Chapter 5

"Thanks for being the best friend a girl could ask for."

I saw May whisper something into Wally's ear. Addressing both of us, she said:

"But I'm positive I'm fine! When I was travelling with Ash, stuff like this happened. But I'm still here right? And…"She paused, as if deciding whether or not she should say what's on her mind. Then she looked directly at me said "I'm lucky to be surrounded by strong, kind people who I know will be there to catch me." She smiled.

A cold wind from the ocean blew around us. The sun had fully come up when Wally and I were waiting for May to wake up. It was probably around seven in the morning now. I remember those events that took place just a half an hour ago.

"Don't think too hard or your brain will explode." I said, seeing she was in deep thought.

I had woken up early today, because after what I did last night I couldn't get much sleep. Peering through the blinds, I saw May leaning against the rails. She looked deep in thought, but I decided I should say hello anyways. It's now or never, right?

I must have startled her, because the next thing I knew she was clutching her head.

Her smile. Her laugh. Her stupid corny sayings. Those are things I treasure the most.

But right now I gotta do something about that blood.

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

"B-boy, you and I both know that head wounds bleed a lot, whether they're serious or not." May sighed as I wrapped her cut with gauze. "Besides, this bandage looks really tacky."

We were in the bathroom attached to my bedroom. She was sitting on the sink counter with an opened First-Aid kit next to her.

I chuckled "I can't let you ruin the ship's carpets, now can I?" I said the next part quieter, hoping she wouldn't hear. "Plus, this whole situation is my fault."

But of course, she heard.

"What?" She said, whipping around to face me, thus halting my bandaging and making our faces within six inches of each other. Again.

She didn't hesitate though, or at least didn't show it.

"How do you figure, B-boy? Please explain your logic to me, because I clearly don't understand."

"If I hadn't surprised you like I did, than you wouldn't have stumbled off the ship!"

"Well, I guess you're right. I was too busy thinking about what you did last night to even notice!" After saying that, May blushed and covered her face.

"What?" It was my turn to be shocked.

May sat there for a few minutes. I was busy comprehending what she'd said.

"I was…pretending." She finally spoke, now looking at me. "To be asleep."

"You were awake…the whole time?"

"Yeah. I'm sorry Brendan, if you didn't want me to know. I'll forget about it if you like. We can go back to being friends, and…" Her voice trailed off. She was staring at her feet, avoiding my gaze.

This is it, huh? What rejection feels like. I mean, I made a move when she was asleep. Makes me look no better than some strange fanboy. Way to go Brendan! You ruined your chances with the one girl you honestly like because you were too damn afraid of what she'd do if she was actually conscious!

"But I was happy." Her voice was barely above a whisper. "Happy because it made me realize how important you are, Brendan."

As a friend, right? I'm always just a damn friend. But I listened closely anyways.

"Made me realize that I…love you."

"What?" my voice cracked, despite my opposition otherwise. Did I just hear correctly? Did she really say…

"You big dummy! I said that I loved you." She knocked me, playfully, on the forehead.

I smiled.

That's all I needed to hear. Those three words. That confirmation that what I was about to do was okay.

I leaned in. She got the cue, and closed her deep blue eyes.

Our lips met for the first time. She wrapped her arms around my neck and I deepened the kiss. A minute or two passed and she broke for air. Her eyes were so bright that I couldn't help but smile. She laughed, a beautiful sound to hear judging by what had taken place over the balcony.

"I've finally found your weakness, May." I say.

"And what might that be?" She asked, curiosity evident in her voice.

"Me."

'Those six days on the ship, well, I'll treasure them forever. The food was fantastic, the entertainment was never lacking, and the suites were perfect. But I'm certain that we could of lived out of a cardboard box for six days and still have the same amount of fun and adventure. It was so nice to do something with Wally and Brendan, just like old times before I left to become a Top Coordinator.

'But the best part was finally telling B-Boy how I really felt towards him. I'm glad he and Wally took me on the cruise, but the best present they've ever given me is their friendship. And Brendan, well, his love for me.

'When we walked down the dock and off the ship, our hands were intertwined. Wally had seen it coming since the day I left to survey Hoenn. He told me that Brendan moped and pouted for weeks! But now that it has, he seems sort of relaxed. I guess he's glad that what was so obvious to others has been confirmed by us.

'But never in a million years will this relationship get in the way of my true friendship with Wally. I know that for sure. I mean, Wally is and always will be my best friend. I kicked B-Boy off that boat a long time ago.' I laughed.

Wally and Brendan looked at me weird. We were outside, sitting on my back porch after dinner. Well, Brendan was. Wally and I were leaning against the railing, looking out towards the greenhouse.

"What?" I turned to both of them. "Something on my face?"

"How—" Brendan was about to say something, but was cut off.

"I do not want to hear another mushy sentence out of your mouth for the rest of your life!" Max appeared in the doorway, clearly disgusted. "I don't understand how you can go out with my sister! She's gross!"

A towel flew and hit the little runt, square in the back of his head. "Aw, Max, leave the three of them alone, will ya?" That was my Mom in the kitchen.

A mentally thanked her as Max huffed off. The three of us laughed.

"Some things never change, do they?" Wally said.

'Your right,' I think, looking out at the sunset. 'Some things don't.'

But looking at Brendan, I'm glad a few things did.

Fin.

Finally, I can say that after many long months, A Well Deserved Vacation is done!

Break out your trumpets folks, it's time to celebrate! (:

Thanks to all the people who stuck it through and waited for this update. I've gotten much better at managing my time, so I promise you my next story will be better. You all know who you are, but in case a tragedy occurred and you have amnesia, I will list ye names.

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I've decided to revise this story. Looking back, I say, holy hell! Why did I think that was good? But if I got responses like this, then I must've done something right. So, AWDV will officially be marked 'Complete,' but if your ever curious, please stop by and read the changes.

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