Whose mad at me? Hopefully no one. I made everybody cupcakes! Okay, about my spotty random updates. I'm going to update once every weekend instead of updating two days in a row and then leaving this story for a whole week. I want to thank TheBobWhoFrtd, zflame393, Clydell Humphries, Pablo and Bobboo, and MidniteMelodie. Most of them have been with this story sice the beginning. Anyways, on with the story!
Disclaimer: I don't always put in a disclaimer, but I have never owned Pokemon, and I probably never will!
Italics: a thought, texts, or emphasis (no duh)
LEAF'S POV
"What are you doing?"
Gary dropped me just as the Professor came into view. I glared at Gary. After all, he dropped me onto my butt on a hard floor.
"Oh, Leaf!" he exclaimed.
"Hi!" I said as I smiled back.
I was so lucky the Professor didn't see Gary picking me up. That would have been totally embarrassing.
"Gary, you didn't tell me your girlfriend was here!" he teased.
I felt my face burn up, and I saw him blush a deep red as well.
"Gramps, she's not my girlfriend."
"Yeah, Professor Oak," I said as I stood up and brushed off my jeans. "I would never be his girlfriend!" I said with disgust as I punched his arm with all my might.
"Okay. Whatever you two say." He went back upstairs.
"What did he mean by that?" Gary asked as he turned toward me while he rubbed his now sore and bruised arm.
I shrugged my shoulders. "Now if you'll excuse me, I better run. Bye!" I ran out the door.
"Where do you think you're going?" He ran after me.
I could hear his feet pounding the ground as he caught up to me. I ran with all my might, but he was too fast. He caught me from behind again, but I fought hard enough for him to put me down and give up.
"Gary, what time is it?"
"You're just lucky you didn't break my watch with your foot. It's 4:30. Why?"
"Oh my God! My mom is gonna kill me! I gotta go. See you on Charizard tomorrow!" I shouted as I ran back home.
I saw him wave and walk back to the lab. I burst through the front door of my house to meet my mom's annoyed face and her high heel tapping the floor.
"Guess where I'm supposed to be right now."
I had to start talking before she started yelling. "I know! I know! I'm so sorry! I just-"
She laughed and gave me a hug. "Go get changed."
I gave her a quick kiss and ran up the stairs. We got into the car and drove to the Cerulean Staryu, a super fancy restaurant in Cerulean City. My mom and I visit it only a few times a year. Today was one of those special days. As we were waiting for the food to come, we talked about the day. I did most of the talking though.
"Why don't you tell me what you were babbling on and on about when you came home today making us late for our reservation?"
"I was at the lab hanging out with Gary."
Mom sighed. "Were you bothering him?"
"No! He invited me over."
"As long as you weren't bothering him, I don't care. Now why did both of you run into the house earlier? I heard doors slamming and yelling."
I was quiet. "I'd rather not talk about it."
"Leaf, sweetie, what happened?"
"Mom, I really don't want to talk about it right now. I dropped my locket and he gave it back to me. Then we went to the lab. That's all I want to say."
She nodded with understanding and knowing eyes. She knows how much I hate to talk about Dad, and how emotional it makes me. She stopped prodding and we continued to enjoy our dinner.
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On the long drive home, I got a text from Trina who I felt like I hadn't talked to in FOREVER.
hey leaf whats up
went 2 restaurant w/ mom
r u coming 2 skool 2morrow
yup I guess u got my txt about being sick all of break
yeah I did how r u about the whole gary thing
over it
good see u 2morrow :)
"Who are you texting, Leaf?"
"Trina. Can I please text Misty to know how her gym exams went?"
She sighed. "Sure."
"Yay!"
hey misty
hey leaf how r u doing
good how were ur gym exams
I aced all of them
awesome! do u officially run the gym now?
starting this coming summer
thats so cool how r u & ash getting along
were doing just fine u r missing out on the fun of having a boyfriend
maybe I dont want 1
how bout gary
u r not funny
well u like him dont u
yeah so
tell him
R U CRAZY! NO WAY!
thats what I did
thats cuz u knew he liked u back & ur welcome 4 that
yeah yeah yeah details details
what would I do if he didn't like me back
then he doesnt
WHAT? IT WOULD TOTALLY RUIN ME & GARYS FRIENDSHIP!
true
I thought u were supposed 2 b helping me
i am
whats ur advice then
don't do it cuz its way 2 risky
thats my point
g2g
y?
gym studying
kk
c u 2morrow leaf
bye :P
"We're almost home!" my mom announced.
'Good', I thought. 'I am so tired!'
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