Note: Hey guys! Short chapter, but I've decided to split it into two. I know you all are aching to see what's happened to Shauna and why she hates Serena so much, but it won't be revealed for another few chapters. I want to add some development there and instead of it just being explained. Plus... this girl has disliked her for years. If you know girls in real life (at least the ones I know), they can hold a grudge for years.

TO: Dazzling-Moonblast who wrote: With all due respect you're writing a good story but you should try to make more amourshipping moments.I know I read your even if you want to take it slow you have to add some more moments. Other than that your story has been long would it be?

I don't understand part of your question, but from what I do understand, is that you want more amourshipping moments. I already wrote a story that was literally 100% dedicated to just amourshipping moments. This story isn't 100% focused on Serena getting with Ash. It's focused on Serena's life at the school, and what she has to deal with. Yes, amourshipping is apart of it, but it isn't all of it. I already planned most of what I want to happen in the story, but if you're here just to read amourshipping moments, then maybe you shouldn't really read it? I want you to be interested in her other problems too, like Gary or Alain or the Showcases. Not just her with Ash. Thanks. :(

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Chapter Seven: Pokemon Habitats 101

The familiar ring of the bell resounded through the classroom. Amongst the piercing sounds, the voices of the students could be heard as they shuffled around the room, each taking their own seat.

Serena groaned while slumping into her seat at the back of the class next to the windows. Usually, she was one to sit at the center front, but whenever she took an elective with Dawn and May, she was always forced to sit at the back with them. This year, the trio decided on taking Pokemon Habitats 101, a beginner's class for aspiring Pokemon Researchers.

The events that took place just last night left the honey blonde in a bitter mood. There was an arising tension between her and Shauna when they returned to their dorm room last night. It was unbearable, and Serena swore that she could feel the discomfort even in her own dreams. Luckily, she was beginning her first elective for the year, and she didn't have to see the brunette for the next two hours. Shauna was a new student, and Serena shouldn't even be seeing her that often, but because of her experience as Kalos Queen, she was bumped up to the same level. The same happened to Ash and Alain… and even Gary.

"Everything will be okay," said Dawn. "Don't worry about it. We got your back!" The bluenette scooted her seat closer to the honey blonde, and placed her hand on her back for some comfort.

May, who sat in front of Serena shifted in her own seat before giving her a small smile. "Yeah, you have us, so you don't have to worry about a thing."

Serena was so lucky to have met these two girls. Despite them being in different programs, they were always there for her.

"Thanks," Serena smiled. She then straightened her spine upon hearing yet another familiar bell- like tone, signifying that it was time for the daily announcements.

"Good morning everyone!" Headmaster Redwood echoed throughout the classroom. "Your final candidates for the upcoming elections have been chosen. Running for student body president will be Serena Yvonne and Gary Oak. You have two weeks to prepare for your platform. For more information about the upcoming election, and the rest of the nominees for vice president and treasurer, please visit the school website. Other than that, the first Showcase of the year for our fellow Performer's will be held in Couramine City. Please visit Palermo for any more questions. Have a fantastic day my fellow Xerneans!"

Dawn who immediately pulled out her PokeTab the second Headmaster Redwood announced the nominees frantically began scrolling down the school webpage.

"What does it say?" May asked, eager to know if anyone was interested enough in running against her as student body treasurer.

"Running for treasurer…" Dawn mumbled as her eyes scanned the screen. "May Maple and… Ava Longbottom." Dawn immediately groaned. The year before, May ran against the same girl, but proved her skills as treasurer by a long shot. "That's no fair."

"You never know," Serena chimed in. "She could have improved."

"Then I'll improve too," said May before looking back at Dawn. "So who's running against you?"

Dawn's eyes widened upon reading the candidates who wanted her spot. "Amelia Fleur, and A-Alain!?" Dawn dropped her PokeTab on her desk before jerking her head to look at the honey blonde. "Since when was Alain into joining the student council?!"

"I'm surprised as you are," said Serena as she reached over to Dawn's tablet. Alain Silver. Serena perked up upon reading his name. Unless there was another guy named Alain Silver in the school, then it surely wouldn't be her Alain. The Alain she knew wasn't the type to join school clubs. He did almost everything alone, unless, of course, Serena said otherwise. She definitely had to find him during lunchtime.

"So you guys are taking this class too?" Gary sauntered straight to the trio after just entering the classroom. Behind him stood an out of breath Ash who had two bags draping over his shoulders. From the looks of it, the two were running late, and Gary forced the poor raven haired champion to hold onto his own belongings. It was a good thing that Professor Sycamore had his eyes glued to his binder or else the two would be receiving their second detention.

"You guys are in this class?!" Dawn jumped up from her seat with a scowl on her face. She crossed her arms over her chest before immediately straightening them back out to point at the smug brunette in front of her. "Are you stalking us?"

"My dear Dawn," Gary began. "My eyes are only for Serena." He glanced down at the honey blonde and winked before locking eyes with the enraged bluenette. "Ash and I are in the Researchers Program. If anything, you're in our territory, so I hope that you don't do anything rash while we're in the class."

Ash groaned and Serena shuddered just from witnessing Gary's wink. His narcissism was growing by the second. Serena hated that she was assigned to share a room with Shauna, but she also had to feel bad for Ash. How was he dealing with his ever-growing ego?

"But weren't you two bumped up!? Shouldn't you be in some level three class?! Not a beginners one?"

"Well," Ash said rubbing his nape. "Gary and I were late when signing up for electives, so we had to settle with taking this… Professor Sycamore said it wouldn't count as an elective since it's our program and all, but he didn't want us having a spare either…" He finished off as Serena sat comfortably in her seat.

"So, Dawn," said Gary. "Are you offering your seat to me? Since you're standing up, I view this seat as vacant."

"My stuff is on the desk. This seat clearly is not vacant," Dawn scowled while glaring at him.

"But I would like to sit next to the girl who owes me a date."

"Well, too bad!"

"Well, too bad is correct," said Professor Sycamore. He finished looking through his lesson plans, and was now standing behind the podium at the front of the class. Ash took a seat in the empty desk he was standing beside, and Gary did the same.

The entire class who was engrossed with their own conversations looked to the front at Professor Sycamore. The ebony haired instructor leaned forwards and rested his arms on top of the podium. With a calm expression on his face he said, "There will be assigned seating in this class."

"Assigned seating?" Most people in the room questioned out of sync.

Serena took a quick glance at all the students around her. They all looked disappointed. After all, most students matched their required electives with their friends from other programs.

"Yes. Today marks the first year of a coed school. Until the end of the semester, every girl will be partnered with a boy, and you will be seated next to each other. You will also be expected to work together on assignments. Let's show the school board that the addition of boys to this academy was not a wrong move." He then cleared his throat. "Especially with what happened during the school assembly." He finished off before raising one of his eyebrows while meeting eyes with the honey blonde.

Serena slumped down in her seat, and felt the dozen eyes slowly turn in her direction. She bit her bottom lip before shifting her eyes from left and right to see a bunch of the girls eye her with bewilderment. They all knew it wasn't like her to pull off such a rebellious stunt. She didn't want to do it, but for Alain, she was willing to do almost anything. That's what friends were for after all.

The boys on the other hand… they didn't know her, so they all stared at her in wonder. She surely hoped those looks weren't going to affect the polls. Even Ash looked to be discombobulated, but as Serena met his eyes, the raven haired champion gave her a smile of comfort. Serena smiled back, and watched as he opened his mouth. It looked like he was going to say something, but he was immediately pushed aside by Gary's head coming into her view. The brunette grinned widely, and as he did, he pointed at her. He then immediately pulled his hand back and pointed at himself before making an 'okay' sign with his hand. It didn't take Serena much effort to know that Gary would be willing to pull off another rebellious stunt with her again.

"Yes, well," The professor cleared his throat, which caused everyone to look back to the front of the class. "I usually pair everyone off based on what I see in class, but because I'm seeing a lot of new faces, I'll just have the girls draw a name from this cup." He reached from beneath the podium and pulled out a white mug labeled #1 PROFESSOR. A mug that Serena and a few other girls bought for his birthday the year before. "Now," he said. "While I'm walking around the class with this mug. Gary and Ash will hand out your first assignment. That way, they won't receive detention for being late."

As Professor Sycamore reached the back corner, Serena reached into the mug and pulled out her own slip of paper. She unfolded the small piece of parchment, and was relieved to see that Gary wasn't going to be her partner. She wished that Dawn felt the same way, but sadly, she was the one who had to pair off with the narcissistic brunette.

Serena stifled a giggle as Dawn began to beg May to switch with her. She then looked up at Ash as he stood in front of her desk while handing her a copy of the assignment.

"Looks like we're going to be partners for the semester," she said with a smile.

"Huh?" Ash's eyes slightly widened. His cheeks then burned a rosy shade of pink as Serena smiled at him. "I-I'll be looking forward to it," he stammered.

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"Is it okay for me to ask what's going on between you and Shauna…?" he asked as Serena began answering the next question on their assignment.

"You can ask me anything, Ash. It's been awhile, but I already feel like I can talk about anything with you." He blushed, and Serena teared her eyes away from the questions in front of her to look at him. "To be honest though, I don't really know what happened. I'm still trying to figure it out."

Note: 'Kay, so I have decided to add small summaries like this for the next chapters to come. What do you guys think? Do you like little snippets of the next chapter? haha. If it makes any of you amourshipping fans happy, the next chapter will have its moments.