Here is chapter 38! Enjoy everyone :) Italics is flashback lol.
Guest: Okay then x) I know longer chapters are better though, but I'm happy you enjoy it even if it is short :D
SugarBlasTer: Yes. They kissed. I hope I didn't hurt you in terms of too much fangirling and all xD
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Ash's Pov
I can't believe what I am seeing.
Leaf and Gary. Kissing. I knew it would happen sooner or later, but I didn't think it'd happen this fast! Misty's jaw was still open as we watched like idiots. Gary was smirking my way, a victorious look in his eyes. I gulped nervously. I know I'm going to be teased for not getting a kiss yet.
Wait, Dawn and Paul haven't kissed yet! I don't know about Drew and May, because I haven't seen them at all today, which worried me. Misty finally recovered a few minutes later, a sigh escaping her lips. "I wasn't expecting that, you know." She looked at me. I nodded, watching Leaf take her hat back from Gary, blushing madly as he smirked.
I shook my head as I noticed two familiar people walking towards us. I smirked, "May and Drew! Finally, you two decide to show yourselves!" May blushed while Drew glared, though the faintest of blushes was on his face. I raised a brow, wondering what had happened between them two.
"S-so.. When are the names being announced?" May whispered. Misty shrugged, "Soon. You missed Gary and Leaf's moment though." May immediately looked around, her eyes landing on Gary and Leaf. She pouted, "They kissed, didn't they?! I wanted to see it!" She cried. Drew rolled his eyes, a smirk on his face.
"Anyways, does anyone know where Dawn and Paul are?" I asked as Leaf and Gary joined us, "No. I could text her quick, if you'd like." May said. She turned on her pokegear, sending a quick text the blunette. She immediately got a response a minute later, her eyes widening in shock.
"What's wrong?" I asked. She looked at all of us, "Lucas punched Dawn during an argument he had with Paul. She is in the Pokémon Center right now, and she also got a kiss from Paul~" May said the last part with a giggle. "We should go check on her!" Misty cried. I quickly grabbed her hand, pulling her back as May went on, "Dawn told us to stay here. We could tell her the results when we visit her." May finished, smiling at Misty.
Misty stopped struggling, crossing her arms with a pout, "Fine then. We better go and visit her right after this announcement though!" I nodded. Misty always cared about her friends, putting them first all the time. That is one of the things I love about her..
What?
Gary smirked, "I see you still haven't gotten a kiss yet." He teased. I glared lightly as Drew smirked as well. "You shouldn't be smirking Hayden! I doubt you even kissed May yet!" May blushed madly, looking away as Misty and Leaf looked between us boys with annoyed expressions. "Actually, if I may say," Drew looked at May, who nodded nervously, "We kissed. A lot." My jaw dropped to the floor.
I was the only one who didn't kiss anybody yet?!
Drew snickered while Gary high-fived him, "Nicely done Drew. Is that why you two were gone ALL day?" Now it was Drew's turn to blush madly, sending a slight glare at Gary. "W-well... I was busy!" Uh huh. May was trying to sneak away, only for Leaf to grab her with a smirk.
"What exactly happened between you two?" I asked, happy that the teasing was directed back at May and Drew. Both of them blushed madly, while Drew mumbled something. "What was that? We didn't hear you~" Misty teased. Gary raised a brow in amusement.
"We were.. spending time together." Drew mumbled, his face the color of a tomato. I snickered as Misty laughed at May's embarrassed face. Leaf was slowly clapping while Gary was shaking his head, "You are acting like you two did more than that." My childhood friend commented.
Total silence.
His eyes widened slowly, and he pointed at the both of them, "Did you two..?" May's eyes widened in horror while Drew choked on air, "NO! WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT?!" He yelled angrily. Gary shrugged, "Well when I said you two are acting like you did more than that, you were both quiet!" He exclaimed. I tried to hold in my laughter, but May's expression was too much.
Drew sent a rather terrifying glare at me as I held my stomach, "When you are gone for a day, I hope you experience horrible teasing as well." His emerald eyes were narrowed dangerously, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I smiled nervously, getting back up with the help of Misty.
"Students, settle down!" I rolled my eyes, paying attention to the judges on stage. The others had settled down by now, paying attention. "All teams did amazing, and we are all proud of you! Only two teams will get to move on, however." The whole stadium was quiet, filled with tension on who would get to move on and who wouldn't.
"So, the last two groups have been chosen, and the two moving on are.." I crossed my fingers, "The first team moving on is Ash's team! Congratulations!" I cheered happily, high-fiving Drew and them as the girls hugged each other. "The team they'll be facing is Rudy's team!"
There goes my happiness.
My smile faded as I looked at their team. Rudy stood there, glaring at me. Lucas and Brendan were sending glares at us as well, which we gladly returned. Melody, Brianna, Veronica and Vanessa were clenching their fists, and that is when I noticed something.
Why did they have seven members, and not eight?
No matter, we'd be able to beat them. "You will all fight non stop, meaning no breaks at all. It shall start with Ash and Misty vs Rudy and Melody! The restriction will be decided by the judges momentarily!" A restriction?! I stared in shock, and I could tell Misty was just as shocked as well.
Even if there is a restriction, we'll still win.
May's Pov
Misty and Leaf walked next to me as we headed back towards the Pokémon Center. Ash, Drew and Gary were staying at the stadium to find out the restrictions, and they let us go see Dawn. I was very worried, just as much as Misty and Leaf. Yet, I could also tell this walk would be long.
"What went on between you and Drew~" I knew that was coming..
"Nothing really. If you mean what led up to the kiss, however.." They both smiled, which was creepy, "Well, Drew actually knew Dawn was lying, and that Leaf wasn't sick." Leaf smirked as I continued, "So he came by, and then asked me if I like him as more than a friend.."
"May, do you really like me as more than a friend?"
Why did I let him in?! I'm such an idiot! I smiled nervously, "Of course I like you as more than a friend! You are my best friend!"
He rolled his eyes, "That isn't what I mean May. Those hints you said not too long ago... It made me realize you may actually feel the same way as me. So I just need an honest answer. Do you like me as more than a friend?" He asked slowly, though I could see the nervousness in his eyes.
He said "Feel the same way as me".. Meaning...
"If I did, what would you say?" I felt a small smile tugging on my lips as he blushed. "That I love you as well.." He grumbled. My heart exploded at that, though I wasn't done yet. "What if I meant that I like Brendan though?" He raised a brow in disbelief. "You? Liking Brendan? I think that is highly impossible after what happened." I stifled a giggle.
His lips suddenly met mine, my eyes widened as he wrapped his arms around my waist. He pulled away a moment later, "I love you May.." He said, blushing lightly. This was so unlike Drew..
I hugged him, pulling him in for another kiss, "I love you too Drew.."
"That's it?! Disappointing..." Misty made a disgusted face, though her eyes betrayed her by showing how happy she was for me. I rolled my eyes, "Not everything is romantic, you know." Leaf pouted, and I could immediately tell what she was thinking.
That it should have been more romantic...
I face palmed as we entered the Pokémon Center, Dawn waving us over. "There you are! I was wondering what was taking so long!" She glared playfully at us. Paul rolled his eyes, "Sorry, we were hearing May's unromantic love story of her first kiss with Drew." Misty joked. I sent her a glare as Paul snorted.
"He finally kissed you?" I ignored the purple head, looking at Dawn as she squealed loudly. "You kissed?! I MISSED IT?!"
I nodded as she hugged me tightly, "Please don't tell me I missed anything else!" Misty smirked, looking at Leaf. "You missed Gary and Leaf's kiss." Finally, the teasing could be taking off of me. "YOU TWO KISSED AND I MISSED IT?! WHY IS THE WORLD SO CRUEL?!" Leaf stepped back as Dawn sobbed dramatically.
"Anyways, May here was gone for a whole day with Drew, if you haven't realized." Dawn stared in surprise, looking at me with a sly smirk, "So, did you two do some things we should know about?" Even Paul was paying attention, which shocked me.
I thought he would be one to stay away from girl talk...
"No, besides cuddle and watch movies together, and maybe kiss once or twice." I answered. It was the truth, we didn't do much except cuddle and kiss. "Sure May, whatever you say." Dawn teased. I saw the black and blue mark on her face, and frowned.
"Lucas did that, didn't he?" She nodded, Misty fuming. "When I get my hands on him, that boy will be dead!" I flinched in fear of her rage. Leaf's eyes were narrowed as she looked around, as if Lucas would walk through any second. "I'm fine guys! Paul is here to protect me, plus I'm sure he'll kill Lucas when we see him!" On the subject of killing Lucas...
"If you want, we can head back to see the results of the restrictions and who will be battling who.." Dawn nodded, bidding farewell to Nurse Joy. The Nurse pouted, but waved goodbye. She probably wanted to make sure Dawn was okay..
We made it back to the stadium ten minutes later, just in time to hear the announcements. "So, the restrictions will be Starter Pokémon only!" I heard the crowd cheer, and I could see Ash and them smirking. We joined them, scaring Ash in the process. "Eww that black and blue looks disgusting." Drew commented. Dawn rolled her eyes, "Hush Drew. Also, you and May had fun, didn't you?~" She giggled, making us stare at her in horror.
"The battles will begin with Ash and Misty against Rudy and Melody," Okay then, I know they can beat them, "Then, after them will be Paul and Dawn against Lucas and Vanessa." Dawn smiled with determination. I smiled lightly, "After Paul and Dawn will be May and Drew against Brendan and Brianna." Drew smiled at me, and I smiled back.
"Lastly will be Gary and Leaf against Veronica!" How is that suppose to work? I could see Gary frowning in confusion, though he smirked a second later. Leaf was smiling cruelly at Veronica, who was seething angrily. I giggled. Starter Pokémon only, huh? Well then, I know me and Blaziken can handle this. "I think Roserade is good to go." Drew whispered. I nodded, relieved that his Pokémon would be able to battle.
We can win this...
I hope.
There is chapter 38! Hope you liked it! Now, it's just Ash and Misty who need to get together xD
-Pichu!