Authors Note: Hello everyone! I am back! :) Man... last few chapters have been quite upsetting, so this one should make you all feel a little better :) enjoy!

Chapter Thirteen: Cyan white lies

Saffron City was ten times the size of Goldenrod, and a hundred times more busier. It was hard to understand everyone who bustled past me in a hurry due to their accents, but still I wasn't here for any other reason but to do my job, and to save Gold from Cyan's antics.

Still, a thought continued to resurface... what if Cyan wanted me out of the picture to abuse Gold in some way? He would definitely do something like that, especially if his brother died in the process.

Sneasel had been returned to her Pokeball because she always hated crowded places. Seemed we were more alike than I ever thought.

I rubbed my hand across my forehead as a deep sigh escaped my lips.

Then I felt a hand on my shoulder, instantly waking me into life.

It was Green.

He smiled at me, even if it did come across as faked, maybe it wasn't, maybe it was just me.

"I guess you aren't too familiar with Kanto, am I right?"

My eyes met his briefly before I gazed at the ground once again.

This town was far too noisy for my liking.

Weakly I shrugged. I could find my own way around this region, I wasn't handicapped or incapable of looking after myself. Green did not need to look after me.

"I'll be fine..." I mumbled, shrugging his hand off my shoulder as my eyes glanced at the scenery before me.

There were thousands of people around, all bustling about their busy lives, either going to work, training Pokemon or merely window shopping. Luckily for me I didn't work in this town.

I would easily get lost. But I could deal with it.

"...I have to go to Celadon anyway! Come on Silv, let me at least walk with you..."

My eyes widened as my pet name so willingly escaped into the open air.

Silv... Gold called me that...

"Oh come on Silv! I'm only pulling your leg!"

I frowned, hating how that one simple pet name caused my heart to literally die inside my chest.

Even though I hated people calling me that... right now I missed it. What I wouldn't give right now to just feel his arms around me...

"Silver?" Green asked, his voice laced with concern as he bent down slightly to look at my face.

My silence must have been a little unsettling.

Instead of telling the truth I just shrugged it off, just like every other care in the world.

"Well come on then! I don't want to be late for work because of you!" I spat at the taller and older boy, suddenly deciding to walk in any direction, not even sure of if it was the correct way.

And as I thought it wasn't.

Green's hand held my wrist to spin my body around so I was facing the opposite direction.

"...at least storm off in the right direction, dipshit..." Green cursed playfully.

I huffed and walked away, not caring if he followed me, or if he left me to rot in this hell hole.

I never would have thought I would miss Goldenrod and my dingy apartment, but right now I would have given up anything just to go back there, to my safety net.

Here I was out of my comfort zone and I hated it.

My feet ached, and even though I was told Kanto was colder than Johto in summer, right now I was doubting that.

My hair was sticking to my neck in coils as sweat congealed all over my body.

I hated heat, and hated being hot. It just didn't agree with me.

But still, maybe it was because I was walking in it for a long period of time.

Green had followed me, and I didn't know why.

Yes, I know he said he had business in Celadon but still, couldn't he have just left me alone? Right now I didn't want anyone around to keep reminding me of how sorry my life was.

"...so are you going to be working in Celadon department store?" Green asked, trying to start up some sort of conversation between us.

Obviously it wasn't going to work.

I sighed, stuffing my sweaty hands in my pockets as I tried to ignore the overpowering heat on the back of my neck.

"What is it to you?" I commented coldly.

Green shrugged, seemingly enjoying the warmth.

"...just curious. And is this for permanent, or a temporary arrangement?"

"How the fuck should I know?!" I growled at the emerald eyed boy, watching as he held his hands up in defence.

God, how did Red put up with this guy?

"...well it seems pretty stupid to just come to another region and assume it was permanent... considering by the sounds of the phone conversation you have literally destroyed all ties back in Johto..."

I stopped walking and clenched my hands into fists.

He had no right to listen in on my conversation with Gold! It was my business, and my business alone!

And as far as I was concerned this was permanent.

Cyan wouldn't get me transferred for a day or two, would he? No, he would want to make me suffer and force me to live in a foreign region, with no friends, and no Gold to fall back on.

"Shut the fuck up..." I grumbled, trying so hard not to flip out.

Even though Green was older and a lot taller than me it didn't give him the right to lecture me about my life.

Yes, I knew I messed up... I didn't want to hear some-one telling me over and over again, reminding me of what I did, and knowing I could never make things right.

Green frowned.

"...there's no need to swear Silver..."

"And there's no need to butt your nose into other people's business!" I growled threateningly, now starting to walk again.

I couldn't stand this heat for much longer. My skin was probably going to be red raw by now, and would peel very soon if I didn't get some shade.

I heard Green sigh in discontentment.

"Fine...jeez... sometimes I wonder how Red managed to put up with you..."

I didn't care.

Red was the most uninteresting person in the entire world, why would it matter what he thought of me? We were just civil to each other because we had to work together, that was it.

"...you should be asking me that question..." I mumbled, half heartedly, knowing that it would probably wind the brunette up. That he might even lash out at me, or curse at me, show his true colours.

I had heard rumours about his temper after all, and besides... if things did get nasty I could easily defend myself.

But, sadly he did not rise to it.

"Red is a good person, so he might not talk much to everyone, or joke around all the time... but that is just who he is. It wouldn't be Red if he wasn't like that..."

I glanced across at Green, he had a small smile on his face.

He must have been reminiscing about Red, and their times together, not that I cared.

Deep inside I couldn't imagine Red being gay, or straight for that matter. He seemed too asexual for anything.

I kicked a stone across the footpath in annoyance as I secretly wanted a full on blazing row just to get all this hurt out of my system.

"...whatever..."

We walked the rest of the way in silence, mainly because of my attitude, and the fact if I did say anything I would probably make Green's life a misery.

It wasn't that he didn't deserve it, I just wasn't in the mood for talking any more.

A part of me just wanted to forget about Cyan, forget about the fact I would be working in Celadon department store for the foreseeable future... and to forget about how much my heart craved for Gold.

As Green and I trundled through Celadon City the atmosphere felt a lot more calmer than it did in Saffron.

Everyone seemed happier, all going about doing their own things and not one of them bothered me.

That was a good thing.

I had half assumed that by Green following me around then we would also attract the attention of girls, but luckily that had not happened.

"So... you and this Gold dude... are you two a couple or something?" Green enquired at last, looking at me through emerald eyes.

Great... I had hoped the subject of Gold would have evaded me, but no such luck. Trust Green to be the inquisitive type.

"...does it really look like it?" I answered coldly.

Green shrugged.

"I don't know, that's why I asked. It just seems like... your mind is somewhere else.."

I rolled my eyes.

I didn't need this right now, why couldn't Green just leave me alone? I was more than capable of making it to the department store in one piece.

"It's none of your business...why can't you find someone else to bother?"

I watched the older boy frown.

"...it's called caring, you should learn how to do it sometime..."

Yeah right! Green and caring? More like annoying and nosey! This was none of his business, and yet he continued to pester me. I didn't need this.

As we both walked past the Pokemon Centre towards the department store I found my body freeze to the spot.

My limbs refused to work, it was as if I was paralysed.

My eyes widened as my heart slowed to a standstill.

Before me was the same black hair that I saw back on the train platform in Goldenrod.

Slowly I blinked, wondering if it was Gold. But, why would Gold follow me out here? A more likely candidate would be Cyan... please let it not be him...

Green paused beside me, looking from my frozen body to the person standing in front of us, face hidden from view.

"...do you know him?" He asked, indicating with his thumb to the mass of dark hair.

I tried to say something, anything... but the words wouldn't come out.

I just could picture the boy turning around and seeing Gold's stupid smile, and then I would attack him with hugs and kisses for eternity.

The boy shifted, pulling something out of his pocket, it seemed like a phone of some sort, only it didn't look like a phone.

I continued to watch him, hearing Green's voice haunt my ears.

"Well, are you just going to stand here like some stalker, or are you going to talk to him?"

That was true, maybe if I spoke to him I could finally discover who this person was? And it could be Gold, there was always that small possibility.

Slowly the feeling in my limbs returned with a vengeance, causing me to stumble forwards a little.

Taking a deep breath, knowing Green's eyes were burning into my very soul I decided that what harm could it do?

So what if this guy wasn't Gold?

Nervously I outstretched my hand, watching as it hovered over the boy's shoulder, not daring to touch him just yet. Closing my eyes momentarily I decided it was now or never.

"G-Gold...?" I mumbled, placing my hand on the boy's shoulder.

Immediately the mass of black hair turned to face towards me, and I was met by a horrified expression.

The sound of something being dropped on the floor rung in my ears.

"G-get the hell off me!"

I moved my hand away instantly, feeling my heart decay inside my chest.

It wasn't Gold, he didn't even look anything like Gold. In fact he looked more like Red than Gold.

My eyes trailed to the floor, hearing Green's footsteps approach me from behind.

"Well, well what a surprise! I never expected to see you in town Ruby!" Green chuckled, and I watched as the dark haired boy's face turned into a wild smile.

Did these two know each other? Oh great...

I bowed my head so I couldn't see this 'bromance' blossom.

Now... I was really missing Gold...

"Oh my God! Long time no see Green!" The boy named Ruby called out, smacking fists with the emerald eyed boy.

"...I thought you were in Hoenn?" Green enquired and I sighed.

Great... just what I didn't need, some cosy catch up chat in the middle of a town I shouldn't even be in. I should be back at home... back in Goldenrod... back with Gold.

"...and I thought you went to Johto for that tournament?"

Now I decided to look at the boy named Ruby.

He was about as tall as Gold, but his features gave away that he was younger than him. His eyes were a lovely crimson colour, very similar to Red, and his hair was shorter and spikier.

Now I felt like a fool for thinking he was some-one else.

Green chuckled again.

"I was, but I only went to see how Red was doing in his new job.."

"Oh yeah! Man.. I haven't seen Red for a long time! How is he nowadays?"

I cringed at Ruby's accent.

It was loud and brash, definitely from Hoenn, born and bred it seemed.

"He is good, still his usual indifferent self but, yeah everything is good..."

I glanced up at Green, watching his eyes literally light up every time Red's name was mentioned.

He must really love him...maybe even more than I loved Gold...

Ruby smiled, flashing a brilliant white smile.

"I must go and see him sometime, and have a catch up! So... what brings you to Celadon?"

I loved how everyone was ignoring me right now, but not like I really cared about it.

In fact the subject of my embarrassing antics could easily be brushed underneath the metaphorical carpet for all I cared.

"I have work and stuff...you know, nothing I can't handle!"

"Still... I am well jealous! You got to go to Johto for a tournament, and I wasn't even told about it until today!"

"Well... Silver just came from Johto..." Green finally introduced me, making me stare down at the dark haired boy.

I watched his face contort to a frown, he must have remembered my stupid mistake.

"...so that's Silver? I didn't actually think he would be a freak..."

I glared at him through cold silver eyes, burrowing deep into his soul.

Was it talk of the town that I was a weirdo or something?

"Hey, he's not that bad once you get to know him..." Green mused playfully, ruffling my red hair with his hand.

I scowled and instantly batted it away.

"...I thought you were someone else..." I admitted, feeling so incredibly sorry for myself.

Ruby raised an eyebrow at me curiously before shrugging it off.

"...and that gave you permission to touch me?"

"Give him a break Ruby, he's just broken up with some-one..."

I rolled my eyes.

Great going Green, tell the whole freakin' world!

Ruby smiled in amusement, almost as if he didn't believe the older boy's words.

"You're joking, right? Silver...being in a relationship? Well, that is destined for disaster before it's even begun!"

And strangely enough he was right.

Every relationship I had ever had, whether it be in a romantic way or a friendship way had all ended badly. Maybe it was just me?

I frowned, not wanting to argue in the middle of town with a boy who was younger than me, and shorter than me.

"I don't think it ended because of how Silver behaved..." Green mumbled, looking at me with a concerned expression.

I wasn't prepared to explain my love life to these losers, in fact if I didn't hurry up I would be so royally late for my shift.

"...well whatever... I really have to get going, I only have an hour for lunch break so... see you around!"

Green waved to Ruby and I watched as the shorter boy skipped away happily down the street.

Feeling like I had just stepped into a bear trap I sighed.

Why couldn't I have just ignored him? Why did I have to act like such a fucking idiot?

"...you thought he was Gold, didn't you?" Green's voice was soft as we finally continued our journey towards the department store.

I shrugged half heartedly, not really wanting to tell him anything that raged through my mind.

For that split second I had a moment of weakness, that was all it was.

"...it doesn't matter..."

"You need to call him...tell him how you feel..."

I pushed my hands into my pockets, now once again feeling the burning sun on my exposed neck.

` "I can't do that..."

Of course Green would never understand my actions, hell I didn't most of the time, but I had to do this. Gold was in danger if he was with me, he could be safe now, knowing I was out of the picture.

"...you won't know unless you try..."

Scowling to myself I realised that the sooner I accepted my fate and tried to move on, the less this would hurt in the long run.

But still... it was hard to say goodbye to such a major part of my life.

Celadon Department store was huge, much bigger than the one in Goldenrod, and a part of me flinched at the sight of it.

I could so easily get lost in this place.

I didn't even know what floor I was meant to be working on!

But still, it was such a beautiful building, and even though I felt somewhat intimidated, another side of me felt proud to be working here.

"Well... this is your stop!" Green called out happily, indicating with his hand to the large building.

I weakly nodded, silently grateful for his company, even if he was annoying as hell.

"It is..."

"I shall probably see you around sometime!"

By the sound of his voice it wasn't a maybe, it was more like a definitely, not that I minded.

Green wasn't that bad once you got over the initial shock of his colourful personality, and the accent that laced his voice.

But still... I had no idea what floor I would be working on...

`"Yeah... do you know what floor the scent department is on?" I enquired in a quiet voice.

Green smiled.

"Of course! It's the second floor, just take the elevator!"

I nodded, hoping that the elevator here wasn't as temperamental as the one back in Goldenrod.

But still, I was thankful for the directions, otherwise I could have spent the majority of my life stuck in there, just aimlessly wondering about in circles.

"...thanks..."

"No problem! Take care kid!"

I watched as the emerald eyed boy waved to me and walked off down the town.

It was now I noticed he was going back the way we came.

My eyes widened as I realised Green didn't actually need to come this way, he was merely escorting me. But why? I had told him I was fine!

I frowned, both at Green's idiotic ways and the harsh sun beating down on my back.

Then I gazed up at the large building, ready to start my new working life in a new town, and hopefully find Blue somewhere.

After all, she must have been in Kanto from the phone call Green received.

Puffing my chest out subconsciously I trundled towards the large glass double doors, ready to take on whatever was thrown at me.

Why was it that this place was so much bigger on the inside? It was like walking inside the freakin' Tardis!

Low ambient music cooed in my ears as I wondered towards where the elevator stood.

Second floor...second floor...

As I pressed the button and waited my mind wondered once again.

It wondered to many things, from Gold... to Cyan and his psycho ways... to Green and Red, and about how dysfunctional their relationship would be.

The large doors opened, and slowly I stepped inside, pressing the button for the second floor.

Yes, as expected this elevator was a lot better than the one I was used to, at least I wouldn't have to fight with it constantly.

Things just seemed to run better here, like nothing was rushed and everything happened at it's own pace.

Even life... here it just seemed to run smoother with no complications.

Perhaps it was just me being weird...

I stepped out of the elevator and immediately my eyes caught sight of the scent counter, which I was so used to standing behind.

There was a short haired girl behind it, scribbling something down on a piece of paper, while a phone was tucked between her ear and shoulder.

Cautiously I stepped forward, not really wanting to disturb her just yet, after all it could have been an important phone call.

"Yes... okay...alright I won't get out the late slips if it was your fault. Alright then... I'll see you around lunch time, okay? Bye!"

I stood at the counter, feeling my heart creep into my throat as she put the phone down, and huffed.

A pair of large blue eyes met mine, and before I even had a chance to say anything I was being pulled into an almighty bear hug, stronger than anything I had ever felt.

"OH MY GOD! SILVER?!"

I knew that voice! It was Blue! I would be working with Blue?!

I smiled, wider than I have ever smiled before as I cuddled the taller girl.

Damn her, why was she always taller than me? I would have expected her to stop growing at some point.

As she pulled away from me for a moment her eyes inspected my face for what seemed like forever.

Yes... it was really me...

"Hi Blue..." I said sheepishly, feeling like an idiot.

I was sure her face would crack with how wide her smile was, but I would be lying if I said it didn't make me happy.

Seeing Blue after so long really was a breath of fresh air.

She didn't look all that different, apart from the fact she changed her hair style. It was now bobbed around her face making her look even older than me! I felt like I was a teenager in comparison. She also wore a little bit of make up around her eyes and her lips shone with clear lipgloss. She was also taller than I remember, but it was still the same old Blue I knew from when we were kids.

She kept her hands on my shoulders, and the smile refused to leave her face.

"I am so happy to see you! What the hell are you even doing in Kanto?!"

Weirdly enough I felt like I owed her an explanation, even when the counter top was digging into my ribs.

But it didn't matter.

"... I got transferred for some reason..."

It was now her smile morphed into confusion.

Slowly she released my shoulder, allowing me to move once again.

As I slipped behind the counter I removed my backpack and placed it underneath the counter for safe keeping. I wasn't really prepared to store it away anywhere.

I watched her retrieve a red folder from underneath the counter, and started to fiddle through a lot of papers. Then she pulled out a single sheet of paper and scanned it with her questioning blue eyes.

Then she shook her head.

"You are only here to cover for a few days Silver..."

I felt my mouth hang open lazily as the information started to process in my mind.

"W-what...?"

She nodded and showed me the paper.

It was true.

I was only scheduled to work for three days because some-one was sick or something.

I wasn't... transferred... so why did Cyan...?

And at that moment my legs felt so incredibly weak that I believed I might just collapse in a heap on the floor.

"...were you told that you were transferred?" Blue asked, placing a hand on my shoulder to steady my trembling body.

I weakly nodded, feeling every muscle in my body contract painfully.

Cyan... he must have known this! He lied to me! He LIED! HE TOLD ME I WAS BEING TRANSFERRED!

I clenched my hands into fists, biting into my lip.

So... I had so willingly broke Gold's heart for no reason... he knew that I would come back, and he knew that I would act the way I did. This was all FUCKING PLANNED!

"Hang on sweetheart, I'll ring up the store and find out what's going on..."

I was so thankful for Blue being here right now, even after so long she had taken up the roll of supportive best friend just like before. It was as if we never separated.

I sat down on the kick stool, holding my head in my hands as I heard Blue dial a number on the phone and wait for a reply.

What was I going to do now? I even had the chance to fix things with Gold when he rang me on the train! I was so fucking stupid!

"Hello...? Red...? It's me Blue calling from the Celadon department store..."

Her voice rang softly in my ears as the grip on my head got tighter and tighter, my lungs feeling as if I couldn't breathe any more.

"...I am fine thank you...I am phoning you to enquire about Silver's position in our store. Is it a permanent arrangement, or merely temporary as we agreed?"

What would I do if I was told I could go back home in three days? What would I do when I saw Cyan again? Probably kill the fucker...

Blue glanced across at me and smiled awkwardly before she nodded.

"Okay... I thought so! So... why did Silver assume he was working here permanently?"

I knew... it was all Cyan's doing.. and I swear next time I saw him he would wish he was dead!

I took a deep breath, feeling my insides ache.

What have I done...?

"Alright...well I think you need to sort out your staff...Silver is in bits right now!"

Now the protective best friend side just flourished from the taller girl. She wasn't being professional, just concerned, and that was very sweet of her.

But in all honestly this had all been my own fault.

"...thank you...bye!"

And the phone conversation ended.

I could hear Blue's annoyance as she sighed.

Obviously Cyan had known about this and lied to me on purpose. I wonder if he would get the sack now after all this?

"...it seems there were some crossed wires, or some shit like that, not like I believe that bullshit"

She placed her hands on her hips as I couldn't even muster the courage to stand any more.

"...this is a complete and utter mess..." I mumbled pathetically, feeling my chest tighten up and water sting my eyes.

I wanted to cry, to unleash all this pain and anguish that ravaged my insides, I wanted to cave in and allow everyone to see my vulnerabilities but I couldn't.

That was something I didn't deserve.

Blue quickly filed away the sheet of paper back into the red folder before she knelt down to look at me.

"...you can talk to me about it if it will make you feel better?"

I looked up at her kind face, seeing her soft gentle smile, and for once I knew I could confide in her just like I used to, I could open up and spill all my insides out on the floor and she wouldn't judge me. She never did, that was one of the qualities I admired about Blue.

Shakily I stood up, having to lean on the counter for support.

"Yeah... I think I will..."

But where would I start? From the beginning?

From when I met Cyan and found out he was raging lunatic that wanted nothing more than to destroy me? Or did she want to know about how I had fallen so uncontrollably in love with Gold, and had so easily broken his heart like it meant nothing to me?

Okay... the beginning.

I ended up confessing literally everything to the brunette, starting from when I was horrible to Cyan's brother, to when I discovered I was working with Cyan, and how at first he was okay.

Then I got into detail about Gold and I, and every so often I could see her smiling at me. I wasn't sure whether it was out of kindness or just sheer pervertedness, not that I cared.

I even told her about when he took advantage of me for the first time in my apartment, and that I didn't even have the energy to pull away.

Blue had said something along the lines of...

"OH MY GOD! No way?! …so he sucked you off, and you were totally cool with that?"

"Obviously not! But...things just escalated after that.."

Blue loved gossip, especially that of the rude variety, so if it involved dirty fuck buddy sex then she was all ears. I didn't even know why I told her all the details, I don't know why I trembled when the memories resurfaced, but they did.

But still, she didn't judge me, she just listened and smiled.

Then I managed to tell her about when Cyan discovered it was me that hurt his brother, and how he had easily found out Gold and I loved each other, and had vowed to destroy us.

Blue didn't seem too happy about that.

"THAT FUCKER! I swear... if he ever hurts you... he is a dead man!"

I smiled, a genuine smile.

It had been so long since my face had contorted into a grin that I almost forgot how to do it.

But, that was Blue for you. She could be so protective at times, and I knew that if she ever met Cyan she would probably beat him to a pulp, closely followed by me.

"...yeah, so that's why I broke Gold's heart to come here... because Cyan wants to hurt him to get at me..." I mumbled, leaning across the counter, pushing my forehead against my arms.

God, my life story so far was pitiful.

Blue placed a hand on my shoulder in support.

"...well maybe it's not too late, huh? When you have done your three day stint here you can surprise Gold! I know he would love that!"

I sighed, lifting my head up in case any customers arrived.

It just wasn't that simple, what if he hated me now? What if Crystal had convinced him to move on without me?

"...I don't know..."

"Come on Silver! Snap out of it! The Silver I used to know wouldn't sulk about something he was unhappy with... he would take life by the balls and kick it to death to make sure he got what he wanted!"

I smirked, loving Blue's way with words.

Yeah, maybe I had mellowed slightly with age, but still... the only thing I wanted to kick the shit out of right now was Cyan's head.

"...and if your in love.. well...you can't let it go..."

She winked at me and gave me a small pat on my back before she greeted a customer that had just wondered up to the counter.

Standing up straight I wondered if she was right.

Would I actually be able to put things right between Gold and I? I had some serious grovelling to do, but still... Gold wasn't heartless. And I was in love... so much in love with him that he was the only damn thing that ever entered my damn mind! So I couldn't let it go, I wouldn't! Not now I knew there was still a chance.

Once Blue had helped the lady choose the right scent for her Pokemon she had wondered over to me to continue the conversation.

"...and to be honest I think you two would make a really great couple!"

"...seriously?" I asked, rolling my eyes at the brunette.

She smiled wildly.

"Of course! So what, you're gay, big fucking deal! But at least you have fell in love with some-one decent and not a player or something..."

I guess she was right, Gold was a decent guy, and would never do anything to hurt me.

In fact... I was more likely to hurt him! I was the poisonous party in our relationship.

Aimlessly rearranging stock on the shelves I mumbled;

"...but I will just end up hurting him! Or leaving him... like I did with you..."

"Hey! Don't think like that! What happened to us was different! And besides... we weren't a couple!"

I felt like she wanted to hit me for saying that, but when I looked into her sparkling blue eyes all I saw was kindness, a friendship that I had longed for most of my life.

"...true, but you know what I mean..."

"If you keep thinking you are going to screw up, or you keep waiting for the opportunity to then things will never work out! Sometimes you have to take chances in life! You never know... Gold could be 'the one'.."

She made hyphens with her fingers to elaborate what she said and I sighed.

I was eighteen, not eighty! I wasn't even thinking of settling down! Okay... I loved Gold but that was one hurdle out of many.

I smirked, rolling my eyes at the taller girl.

"...don't be silly! You honestly don't believe in all that bullshit do you?"

She looked thoughtful for a moment.

"Well...yeah I suppose I do. Everyone has a soul mate, you just never know where to expect it. It could literally be sitting there under your nose the entire time!"

I frowned, and decided to stop rearranging stuff.

Blue was looking at me weirdly, like I was messing up her display or something.

"...maybe.."

"You never know... Gold could turn out to be the fucking love of your life!" She literally called out.

I flinched as I felt her arms wrap around me tightly, cuddling me as if I were a plush toy or something.

Still, it wasn't something I hated.

I smiled, inhaling the scent of coconut that emitted from her hair.

Must have been the shampoo.

But still... Gold? The love of my life...? Was that even possible?

Time went by quite quickly and before I knew it was lunch time.

Blue seemed rather excited when this time came for some reason, and I had no idea to why.

Was it the end of her shift? I hoped not... I had only just been reunited with her...

As I served a young boy I watched a tall man walk out of the elevator and towards our kiosk.

His wild hair caught my attention along with his smart attire.

My eyes widened in shock as I literally heard Blue swoon in the background.

No way...

"Well... isn't this a nice surprise?" He cooed softly, smiling wildly as his thick Kanto accent danced in the open air.

I couldn't believe it! It was Green! Did he work here?

"Green!" Blue squeaked happily, wanting to hug him but obviously too preoccupied with making a cellowrap to jump over the counter and tackle the older boy.

I just folded my arms and stared at him.

He was dressed differently to the last time I saw him, all professional like, in a shirt and tie with fitting black trousers.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I asked.

He adjusted his tie on his shirt before clearing his throat.

"I work here!"

"You... work... here?" I repeated, indicating to the kiosk I stood behind.

Green nodded and smiled.

I couldn't believe it! In Goldenrod City I worked with Red and now I was working with his boyfriend? This was... weird..

"Green is the Deputy Manager..." Blue whispered across to me as she tied a bow on her creation.

I looked at the emerald eyed boy with a gaping mouth and wide eyes.

No way! Deputy Manager?! But he only looked in his Twenties! How did he...?

"...my main job is being a Gym Leader at Viridian City, but this is my second occupation"

This was all too much for me to handle right now.

He was a Gym leader too?! Man... that meant he was good at battling as well as managing a team of people. No wonder people swooned after him.

I looked across at Blue who had finished her cellophane creation and looked at it in wonder.

How the hell did anyone make those things anyway?!

"It's time for your lunch Blue..." Green mumbled, and almost immediately she leapt up to leave, allowing Green to take her place.

I grumbled to myself, something about it being unfair that I was stuck with the wild haired boy yet again.

I already had the privilege of sharing a train journey, and now this?

"I'll see you in a bit Silver!" She called out to me, waving as she walked away towards the elevator.

I sighed, hearing Green walk behind the kiosk to stand beside me.

Was he stalking me too? Like Cyan did?

"So... how are you getting on? Has Blue told you where everything is?"

Ha... no? Mainly because all we had done since I got here was talk about my life. But I wasn't going to drop her in the shit, so I just nodded.

Green looked thoughtful before moving Blue's cellophane creation to sit on top of a display.

It looked so pretty.

"Have you found anywhere to stay yet?" Green asked as he rearranging a few items.

I sighed, feeling like he was my Dad or something.

It really wasn't any of his business!

"...it's not a permanent thing... I'm only here for three days..." I mumbled.

"And your point is? You can't bunk at Pokemon Centre's for three days!"

"I don't really have much of a choice..." I grumbled at the older boy.

He paused and shifted on his feet uncomfortably.

"I don't like this..." He mused quietly.

"Like what?"

"...your Red's friend, I don't want you staying in some shabby Pokemon Centre!"

I rolled my eyes, seriously wanting to hit him for that comment.

I was not Red's friend! We weren't even acquaintances!

"...I am not Red's friend! He hardly talks to me, actually... scrap that.. he hardly talks to anyone!"

Green looked at me for a moment before frowning.

Did I actually hurt him with that comment?

"...that's weird... he's never like that with me.."

"Maybe because you fuck each other and know literally everything about each other?" I commented, and instantly regretted it.

Shit! As if I just spoke like that to the Deputy Manager!

I bit my tongue and waited for some insult back.

But it didn't come.

"...maybe...or maybe he isn't used to mixing with a lot of people. When it's just me and him I usually can't get him to shut up!" He chuckled as he combed his fingers through his wild hair.

I raised an eyebrow.

He was joking right? Red... talkative...? In the same sentence? No way!

"...now I know you are pulling my leg!"

Green shook his head, deadly serious.

"I am not. Red used to be quite outgoing and talkative when it was just me and him, he even used to sing when he was happy. He has such a lovely voice..."

I heard Green sigh, like he was reminiscing once again.

Now Red singing? This is just not right!

I coughed, trying not to choke on my own spit in shock.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

We were talking about the same Red, right?

"...okay... this is weird..."

"Anyway! Enough about Red...like I said before I don't like the idea of you stopping at the Pokemon Centre..."

I rolled my eyes.

"I will be fine, it's not like it's infested with the plague or anything!"

He shook his head, but decided to leave the subject.

I watched as he glanced at Blue's cellophane creation.

"...can you make one of those?"

I looked from Green to the pretty creation that stood proud on the counter.

Weakly I shook my head.

"You have got to be joking, right? We never made one of those in Goldenrod!"

He rolled his eyes but smiled nonetheless.

"Well then... it's time you learned how!"

Okay... wrapping cellophane around some scent bottles shouldn't be too difficult, right? Well... to me it was the hardest thing in the entire world.

Everything just kept falling down, and slowly I was losing patience.

Every time I would go to tie everything up the bottles would fall down and I would go into a prissy rage over it.

I hated my anger sometimes.

Green had noticed and seemed to find this whole situation funny.

"I told you I suck at this!" I cried out, deciding to give up my failed attempt at cello-wrapping.

"Just take your time!" Green called out, smiling.

Grumbling to myself I decided to start from scratch and threw the old cellophane that was crumpled in the rubbish bag.

Taking a deep breath I decided to try again.

I used every ounce of my concentration to ensure the bastard bottles didn't fall over, and so far they wasn't.

I stuck my tongue out slightly as I tried to make the ribbon into a bow so it would make it all pretty.

Of course that was royally failing...

As I was about to give up once again I felt hands on top of mine, guiding them slowly over the ribbon to create a bow.

"Sometimes... you just need to focus a little bit more..." Green cooed softly, standing over me as his hands guided mine.

At that moment my heart was literally in my throat.

His voice was soft, his hands were gentle as they helped me and his chest was pressed against my back.

So... why was I getting flustered about this?

I took a deep breath, watching as the ribbon was made into a bow that sat beautifully around the cellophane creation.

I quickly withdrew my hands and placed them by my side as I looked at what I had made.

Not as good as Blue's but close enough.

I moved to the side, watching as Green lifted it up to place it beside Blue's.

He smiled.

"See? It wasn't so bad was it?" He looked at me, still wearing that smile, and at that moment all I could feel was the pounding of my heart as the warmth of his fingers still lingered on mine.

I closed my eyes momentarily, fighting off this horrible sickening feeling that congealed in my stomach.

What the hell just happened...?

Blue's lunch ended quite quickly and not long after that Green had said his goodbye's and left all too quickly.

Obviously he had some more business to attend to, probably Gym issues.

Blue smiled wildly at my creation, even though I honestly thought it sucked balls.

"Awww Silver! It looks great!"

"Don't lie to me Blue... it sucks... I know..." I grumbled.

She giggled and cuddled me yet again.

It was at that moment I thought about what Green said.

Did I need change in my life? Would that alter the direction of it?

As I pulled away from Blue I gazed at her hair, at how it was bobbed around her face but perfectly defined, like she was a movie star or something.

Taking a deep breath I decided that maybe this wouldn't be such a bad idea.

"Blue...?"

She looked at me with large eyes.

"Yes...?"

Closing my eyes momentarily I managed to muster the courage to say the words.

"...will you cut my hair for me?"

Author's Note: OMG! :O BAD CYAN! You lied to Silver! What will happen now? Will Silver decide to go back to Johto for Gold? Review please :3 thank chuuu~