Hi guys. I love this chapter. personally i think it is funny and i hope you see why. Though it's not all funny it is in fact very serious. So enjoy.

i don't own pokemon.

Chapter 15: Dating with Mixed Feelings

Lyra's Thoughts...

It's been a couple of weeks since Silver and I became a couple hence it's been a couple of weeks since Lance and I kissed. In the days that followed the kiss I did an incredible amount of thinking, I came to the conclusion that as our friendship started to progress I slowly started to fall for Lance. I then thought about Silver, how the very same thing happened only in a different way. Though I then thought Lance had the advantage over Silver because our lips had touched not one time but three. I was supposed to be happy but all I could think about was how in the end I'd end up hurting Silver and losing one of the most important people in my life.

End of thoughts...

Saffron City...

Ethan watched as Lyra absentmindedly stared at the ribbon and badge she had just won. She looked up and caught him staring, she smiled at him and he did his best to smile back. He didn't want to give away the surprise he had in store for her. His purple monkey partner jumped on his head.

"It's time?" he mumbled to the monkey. With his tail Aipom confirmed what Ethan had asked. "Ouch that hurt!"

Lyra looked curiously at the two, their relationship was something else. It was Ethan's turn to catch her staring, he gave her a goofy grin before walking up to her. She smiled at him and returned her badges and ribbons to her bag.

"Hey I need to do something here in town I don't know how long it will take so you should probably stay here." he said hoping she wouldn't question. If she did there was always Plan B.

"Oh that's okay I don't mind." she said cheerfully. Looks like he was going with Plan B. "Lets go!"

He dragged her out of the pokemon center and in front of the bushes where Silver had said he'd be waiting. Silver watched the two and he cursed the nervousness he was feeling. He watched as Ethan struggled with the words that would get him to leave and her to stay. He and Ethan disliked each other but they had one thing in common and that was her and they'd do anything to make her happy...though in different ways.

"Ugh something is seriously wrong with me." he groaned.

He watched Ethan leave and waited until he was completely out of sight before emerging from the bushes. Well she did think he was a creep so he knew her reaction was going to be priceless. He walked up to her quietly he was amazed at his own stealth. He snaked his arms around her and smiled as she jumped.

"Hey there rival." he purred into her ear sending shivers down her spine. "Long time no see."

"Silver!" she squealed. He released her and she turned to face him. He smiled uncharacteristically when he saw her blush, she always brought out sides in him he never knew he had. "You are a creeper!"

"Hey I thought you knew what you were getting yourself into." he said in a low voice. "Now I have a surprise for you."

"You came all the way from Sinnoh just to creep me out and then surprise me?" she asked allowing him to take her hand. He led her into the bushes he had emerged from. "Of course the bushes."

"Hey, it so happens that I know of a nice place just beyond these bushes that serves a mean peanut butter and jelly sandwich." he said leading her to a small clearing in the forest. In the center of the clearing sat a red and white picnic blanket with a brown basket in the center. "What do you think?"

"It's amazing that you did all of this." she gushed.

"I'd love to say that I did all of this by myself and believe me that's a lot more easy than saying Ethan helped me out." he said sticking his hands in his pockets. "He's the romantic not me."

"It's cute how you asked him for help." she said. "I bet he told you that these are my favorite sandwiches."

"That he did." Silver said sitting down on the blanket.

In Sinnoh...

Lance's Thoughts...

Why am I here? Oh right because I've been a jerk to my girlfriend and now I'm making up for it. Bruno was right trying to avoid Cynthia wasn't going to work. I'm dead worse then dead when she figures out that I'm not paying attention to her she's going to attack me with her entire pokemon team. Oh no she's looking at me just smile and nod Lance.

I am officially the worst. I mean I go off on a mission and wind up discovering that Bruno was right all along. Dang Caveman who knew he could be so smart. I mean I really and honestly like Cynthia but there's just something about her that bugs me. What is it? Oh that's right she's not the fifteen year old girl with pigtails and overalls...Lyra. I'm a horrible disgusting person who really doesn't deserve to live another day. I'm a filthy dirty liar, ugh nothing more than garbage.

End of thoughts...

Cynthia watched as Lance absentmindedly swirled the water in his glass around. She could tell he was having an internal battle with himself but didn't know the reason. She excused herself and he gave her a curt nod before returning to his battle.

"Get it together Lance." he said to himself. "You're the freaken champion of the Johto and Kanto regions for crying out loud. Stop over thinking the situation and focus on the girl who will hopefully come back."

He let out a sigh of relief when Cynthia came back. She sat down in her chair and he began to converse with her. It amazed her how lively he seemed now.

"So how was your mission?" she asked causing him to drop his fork.

"Uh let's not talk about it." he said.

"That bad huh?"

"Yeah...I mean no it's just I can't really discuss it with anyone." he said scrambling for any excuse to get her to stop questioning. "Anyway the Indigo Plateau is coming out nicely."

"That's wonderful." she said. He took a drink of water. "Lance?" he raised and eyebrow while he took another drink... "I want a more intimate relationship with you." ...and choked on it.

"What?" he said once he painfully swallowed the water he was choking on.

"I want a more intimate relationship with you. I know we only started dating as a publicity thing but I've grown to really like you." she said with a deep blush on her normally pale face.

'I was under the impression that she liked me from the beginning I mean I liked her. Oh well she did ask me out so I guess it was her publicist's idea to pin us together.' he thought.

"So what do you say?" she asked shyly.

'What do I say...I say someone please shoot me now!' he thought. His thoughts and actions contradicted each other because instead of answering what he thought he nodded. 'I'm a disgusting creature who doesn't deserve to live!'

"Really?" she asked.

"Yes." he answered thinking she had somehow guessed his thought and was asking about it.

In Kanto...

"If I ask you a question would you answer it truthfully?" Silver asked. Lyra rolled on to her side and looked at him curiously.

"You just asked me a question." she answered and he turned on his side and rolled his eyes at her. "But if you were to ask me another then yeah I'd answer it truthfully."

"Okay." he said rolling back onto his back. He looked up at the stars deciding how to phrase the question so he didn't sound jealous. He wasn't angry or hurt just morbidly curious. He decided just to go for it. "Did you enjoy locking lips with Dragon Boy?"

"Silver." she sighed.

"I'm really just curious. I want to know if he was any good and what I have to live up to. Plus you said you'd answer truthfully." he said.

"Yes I did." she answered rolling back on to her back. He took her hand in his and squeezed it gently. "I'm sorry I told you about that."

"Don't be. Lyra...I'm not a good guy like Lance but I'm trying to be. I'm just an ordinary guy that has no soul but I'm searching for it." he said quietly. "I'm no hero in fact I'm the opposite and well..."

"Silver don't sell yourself short. I believe that you are a good guy just a little confused. Would it be wrong if I told you that you are my hero?" she asked. He stayed quiet. "You've been through so much and still you find a way to keep going. I wanted to quit after I lost but you lose to me and still you come back. I admire that about you. Plus you know how to pick me up when I fall in you know your own unique creeper jerk way."

He rolled over so that he was hovering over her. Their eyes locked and he muttered his thanks before placing his lips gently on hers. For some reason Lyra was surprised that he was being gentle. As much as she enjoyed it she couldn't help but want a kiss that matched his personality. He tore away from her and only stared at her. He smirked at her shocked face after all he knew she was expecting something different.

"I admire you too dummy." he said in a low and slow voice.

She was going to speak but he cut her off by giving her what she had expected before. She fell into it and let him lead. When Lance had kissed her it was sweet and confusing yet it felt right. As she let Silver's tongue battle hers for dominance she felt raw passion and gentle love. If Lance had been right then what was Silver? Perfect...He won the battle and they tore away from each other for a much needed intake of air. He gave her a smirk and she realized why.

"Now that's a battle I'll win every time." he said.

"I doubt it." she said. He got off of her and she smirked up at the stars. "It's my turn to kiss you."

She rolled over so that she was hovering over him. She didn't know how to be passionate and fierce so her kiss was sweet and loving. After a while he took over.

The next day…

Lance's Thoughts…

Maybe an intimate relationship with Cynthia is what I need. Who am I kidding? Being with Cynthia in that way isn't going to help me. I am dead. I am disgustingly sick and twisted. Bruno would say it's fine and that you can't help who you fall for. I guess there is some truth to that statement, who knew that the champion of the Johto/Kanto Elite Four would wind up being defeated by his own cursed feelings toward a girl in overalls.

I guess there's no denying it now no matter how wrong it may be…I am in love with Lyra.

End of Thoughts…

Lyra's Thoughts…

There he goes back to Sinnoh to continue his training. Last night was amazing and I can't wait to see him again. Maybe he'll come back for my birthday, I would really love that. It seemed so perfect last night and well now that I look back it was perfect. Huh but the one's with Lance weren't just right and they weren't perfect…they were somewhere beyond perfect…indescribable even. Oh crap no! Mama always said that when you are in love with someone there were no words to describe it.

I love Silver but I am in love with…Lance.

I am truly one messed up person. What in the world am I going to do? That's an easy question to answer focus on winning the Grand Festival and Indigo League. After that's done start panicking. Simple.

Just like being in love with Lance that's so simple. It actually feels like it was destined. Ugh! I! AM! CRAZY!

End of Thoughts…

To be continued...

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Lyra has four ribbons and five badges. Her next gym battle is against Sabrina oh that's going to be interesting.

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