attempted to jump and I was off the ground but I didn't know how to land. As I hit the floor I almost fell forward. But right before my face smashed onto the floor, someone caught my arm. I smiled as I began to look up, expecting my savior to be James.

But it was Gary.

"No…" I quickly pulled my arm away.

"Leaf? Can I talk to you?"

Gary looked me straight in the eye and I wanted to pull my gaze away. As I began to answer, two strangely dressed people, wearing long coats and hats over their faces, came up to us. They spoke to Gary with funny accents.

"Hey you!" said the first one," Would you like to buy some watermelon??"

Gary looked at he, confused. "No thanks." He turned back to me.

The other one grabbed his arm. "We have fresh mangos and kiwi too," she said in her seemingly fake accent.

The first one grabbed his other arm, "And bananas and apples too!"

Gary shouted as they dragged him away," Nooo! I don't want your freaking fruits!"

"Don't worry," the second one called," You have plenty of vegetables too!"

"That's even worse!!!" Gary called as he struggled to get away.

I sighed with relief as the two strangers pulled him away. I turned around to bump into James. I had no idea he was there the whole time.

He looked after the strangers, kind of creeped out. "Wow, were they weird or what?"

I tipped my head, "Funny accents, huh?"

The next day I walked my tired butt to school just so I could avoid Gary. Misty walked to school with me since Ash wasn't here. But Dawn and May happily accepted a ride from Paul and Drew.

First class had become my favorite. With James sitting right beside me, there was no way it couldn't be fun.

As we walked to lunch together, he seemed pretty nervous.

"Uhm, Leaf?"

"Yeah?"

"I was wondering if you wanted to be my girlfriend?"

"Oh my god! James I would love to!"

"Awesome."

James pulled me toward him and planted his lips on mine. I began to kiss back. As I pulled away from James's hug, I saw Gary. He looked like he had been there the whole time. James bid me goodbye seeing as he had detention during lunch. Gary was literally 2 feet in front of me when I turned around.

"What the hell were you doing making out with James?"

"I can do whatever I want to Gary."

"I know you can but you're hurting me. You're different for me. Be a little sensitive to my feelings."

"I'm hurting you? I'm hurting you. Be sensitive to your feelings? You weren't sensitive to my feelings. You didn't care that you smashed my heart over and over again."

"So you're doing this for revenge?"

"No. I like James. And James likes me. He's ten times the guy you could ever be."

"Just don't say I broke your heart when you realize you love me and I reject you."

I felt anger boiling in my blood. I was far past mad. Far passed angry. I was freaking pissed off. How dare he speak to me like that? How dare he even tell me things like I'm hurting him? He has no idea what I went through because of him.

"You hurt me. I hurt you. It's only fair. Now I want nothing to do with you. Go back to your whore." I turned on my heel and left Gary, shocked beyond belief.

I got a salad for lunch and began to stab it after I sat down at our table. "I'm angry."

"I can tell by your vicious salad stabbing," Dawn said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

May was sympathetic, "What happened?"

"Well I was having a great day because me and James got together but Gary comes and ruins it by implying that he has feelings for me." Angry tears began to escape from my eyes.

Zoey and Melody exchanged a look.

Melody put an arm around me. "Forget about him. James is a much better guy for you than Gary."

Zoey cleared her throat. "Personally I think Gary's mad is because James is his rival."

The cafeteria door opened. Misty immediately looked to see who it was. When it was just some guy named Rudy, Misty hung her head from disappointment.

I felt really bad for Misty. For the last three days, Misty had high hopes of seeing Ash but she was disappointed every time.

As I made my way home I ran into Gary.

"What do you want, "I said icily as he began to walk beside me.

"Leaf, let me prove myself."

"No."

"I know what you are hiding from me."

I stopped cold. There was no way he knew about my power. My powers that I used to have anyway.

"And what am I hiding Gary?"

"You're my best friend from the Orange Islands. I know it's you."

"So I am. What does it matter?"

"I told you on the first day I met you that I know in my heart that you and me are still best friends. I still have that feeling. Whether you like it or not, you're my best friend. And you're a part of me because Leaf," Gary choked on his words. "I have feelings for you. Very deep feelings."

"Liar. What's that girl you were dating? Courtney?"

"It wasn't the same as you. I will never go to another girl besides you. I'll spend my whole life chasing after you if I have to."

"Just leave me alone. I lost so much because of you. I lost a part of me that I'm never going to get back!"

Gary's face turned extremely hard. "You act like I haven't lost anything. I've lost something more important to me then you will ever know."

Gary scowled at me as he turned and went up his driveway. He didn't even look back once.

(Third Person POV)

Misty sat reading as the door opened. Someone was late. Misty was too disappointed for the last four days to even look up.

"Sorry I'm late."

"Nice to see you're back Mr. Ketchum."

Misty's head shot up. Sure enough Ash was taking his seat. She felt herself fill with joy. He was back. Ash was back!

After the bell rang, Misty quickly gathered her things to meet Ash. But he was already gone.

He seemed to avoid her until they were partnered up in their second class.

"Ash, where have you been?"

"Sorry but I can't tell you Mist."

"But…"

"I think we should get started on the work.

Misty was shocked at the harshness in his voice. She took a good look at Ash. Since he left he looked sadder, torn, and even more handsome.

But why was he acting like this to her.

She tried again, "Ash?"

"Can you leave me alone?"

Misty retreated at the sound of his voice. He practically growled at her like she was a disgusting being, not worthy of him.

Later that day while Misty and Melody were waiting for everyone else to walk home, Melody spotted Ash.

"Hey Ash. Long time no see. Where have you been man?"

Ash came up to them ignoring Melody.

"Sorry Misty but I'm breaking it off."

Misty felt as if she was punched in the gut. She tried to stop tears from falling. There was no saliva in her dry mouth. She finally found the courage to speak.

"Can I at least know why?"

Ash shifted as he looked hesitant in giving her that piece of information.

Melody, completely insulted that Ash ignored her and angry that he would just talk to Misty like that, gave him the evil eye.

Ash noticed Melody and looked around, "That makes me uncomfortable."

"Good, it's supposed to." Melody snorted.

"Hello? Can I get my answer Ash?" Misty yelled.

Ash brushed a hand through his hair.

Melody glared at him. "It's because you're gay isn't it?"

Ash looked sick. "I'll tell you if she leaves."

Melody raised her hands in defeat, "Fine. But if it's stupid, I'm going to kick you in the face."

Melody left and Ash pulled Misty in an empty hallway.

"Look Misty, I had a lot of fun on our dates and hanging out with you,"

"But lemme guess. It's just not going to work out," Misty interrupted.

"No! I like you. I really do. So I went to my hometown, Pallet Town, so I could see my family. Pallet Town is kind of far so that's why I was gone so long. Anyway I went to go see my mom to get her approval of dating you."

Misty opened her mouth to say something but Ash continued with her story. "My mom brought me up, I don't know who my dad is. My mom is all I have. She's important to me. I wouldn't do anything that could end up hurting her. And the way I was brought up, it just felt natural to get approval."

"Did she approve?" Misty questioned.

"No. She said she didn't approve of me dating one of the Sensational Sisters. I like you Misty. I really do and I want to be with you but I can't go against her. She's the person who has made me who I am today. She's the only family I have."

"So that's it. That's why?"

"Sorry but it's not my decision."

"Fine." Misty ran past him and went straight through her front door, up to her room, slammed the door and started to cry. She cried for everyone. Leaf, Ash, herself. Misty knew she should forgive Ash. It wasn't his fault. He's a gentleman and family is important to him because he didn't have one. But she couldn't help what she was feeling.

Then there was a knock at her door. Misty sniffed, wiped her eyes and went to open the door. It was Leaf. She was holding a carton of ice cream with a chocolate bar and a box of tissues. She sat down of the bed and hugged Misty tightly.

"I won't ask what happened until you're ready to talk. We overdo it sometimes. It's okay to cry hen you want to."

Misty nodded, blowing her nose.

Leaf opened the chocolate ice cream and offered Misty a spoon.

"You know what?" Leaf looked at Misty.

Misty shook her head no.

"Someday I wonder if the many tears that were shed will be worth it.

END! Okay readers! You get to choose. Should Love Story be Leaf and James's song or Leaf and Gary's song?

Chapter 9: All Out Battlefield. Contestshipping!

May and Drew both try out for the main characters of the winter play of modern Pride and Prejudice. When the plotline seems oddly familiar, will it tell the ending to May and Drew? Everyone else also auditions with them.

"May, you should totally try out for the play!"

"Actually I think I will."

Dawn gleamed with excitement, "We all should!"

"That doesn't seem like that bad of an idea."

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"I heard May is trying out for the play. You should too, Drew. Or else she might have to kiss someone like Brendan or Harley."

Gary scratched his head. "I heard all of them are."

Drew smirked, "Then maybe all of us should try out too."

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"Drew Hayden," May growled, "What are you doing here?"

Drew flicked his hair, "Getting the part of Mr. Darcy, obviously."

"How are you so sure of that?"

"I know these things Red."

"I'll laugh when you don't get the part.

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As May looked over the cast list for the main characters that were girls she was happy to see that they all had gotten a role.

May's happiness faded as she saw the name of who would be playing her love interest and the interests of her friends.

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In the B-story, Paul almost gets caught as he returns home from Dawn's bedroom.

"I guess I should go."

Dawn sat up a little and kissed him lightly on the lips, "I'll miss you."

Paul winked, "Feisty, aren't ya? Well I'll be back tomorrow night."

He hopped from her balcony to his bedroom window.

"Nice of you to finally show up Paul."

"Aw shit." Paul muttered to himself.

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"Beware Paul. You know the stakes and what you must be willing to lose."