[Don't you miss her?]
Yes...
I missed her.
Damn, I missed her a lot. It's so relieving being able to say that out loud, without feeling a huge pressure on my chest...
That incredibly cute smile, for me and nobody else... Her constant need for attention, support and affection - and how she answers that care with love. Hands down, these are worth the effort every single time. It is impossible to not fall for her charms.
Yeah, this might sound too clingy, insecure and possessive but... Well, being there without any class and style makes her happy.
It's a fair trade, I think I can live with that.
"Drew, what are you doing?"
I would never believe that hearing May laugh at my hopeless romantic side would be so much painless... And good.
It requires lots of guts to have the courage to make the first step... But once you understand how it goes, opening up is much easier than it seems to be.
It is safe to open your heart and let her come in - she knows how to deal with delicate things. She knows how to make herself at home and make it a warm and exciting visit.
May knows how to love and take care of the others.
"Shhhh. I'm trying to find new spots to drop secret kisses. Let me try behind your left ear now."
"Oh... Hahaha, that tickles! Hahahaha, stop, no—Ahahahahah!"
Mrs Caroline says that love is the best medicine for a fragile heart... I see her point. A good environment is the best place to grow up good thoughts, happiness generates more happiness. May looks great, she's smiling all the time - our secret therapy is working pretty well.
Just don't say a word to Mr Norman, please. He's quite not too pleased with the idea of an alternative treatment... Someone is jealous, heh.
"You know... It's been a lot of fun staying here with you, Drew. I never imagined I would have so much fun staying at home, haha."
"Then you must come to LaRousse with me next year... You haven't had the best holiday of your life yet."
I decided to skip my Kanto trophy this year and spend some time with May. Yesterday we went to Slateport with her family and we watched the firework festival... Next week, we will watch the PokéRinger competition in Crossgate Town, then in the next day we will visit her friend Kelly in Lilycover City. Busy but fun schedule, huh?
Next semester May's willing to try traveling together with me and apply for Hoenn's Contest Circuit... Solidad and the others cannot wait to compete against us again. I heard they are all coming to this continent in the next season.
But all I want now... I just want to enjoy these peaceful days as much as we can. No nosy coordinators stalking our intimate moments.
(Well, I still prize some privacy...)
[Beep beep! Beep beep! Beep beep!]
"It's for you."
"Eh? How do you know—"
"It's Harley. I'm sure it's not for me, it's for you."
We should be okay... We are all doing our best.
Alright, now I must admit... There's something more rewarding than fame and popularity.
"May..."
"Hm? What's wrong?"
"I missed you. I'm happy to be here."
For now, I just want to be recognized— I just want May to recognize me as someone truly worth of her love. I want to know her friends and family better, I want to discover her small quirks and let her know my little secrets.
I want to know her.
Time waits for no one... I don't want to lose my chance to conquer and deserve her heart.
"Hey..."
"Yes?"
"You've changed a lot, Drew."
"Heh... It's kind of your fault, I guess."
"...Is that an attempt to thank me?"
It's all fine now.