I am so so so so so so sorry for the extremely late update. Some of you may have gotten the memo on my profile saying that I wouldn't be returning to Fanfiction until summer. Well, I'm back early! Just couldn't stay away :D And I found some inspiration for this story again, so if you like this story, I hope your glad that I'm back!
I'm really excited to write this chapter! I always enjoy reading clubbing scenes in stories, and now I get to write one. Well, I've written them before, but never in a normal sense. Usually it's the humor category that gets my club scenes. So it's like I'm attempting something new, but not completely. I don't really know what I'm trying to say.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon.
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"The boys said that they'd meet us at the club," Misty said. "They needed to go somewhere first, so they left early."
"I wonder where they are going," commented Dawn, who was wearing neon pink skinny jeans with black leopard print on them. She also wore a black fishnet shirt that had one long right sleeve and no left sleeve, with a light pink spaghetti strap tank top underneath. Pink flats were on her feet, and silver hoop earrings hung on her ears. Her hair was tied back in a feathery ponytail, some loose strands hanging here and there.
The other girls all wore identical skinny jeans in their signature colors: Leaf in neon green, Misty in neon blue, and May in bright red. They'd bought them last year when they had been shopping together, and they had all adored the cute leopard print design.
"Maybe they're buying pills to drug our drinks," Leaf joked. She wore a white lacy tank with the short black jacket from earlier. She wore black flats and black hoop earrings. Her hair was down like always.
May looked uneasy, but no one noticed. Even though she'd confessed her secret to Drew, she didn't want to tell her friends yet. She didn't want them to think of her as a victim. The brunette was wearing a navy blue halter top, and her signature red bandana. Sparkling red flats were on her feet, and pearl earrings were on her ears.
"The only guy who would do that is your date, Leaf," Misty pointed out. She wore a white T-shirt with a medium blue colored vest. She also wore white flats and gold seashell shaped earrings.
Leaf stuck her tongue out at Misty childishly. "Gary isn't as bad as I thought," she admitted.
"Ooh. Leafy has a crush," Dawn teased. She was happy for her friend. Misty and May were sharing smiles as well.
Leaf blushed and waved her hand dismissively. "Of course not," she denied. "He's a friend. Nothing more. Now let's go before we're late."
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"This is so fucking stupid," grumbled Paul. "We're seventeen years old for Arceus sake."
"Lighten up, plum boy," Gary retorted. "You're never too old for truth or dare."
"I beg to differ," Paul jeered. "When we were twelve, this was okay, but now that we're older, these dares are getting out of hand."
Ash was currently standing on the roof of a clothing store, staring down at the other three boys. "Are you sure that you guys will catch me?" he asked nervously.
"No sweat, Ashy boy! Just make sure you warn us before you jump!" Gary called up to him.
"I need a few more seconds," Ash responded.
"Who's turn is it next anyway?" Drew asked.
"Ash gets to ask Paul truth or dare," Gary responded.
Great. I really hate this game. I'll have to get Gary back when it's my turn, thought Paul.
"Okay. I'm ready to jump now!" Ash said.
"Shit," muttered Drew. "I didn't think he would really do it. I thought he would chicken out. Otherwise I never would have dared him to do it."
Gary and Paul had already moved into position, ready to catch Ash. Drew then joined them, looking a bit concerned.
"Three, two, one!" Ash shouted, diving off of the roof. He fell downwards, and landed in the other three boys' arms, which broke his fall, but they still dropped him on the ground.
"You said you would catch me!" Ash said as they pulled him to his feet.
"We tried," Drew said. "You're not hurt, are you?"
"Well... I'm a bit shocked after hitting the sidewalk, but I don't think anything's broken," Ash said, pressing on his ribs. "It's a good thing that Pikachu is at the Pokemon Center for a checkup tonight. You guys might've gotten electrocuted after you dropped me."
"Well, you completed my dare, so you don't get a penalty," Drew said. "Now you get to ask Paul truth or dare."
"Truth or dare?!" Ash shouted, pointing his finger in Paul's face. Paul smacked his hand away and sneered.
"Dare," he said. Paul had learned over the years that it was always a bad idea to choose truth. There were two reasons for this: One, it made you look weak. And two, the truths were always a bit... disturbing. One time, Gary had asked him if he'd ever had a sexual fantasy about his mom. Of course he hadn't! That was disgusting! After that, he'd never chosen truth again.
Although, choosing dare had gotten him into a lot of trouble. Paul had been made to dye his hair black for a day, use a women's public restroom, throw a condom at a preschooler, and several other embarrassing things due to this stupid game.
Ash was pondering what Paul's dare should be. Ash was always so indecisive. After five minutes, the others were becoming irritated.
"Spit it out already!" Paul yelled.
"I know! I dare you to kiss Dawn tonight!" Ash yelled triumphantly.
"Ooooooooooh!" said Drew and Gary in that way that guys do.
Shit, thought Paul. I hate Ash so much.
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"This place is incredible!" Dawn gasped. The girls had just arrived at the teen club, and were transfixed by the flashing strobe lights and loud music. A song with a pulsating beat blared through the building, and several young people were dancing about the spacious room.
"Does anyone see the guys?" May asked, looking around the room. She couldn't find Drew's face in the crowd. Or rather, his bright green hair would be an easier target to find.
"No," replied Dawn. "Maybe they're running late or something?"
Dawn suddenly felt a shove from behind, which sent her staggering forward a few steps.
"Oops. Sorry!" a girl with long, light blue hair said apologetically.
"It's okay," Dawn said with a smile. She was going to go ahead and introduce herself, but the girl just gave a shy nod and then ran off into the crowd.
"That was weird," Leaf said. "She must be in a hurry to find someone."
"Hey! I found the guys!" Misty announced, and the others turned around to see them coming through the door. They all wore blue jeans and leather jackets with white T-shirts under them. Gary wore a dark blue jacket, Paul a purple jacket, Ash a red jacket, and Drew a dark green jacket.
"Sorry we're late," Drew apologized for all of the guys.
"Yeah. Let's get a table," Paul grumbled as he walked right by the girls. Everyone else exchanged glances and then followed him.
They found a table that could sit eight people, and took their seats, each girl sitting next to the appropriate guy. They ordered assorted soft drinks from their waiter, who was a nice girl with dark purple hair tied back.
The group of teens began making light conversation. Everyone seemed to be avoiding the topic of the dates they had just been on.
"Soooo, are there any new couples sitting at this table tonight?" Dawn teased. Being the only one in a relationship gave her the power to tease everyone else and she loved it.
Ash, Misty, Gary, Leaf, May, and Drew had all acquired blushes on their face, while Paul just turned his eyes up to the ceiling in annoyance.
Dawn giggled lightly to herself. Looked like today's dates were a success.
Suddenly, the music died down and a slower melody began to play. The lights changed, bathing the club in a soft pink hue.
"I love this song!" Leaf exclaimed. It was Dancing Away With My Heart by Lady Antebellum.
"Would you like to dance?" Gary asked her. Leaf blushed. She wanted to make a witty response, but the way he was looking at her... she wanted to dance with him. She nodded shyly and Gary lead her out to the floor.
Soon, Ash and Misty joined them, and so did May and Drew. Dawn and Paul stayed at the table.
Dawn stared at Paul. Of course he wouldn't offer to dance with her. Well, not she wanted to dance with him anyway. She had a boyfriend. Dancing with Paul would be wrong.
I really wish Kenny was here so that I could have fun along with everyone else, thought Dawn. I sure do miss him. I'll send him an email tonight.
While she was thinking to herself, Dawn hadn't noticed that Paul was staring at her.
"What?" she asked in annoyance.
The lavender-haired boy just grunted and turned his attention elsewhere.
What bit him in the ass? Dawn wondered.
Soon, the song ended, and the lights turned to the mini-stage that sat in the back corner of the club. A girl with blonde hair stood wearing a black dress that reached to her knees and a purple sweater. She also had a headset on her head.
"Is everyone having a good time?" she asked into the microphone. She was answered by a chorus of cheers from around the room. "My name is Corrine, and I'm the hostess of this club for those of you who don't already know. It's Friday night! Do you all know what that means?!"
"It's karaoke night!" everyone shouted.
Dawn let out a gasp. "Karaoke night?! May totally has to sing!" she squealed. Paul watched as she got out of her seat and made her way across the floor to May.
She's even troublesome to her friends, he thought. How the hell am I going to kiss her? She's taken, and I don't even like her.
By the time Dawn reached May, Misty and Leaf were already assaulting her.
"You have to sing," Leaf said. "You have an amazing voice!"
"But there are so many people..." May trailed off.
"Don't worry about that. They'll love you," Misty insisted.
"What if we sing too?" Dawn asked as she walked up.
"Hey! Where do you get off volunteering all of us?" Misty asked.
"I'm not opposed to it," Leaf said with a shrug. "Let's each sing a song. That's only fair."
"Okay. How do we decide who goes first?" May asked. She was still nervous, but if the others were doing it too, then she could handle it. Drew was standing next to her, patting her back to assure her.
"I'll go first. Since I volunteered us all in the first place," Dawn said. "Besides, I already have a song picked out."
The bluenette made her way up to the stage. When she took the mike from Corrine, she whispered her song choice into her ear, and the blonde girl talked into her headset to inform the DJ.
While the DJ looked for the song, Dawn talked to the audience. "I hope you don't mind another slow song," she said to them. No one protested. In fact, people began making their way to the dance floor.
Soon, the song began to play, and people smiled as they recognized it. Dawn had chosen this song because she'd been thinking of Kenny.
Ocean's apart day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain
If I see you next to never
How can we say forever
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
I took for granted, all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now
Oh, can't you see it baby
You've got me going crazy
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I'm with you
I'll take the chance
Oh, can't you see it baby
You've got me going crazy
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
When the song ended, the audience clapped. Dawn wasn't as good of a singer as May, but she certainly wasn't bad.
"I'm going to go next," Leaf whispered to Gary, who she had been dancing with.
"Don't mess up," he joked as she walked away.
"Oh, I won't," she promised with a smirk.
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And I'm cutting it off there! All 3 other girls should sing next chapter. And of course we'll see if Paul kisses Dawn or not! Hehe.
Hopefully I'll update on time for once! We'll see, right? Please review! I really appreciate it when you guys give encouragement and advice! Thank you!