Well as stated before I do not own Pokémon however, I do own my OC's ^-^

Anyway on with the story!

}*{Dawn}*{

Dawn and her friends walked out of their cabins early the next morning. They were all excited to finally have their smiling and cheerful May back, and on a plus side all of their love interests were here for the time being. Dawn smiled dreamily as she thought of Paul. She giggled at the way he tried to act all dark and unsociable, but she was one of the few who ever truly saw how much of a sweetheart he could be. He had his subtle ways of showing his affection.

There was the way he would place his hand lightly on her lower back when she was upset, or those discrete smiles he would show only to her. Perhaps in the past there had been times when she had craved for more, but after a year she had learned to live with his subtle romantic gestures. Her smile faltered as she remembered their relationship was currently unstable. Recently, they had fought more than usual but Dawn blamed it on the distance between them. After all when Dawn wasn't touring with the girls, or attending college in Petalburg Paul was too busy in college. She yelped startled out of her thoughts as she felt her phone vibrate she quickly dug it out of her back pocket.

To: Dawn

From: Paul

June 2, 2014 8:50 a.m.

James is definitely interested in Briana.

Dawn quickly typed back a response her smile once again gracing her face. Her fingers swiping quickly across the phones screen.

To: Paul

From: Dawn

June 2, 2014 8:51 a.m.

Thts great news ^-^ With any luck we'll get those 2 together also!

Dawn slide gracefully into Ashley's cherry red convertible a huge smile plastered on her face. She closed her eyes in relaxation as a gust of cool air kissed her complexion from the cars air vent. Thoughts of the past few days entered her mind. The relationship between May and Drew seemed to be improving as the duo returned to their old high school habits. Just that morning she had walked into May's room and found her Skyping with Drew. Her phone vibrated snapping her out of her thoughts and making her jump in slight surprise. She entered her passcode and smiled seeing Pauls' name on the screen.

To: Dawn

From: Paul

June 2, 2014 9:00 a.m.

We need to talk meet me on the beach tonight around 8 p.m.

'We need to talk… that's never followed by good news,' her brow furrowed in worry but she quickly shook it off as Esme nudged her, "You okay," she whispered. Dawn forced a smile on her face she didn't want to worry her friends so she nodded yes to the auburn haired girl. Esme's emerald eyes glared at her unconvinced but she was distracted from her suspicion when Ashley mentioned Briana.

Dawn silently sighed running a hand through her straight locks she shut her eyes discarding any negative thoughts of Paul, and as hard as it was she placed her attention to the pending conversation.

"So I wonder what Briana is like?" Esme said absentmindedly twisting her hair into a messy bun. Misty shrugged her shoulders at Esme and returned to playing a game on her phone.

"Briana is actually very nice, compassionate," Ashley responded as she turned the key to start the engine. All of the girls stared at their silver haired friend.

"How do you know all that Ashley?" Dawn asked as far as she had known Ashley didn't know Briana. Ashley messed with the radio dials before pulling out onto the street. It was silent for a few minutes as they cruised down the road making their way to the Music Fruti Bar.

Dawn finally not being able to stand the silence burst, "Ashley come on tell us how did you know all that?"

Ashley cocked her head to the side, "Well as all of you know my family moved around allot when I was younger due to my parents business. I transferred to an elementary school in La Rousse City, which is where I met the Hayden's and Briana." She laughed a faraway look in her eyes.

All eyes were on the silver haired beauty as she continued her explanation, "Briana and Alexis were so shy and Drew was a firecracker. The three were inseparable you never saw one without the other," her smile faltered and her eyes darkened as all pleasant thoughts vanished.

She shook her head and returned her attention to the road, but from the rearview mirror Dawn and Esme could see their friend tear up. Ashley sighed, "During this time Drew and Alexis were undergoing a difficult time. Their parents had just gotten a divorce and the custody had been granted to their father."

"WHAT! But Ashley their father is HORIBBLE!" Esme huffed her eyes flashing with fury.

Ashley's eyes narrowed an icy glint replacing the warmth that always illuminated them, "Yes I know but he paid off the judge."

Her knuckles turned white as her grip on the steering wheel tightened, "Anyway that is why Drew grew so attached to Brie. Her own parents had just separated the previous year and everything was still raw for her. Truthfully, she reminded me of a delicate porcelain doll that could break at any second. Drew took it on himself to protect her especially since she was always alone or being picked on just like Alexis." A small smile tugged on her lips and the icy haze melted from her eyes, "I'm glad I have the opportunity to help them both now."

"So what are we going to do to help Brie get James to notice her?" Misty asked from the passenger seat in the front putting away her phone.

The three girls in the back looked at each other and smiled before turning to the front seat passengers, "Well Drew is playing the jealousy card, so if James is interested we'll see it today." Esme replied.

Dawn jumped up in her seat and squealed with excitement as an idea popped into her head. Both Esme and May who were sitting on either side of her jumped startled. Misty turned her aquamarine eyes quizzically at her while Ashley raised her eyebrow at her in the rearview mirror. Dawn giggled, "I thought of the perfect way to help Briana!"

All the girls seemed to perk up at the news, "Well what's your idea?" Ashley asked as she pulled into the Fruti Music Bars' parking lot.

"I'll explain inside once we meet Briana I don't want to repeat myself." Dawn replied gathering her purse. The girls got out of the convertible and walked inside.

)(Briana)(

Briana shifted her eyes nervously, "Um it's very nice to meet all of you." She said shyly to the three boys in front of her. They smiled warmly at her, but Briana still found herself feeling embarrassed. She turned to Drew who was currently twirling a piece of her hair absentmindedly before turning back to his friends.

In front of her was Ash Ketchum a raven disheveled haired boy with warm brown eyes. Next to him sat Gary Oak he seemed older than the rest of the boys and he had auburn hair that spiked up slightly in the front with deep intellectual eyes. Beside him sat Paul who wore an impassive expression he seemed to favor the color purple she noticed as most of his attire had some shade of purple in it.

"I do not mean to be rude, but why am I here again?" Briana asked a bit puzzled the only information she had received that morning was a text from Drew saying to come to the Fruti Music Bar for operation G.B.W.J.

But they still had not discussed anything after ten minutes of somewhat awkward silence. Ash chuckled, "Yeah sorry about the wait we're waiting for the girls, but don't worry they should be here soon."

Drew stopped twirling her hair and suddenly wrapped his arm around her shoulders. "Hey James," Drew called out a greeting to James as he walked by carrying an order to the table next to them. As James turned his smile fell and turned into a frown at seeing Drew's arm possessively wrapped around Briana's shoulders. James halfheartedly waved and turned to leave.

Briana slowly began to blush while Drew smirked, "Brie I think James likes you too."

Briana stared hopefully at her green haired friend, "Really you think so?" She sighed dreamily.

"It sure looks that way I mean he is always staring at you when you arrive. " Gary pointed out as he took a sip of his strawberry smoothie.

"Plus he always seems to get annoyed when he sees you with Drew," Ash chimed in.

Briana smiled her inner self was dancing a happy jibe if that was true than she would be a very happy girl. Her thoughts were interrupted however by Drew who gently shook her. She looked up at him with questioning eyes. He smiled as he pointed to the front entrance. Briana turned her gaze and gasped as she saw her idol and old classmate Ashley Smith walk through the door followed by Misty Waterflower, Esmeralda Oak, Dawn Berlitz, and May Maple.

The girls were well known as the youngest girl bands to hit the number one charts in the Kanto, and Briana was a huge fan. Ashley was as beautiful as all the posters she had seen from her long moonlight silver hair to deep piercing sapphire orbs, and tall slender body. Esmeralda was petite with shoulder blade auburn hair and emerald eyes. Briana noticed she held a strong resemblance with her older brother Gary. May had flowing chocolate locks and warm caramel eyes. While Misty's ember red hair complimented her pale skin perfectly. Dawn was perhaps the smallest out of all the other girls, but Briana instantly noticed she was just as beautiful as the others with her cobalt hair and eyes.

Ash called the girls over and they smiled as they neared to table, "Hi you must be Briana." Ashley said as she greeted her. Briana only managed to nod dumbly at her idol. Ashley giggled as she took a seat next to Gary.

Briana noticed that almost everyone was paired up. Misty sat next to Ash while Esme sat next to her older brother Gary, Dawn sat down next to Paul but there was an obvious amount of tension between the two, emphasized by the large gap between the couple.

May seemed hesitant as to where she should sit. Briana got up from her seat next to Drew, "May would you like to take my seat?" The brunet smiled gratefully at her and proceeded to sit down next to Drew. Briana sat herself in between Paul and Esme.

Briana noticed a slight tinge of pink appear on Drew's cheeks. She smiled she really hoped whatever plan they came up with worked.

"So Dawn thought of a plan on the way here," Ashley whispered since James passed by their table again carrying drinks on a platter.

Briana turned her face toward her new friend. Dawn smiled, "Well Drew is already using the jealousy card to get James attention, and from what Paul texted me before we got here it looks like that has already worked, so phase one of my idea is complete."

Dawn turned her attention to Drew, "Drew you need to team up with the guys and sing a song that publically is saying your dumping Briana, and you need to have that song ready for next week's show. Meanwhile Briana and you need to keep up the perfect couple's routine till then." She smiled sympathetically at Briana and Drew.

The blunett now turned toward Briana, "In the meantime Briana you will join our band, and become our lead singer. For the first few shows you'll sing songs about heartbreak, and hopefully it will get James to feel enough sympathy to talk to you again, and hopefully both of you will be able to straighten out your issues. Afterwards when James and you get close again you'll start singing songs about love all directed to him. Does that sound like a good plan?"

The table was silent as they mulled over the idea. Finally Gary gave a low whistle, "Dang Dawn you thought of all that?"

Dawn huffed angrily, "I am very smart when I want to be," She replied as she stuck her tongue out at him.

Briana began to giggle, "I really do like your plan Dawn." Briana turned her eyes to all of her new friends, "I don't know how I will ever be able to thank you for all the help you are offering." Briana could feel her eyes tearing up from happiness.

"Awwwww Girl Hug!" Dawn squealed already getting out of her seat to hug Briana. Briana laughed as she found herself in the middle of the large group hug. She smiled suddenly she felt everything will turn out alright.

As the girls detangled themselves from the hug as they all sat down again James walked over looking in slightly better mood, "Hey girls I was just coming over to ask if you would do me a favor?"

Briana began to feel her face grow warm as the blood rushed to her cheeks casting a rosy color on them. Dawn smiled, "Sure what is it James?"

"Well the group that we had booked to play in a few minutes had to council last minute, so would you girls mind playing in about ten?" He explained his eyebrows furrowed in annoyance.

Ashley smiled slyly at Dawn, "Well let me ask our new lead singer if she's up to it." Dawn turned toward Briana, "So what do you say?"

Briana blushed scarlet and she began to feel a bit woozy she was about to answer until James spoke up, "Briana I thought you had terrible stage fright?" James said as he scratched the back of his head his green eyes looking puzzled.

Briana sighed, "I do but… sometimes you have to challenge yourself… to-" Briana was cut off as James said he would set up the stage and left. The girls were left speechless by his rude behavior.

Briana sighed she knew this wasn't going to be easy. She shook her head trying to clear her mind from all the racing thoughts going on inside her head. She turned her attention back to her friends and forced smile onto her face, "So what song are we going to sing?"

Ashley seemed to be the first to recover from her shock, "I was thinking something sweet since Brie you are such a sweetheart hmmm…. how about A Girls Life?" Ashley looked at her band mates for approval they all nodded in agreement.

"Alright lets go backstage than and get ready." Dawn replied getting up and already skipping towards the backstage area.

Briana smiled nervously at the boys, "Good luck Briana," Drew said as he gave her a tight hug. Briana waved goodbye as she walked away with the rest of her new band mates.

Briana paced the backstage area with each second she became excruciatingly nervous; she honestly didn't like getting in front of crowds. Well in all honesty she didn't mind singing in her church choir since it was a group performance, but this was completely different.

She groaned, 'How am I going to do this?' she panicked.

Suddenly she felt a light comforting pressure on her shoulder she turned and saw May smiling at her encouragingly, "You'll be fine Brie." Briana smiled and nodded she took another deep breath and walked towards the stage curtain with Esme to peer out into the crowd.

She gasped as she recognized a familiar blond head weaving his way through the crowd to James, "Oh May look its Sky," Esme gasped in surprise.

May grimaced and sighed, "Well I guess I shouldn't be surprised this is his hometown," she laid her back on the wall behind her and closed her eyes. Briana's eyes widened in realization she recognized the broken look that had appeared on the brunet's eyes. She herself had worn that same expression once. She walked towards May and placed her hand on her shoulder reassuringly.

"I'm guessing you were another one of his victims," May sighed dejectedly which gave Briana her answer, "I know exactly how you feel he played me too," Briana turned to her new band mates and smiled wickedly, "I think it's time for a change of song."

To be continued…