Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Forty-Four: On the Beach
*Alex's p.o.v*
''You made up with Brendan?! That's great honey!'' my mom beamed.
''Yeah, we kissed and made up. Literally,'' I laughed. ''I am a little disappointed to have lost the match. But, making up with Brendan matters more.''
''That's right. And I hoped you learned a lesson in all this,'' my dad said smiling.
''I know, dad. I promise to control my temper and I'm sorry about taking my anger out on you,'' I said sadly remembering my fight with dad.
''I'll always forgive you, sweetie,'' my dad grinned. ''I love you too much to stay mad at you. And besides, I understand that you were just frustrated. Your mother and I haven't always gotten along either but we always make up in the end.'' Mom giggled as she hugged dad and nuzzled the side of his arm. Dad kissed the top of her head in response. ''Well, tell Brendan we said congratulations and that we wish him good luck in his match with the Champion.''
''I will dad. I love you guys,'' I said nodding.
''We love you too sweetie,'' mom and dad said simultaneously before they hung up. I plopped down on my bed and sighed contentedly.
''So now that you won't be moving on to Wallace, what region do you want to try and become the master of?'' May asked as she sat on her bed.
''Hmm, I'm not quite sure yet,'' I replied looking up at the ceiling. ''I could try and be the Kanto Champion. But, I've always wanted to go to Kalos.''
''Ooh, me too! Me too! I always heard that Kalos is the city of love,'' May said putting her hands on her cheeks as she blushed. ''And Fennekin is absolutely adorable! I already have a plush of it at home!''
''Fennekin is cool but there's something about Froakie that just beckons me to it,'' I said sitting up. ''Plus it's still really cute.''
''I've always loved Fire-types and I'd always pick Fire starters,'' May said proudly. ''Charmander, Cyndaquil, Torchic, you name it!''
''Personally, I'd pick the Grass-type starters like Bulbasaur and Snivy,'' I responded.
''How come you picked Mudkip then?'' May asked intrigued.
''Well, I just needed to pick something because you and your dad were in trouble when we first met,'' I explained.
''Oh right,'' May said sheepishly. ''Hehe, forgot about that.''
''So, when's Brendan's match against the Champion?'' I asked changing the subject.
''It's tomorrow at 12 pm,'' May replied. ''I can't wait to see Wallace!'' May then squealed happily. There she goes again, I thought dropping sweat. ''I need to get his autograph!''
''Calm down fan girl,'' I said teasingly.
''I can't help it,'' May snorted. ''Wallace is just freaking cute.'' May giggled. ''Good night!'' May then got under her covers.
''Good night,'' I laughed as I did the same.
The next morning…
May, Brendan, his parents and I were having breakfast. I of course sat right next to Brendan and enjoyed his company as we ate our eggs. Brendan, however, only nibbled his food and was unusually quite today. ''What's wrong, Brendan?'' I asked.
''Oh…um…nothing,'' Brendan replied shyly.
''Something tells me you're hiding something,'' I stated bluntly.
''Yeah, you can tell us Brendan,'' May said as she leaned forward smiling.
''Yes, what is it Brendan?'' Norman chimed in.
''Okay I'll talk,'' Brendan sighed. ''As you might've inferred, I'm really nervous about my match with the Champion. I know he's going to be really tough. I don't know if I can do this.''
''Don't talk like that, Brendan,'' Norman said in a mildly scolding tone. ''You've defeated the Gym Leaders, including me, and the Elite Four. Don't you EVER doubt yourself. Understand?''
''Um…yes,'' Brendan answered nervously.
''That's just your father's way of encouraging you, Brendan,'' Brendan's mom said smiling. ''I know you can do it, too!''
''And I'm here for you too, Brendan!'' I said cheerfully.
''So will I!'' May added.
''Thank you everyone,'' Brendan smiled. I kissed Brendan on the cheek causing him to laugh. Brendan kissed me back and we resumed eating. We finished eating our breakfast and went out into the hall. We were then greeted by two surprise visitors.
''Hello everyone,'' Steven said as he and Prof. Birch walked up to us.
''Hey Steven, Prof. Birch!'' I greeted.
''Daddy!'' May exclaimed happily as she hugged the Professor.
''Hello my princess,'' Birch said lovingly. ''A little birdie told me that Brendan and Alex were accepted into the Pokémon League!''
''That was me,'' Norman said happily. ''So, you finally had enough time to come by for a visit, Dan.''
''Yes,'' Birch laughed. ''It's not easy to get away from studying Pokémon. But, I made it!''
''You were like that in college Dan,'' Norman teased. ''You were a real outdoorsman! Always studying Pokémon and getting chased by them!''
''Give me a break Norman,'' Birch sighed. ''Anyways, I came to see how everyone is doing and see Brendan fight the Champion.''
''As did I,'' Steven said. ''Wallace and I are good friends and he invited me to come see him battle.''
''How tough is he?'' Brendan asked.
''Very tough,'' Steven answered outright. ''I used to be the Hoenn Pokémon League Champion until he defeated me ten years ago.''
''So he remained the Champion for ten years straight,'' Brendan said in awe.
''That's right,'' Steven said. ''Wallace was trained extensively by Juan ever since he was a boy. He's one of the best Trainers I know.''
''Tell me,'' Brendan said seriously. ''What type of Pokémon does Wallace use?'' Steven scowled at Brendan angrily.
''I do not tolerate cheating,'' Steven replied. ''You'll have to find out yourself. Wallace won't let me hear the end of it if I told him his secrets.''
''Sorry,'' Brendan sighed.
''But anyways, let's relax a bit before your match Brendan,'' Steven suggested. ''The beach anyone?''
''Sure!'' May said happily. ''I'll be back!'' May ran towards the elevator to get dressed.
''See you at the beach Brendan!'' I yelled as she followed May. ''Wait for me May!''
*Brendan's p.o.v*
I sat near the water's edge. The ocean was sparkling and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. My family, Prof. Birch, and Steven were chatting at an umbrella table. Dad's and my Pokemon were out and about getting some sun. Sceptile and Slacking were lazing about while Linoone, Vigoroth, and the rest of my Pokémon were playing and chasing each other either on land or in the water. What a beautiful day, I thought. This is why summer is my favorite season. It's perfect weather for sports!
''Hey babe,'' Alex said sitting down next to me. ''What are you doing sitting all alone, huh?''
''Oh, just admiring the day,'' I replied leaning back. ''Summer's my favorite season. It's really beautiful, wouldn't you say?''
''Yes it is,'' Alex said hugging me. ''I love summer but my favorite season is fall. I love the colors of the leaves and how it's the perfect season for pumpkin pie, apple cider, and apple pie. Plus, my birthday is in October. On the 17th to be precise.''
''Thanks for telling me,'' I said. ''My birthday is on February 14th. But, winter is my least favorite season.''
''How come?'' Alex asked cocking her head to the left.
''Well, I hate having to walk on ice,'' I answered. ''It's too slippery and I've had to walk to school in the snow TOO MANY TIMES. The cold doesn't help either.''
''It's not that horrible but I see your point,'' Alex said sympathetically. ''I do hate the ice but I love snowball fights. And yeah, walking to school in the snow sucks.''
''I'm glad I have a girlfriend who understand,'' I laughed.
''What're girlfriends for?'' Alex said hugging and nuzzling me. I chuckled and kissed Alex.
''Hey wanna play volleyball, guys?'' May called.
''NOT NOW,'' Alex and I said loudly but not quite yelling. May shrunk back smiling nervously as she walked up to Prof. Birch at the table.
''Say Brendan,'' Alex said frowning. ''I've been thinking. After you're done with the Pokémon League, what do you want to do afterwards? I may have to leave Hoenn and go back to Kanto after you're done.'' The happiness in my heart suddenly turned into sadness.
''Umm…I don't know,'' I admitted. ''I haven't thought about that. Maybe you could come see my place? You didn't get to see my room or anything like that. Or maybe I could visit you?''
''I'll ask my parents,'' Alex said. ''I don't think they'd be against either of those ideas so we'll see. And besides, let's not think about that right now. Let's live in the moment and be happy!'' Alex then lunged and embraced me knocking us onto the sand. Alex then kissed me on the lips and nuzzled me while smiling contentedly.
''You're so adorable, you know that?'' I said hugging her.
''Thank you,'' Alex said blushing. ''And you're very handsome.'' I squeezed Alex tightly and kissed her more. Suddenly, Alex and I were sprayed by a stream of water causing us to yell in surprise. We looked and saw May and her Lotad laughing.
''The looks on your faces!'' May laughed. ''Priceless!'' Alex and I glared daggers at the two troublemakers causing them to shudder.
''SWAMPERT! SICK 'EM!'' Alex yelled. Swampert came charging towards May and Lotad smiling mischievously. May and Lotad ran away screaming but Swampert doused the two with water and knocking them into the sea. ''Thanks Swampert.''
''Maybe that'll teach you to ruin our romantic moment!'' I snorted. May and Lotad crawled out of the water coughing.
''I think I'm retaining water now,'' May spat. ''Thanks a lot. I'm going to spend time with daddy.'' May and Lotad walked back towards the table where the rest of the gang were obviously laughing at May's predicament. ''It's not funny!'' Alex and I laughed as well.
''Anyways, where were we?'' Alex said throwing her arms around my neck.
''Kissing each other?'' I asked.
''That sounds right,'' Alex said. We then continued to kiss each other and enjoy this romantic moment together.
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