I know I've been missing for awhile. I've had play practices every day of the week, tests & projects, and final exams are coming up. My play competition was last night and my throat kinda hurts cuz there were no microphones, but WE WON! I'm trying to keep up with all of my stories, and it's difficult. I'm trying my best.

Disclaimer: I own none of the characters.

BLUE'S POV

I walked alongside Sapphire towards Chemistry class. It had only been an hour since I found out about Green's crush on me, and I had my first class with him in a few minutes.

"Do you know how sucky this class is for me?" Sapphire asked. "I have to sit next to someone who hates me, and believe me, the feeling's mutual."

I debated whether or not to tell Sapphire, but I decided against it. I could settle this myself, right? We walked into class, and we both rigidly sat down. Ruby and Green were already there.

"Hey, Blue." Green said.

"Hey." I stated in monotone. He gave me a confused look, and when I turned to face Sapphire, she and Ruby wore the same expression. "What? All I said was hey."

"That's the point." Sapphire muttered. Ruby and Green started to have their own conversation, and Sapphire looked at me with concern. "Did you find out who he likes?" she whispered.

I shook my head slowly. "I just don't feel well. I have a little headache." I wasn't completely lying. My head had hurt and my stomach had been tying itself into knots for the past hour. I was supposed to be happy. He liked me back, right? It had been so obvious. He couldn't even tell that I meant it though. He thought we were just friends, that it was all just a game. I sighed. "I'm just really tired."

"Okay, just throw up on Ruby if you have to."

I smiled. "I promise." She shot me a smile before turning back around. I took a few deep breaths to calm my nerves.

"Blue, are you okay?"

I looked toward Green. "Mmhmm. I've just been a little on edge today."

"About what?" Fortunately, the teacher walked in the room and began taking attendance. Sadly, that didn't stop Green. "About what?" he repeated.

"It's just girl stuff. Don't worry about it."

"Liar." he whispered quietly. I just pretended not to hear him. If I was lucky, he'd just leave me alone. I can just flirt with him tomorrow and say I didn't feel good today. He'll believe that.

'I hope.'

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YELLOW'S POV

"Are all of you ready to go dress shopping?" I asked as the girls sat around our room.

"No." they stated simultaneously.

"But we only have a few days until Friday comes around."

"I'm not going."

"Neither am I."

"Sorry, Yellow."

I sighed. "You three have been moping around all day. What gives?"

"I don't feel good." Blue moaned.

"No one asked me, and no one's going to." Crystal muttered.

"I am not wearing a dress!" Sapphire shouted.

I groaned. "You guys are being idiots!" I exclaimed. They all looked at me in bewilderment. I rarely raised my voice, let alone shouted. "You're all acting like you're zombies, and you can't face the world head-on. We're Dex holders, for Arceus' sake! We've saved the world at least once. You can't go dress shopping with me?"

"Yellow, you don't get it. You're the only one with a real date."

I rolled my eyes. "If I wasn't going with Red, we'd all go together anyway. You three can go without me. I'm not that fun at parties anyway."

Blue sighed. "We're all just depressed." Crystal and Sapphire nodded.

I raised an eyebrow. "Why are you depressed?" I asked, pointing at Blue.

Her eyes widened and her face grew pink. "I'm depressed because I'm sick?" she asked.

"Why are you asking me?" I questioned. I was beyond pissed off at all of them, and I was getting this information whether she liked it or not.

"I just don't feel good."

"It's Green." Sapphire chirped. Blue shot Sapphire a nasty glare.

"What happened?" I inquired. "None of you have been telling me anything."

"I found out who he likes." she whispered.

Sapphire gasped. "You told me you didn't know! Ya little liar!"

Blue groaned. "And you wonder why I don't mention anything."

"Who is it?" I asked gently, taking a seat next to her on my bed.

"We can beat them up if you want." Sapphire suggested.

"I'll help!" Crystal added.

"Why would you want to beat me up?" she exclaimed. Her hand flew to her mouth.

We all gaped, and then shrieked with happiness. Blue face palmed. "Here they come." she muttered.

All four boys crashed into our dorm room. "What's going "

"Get out!" we exclaimed. Blue covered her face with her hands, turned away, and crawled out of view on my bed.

"What's wrong with Blue?" Red asked. Green tried to look behind my back.

I rushed over to them, pushing them out of the room. "Out out out!" I exclaimed.

The boys reluctantly walked back into their dorm, leaving Red looking at me. I shut the door to our dorm and stood in the hallway with him.

"What's going on?" he pleaded.

I sighed. "She'll be fine. Her head really hurts, and honestly, mine's starting to pound a bit too."

He gave me a half-smile and pulled me into a hug. "You'll be fine."

I looked up at him. "Let's just pray I survive through all this drama." I pulled away and went towards the door. "Wish me luck."

He lightly pecked me on the lips. "Good luck."

I went back into my dorm, hoping everything would be happy again.

"What do I do?" Blue whined.

"Well, if you both like each other, then tell him. We all know he won't turn you down."

She groaned. "I know, but…"

"But nothing!" Crystal snapped. "You guys are annoying the crap out of me! You don't need to rub your awesome love lives in our faces! Blue, just tell him so you two can go dress shopping so you can both act all giddy and ditzy." Blue and I gaped at her. She stared back angrily, shoved on her Converse, and huffed out of the room.

"Don't even go after her." Sapphire stated. "It's been tough for her. Let her think things through."

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CRYSTAL'S POV

I ran through the halls and out into the chilly autumn air. I looked up at the sky as my eyes filled up with tears. I sighed in annoyance and walked down the sidewalk. I didn't know where I was going. I just had to get away from homecoming, boys, and my friends. Everything was wearing me down to my last nerve. I felt a tear of frustration race down my cheek, and I angrily wiped it away. My feet pulled me towards the small forest just outside of the school grounds. I had been there to train and practice my pokémon catching skills before, and other times to get away from the world for awhile. I sat on a large tree stump and cried. The tears ran down my face quickly, causing me to sob. I couldn't take it anymore. I pulled my knees to my chest and bawled my eyes out. After a few minutes, I just sat there, fresh out of tears. My body was still shaking, and a small tear escaped every now and then. I had to calm down. A little rustle sounded behind me, followed by footsteps. I held my breath.

"Crystal?" a voice asked in disbelief. My eyes widened and I sat still.

The footsteps came closer. "What are you doing out here?"

I couldn't bring myself to look up at him. "Respond so I know you're not dead."

"Hey, Gold." I winced at my own voice. It sounded weak and it cracked.

He squatted down next to me, and looked at my face. "Have you been…crying?"

"No." I stated too quickly.

"Look at me." I turned towards him, looking into his golden eyes.

"You liar." he teased, but I didn't smile. I would've, but I couldn't bring myself to. His own smile faded. "What happened?"

I shook my head. "Nothing. It's just homecoming stuff the girls and I we're fighting about." We sat in an awkward silence.

"So, who are you going with?" I asked, already knowing the answer. He sat down next to me on the huge tree stump and shrugged. "The guys had been saying you were planning to ask Olivia."

He shrugged again. "I said that so they'd get off my case about it, even though Ruby and Green aren't going as far as I know. Honestly," he started to say. He glanced at me again, most likely to make sure I was paying attention. "There's this girl that I wanted to ask, but I think she's already got a date."

"Who?" I ask, truly curious.

His face turns slightly pink. "Nobody. Be happy I told you anything. I haven't told the guys anything about this, so you better keep your mouth shut."

I laughed. "I swear."

He sighed. "Back to the main reason we're both sitting here. Why were you crying?"

I felt a lump rise in my throat and tears prick the corners of my eyes. "Kind of the same situation you're in. The guy I like…doesn't notice me at all."

He ran his hand through his hair and rested it back on the stump. On my hand. We both jerked away abruptly.

I stood up and looked at my feet. "I, um, gotta go." I muttered, blood rushing to my cheeks.

"Can I come with you?"

I arched an eyebrow.

"Y'know, for protection."

I rolled my eyes. "Sure. Why'd you come out here anyway?" He remained silent as we found our way back to the sidewalk. "Gold?"

He looked over at me. "I was gonna train a bit, and I was looking for a great place to start, but then I found you."

"Sorry I messed up your training schedule."

"I don't have a schedule, like most people."

I shot him a glare, making him laugh. "Have you been in contact with Silver lately?" he asked randomly.

"I haven't seen him since the end of July when we went with Blue. Why, is something wrong?"

"Nah, I was just thinking about calling him. I kept forgetting to, and I told him I would."

I sighed. "Did you two make another stupid bet?"

He rubbed the back of his neck and smiled sheepishly. "Maybe."

I rolled my eyes. "One of you two are gonna be broke and homeless soon." He gave me the 'Are you serious?' look.

"I am serious! I'm not letting you live with me when it happens either, so you might want to call your mom in advance."

I saw the school coming closer as we walked towards it. I was dreading the moment I'd have to walk through my dorm room and face my friends. I'd have to explain why I was so upset and say I was sorry and just frustrated about a school assignment. I would lie and say it really doesn't bother me that they fuss over boys. That I'm happy for both of them and wish them tons of luck.

Even though I'm not.

Personally, I really like the ending. I have trouble writing Yellow, so tell me how you thought it was. I also put in some MangaQuestShipping! This chapter seemed a little low on FranticShipping, but I'll get more in. I promise!

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~Sum-a-dum-dum