My Summer Away Chapter 10: Kiss, a pokémon fanfic

Okay! Chapter 10! I'd like to thank everyone who has reviewed or favorited or followed this story so far! It means a lot to me as a writer!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon or any songs used in this story.

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"Looks like Leaf is going next," Misty said to May as they watched the brunette walk up to the stage and tell her song choice to Corrine, then take the mike from Dawn.

"Who's ready for an upbeat song?" Leaf asked the crowd. An eruption of cheers came from the crowd and Leaf smiled.

Suddenly, the lights went dark and flashes of red, orange, and purple strobe lights danced around the walls of the club as the music started.

Nice, thought Leaf as she shot a smirk toward Gary before she sang the first line.

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep six feet under?
Scream but no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you?

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

You don't have to feel like a wasted space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through-ough-ough

'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Leaf finished the song by shooting a wink at May. She had chosen the song to try and give some confidence to her friend. May was smiling brightly at her. Maybe she was ready to sing now.

People continued clapping as Leaf made her way through the crowd to where May and Drew were standing.

"You were amazing, Leaf!" May said.

"Yeah. She wasn't too bad," said Gary as he joined them, a smirk on his face. Leaf punched his arm and turned back to May.

"So, are you going to sing next," Leaf asked.

"Yeah. For some reason, no one can find Misty. Ash is looking for her now, but I think she's in the restroom or something," May said with a shrug.

Leaf was a bit concerned for Misty, but she knew things were probably fine. Besides, after May had been having such a horrible time lately, she wouldn't miss her song for the world. As May began to make her way to the stage, Leaf headed over to the table to tell Dawn about Misty.

"No one knows where Misty is," she whispered to the bluenette. Could you go check for her in the restroom? I need to be here for May's song."

Dawn nodded and got up to go check the restroom, leaving Paul alone at the table. He just shrugged his shoulders and leaned back in his seat coolly.

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Misty sat on the floor in the very last stall of the restroom, Pokegear in hand. She'd been putting off listening to the voicemail from Rudy earlier that week. Her friends were keeping a close eye on her, and she knew if they caught her she'd get bombarded by statements like "you don't need him", "he's just a jerk", and "you can do so much better".

But now she was alone. No one else was even in the restroom with her. So she pressed the button that would dial her voicemail and held the device up to her ear. Soon, Rudy's voice could be heard.

"Misty... How long are you going to stay mad at me? I told you I want you back. Melody and I broke up, remember? I did it for you. She means nothing to me, Misty. Nothing. I'm sorry for what I said before. When I said you couldn't be with someone better than me... that's not what I meant. What I meant was... you won't find someone who loves you more than I do. I love you, Misty. Please give me one more chance. I love you more than any girl in the world."

With a soft click, the voicemail ended, and Misty closed her light blue Pokegear. Tears had formed in her eyes as she listened, and now they began to slide down her cheeks. Rudy could talk sweet when he wanted to. And she did still have some feelings for him. Maybe he was serious this time. Maybe her being completely gone from his life right now had shown him just how much he needed her. The third time's the charm after all. If she went back to him one more time, would he treat her right? Would things be different now?

She stared at the wall of the bathroom stall. Things had been scratched into the smooth surface. Things like "Christine + Gabriel forever" and "Laura loves Chad".

Unconsciously, Misty reached into her pocket and pulled out the pocket knife that she always kept on her. She flicked it open and held it up to the bathroom stall. Slowly, she pressed the blade in and carved the letters to Rudy's name. When she was done, she ran her finger across her work. Rudy...

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May whispered her song choice to Corrine and waited. She didn't say anything into the microphone because she was feeling a bit nervous. Drew caught her eye and shot her a smile though, so that made her feel a bit better.

She hoped that her song choice wasn't a mistake. She liked the song, but it was kind of a hard one to sing. She felt like she needed to do it though.

The music started and May took a deep breath before beginning to sing.

I don't wanna be left behind
Distance was a friend of mine
Catching breath in a web of lies
I've spent most of my life
Riding waves, playing acrobat
Shadowboxing the other half
Learning how to react
I've spent most of my time

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back,
I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down,
It's all so simple now

Addicted to the love I found
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
Making time for the ones that count
I'll spend the rest of my time
Laughing hard with the windows down
Leaving footprints all over town
Keeping faith, karma comes around
I will spend the rest of my life

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back,
I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down,
It's all so simple now

You helped me see
The beauty in everything

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

Catch my breath

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back,
I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down,
It's all so simple now
It's all so simple now

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

(Catch my breath)

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back,
I ain't got time for that
(Catch my breath)
Catch my breath (catch my breath), won't let them get me down,
It's all so simple now

Everyone in the room clapped madly. May had such a strong, beautiful voice. Everyone was impressed. Especially Drew. Leaf stood next to Gary, her eyes shining with pride for her friend. May had looked totally alive up there on the stage. She truly seemed like she belonged there when she sang.

As the brunette approached the group of three, Leaf scanned the crowd for Misty, Dawn, or Ash. None of them was anywhere to be seen, though.

"You were amazing," Drew said to May, and she practically glowed at the compliment. She waited for Leaf to make a comment, but the darker brunette seemed distracted.

"Leaf? What's wrong?" May asked.

"Misty hasn't been found yet. I sent Dawn to check the restroom, but she hasn't returned. And it's her turn to sing..."

"I'm sure someone else will go while we're waiting," May said. As the words left her mouth, the girl that had bumped into Dawn earlier took the stage. Her light blue hair looked even prettier under the stage lights. She began to sing "Halo" by "Beyonce" .

Leaf felt her Pokegear vibrate in her pocket and she pulled out the green device to see a text from Dawn.

Misty is definitely in the restroom. I have things under control, so don't worry. We'll be back out there soon, kay?

Leaf gave a reply and then told the others the news.

"I hope she's okay. Should we go help too?" May inquired.

"Dawn said she has things under control. That usually means that she wants us to stay out of something. Maybe Misty doesn't want to be around a lot of people right now, and its better just to have one person helping," Leaf said.

May nodded in understanding. Misty was like that sometimes. She hated looking weak in front of them. So it probably was better if they just let Dawn handle it.

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Dawn put her pink Pokegear back in her pocket and turned to Ash. She had found him waiting outside the women's restroom, hoping that Misty would come out.

"I've searched the whole club. She has to be in here," he had said.

"I'll get her to come out, Ash," Dawn promised. "You just wait right here." With that, the bluenette entered the restroom and heard the sound of crying echoing off the walls.

"Misty?" she said softly.

The room immediately went silent.

"I know you're in here. Let me help you," Dawn said gently.

"I'm in the last stall," Misty called softly.

Dawn made her way to the back and Misty unlocked the door to let her in. Luckily, it was the large stall with the bar along the wall for people who needed assistance, and there was enough room for her to join the red head on the floor.

"What's wrong?" Dawn asked. "Aren't you having a good time with Ash?"

"Yes... but," Misty sobbed and turned away, wiping her eyes with toilet paper. A whole pile of wet toilet paper wads sat next to her on the floor.

Dawn turned away from her to give her a moment to compose herself. She looked at the wall of the stall and saw the carvings in it. One stood out to her more than the others. Rudy.

"Misty... did you do that?" Dawn asked, gesturing to the name.

"Yes," Misty admitted.

"He's playing you, Misty," Dawn said firmly.

"But... what if he's changed?" Misty said quietly.

"People like that," Dawn said, pointing at the carving again, "Don't change."

Misty stared forward at the carving. Dawn wasn't hugging her or telling her that she could do better, or unleashing an insane attack of insults on Rudy. She was simply telling the truth, and maybe that's the only thing that she needed to hear.

"You're right," Misty said with a small nod.

Dawn smiled lightly. "Come on. Let's get you cleaned up. Ash is waiting outside. And we all can't wait to hear you sing!"

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"There they are!" May said as Misty, Dawn, and Ash approached them.

"Yep! We're back! And Misty is ready to sing!" Dawn announced with pep.

"Awesome! Go ahead and take the stage, Misty!" Leaf said encouragingly. Misty smiled and made her way to the stage. She knew exactly what song she wanted to sing. And she hoped that the words would be so powerful that Rudy could hear them all the way back in Jubilife City.

Misty told her song choice to Corrine and stepped up to the microphone with confidence.

"This song is for the #!*% that broke my heart twice, and keeps trying to get back with me," she said into the microphone.

The audience gave a chorus of "oohs" and someone in the back even shouted a "You go, girl!"

The song began playing, and the room was filled with a sad, powerful piano melody.

No, I can't take one more step towards you
'Cause all that's waiting is regret
Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore
You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live half alive
And now you want me one more time

And who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?

I hear you're asking all around
If I am anywhere to be found
But I have grown too strong
To ever fall back in your arms

And I've learned to live half alive
And now you want me one more time

And it took so long just to feel alright
Remember how to put back the light in my eyes
I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed
'Cause you broke all your promises
And now you're back
You don't get to get me back

And who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
Tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

Who do you think you are?

The crowed screamed and cheered even louder for Misty than they had for May. The red head felt empowered by their praise. She knew that Rudy was a person in her past now. And it would stay that way.

"We're proud of you, Misty," Leaf said as she and May gave the girl a hug.

"I'm proud of me too," Misty said. "Where's Dawn?"

"I think she went back to the table to sit with Paul," May answered.

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Dawn saw Paul sitting at the table alone. She decided to join him, even though she didn't really want to.

The lights in the club had faded to a dark blue to match Misty's song. It gave the room a bit of an eerie feeling.

"Hey," Dawn said as she took a seat next to Paul. He answered with a grunt. "Why don't you want to have fun like the others?"

"This isn't fun, Troublesome," Paul replied.

"Stop calling me that!" Dawn fumed.

"You're voice is annoying. Maybe I should shut you up," Paul grunted.

"Oh yeah? And how are you going to do that?" Dawn said sassily. The next thing she knew, Paul's lips were upon hers, moving roughly against her strawberry lip gloss.

Her eyes widened as she realized what was happening, but she couldn't move. She was frozen in place by shock and confusion. What did Paul think he was doing?

Suddenly, he pulled away, and the lavender-haired boy got up from his seat and made a quick exit, leaving Dawn alone at the table feeling sweaty and embarrassed.

Why did he do that? And why didn't she push him away?

Dawn suddenly wanted to cry.

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So there you have it! Dawn and Paul kissed! Well, half kissed. But I'm sure most of you Ikarishippers are bouncing in glee right now, so yeah :)

Please review! I'd love to know what you guys think!

And also, there's a question that I'd like you to answer if you review. Which couple do you think will get together first? This is purely for my own curiosity. I wonder how many of you will get it right? :)