Chapter 9
Disclaimer: I don't own pokémon or the characters, just the story line.
Iris' POV
We arrived at the front of the school where the dance was being held. The committee went full out on this, there wear so many decorations and it looked like a cemetery and haunted house all in one. The stage had lights set up for the girl's performance and there was a DJ up there now. The area seemed foggy; I looked around and spotted a bunch of fog machines on the ground. Well that explains the fog. People were dressed as so many different pokémon from all the different regions. "Wow, this is so amazing." I looked fascinated at all the people dancing to the beat of the music. "Someone come dance with me." I turned to see all my friends.
"I would but we need to get ready for our performance, sorry Iris." May told me putting on a smile, "Afterwards we will though! I Promise," I smiled back and shooed them off to go get ready.
"We'll see you after the song, bye!" Dawn said as she gave me a two figure solute.
I turned around and saw Leaf and Red acting all couple like. "Alright Leaf, go perform we can hang out after." Red told her.
"Fine, I'll go" she ran to catch up with the other girls.
"So any of you guys want to dance?" I asked the guys, no reply. Well I'll drag one out. I grabbed Cilan's wrist and pulled him to the dance floor. "Come on Cilan, we're dancing!" we hit the dance floor and he looked like he was blushing slightly. "We're at a dance you need to dance!"
He leaned over to me, with a bit of embarrassment. "But Iris, I can't dance."
I continued to dance, "Everyone can dance Cilan, it's just about having fun." He signed and started dancing to the music, "See you can too dance." He laughed at my comment and we continued to dance together.
After a few minutes of dancing, Cilan and I went to get something to drink. The music stopped and principle Cynthia came onto the stage. "Hello everybody, you're having a good time right!" the crowd cheered. "Alright to really kick of the dancing, we have Dawn, Misty, May and Leaf playing a song for you! I want everyone on the dance floor and that includes you Paul Shinji!" just as she said that a spot light went over to where Paul was leaning on a wall. There was silence.
Paul had his hood up so you couldn't see his face, "Or, I can stay here and not dance!" the crowd booed at him and he growled.
"Well if that's how it's going to be, Gary, Drew, grab him and bring him to the dance floor, so we can start the music! Welcome the girls everybody!" Cynthia walked off stage and the girls walked on. There were whistles from the guys, such kids. They should know that won't get my friends attention.
Dawn went to center stage; it looked like she had one of the mic head set things on, "Hey everybody! My girls and I want to point out to all you guys, we won't play until you stopped staring at us. I'm looking at you," she pointed to a boy in the crowd, he immediately, stopped staring. "Alright this song is called calling all the monsters!" (Calling all the monsters by China Ann McClain).
"Cilan come dance again." I tugged on his wrist again.
"I'm going to take a break this song; watch Paul humiliate himself." He said; I let go of his wrist.
"I could dance with you Iris, that is if you want." I turned around to see Trip standing there; he was dress as a Snivy.
"Sure!" I grabbed his shirt and pulled him to the dance floor, I was going to dance and watch my friends at the same time. Hopefully I didn't bump into anyone.
[Dawn] Callin' all the monsters (x2)
Callin' all the (x2)
Callin' all the monsters
[All] Ah yeah aye oh (x3)
yeah eh
[Dawn] heart thumps and you jump
comin down with goose bumps
you dared to go there
I'ma I'ma get you so scared
[May] We're wantin to
we're hautin you
we're wantin to
ehh ehh
[Dawn] y-you stayed in too late
to be getting afraid
this scene extreme
I-I-I I'ma get you so scared
[May] We're wantin to
we're hautin you
we're wantin to
ehh ehh
[Dawn] gonna get your body shakin'
wishin you could just awaken
[May] (here we go)
[Dawn] tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya
tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya
If you're only dreamin
why I hear you screamin?
Tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya (x2)
Callin all the monsters (x2)
callin all the (x2)
callin all the monsters
You hide or you try
kiss tomorrow goodbye
we thrill to your chill
b-b-buckin for a freak-out
[May] We're wantin to
we're hautin you
we're wantin to
ehh ehh
[Dawn] we might just bite
underneath the moonlight
more fun if you run
I-I I'ma I'ma already chasin
[May] We're wantin to
we're hautin you
we're wantin to
ehh ehh
[Dawn] gonna get your body shakin
wishin you could just awaken
Tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya
tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya
If you're only dreamin
why I hear you screamin?
Tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya (x2)
Callin all the monsters (x2)
callin all the (x2)
callin all the monsters
Gonna paint it red
get inside your head, head, head
like a demon choir
playin with fire, fire, fire
Gonna get your body shakin
wishin you could just awaken
Tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya
tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya
If you're only dreamin
why I hear you screamin?
Tonight all the monsters gonna dance
we're comin to get ya (x2)
[all] Ah yeah aye oh (x3)
we're comin to get you
Everyone was cheering and clapping, I looked over even Paul was. I went over to him; "aaawww is Paul cheering for his future girlfriend?" he glared at me with a growl. "Your right, let me rephrase that, is Weavile cheering for his Bunneary?" I said it mockingly.
"We aren't dating! I've said it before, I couldn't think of dating her!" yesh, he was grouchy; probably because Cynthia made him go on the dance floor and dance. The music the dj played went back on and the girls joined us.
"How were we?" Dawn asked us once they came to us; Cilan came out of nowhere to answer.
"You girls we're perfect, like a delectable meal!" he had to compare everything to food.
"I thought you were slutty, and just you." Paul said going back to his usual no emotion.
"YOU THOUGHT WHAT! I AM NOT SLUT, OR EVEN SLUTTY FOR THAT MATTER!" Paul and his big mouth ruined Dawn's mood.
"Yes you are. You are wearing a mini skirt that even sluts don't wear. What are you trying to be a Bunneary or a Playmate?" I through his hand in his jean pockets, Ash held Dawn back because if he let go, Dawn would probably kill him.
"Let me at him!" I sighed, I turned back to Cilan.
"You want to dance again?" he nodded and we went to the center of the dance floor.
Gary's POV
Red is seriously pissing me off; he and Leaf were doing everything together. If Leaf went to get more candy he would go with her, she would go dance and he would to. I was just sitting at the table banging my head. "Hey Gary, wanna dance?" I turned to see probably the biggest slut in school, Brianna. I hated this chick; she flirted with me every day, and always acts all seductive around me. Drew had told me she was in his, May, Leaf and Iris' drama class and she was a bigger slut than I thought.
"No I don't," I leaned back in my chair with my head back and my eyes closed. I realized she was dressed as a Lopunny; it was a complete slut outfit, I can't even describe it. I felt something on my legs; I jolted my head up and my eyes open. I saw Brianna on top of me one leg on each side of my body. "What the fuck are you doing?" I shouted at her.
She wrapped her arms around my neck; I was feeling more and more uncomfortable. I know I date a lot of girls but I have never done this before! "I just want one dance," she pouted.
I tried to push her off but she was hooked onto me. "NO, I don't want to dance with y-" I was cut off by her kissing me. My eyes widened and I struggle to get out of this. Sure I had kissed many girls; this was the first time I really wanted the girl to stop. I eventually pushed her off and she fell to the floor. "I said no, you fucking slut! Get away from me!" I ran over to the dance floor and to my surprise Leaf was alone. I walked up to her. "Hey Leaf, how's your date going?"
She crossed her arms and turned away from me, "just fine. Now leave, Red will be back soon and I don't want you flirting with me around him."
I put my hand on her shoulder and turned her around. "Come on, one dance?" I pleaded; I really wanted to talk to her about Red.
"Fine, one dance; if Red comes back you leave though." I nodded on her condition and just my luck, a slow song came on. I pulled her close to me and put me hands on her hips, and she put her hands around my neck.
"Leaf, do you remember what I said about Red? How he is just using you." I said it cautiously, trying not to offend her.
"Yes and I don't believe you still, Red has been being sweet this whole night. He cares for me and he wouldn't do that." She turned her head away from me.
"I'm just telling you what I heard. Where'd Red go anyways?" I hadn't been told where her date had gone so I was a little curious; I mean they were doing everything together.
"He went to the bathroom, then he was going to get something to eat." She was looking at me again.
The song ended, it was upsetting because Leaf looked lonely without anyone around her. "Thanks for the dance Leaf, see you later." I walked back over to sit at the table I was at earlier. I felt someone tap my shoulder; I turned around to see an angry Red.
Red was actually angry. I had never seen him like this before because he was always happy. "Why the hell were you dancing with my date!" I was shocked; never in a million years did I think he would say that.
"Dude, calm down. She looked lonely cause you left her so I offered to dance with her." What was his deal, even I wouldn't flip if someone danced with my date, I don't think Paul would either and I mean its Paul.
"She's my date and I don't want her to dance with some idiot womanizer!" he did not just say that. Come on it's not like Leaf would even fall for me, and on top of that I'm not an idiot.
"Look man, she doesn't want to date me. She likes you; I don't see why though, your just using her!" I stood up and looked down on him. He was only a couple inches taller than Leaf so he was still shorter than me.
"So what if I am, at least I don't have a date every week with someone I don't actually care for!" I don't care what he says now, he has my freaking pissed. I have little plan in mind, just to get him to my breaking point.
"Really and who do you care for! I mean seriously, if you are dating two people, you have to care for one more than the other!" I crossed my arms waiting for his answer.
"Yellow, that's who! She liked me before we even came to this school! She only went out with you because she wanted to see if you were as amazing as everyone thought, and you weren't. So you happy, I don't care for Leaf it's just going to benefit me. But you see she won't ever know because she won't believe you. So what are you going to do about it hmm?" he had a smug look on his face, that bastard.
"Simple, if you hadn't noticed Leaf is not far from here and I have been recording what you say on my phone this whole time. And you call me the idiot." He was surprised.
"Well played for an imbecile. Now what are you going to do, show it to Leaf and just make her hate you." That smug look was back, I can't hold back now, this kid was getting to me. My hands formed into fists. I couldn't resist having to punch him, so I didn't.
POW! I punched Red in his stomach making him fall over in pain. There were gasps all around and the music stopped. People were starting to crowd around us. Red started to get up; he looked to be struggling, heh good. He swung a punch at me, I dodged it pretty easily. He kept throwing punches and I kept dodging then one hit my face. Well I was distracted he punched me in my gut a couple times. I crotched down in pain and he kneed my head. I looked up slowly and grabbed his collar, "look you bastard, I'm not letting you hurt her." I threw him to the ground. I was about to punch his face but my arm was stopped. I turned my head with a growl.
Leaf was there, in tears. "Gary stop! This is what you do, because you think something is going to happen when it isn't! I thought you were my friend, obviously you aren't!" with that she dropped my arm and ran off in tears. Dawn, Misty, May and Iris scowled me before running after her.
I got off Red and was going to go after her, "Leaf!" I was held back by a couple of Reds friends, Brendan and Trip. Out of the silence Red got up. He walked in front off me. I growled, "You bastard," he jabbed my stomach. "I won't let you," Red punched my face now, causing me to bleed more than before when he kneed my head. "Hurt her," I was thrown to the ground by his friends. They pushed through the crowd and left, he was going to see Leaf and I just knew it. That bastard will pay for this. I will make sure he does. He's not hurt Leaf, not after I promised.
I noticed the crowd moving to let someone through, Cynthia. Of course now the principle comes, after Red leaves. "Gary Oak, what is the meaning of this!" damnit, a mad principle is not what I want to deal with right now. "You leave now and get cleaned up, because of starting a fight you can clean up the dance tomorrow. Go apologize to Red and Leaf as well for ruining their nights." Paul came and helped me up. The guys and I left together to head back to the dorm.
We got back to the dorm; Dawn and May were waiting for me. I stepped in the dorm and was slapped and yelled at. I ignored the girls and went straight to Leaf's room. I tried to open the door and it was unlocked. Inside Leaf was crying on her bed, Misty was trying to cheer her up. "Sorry," I slammed the door as I left and went to my room.
I need to have Leaf listen to the recording but I can't hurt her in the process. I slammed my door and flopped down on my bed. How am I supposed to do this? I try and avoid getting her hurt by telling her about Red and she ignores me. Then when I get confronted by Red I hurt her. Why does this need to happen? Why do I like her?
Dawn's POV
So Gary and Red get into a fight, Gary gets hurt more but doesn't give up and Leaf yells at him. I had to get him back for her, so I did but why on Earth is she so mad at him. After everyone was in their rooms and asleep, I snuck into Gary's room.
He was fast asleep, so peaceful but he looked distressed. I tiptoed over to his bed and sat on the edge. He sat up causing me to fall off the bed from being scared. "Damnit Gary, I thought you were asleep," I climbed back into bed. "Are you okay from earlier, I mean you just kept taking hits and then May and I had to hit you for Leaf. Sorry about that." Gary and I formed a brother/sister relationship. He treated me like a little sister and I acted as if he was an older brother; well all the guy did really except the emotionless Paul who just ignored me. He would care for me and I would care for him having him hurt like this got me worried.
"Ya I'm fine, just upset and pissed off." He took the covers off and crossed his legs. I turned towards him and crossed my legs as well.
"About what?"
"Well, I go and hurt Leaf, so I made myself upset about that and I'm pissed at Red. That bastard." His hands formed fists. I grabbed his hand and held it in my hands. He seemed to relax a bit, "I'm an asshole." He lied back down on his back, legs still crossed.
"Gary, you aren't. You upset her because she trusts Red and you don't, so you hurt him. Why did you anyway?" he signed and sat back up, he put his hands behind him and leaned back.
"I over heard him say something back in July-August and I warned Leaf she didn't believe me. Then tonight Red left Leaf so I went to dance with her, once the song ended I went back to the table and Red came over to me all pissed." Gary told me what happened through his point of view. "And then well just listen to this." He crawled across his bed to get his phone. He crawled back and unlocked it. "Alright...here it is."
Through the phone I heard the conversation between Red and Gary. "Why the hell were you dancing with my date!" "Dude, calm down. She looked lonely cause you left her so I offered to dance with her." "She's my date and I don't want her to dance with some idiot womanizer!" "Look man, she doesn't want to date me. She likes you; I don't see why though, your just using her!" "So what if I am, at least I don't have a date every week with someone I don't actually care for!" "Really and who do you care for! I mean seriously, if you are dating two people, you have to care for one more than the other!" "Yellow, that's who! She liked me before we even came to this school! She only went out with you because she wanted to see if you were as amazing as everyone thought, and you weren't. So you happy, I don't care for Leaf it's just going to benefit me. But you see she won't ever know because she won't believe you. So what are you going to do about it hmm?" Oh my Arceus, that actually happened.
"Oh my; go make Leaf listen to that!" I tried to push him out of his bed to go but he wasn't budging.
"I can't. I'm afraid I will hurt her more. I'm going to let her date Red and once he breaks her heart I will show it to her then," I had a faint smile. He knew it would hurt him to see Leaf happy with another guy that was cheating on her.
"You like her don't you?" I knew the look on his face. It was the look of someone who has a crush. He looked towards me and nodded.
"She's great, her personality, she's funny but knows how to stand her ground. She's cute, smart, can play music, and is adorable. When she smiles and laughs it just perfect. She can beat me at video games when I'm trying super hard. She's and amazing skateboarder; she's my perfect girl. The reason I date all the girls, is just so I can find someone just like her." I pulled him into a hug.
"Tell her that," I whispered to him during our hug. We played away and he looked down. I guess shyness, aaaawww my little Gary is shy and sweet. How cute.
"But I don't know when." He didn't look up.
"You'll know when the time is right, just wait for the moment." I got off his bed and walked to the door.
I had just opened the door up. "Hey dawn," I turned around in response to Gary calling me. "Thanks, for everything. Goodnight," he smiled as he crawled back under the comforter.
"Anytime, good night Gary." I slowly walked out the door and closed it. I tiptoed back to my room and curled up in my bed with my small pokémon.
And that's the end of this chapter. Thanks to for the song suggestion, it fit perfectly.
What did you think of this chapter? I worked hard and I know it's shorter than the rest. It's only because I wanted to focus on the dance and in the dorm after the dance.
Little summary for the next chapter here: Chapter 10.
Finals are here the test before next semester starts. Everyone has 3 exams, the 2 subjects they have and then the music exam.
Leaf waits for Red to pick her up for studying at the library, when he's late she heads off to the library herself hoping he is there. Once she arrives she see's something dreadful. Will Gary take the chance to cheer her up by confessing his feelings, or will more trouble get put into the lives of the students in room M-26? Stay tuned to find out.
I will do my best to update on time if I don't I'm sorry, I have to do a ton of chores and babysit people.
Thanks for reading.