Hey! Here's a Valentine's Special for those who are so lonely that they are reading this (just kidding :P) So I'm seeing a trend, and it looks like I'll be posting a new chapter almost every day at noon, unless life decides to pop and be a jerk. But other than that… Yeah… this one's for my own sweetheart, who I still feel guilty about cuz I couldn't see her this Saturday due to… reasons. I love you Princess and I'm so very sorry! 3
"I love you princess…" Ash whispered as he held her close. She could smell the cologne he wore, which lingered faintly in the air as they swished around the dance floor. She could barely breathe, but it felt like it a new life has been breathed into her.
"Ash… what are we even doing?" Iris said softly, burying her face in his neck, but he just laughed softly.
"I'm just here to fall in love all over again." he whispered, only tightening his hold, as the song came to an end, and the lights dimmed, but Iris could barely focus on anything but Ash.
"Awww… you're such a kid…" Iris chuckled, and Ash tilted her head up.
"Well, can a kid do this?" he said, leaning so close, she could feel his warm breath on her lips. Iris leaned closer...
Iris waked up with a jerk. Axew looked at her questionably.
"Axew?" He asked, but Iris only shook her head, still feeling light headed.
"I'm fine, don't worry." Iris waved him off, and trudged to her bathroom yawning and rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. A sense of dread filled a pit in her stomach. Her eyes watched herself as she stretched in front of the mirror, when she stopped. She let her eyes trail the red lipstick smudge on the mirror, and squealed, reading the words that were written in red.
"Today is Valentine's Day!" Iris said, swinging Axew around, then frantically looked around her closet, looking for something special for the day. She finally yanked out a pink short skirt and a tight light blue t-shirt with short sleeves. She wrestled with her hair for a minute, putting her insignia golf bands in it, and spun around, letting the skirt fly around.
"Good!" Iris smiled, and walked out into her living room, where her other pokemon claimed for a bedroom. "Hey guys, I'll be out. You're welcome to roam around as usual, but stay in the village!" She said cheerily, before skipping outside, the dread she was holding slowly evaporating. She waved to the couple raising dragons, and ran to the field nearby, her smile about to explode. She collapsed under the big oak tree that sat on the edge of the village, and gazed at the clouds, which passed by slowly, and finally took a deep breath, letting the events of the past day roll over her. Suddenly the dread returned, clouding up her day, as Misty's words came back to haunt her.
*flashback*
"Serena wants to marry him." Misty said, an anguished look on her face. Suddenly, Iris's whole reality came crashing down, as the realization of the words hit her. . Going. To. Marry. Ash.
"No! He... He can't do that! Can he?" Iris said, her thoughts a flurry of remorse and anger.
"Apparently, you can. Both their parents have approved, except for Ash bundled, but Serena is bent on it... " She said quietly, and Iris covered her face, terrified Ash might see the tears starting to roll down her eyes from behind Misty.
"Ash, why?..." Iris sank to the ground, putting her head in her knees and sobbed as quietly as she could, the whole day at the market ruined. Misty got up, talked to Ash for a minute and payed the Pokepuffs, sending him elsewhere, before rejoining Iris.
*flashback ends*
Before she knew it, tears were suddenly in her eyes, and she angrily wiped them away. Why was she crying? Shouldn't she be happy for him? They were just friends after all, they could never fall in love like she wished...
"Me and my stupid dreams... " she muttered, and grabbed a fistful of grass. It was so unfair! Why does Serena think she can suddenly march in and steal HER friend! It. Just. Wasnt. Fair!
"GAHHHHH! AHHHHHHHHH!" she screamed, and let the dread turn into anger, as she pounded and kicked the ground, throwing a complete temper tantrum. She didn't notice the large shadow of a Pokemon come down, landing near the tree. She didn't hear the boy climbing down the Dragon. She didn't see this coming at all.
"Uh... Iris?" Ash asked, trying to contain his laughter. His face scrunched up, and he was grinning ear to ear, clenching his fist to prevent himself from laughing.
"Gah! How long have you been there?" Iris said, scrambling up to her feet, and feverishly wiping away any loose tears. Ash finally burst out laughing, and Iris's cheeks reddened.
"Who's the kid now?" he said, rolling on the floor and clutching his stomach, barely able to breathe. Iris clenched her fist and slumped down behind the tree, too shrouded by the dread to even try to fight back.
"Hey, Iris, wait!" Ash said, finally pulling himself together. "I actually-"
"Leave me alone you jerk!" Iris yelled back, but Ash just brushed it off and went to the other side of the tree.
"Leave me alo-"
"I just wan-"
"I don't ca-"
"IRIS WILL YOU GO TO THE VALENTINES DANCE WITH ME?" he shouted, and suddenly the area fell quiet. Iris sat up and snapped her head up, glaring at him.
"What. Did. You. Say?!" she said with a subtle fury.
"I said, wou- woaaaah!" Ash said, tripping over a rock, towards Iris.
"Ooooof... Ow... Why are you so heavy for a kid?" Iris moaned, shoving him up, when she froze. He was right above her, and she was trapped, his arms blocking any way to roll out of the way, his face just inches away
"Iris..." he said dramatically, leaning in even closer, until his warm hazel eyes were crystal clear.
"Will you go to the annual Dragon Village Valentines dance with me?" he said, and right then and there, despite all the cheesiness, Iris officially fell in love with Ash.
"Well, I guess I have to say yes... " Iris said, trying to stay nonchalant, but her heart raced while her fist stayed clenched. "But why aren't you asking Serena?"
"Well, because I wanna go with you! Besides, she's not even here. She's in the next city over, which gives me plenty of time here in Dragon Village before she drags me drags me somewhere else." he said, slipping his arms under her back, and lifting her up to her knees, kneeling as well. "So it's a yes?"
"Yes."
"You said yes?" Misty squealed, and they both jumped up and down in happiness. Iris had called Misty the minute she got home, and poured out everything. "Wait! We'll need something for you to wear!" Iris laughed and Misty raised her fist in the air. "Shopping!"
Five hours, two coffees and a pretzel later, Iris stood in front of the mirror in her bedroom, Misty looking on adoringly.
"Wow... Iris... You look amazing!" Misty gushed, and Iris had to agree. She wore a dress that opened in the front and closed in the back, acting like a cape. She had a baggy sleeves, with the edges of the wrist of the dress being brown, accenting her dark skin. She topped it off with crown, and curly hair that she put up into a ponytail. Axew, who had been silent, nodded in approval.
"Alright, let's go!" Misty announced, wearing a simple shimmery blue dress. Together, they headed for the village town square, where were already gathering.
"Wow... There are a lot of people in Dragon Village..." Misty said quietly, and Iris nodded holding Axew in her arms.
"Yeah. I was shocked too after coming back from my travels with Ash. It grew to almost twice its size, and dragons were everywhere!" Iris said, grabbing a drink from the table. She saw couples dancing everywhere, smiles lighting up their faces, and suddenly Iris felt self conscious.
"You don't think Ash would ditch me would you?" Iris said, looking around nervously, but Misty smiled.
"Nah... If I remember Ash correctly, he wouldn't miss something like this." They both scanned the crowd for a few more minutes before Iris groaned, setting down her cup.
"That's it. I can't believe I agreed to do this. Let's go home Misty," She pulled out Dragonite's pokeball she had snuck in with her, and brought it out, about to climb on, when a voice called out.
"Iris?" She spun around, infuriated that he always caught her at a bad time.
"Hey!" She said, then suddenly froze, watching as Ash walked up to her, wearing a black tuxedo, and even Pikachu was wearing a small red bowtie.
"Wow… " Iris. muttered, awestruck, and Ash grinned.
"Whaddya think?" he said, as the music began to play over the speakers. "Would you like to dance?" he said, offering his hand, and Iris blushed.
"Fine. You're such a kid…" she said, and followed him to the dance floor, as the lights dimmed. She put her arms around him, and they slowly swayed to the music. "Are you sure Serena won't be here?" She said quietly, and Ash laughed again, shaking his head.
"Why are you so worried about her?"
"Well… I've heard stuff…" the next song played, even slower than the last.
"Yeah… I wouldn't worry about that. He said, and pulled her closer, moving with the agility of an experienced dancer.
"But…" Iris began to say, but Ash cut her off, tilting her head up. Her heart raced, her pulse pounding in her ears, her thoughts going to her dream. Is this really happening? she thought, when a scream cut her off.
"ASH! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?" Serena screamed, appearing out of nowhere, and everyone froze, except for Ash.
"Well Serena, I'm enjoying a dance." Ash said, but she marched straight up to Iris and got in her face.
"No, What do YOU think you're doing?!" Serena said, fury in her tone. Iris shrugged too, and stared coldly at her.
"I'm enjoying a dance too."
"Well, you can't because Ash is mine!" Serena said, and Misty pulled Ash away, clapping his hands over his ears, sensing the war that was ensuing. .
"Well, what if I want Ash too?" Iris said, then clapped her hand over her mouth. Why was she just yelling these things?
"Wha.. Wha… " Serena stared blankly, and Iris took the opportunity.
"Yes, that's right. I want Ash too. "
"You know what? Fine! I'll give two weeks. If you can't win Ash's heart, he's mine forever, and you have to LEAVE. US. ALONE!" She screamed, and Iris stepped up, staring Serena in her cold eyes, watching as whatever remained of their past friendship dissipate.
"Done."
...whaddya think? This is my first story and my first time here, so I would love reviews and tips pleeeease! If you don't like it, or decide you wanna hate, my complaints bin is over there *points at trash bin* no hating please. Just nice helpful advice and tips. Thank you!
EXTRA
Ash listened intently as Misty whispered silently and furiously in the courtyard, only a few meters away from where Serena had exploded.
"You need to watch your back. Serena is a no good, evil…" she ranted, and Ash blanked out, already hearing this speech from Misty at least three or four times. He was getting kinda tired of it, and frankly his mind was on one thing. Iris… He thought, when suddenly he heard her name come out of Misty's mouth.
"Wait, say that last part again." he said, snapping out of his reverie, but Misty was already stomping away, huffing out curses, and three seconds later, Serena had yanked him to the taxi that stood idly, but his mind was racing now. What had Misty said? Why had she said Iris's name? Why was this such a big deal? And what was wrong with Iris?...