Pokemon does not belong to me

Esme

She swung her legs back and forth on the swing. It squeaked with the slightest movement. Esme glanced at the constellation filled sky and smiled peacefully. Fireflies danced around her casting an enchanted aura to the desolate park. She glanced at her watch once more and groaned.

'He's thirty minutes late.' She thought worriedly, "What if he blows me off?"

She turned towards the park entrance and smiled gratefully as she saw Sky running towards her.

"Esme I'm sorry I'm late," Sky breathlessly huffed leaning on the swing set for support.

Esme shrugged as he sat next to her, "It was no big deal," She replied smiling up at him, "But why were you late." She asked.

"Had to read Charlotte a bed time story," he answered embarrassed.

Sky ran a hand through his hair his muscles popped up tense. The moon shined down on the teens and the metal park equipment sparkled as it caught the moons light; reflecting off and bouncing small golden rays. Sky's blond hair glowed golden his appearance turned angelic.

Esme blushed embarrassed as her hear began to beat faster and uncontrollably in her chest. She traced the outline of his face with her eyes. Soaking in every inch, every curvature, and ridge of his sun kissed skin. His sapphire orbs stared nervously back at her. His stare so intense she could feel it in her bones. Esme's cheeks were ablaze and she hurriedly ducked her head, her hair flowed down covering her flushed complexion.

"Esme I know you might not believe me, but I'm not a terrible guy." He whispered so quietly Esme almost couldn't hear him.

She heard the swing's chains rattle as he stood. The gravel crunched under his feet as he crouched down in front of her. His hands rested on her knees sending electric shots through her spine. Esme shivered enjoying the proximity between the two. She didn't dare look up afraid that is she looked into his eyes she would fall under his spell.

He sighed heavily in confusion, "The first time I meet you Esme I wasn't sure what to make of you. There you were in a pink leotard and tutu, talking and laughing with my little sister as if you were old friends."

Esme whipped her head up, "I couldn't find my black one okay!" She blurted embarrassed her face beat red as he chuckled lightly, "Um a-anyway go on," she stuttered turning away from Sky's piercing stare.

She jumped feeling his surprisingly smooth hand on her cheek. He gently turned her face until she was staring dead center at his sapphire orbs. She felt her knees go weak and she was grateful to have the support of the swing.

"Esme I think I'm falling for you," He declared his eyes wide in surprise.

Esme gasped shocked at his declaration and it was as if time slowed between the two teens. His face slowly leaned towards her closing the gap between them. His hand ran soothing circles on her ivory skin. Esme shuddered in excitement feeling his breath kiss her cheeks. She sighed as he closed the space between their lips. Sky kissed her tenderly taking her breath away; their lips moving together in perfect sync as if they belonged together. Esme wrapped her hands around his neck, and she felt his hand threading through her auburn locks.

'I can't believe I'm kissing Sky,' she thought lazily.

Her eyes snapped open in horror as she realized Sky was nothing more than a Casanova. She pushed him away hurriedly rising from the swing and shoving past him.

Sky grabbed her wrist and twirled her around to face him; his eyes looked wounded, "Esme I-I'm sorry." He stuttered.

Esme yanked her hand away, "Just stop Sky I don't want to hear anything you have to say." She cried angrily tears streaming down her face.

"Esme please," he begged grabbing her shoulders in an attempt to comfort her.

Esme sobbed and tried to pull free from his hold but he was too strong. She turned her head to the park's entrance and gasped seeing her big brother Gary along with Ashley and James running towards them.

"Esme what are you doing with HIM?" Gary's angry voice pierced the air.

Gary's yell distracted Sky loosening his hold; Esme took advantage and pushed him away making him stumble. She ran towards her brother and threw herself in his arms.

"Gary," she whimpered into his chest as tears continued to stream down her face.

"Shuush it's alright Esme," he soothed rubbing her back while Ashley stroked her hair.

"Sky what did you do to her?" A gruff voice accused.

Esme peeked from underneath Gary's arm and gasped as James shoved Sky.

"I told her the truth; I'm falling for her," he yelled at James before zoning in on Esme.

His eyes reminded Esme of a wounded deer as he stared at her. He looked away and ran a hand through his blond locks making it disheveled, "I'm such an idiot," he growled pushing past James and running towards the park's entrance.

"Sky come one man stop!" James yelled after his brother.

"Ashley take care of Esme I'm going to take care of him," Gary growled popping his knuckles.

"NO YOU ARE NOT," She ordered emphasizing her point by poking his chest, "You're going to stay here with Esme."

Esme felt her tears rain down her face in shock. She couldn't believe anything that came out of his mouth. Ashley whipped her tears away and gave her a loving embrace. When she pulled away she kissed her lightly on the forehead.

"James I'll go talk to him I think Esme and Gary need an explanation." Ashley yelled already chasing after the blond haired teen.

Gary growled angrily, "Ashley don't he's not worth it!"

Ashley stopped running and turned towards Gary, "Just listen to James," she replied calmly before running again.

Esme lowered herself on the ground and sat down motioning for Gary to sit in the vacant spot beside her. He sat and wrapped his arm protectively around her. James sighed in aggravation before sitting in front of the two Oak siblings.

"The truth is Sky isn't what he makes everyone believe. He's actually an amazing guy." James stated a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

Gary huffed in disagreement, "Oh really if he's such a great guy why did he hurt May and Briana?"

James winced in pain at the mention of Briana's name. Esme furrowed her brow in worry. 'I hope everything is alright,' she thought staring into James wounded stare.

"About a year ago our mother and little sister were in a car accident. Charlotte was placed in ICU for over a month." He turned away from Esme's horror struck face.

"Sky was a mess he wouldn't eat, or sleep. I wasn't doing any better, but unlike Sky I had my music to distract me." James voice became dripped with sadness as he began to reminisce.

"Brie and Sky were together at the time, but she was in Paris that entire month taking care of her mother. I think you know why Esme." He stated looking back at her.

Esme nodded but quickly launched into an explanation noticing her brothers confused stare. "Brie explained to us that after her parents' divorce her mother began suffering from bouts of depression. She acts as a nurse for her when things get bad."

"Exactly, Sky was alone trying to deal with all his depression and anxiety. Karin Evans, Lily's older sister, she visited the hospital every day for volunteer work, and she was a huge support for Sky. Truthfully, I don't know what would have happened if she hadn't been around." He shook his head and his eyes narrowed in annoyance.

"I don't agree with the way he handled the situation, but he realized that he didn't love Briana. He was still pretty messed up even after Charlotte was discharged, and he wasn't sure how to break things off with Brie, so he wrote her a letter explaining everything. He delivered it to her mailbox the morning of Homecoming, but I guess she never received it." James stood and paced in front of the siblings.

"So he never meant to cheat on Briana. It was all a misunderstanding?" Gary asked baffled.

James nodded solemnly, "Yes Gary he tried to break things off with her after realizing he only cared for her only in a platonic way."

"What about May?" Esme piped up in challenge still not fully believing in James words.

"That is simpler Esme," he leaned back on the swing seat, "Karin and he had terminated their relationship a few months prior to being introduced to May. Karin couldn't handle being second in Sky's life." James chuckled lightly, his eyes turning towards Esme, "Charlotte's' number one and she always will be."

"May really brought out the best of him, and she was amazing with Charlotte. Sky grew to care for May to the extent that he ignored Drew's obvious feelings. Eventually, he realized he couldn't ignore the obvious connection between May and Drew." James sighed tiredly running a hand through his dark hair. "Sky thought it would be better to terminate the relationship before Charlotte or he became too attached."

Esme sat there allowing the words to sink in her body felt heavy with exhaustion. "So he's not a Casanova?" she asked hopefully.

James chuckled, "No not at all Esme. In fact he never talks with girls." He looked towards the park and smiled fondly seeing his brother and Ashley returning, "He's made allot of mistakes, but he's never truly meant to hurt anyone." He said with the upmost serenity.

Gary rose and rushed towards Ashley grabbing her in an embrace. The two shared a silent conversation with their eyes. Esme smiled awkwardly at Sky. She stood and began to approach him, but was stopped by Gary. Ashley gently removed Gary's hand.

"Gary she's not a child anymore you need to trust her love," Ashley whispered.

Gary sighed in annoyance he glanced at Sky then Esme. She could see the silent battle that this was causing within him. She hugged him tightly, "Gary please just trust me," she whispered as she pulled away a second later.

Gary groaned but nodded he grabbed Ashley's hand, "Come on Hon let's get you home," He stated.

Ashley waved goodbye and she allowed Gary to lead her back in the direction of the camp. James walked towards Sky and hugged him. Esme noticed he whispered something as well as the brothers separated, but she was too far away to decipher what he said. James waved goodbye to her, and then it was just Sky and her.

He glanced at her awkwardly his body tensed with nervousness. Esme still was not sure if she could fully trust him, but she was willing to try. She began striding towards him closing the large gap between them. She reached for his hand hesitantly and smiled.

"I'm willing to listen now Sky," She whispered looking deep into his sapphire orbs.

He slowly smiled his hand reached up and brushed away a stray auburn lock of her hair. His hand lingered on her cheek as he gently caressed her. "Thank you," He said in gratitude.

(Later on in her room)

Esme jumped onto her soft bed and giggled into her pillow. She couldn't believe how easily it was to talk with Sky. He understood her and he made her laugh. They had spent the past hour getting to know each other. Esme smiled she couldn't remember a time when she had felt this happy.

Her phone vibrated she hurriedly unlocked it and smiled as she saw Sky's name on the screen.

To: Esme

From: Sky

12:00 a.m.

I'm taking charlotte to the beach l8r 2day. Wanna come?

Esme giggled he really loved his sister; the two were practically inseparable.

To: Sky

From: Esme

12:01 a.m.

Sure pick me up at 8 ^-^

She plugged her phone into the charger and cuddle up in her sheets. Esme sighed contently before drifting off to sleep. A smile still plastered on her face.

Authors Note

So I'd like to apologize for the long wait. Senior Year has been crazy. With everything going on I've been suffering from writers block. Luckily, this past weekend was prom and I must say afterwards I was very inspired to write so I hope you'll all enjoy the newest chapter.