Author's Note: Story is rated T (Note there is some vulgar language used)
The Escape Plan
"A punch, huh?" He said smirking. "T-That's what I get for...coming to rescue you?"
My hands flew up to my mouth. "Y-You! I-I...sorry Steven!" I stammered in shock.
He groaned, but then stood up straight. "It's alright." He paused, a smile on his face.
"You can really pack a punch, you didn't hurt anyone else did you?"
His playful expression brought me relief.
"Ha ha... I don't think so."
Steven looked around. "They kept you in here?"
"Yeah. Beautiful isn't it?" I said spreading my arms out.
He chuckled softly. "Very." He pulled his hood back up, covering his hair.
The team Magma outfit looked funny on Steven. I felt myself grinning as I looked at him. The black horns on the hood made him look like a little devil.
"I look pretty handsome in this thing, don't I?" He said noticing my stare,
"Oh Steven, you always do." I muttered, much to his amusement.
"Ouch, your sarcasm hurts."
What sarcasm? ;]
"Anyway, let's get out of here before they come back."
I nodded, watching as one of his muscular arms reached out to me, his hand extending to mine.
Hesitantly, I grabbed it. He raised an eyebrow as he pulled me to my feet.
"My hands aren't clammy, you know."
"I'm aware." I said fixing my hair. "You just... look kind of evil in that outfit."
His laugh made me giggle.
"Me looking evil?" He said still laughing. "Who would have thought..."
"Hey, is the girl still under guard?"
"I... I'm not sure. Let's check, just in case!"
Steven and I looked at each other at the same time.
"Let's hurry." He whispered.
We ran out to and into the hall.
"Stop right there!" I whipped around to seem two Magma members at the beginning of the hallway.
"Run!"
"But Steven, they saw us!"
"Doesn't matter, just run!"
I didn't disobey as I followed him. We ran in the opposite direction, heading for what I hoped was the exit.
Steven swerved, turning down different halls. We kept going, the voices in the background growing faint.
"Do you know where we are going?" I asked, out of breath.
"Kind of."
He stopped in front of a door.
If my memory serves correct, this door will lead us to the inside of the cave.
I was about to question why they had made their hideout in a cave when a voice stopped me.
"And where do you guys think your going?"
Steven scoffed and I froze.
Tabitha stood metres behind us, his arms crossed at his chest.
"Let's go!" Steven grabbed my arm and swung open the door,
I tried my best to keep up with his speed as we entered the cave. My heart seemed to be beating faster with every step I took.
Tabitha gave chase, grunting behind us.
Then it happened. I felt my foot hit a rock and in an instant I fell to the ground.
It took Steven a few seconds to notice and he stopped.
Before he could speak I saw a shadow. I gulped. My body quivered as I attempted to get up.
"I don't think so."
I turned over to see Tabitha towering above me, a look of victory spread on his usually smug face.
"Stay away from her!" Steven said protectively. As soon as Tabitha began to lean down, Steven threw out a Pokeball.
"Go Aggron!"
Steven's Aggron stood intimidatingly, it's eyes locked onto Tabitha's frame.
"Tch." Tabitha backed up. " Go Mightyena!"
When his Pokemon was released, I got up hastily and went over to Steven. He looked fierce, his blue eyes wild.
"Shadow ball, Mightyena!"
"Aggron!" Steven called. "Use Hyper beam!"
The powerful blast sent both Tabitha and his Pokemon flying back.
"Return!" Steven said letting his Pokemon disappear back into it's Pokeball.
"Are you alright?" He asked, turning his attention to me.
I didn't get a chance to answer as his eyes widened.
"Your leg!"
I looked down, I had a large gash on calf. I watched as blood trickled down to my ankle.
"I'm not through yet!" Tabitha shouted, still a good distance away.
"Crap." Steven muttered. He scooped me up in his arms and sprinted.
I just clung to him dazed, he was carrying me bridal style.
It was silent as he carried me out of the cave, but my leg was hurting like hell.
"Just hold on!" Steven said, as if he could read my mind. "We are almost out, I'll look after your leg soon."
I didn't say anything. He was going to look after my leg? The gentleness in his voice made me smile. Was it the gentleness or the fact that he cared that gave me this warm feeling? I wasn't sure. Being in arms was enough to make me blush.
When we finally reached the exit, Steven placed me down on the warm sand.
"Come back out!" His Aggron reappeared.
"Alright, let's have another hyper beam! Aim for the top of the cave."
I watched as his Pokemon loaded up another powerful blast. The hyper beam caused the rocks in the cave to tumble down like an avalanche, resulting in the exit becoming blocked.
"That should buy us some time, nice job." Steven returned his Pokemon.
Meanwhile, I used the water to wash off some of the blood. The outside of cave had lead us to a small island like spot. We were basically in the middle of an ocean.
"Here..." Steven crouched down next me.
He fingers touched the wound tenderly, I tried not to wince as he attempted to apply pressure.
"Sorry, am I hurting you?" His blue eyes were round with concern.
"N-No." I squeaked.
He didn't buy it.
"Hm, I have a better idea." I gaped as he began to take off his his team Magma shirt, revealing a white T shirt underneath; but it didn't stay on for long either.
"It's not the best, but my shirt will act like a cloth. We should wrap it around your leg."
I didn't say anything. I just stared stupidly at his bare chest. He was well built, his upper body looked strong and toned.
I still didn't say a word as he tied his shirt around my leg.
"Better?" He asked smiling.
I nodded and held out a hand. When he pulled me up, I stood inches away from body. I never thought Mr. Stone's son could be so hostile...not to mention that attractive.
"You okay?" He asked gazing down at me.
I felt my cheeks burn as I turned around, away from him.
"Yeah, and um thanks."
"We better get out of then." Steven tossed out another Pokeball.
A Skarmory stood before us, it's body shining brightly in the gleam of the sun.
"Y-You have a Skarmory too?" I blurted.
"Yep!" Steven hopped on. "Come, let's get out of here before those goons return."
I climbed onto the steel Pokemon, placing myself behind Steven.
As soon as the Skarmory began to fly upwards, I instinctively grabbed onto Steven.
Realizing I had latched onto him, another blush crept onto my face and I released my grip.
"You can hold on if you want." Steven replied.
"Oh...but umm you're not really wearing a shirt..." I mumbled.
"So?" He asked aloofly. "My Skarmory swerves a lot in the air, I think it would be safer if you held on."
Looking down at the water and then at Steven's bare back, I hesitantly wrapped my arms around him.
I could have sworn I heard him chuckle quietly to himself.
"Where did your backpack go?" I questioned.
We had landed in another little town, the people walking past giving us odd looks.
"Oh, right." Steven frowned. "I left it with the Nurse Joy at the Pokemon Centre here."
"Oh, so you decided to drop by here before coming to save me?" I asked dramatically.
He grinned. "Hey, I needed to refuel. Nah, my Pokemon needed some rest."
When we reached the Pokemon Centre I wanted to collapse. It was already night fall and I was exhausted.
"Can we sleep here?" I asked Steven as he kindly took back his back pack.
"Not yet, come."
I groaned as I followed him out of the Centre. He lead me down a path that turned into a forest.
"Where are we going?"
"You will see, be patient."
We kept walking until we reached an area that was clear and flat; a perfect spot for camping.
"Ta da! Now we can start preparations for sleep!"
Steven pulled out a blue thing from his back pack; it turned out to be a tent. As he assembled it, I watched in disbelief.
"What? Why couldn't we just sleep in the warm, cozy Pokemon Centre?" I complained.
"Because..." He beamed at his well put together tent. "Real, tough trainers learn to camp it out."
I sighed, as he opened the tent flap.
The inside was huge! It looked like it had enough room for five people.
"Wow, this actually pretty big." I said impressed as I sat down the tent floor. He joined me, bringing a large flashlight.
"I guess. Sorry there are no sleeping bags."
I shrugged. "It's fine."
As I lay down and began to make myself comfortable, I felt the soft fabric of his T shirt still around my leg.
By now, he had changed into another shirt, but I didn't need it anymore. I tossed it to the side, stretching out my leg.
"All healed?" He asked glancing over at me.
"Yeah." My eyes wandered up his arm to see a scar.
"What happened to you?" I asked pointing.
"Oh." His expression turned sour. "Nothing... it was Tabitha."
I was about to say something, but he smiled.
"I'm fine, but I'm glad you're okay too. I was really worried." He paused and then looked me straight in the eye. "I really care about you."
Maybe it was the way he said it that triggered it...
I had the urge to hug him and before I knew it... my arms wrapped around him and I buried my face in shoulder.
"Thanks for rescuing me Steven."
There was a silence and my heart began to sank. I started to pull away when I felt his arms suddenly press me back to his chest.
"No problem." He whispered softly, his warm breath tickling my ear.
I felt dazed after he released me. This feeling I was getting, it made my heart beat at a rapid speed.
I lay down onto my side, facing towards Steven.
"Goodnight then." He said lying down next to me.
"Good night." I responded, a small smile on my lips.
I closed my eyes, feeling my heart rate slowly return back to it's normal pace. My over worked muscles relaxed and I began to lose consciousness.
I was about to drift off into a deep slumber when... it happened.
The sound of the zipper unzipping and the gentle breeze hitting my face...
Someone else had entered the tent.
Oh, who could it be...or what? O.O You have to find out! :)
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