Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Dinner Drama
*Alex's p.o.v*
May and I were walking down the hall towards Brendan's room.
''I wonder how Brendan did in his battle with Sidney,'' May wondered aloud.
''I'm sure he won,'' I said. When we got to his door, I heard the television playing loudly. It sounded like a group singing. ''Brendan? Are you there?'' I yelled while knocking loudly. The volume on the television went down and I heard footsteps coming closer towards the door. The door opened and Brendan stared at me smiling.
''Hey babe. How was your match?'' Brendan asked throwing his arms around me.
''It went well. And yours?'' I asked also embracing Brendan.
''Mine went well, too,'' Brendan replied as we walked in side-by-side. I saw that The Wizard of Oz was on the television. Brendan's parents were lying on one bed watching the movie.
''Hello, Alex,'' Norman said waving. ''Glad to hear that your match went well.''
''We're watching The Wizard of Oz. Want to join us?'' Brendan's mom asked.
''You guys are watching The Wizard of Oz?!'' May squealed happily. ''I LOVE that movie! It's in my top ten!'' May sat down on the end of the bed engrossed in the scene where Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion were crossing the poppy field to Oz. ''In fact, I was Dorothy in the play at my elementary school in the fifth grade!''
''Yeah, I also like it, too,'' Brendan said laughing at May's child-like interest in the field. ''What do you think about the movie, Alex?'' Brendan asked me as we sat down in two chairs in front of the television.
''Eh, I like it but I'm too old for this movie,'' I replied.
''We can change it if you want,'' Brendan said picking up the remote.
''Don't you DARE change the channel,'' May snarled while glaring at me.
''It's fine,'' I said dropping sweat. Brendan then turned up the volume of the television. Dorothy, Toto and the Lion were already unconscious as the Tin Man and the Scarecrow worried over their condition.
''My favorite character has to be the Scarecrow. He's so loveable and goofy!'' May said happily.
''Hey, Brendan. You know Phoebe?'' I asked eagerly. Brendan gave me his full attention smiling widely. ''I invited her to dinner with us. Is that okay?''
''Of course! When do you want to eat dinner?'' Brendan asked cheerfully.
''Is seven okay? That's when Phoebe wants to meet us,'' I said.
''Done deal,'' Brendan said clapping his hands once while smiling.
''Thank you, Brendan!'' I said reaching across the table hugging him. ''You're so good to me!''
''Well, you're a special girl, after all,'' Brendan said laughing. ''Only the best for you!'' I kissed Brendan on the lips but Brendan and I went toppling backwards in his chair.
''Brendan! Alex! Are you okay?'' May asked concerned. Brendan and I laughed loudly at our predicament.
''Yeah, we're fine,'' I answered calming down.
''Good because you guys are making me miss the musical numbers!'' May snapped in a mildly annoyed tone.
''Aw phooey,'' Brendan said while sticking out his tongue. May creamed him with a pillow and turned up the volume in response.
*May's p.o.v*
''There's no place like home,'' Dorothy said before the credits rolled on the television.
''Such a heart-warming ending!'' I said through teary eyes. Brendan then turned off the television.
''Let's go make the next appointment for our battles with the Elite Four,'' Brendan said getting up with Alex by his side.
''Okay,'' I said sadly. I was hoping to see another movie on TV, I thought getting up. Brendan's parents were fast asleep on the bed so we quietly went out the door.
''That movie was just as good as I remembered it,'' Brendan said with his arm wrapped around Alex's shoulder.
''I could tolerate it fine,'' Alex said nuzzling Brendan's cheek as we entered the elevator.
''I think both adults and kids can enjoy it personally,'' I said defending my favorite movie from my childhood. We went down the elevator and exited into the main hallway.
''Hi, we're here to apply for our next match,'' Brendan said to the lady at the desk.
''I see. I heard you two won your battles. Congratulations,'' the lady said setting up the roulette. The screen turned on and Alex pressed the button. And elderly man in a sailor hat and a black robe stopped next to her image.
''Drake?'' Alex read.
''A Dragon-type trainer,'' the lady said.
''Now me,'' Brendan said. Brendan stopped the roulette and a lady in a purple dress and blonde hair stopped next to Brendan's picture.
''Glacia, huh?'' Brendan said.
''Ice-type's are her specialty,'' the lady said. ''Your fight, Brendan, is at 2:00 P.M. and yous, Alex is at 5:00 P.M. tomorrow. Don't be late!''
''Thank you,'' Alex and Brendan said bowing.
''Sheesh, don't remind me,'' Brendan groaned.
''About what?'' Alex asked concerned.
''I was a little late to my battle with Sidney,'' Brendan replied. ''No biggie though. So, it's 3:00 right now. What do you want to do, girls?''
''Let's go to the town down the road,'' I suggested.
''Okay, sounds good!'' Brendan said happily. We walked out the double doors and entered the town that was near the coast. The smell of churros and teriyaki chicken penetrated the air.
''Wow, it smells like a carnival here,'' Alex said smelling the air. ''It really takes me back to my childhood.''
''Here, I'll buy you guys some churros,'' Brendan offered as he walked up to the churro stand. Brendan then returned with three churros and handed us one each.
''MMM, this is so good!'' Alex said contentedly. ''But I can't let myself go. Gotta stay in shape for the soccer team after all!''
''Oh, you're not fat, Alex,'' Brendan said after biting into his churro. ''You're perfect the way you are!'' Alex blushed at the comment.
''Stop, Brendan. You're too sweet!'' Alex said nuzzling Brendan's shoulder with the side of her head.
''But it's so hard NOT to be nice to you,'' Brendan said wrapping his arms around Alex's back. Alex and Brendan then kissed each other on the lips repeatedly.
''Hey guys!'' a familiar voice called out. We looked and saw Wally and his father walking up to us. ''What's up?''
''Hey, Wally! Brendan and I are here at the Pokémon League challenging the Elite Four,'' Alex responded happily. ''Brendan already defeated Sidney and I Phoebe. We have our next battles tomorrow.''
''That's great! My dad and I are just here taking a tour of the town. I have three badges so far! Take a look!'' Wally said. Wally opened up his badge case and we saw the badges from Mauville, Rustboro and Dewford.
''Excellent! Good luck with the rest of your battles,'' Brendan said smilingly. ''We're having dinner tonight. Would you two like to join us?''
''Can we dad?'' Wally asked his father eagerly.
''Uh…sure! I don't see why not,'' Wally's father replied happily.
''Looks like it's a date!'' Wally said cheerfully.
''Great! See you at seven!'' I said waving as Wally and his father walked away.
Later that night…
Alex, Brendan and his parents, Wally and his father and I walked into the dinner hall.
''Hey, you guys!'' Phoebe greeted. ''You showed up!''
''Of course! Why wouldn't we?'' Alex said smiling. Phoebe then counted all of us.
''Table for eight, please,'' Phoebe requested.
''Yes, miss,'' the waiter said. We followed the waiter to a set of two tables set next to each other. The adults sat on one end and Brendan, Alex, Wally, Phoebe and I sat on the other.
''Who're you?'' Phoebe asked looking Wally in the eye and grinning.
''Um, I'm Wally; a friend of Alex's,'' Wally said blushing.
''Nice to meet you! I'm Phoebe!'' Phoebe said smiling. ''Did anyone ever tell you how cute you are?'' Wally turned an even darker red at Phoebe's compliment. Phoebe giggled at Wally's predicament. ''What's your secret to getting all these cute boys to follow, Alex?''
''Phoebe!'' Alex exclaimed turning red. ''I'm not THAT attractive, am I?''
''You are to me,'' Brendan said romantically.
''Thanks, Brendan,'' Alex replied sheepishly. Our waiter then came back to us.
''Anything to drink this evening?'' the waiter asked.
''Bring us all water, please,'' Phoebe requested.
''Right away, miss,'' the waiter said before walking away.
''So, you and Brendan are a thing?'' Phoebe asked Alex.
''Yes, we have been for a long time,'' Alex replied hugging Brendan. ''He's my knight in shining armor. I love him with all my heart.''
''And I feel the same way about Alex,'' Brendan replied stroking Alex's hair.
''Well, you two are cute together,'' Phoebe said smilingly. ''I hope I can find love one day.''
''You and I both, sister,'' I replied depressed. Alex slapped me on the back and smiled in a friendly way at me which forced ME to smile.
''Maybe it'll be YOU, Wally,'' Phoebe said flirtatiously causing Wally to turn so red that it looked like he would explode.
''Um, m-m-m-maybe…we…c-c-c-'' Wally said nervously. Suddenly, Wally started to hyperventilate and gasp for air.
''Wally?! What's wrong?!'' Phoebe asked concerned.
''Wally!'' Alex, Brendan, Wally's father and I screamed in a panic. The other people in the restaurant looked at Wally in shock and horror.
''Someone call an ambulance NOW!'' I yelled. Phoebe quickly took out her cell phone and dialed 911.
''Get an ambulance! A boy is suffocating! Please, help us!'' Phoebe said starting to tear up. She then hung up shivering in fear and worry. Soon, paramedics appeared ad took Wally on a stretcher and our group followed closely behind.
Two hours later…
Wally was lying on a hospital bed with a breathing mask over his face. We were sitting in the hallway chairs. The air was filled with so much tension and silence, you could cut it with a knife.
''It's my fault. It's ALL my fault,'' Phoebe said quietly. ''I made him hyperventilate.'' Phoebe then started to cry which quickly turned into sobbing. ''I'm a murderer!''
''Phoebe, look at me!'' Alex demanded. Phoebe looked at Alex through watery eyes. ''It's NOT your fault. You didn't know!''
''That's right, Phoebe,'' Wally's father said coming up to Phoebe. ''Wally has always been like this ever since he was born. Don't worry. Wally's not going to die.'' A doctor then came up to us from within Wally's room.
''You'd be right, sir,'' the doctor said happily. ''Wally will be fine. You may go in to visit him now.'' We walked into Wally's room and saw him lying in bed smiling.
''Hi, guys,'' Wally said weakly.
''Hey, Wally,'' Phoebe said shyly. ''You feel okay?''
''Y-yeah. I'll be released the day after tomorrow,'' Wally answered.
''That's good,'' Phoebe replied making a small smile. ''I'm glad you don't hate me for causing you to get hospitalized.''
''Why would I hate you?'' Wally asked confused. ''I'm used to this happening.''
''Okay. And I'm sorry for being too flirty with you,'' Phoebe added.
''It's all right,'' Wally smiled. Wally then rubbed his right arm nervously. ''I think you're cute, too.'' Phoebe instantly blushed a deep red.
''You do?'' Phoebe asked surprised.
''Yeah. I want to be friends with you, as well,'' Wally said. ''What do you say?''
''Sure! I'd be happy to!'' Phoebe said grinning.
''You GO, girl!'' Alex exclaimed cheerfully. Phoebe and Wally laughed at Alex's comment and turned red. ''I can tell you guys are going to be great friends!''
''I think so too, Alex,'' Wally responded grinning.