Chapter Three: True Friend
Claire and Amber were walking to the super market to buy some supplies for the farm. It has been a week now and Gray would always come and join her for dinner. They would share stories and watch movies together. Claire would always get nervous around him after she realized that kissing him on the cheek increased her feelings for him. I can't stop thinking about that kiss. What is wrong with me? I am not supposed to kiss a Best Friend. She then let out a sigh. I guess I don't want to be his best friend. I guess I want to be more than that. I really like Gray. He is sweet, funny, and cute. I just wish he feels the same way.
"Are you okay Claire? You have been sighing a lot lately." Amber said, giving her a concern look.
"I am sorry Amber, I just feel kind a down about my feelings for Gray." Claire said.
"So you really like him do you?" Amber asked.
"I really do but I don't know if he likes me like that. I mean, I am his best friend." Claire said. "I fear that we might stay like this forever."
"To be honest, I don't see that happening." Amber said.
"Really, why is that?" Claire asked.
"Because I think Gray likes you too…" Amber said happily. Claire blushed and fiddled with her fingers.
"Are you sure?" Claire asked.
"Yup, he was sweet enough to protect you from Team Rocket and comfort you when you were crying. I think he likes you." Amber explained.
"I guess you are right. I have never thought of it like that." Claire said. "Thanks Amber…" They made it to the Super Market and entered it. They found Karen arguing with her father. Is there a time I don't see her arguing with her dad? "Hi Karen…" She moved away from her father and walked towards them.
"Oh hi Claire, are you here to buy more seeds?" Karen asked, smiling at her. She had an eevee on her head. "Eva say hello…" The little eevee said hello.
"Hey Eva…" Claire said. Amber started playing with Eva around the store. "So do you have some flower seeds?"
"Well, we have bluebells and roses." Karen said.
"That sounds great. I want a lot of those. I love flowers." Claire said, smiling.
"Hey Claire, there are rumors spreading here about you." Karen said, giving her a mischievous smile. "It is the talk of the town."
"Rumors…" Claire said, shaking. I hope it is not about Team Rocket and me being a coordinator… "What rumors?"
"Well, a certain cap wearing hottie walking out of your house at night and has been walking out your house for a week now." Karen answered. "You were having dinner dates with Gray and you didn't tell me. I thought we were friends."
"What? You got it all wrong." Claire said, blushing. "Yes we had dinner but it is just a dinner between best friends."
"Oh Claire, Ann told me that you had a thing for Gray." Karen said, giggling. "She was right, you look cute when you blush."
Ann? Why would she tell Karen this? Claire thought, cupping her face. She was heating red and was embarrassed. I told Ann that I like Gray. That was the biggest mistake I ever made.
"You don't need to worry. I forced it out of Ann so don't blame her. I was just curious about you two." Karen explained. "So are you two secretly dating?"
"No, we are just best friends. Well, that is what he thinks of me." Claire explained, letting out a sigh.
"So you got labeled as best friend. That is great. That is so better than mines. I got labeled as annoying woman." Karen said, giggling. "There was a time I was trying to get to know him but he shove me away and called me annoying. I think you are the first woman that he ever likes to talk to besides his sister Ann."
"I see…" Claire said. "You are not going to tell anyone about this, are you?"
"No, I am your friend Claire. I admit I can be a little bit nosey but I do care for your privacy." Karen said. "Ann, Popuri, Elli and even Mary… I tried my best to befriend them but I couldn't find common ground with them. But when you came along, you wanted to know me and I am happy that we are friends. You even agreed to teach me how to cook and so far, I am doing a little bit better than before."
"Thanks Karen, that really means a lot." Claire said. "I don't want my friendship with Gray to be ruin by those rumors."
"Don't mention it. We best friends stick together. Also, I know how you feel. I have the same problem with Rick. I want to tell him how I feel but his stupid bitchy sister is always in the way. You want to confess yet there is something in the way and it is driving you crazy." Karen said.
"That is exactly how I feel. The only thing that is keeping me to confess to him is him. I am being very patience but I just wish I can tell him. Also, I am too afraid if he doesn't feel the same way." Claire said, frowning.
Claire is so naively cute. She is also so innocent. I wonder why Gray likes her. Karen thought, letting out a smile. "Claire, you have nothing to worry about. I think he likes you a lot."
"Really…"
"Yup, so don't stress your pretty head." Karen teased. "You want those flower seeds, is there anything else?"
"Well, I need some chocolate." Claire said.
"For Gray…" Karen teased.
"No for…" Claire said. "Fine, you win… I can't lie."
"That is why I like about you. You suck at lying." Karen teased, laughing. Then Gray and Blaze burst in the store. "Speak of the devil…"
"CLAIRE! THERE IS A CRAZY WOMAN CHASING ME! HELP ME!" Gray screamed, racing towards her and hiding behind her. Blaze raced to Amber and started to cry. Amber tried her best to calm him down. "She keeps trying to kiss me."
"Come on Gray, you don't want to be kissed by a girl." Karen teased.
"Shut it Karen, the only woman is allowed to kiss me is Claire." Gray snapped. There was a brief silence and he found Claire, blushing. Me and my big mouth… I can't believe I said that. Now she is going to think I am a pervert. Shit, I am such a dumbass "I mean… ah… forget about what I said. Just save me…" Karen and Claire started giggling. "This is not funny…"
"Geez, it is just a woman. I think she likes you." Claire teased. "You are quite handsome you know so it is understandable."
"Handsome?" Gray said, staring at her with shock and was blushing at the same time. She thinks I am handsome… Wait, focus Gray. "I don't care. She was chasing me everywhere." Then a woman with hot pink hair that was pinned up into pigtails entered the room. She was wearing a red dress with black boots. "Damn it, she is here."
"Patty, is that you?" Claire asked, staring at the woman.
"Claire, it has been so long." She said, grabbing her hand. "I didn't expect to see you here. I heard about the famous berries so I came here to get some."
"Well, you are in luck because I am the Berry Master here." Claire said. "I would give you some berries with a reasonable prize if you stop chasing my best friend." Patty caught a glance of Gray, hiding behind Claire.
"Oh there you are sweetie, I was looking everywhere for you." Patty said. "I only wanted to get to know you." Gray hugged Claire from behind and it made Claire blush. He buried his face in her golden hair.
"Claire, keep her away from me." Gray whispered. Her hair smells like sunflowers. He let out a smile. It smells really good.
"I am sorry that he ran away like that. He is not the socializing type. He is very shy." Claire explained. He is hugging me… It feels very warm and nice. I like this very much. "His name is Gray and this woman right here is Karen. They are my best friends here in Mineral Town."
"It is nice to meet you all." Patty said, smiling. "My name is Patricia but you can call me Patty for short. I am Claire's rival."
"Rival?" Karen and Gray said.
"Yup, we were coordinators." Patty said. "I am the Angel of Hoenn and she was…" Claire pulled away from Gray's embrace and quickly covered Patty's mouth so she won't say another word.
"I am actually just a berry master. I would see you guys later…" Claire said, pulling Patty away. Amber swiftly ran after them.
"BUT CLAIRE! YOUR SHOPPING!" Karen screamed. But it was too late. They were already gone. "I wonder what that was about." Gray let out a sigh of relief. "So you can only let Claire kiss you?"
"SO? DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT?!" Gray snapped.
"Not at all, it is just too funny. Best friends don't kiss." Karen pointed out. Gray calmed down after hearing that. So the coldhearted Gray finally fell in love. This is all too amusing. But I am kind a happy for him. He needs someone to love.
Best friends don't kiss… But Claire kissed me not once but twice on the cheek. So what are we? Gray thought. "Hey Karen…"
"Yes Gray…"
"Don't tell anyone this, I mean it." Gray said.
"My lips are sealed." Karen said, giggling. "But in return, you have to pay and deliver Claire's shopping."
"Fine…" Gray said.
"That would be $1500." Karen said, smiling. If Gray can find love then I think I can as well. I know that I am different from the other girls but I think after seeing Gray and Claire, I can love also.
"WHAT THE FUCK! THAT IS TOO MUCH!" Gray screamed. There goes my savings.
Patty and Claire were at the farm and Patty was amazed with all the berry trees and flowers. She found a catepie and a wurmple, climbing up the trees. "Oh Claire, you have bugs on the trees. Are you going to get rid of them?" Patty asked.
"Nope, they are actually guarding my berry trees. They used their string shot to scare away pests and I award them with poffins." Claire explained.
"Wow that is amazing…" Patty said. She then turned her glance to the apple tree where she found a Combee and her beehive. "Oh dear, you even have a bee problem."
"Don't need to worry. I let Combee live here and give her poffins. In return, she gives me sweet delicious honey."
"Wow, you are very good with pok'emon. I envy you." Patty said.
"So Patty, how is the coordinating so far?" Claire asked. "You must be winning a lot of Grand Festivals."
"Well, everything is going good with me but there are a lot of gossips about your disappearances." Patty said. "I can't believe you left after the Kanto Grand Festival."
"Well, I had to. I think it was time to give up and do something else." Claire said. "I love being a Farmer and a Berry Master."
"That is not the Claire I know. The Claire I know was always so adventurous. What happened to her?" Patty said. "I am actually here to take you back."
"I figure but my answer is no. I am not coming back." Claire said. "I would never be a coordinator again."
"You are so selfish and cruel. You changed ever since that Kanto Grand Festival." Patty snapped. "I won that Grand Festival plus beat you Ms. Goddess of Hoenn. You can at least be there and support me but you just left without a word and then I find out a few days after that you retired and left. I thought we were friends but you replace me with those people."
"Patty, you were never replaced. I retired for another reason." Claire said.
"Then what is this reason?" Patty asked.
"It is complicated." Claire said.
"You are such a bitch Claire, you don't care about anyone but yourself." Patty snapped. She was filled with rage and hatred. "You were my best friend and this is how you repay me, you push me away. Is it because you can't admit that you lost to me? Do I have to lose to you in order to be your friend again? Do you want to be superior?"
"That is not true Patty. I care about you very much. Winning wasn't everything to me but I left for a good reason and I didn't mean to hurt you." Claire said, frowning. "I just thought it was better without me, that's all."
"So you think I couldn't be famous with you in the way." Patty said.
"No, you got it all wrong."
"You know what. I am going to force you to come with me." Patty said, pulling out a pok'eball out of her bag. "I am going to show you that I am better than you."
"Patty… Wait…" Claire said. Patty tossed a pok'emon in the air and a Vulpix appeared in front of her.
"Vulpix, use flamethrower…" Patty ordered. Vulpix launched a powerful flaming flamethrower towards Claire. Then suddenly Amber canceled the blast with Flame Charge. "I see that Amber gotten a lot better."
"Patty, stop this. We don't need to battle like this." Claire said. "You misunderstood what I said. Please stop this."
"No, I am going to show you that I am better than you." Patty snapped, gripping her fists. I am going to make you respect me. I am going to make you be envious of me. "Vulpix, use Zen Headbutt." Vulpix raced towards Amber with purple aura. Amber got hit and tumbled to the ground. "I guess I was wrong. You two are weak."
"Amber, are you okay?" Claire asked. Amber forced herself up and growled towards Vulpix. I guess I have no choice but the fight. "Amber, get ready…"
"Vulpix, use Zen Headbutt one more time." Patty said. Vulpix speedily raced towards Amber.
"Amber, use Flame Charge." Claire ordered. Amber charged towards Vulpix surrounded in flames. They collide and were pushed away from each other. "Amber, use Flame Charge again."
"Vulpix is another fire pok'emon. Your moves won't work." Patty said.
"Who said I wanted to hurt your Vulpix with it?" Claire said.
"What?" Patty said. Amber hit Vulpix with the Flame Charge but it wasn't very effective. "Vulpix, use Confusion." But Amber was so fast. Vulpix couldn't land a hit on her. "What? Amber wasn't fast before."
"Well, Flame Charge increased Amber's speed every time she uses it and she used it three times." Claire said. "Amber, use Iron Tail." Amber's tail started to glow as she jumped in the air. She dive towards Vulpix and smashed her severely with her tail. Vulpix flew towards her trainer and fainted. "Great job Amber…" Claire watched Patty returned her pok'emon in her pok'eball. "Patty…" She walked over to her and grabbed her shoulder. "Please tell me explain…"
"FUCK YOU CLAIRE!" Patty screamed, tossing her hand aside. "I am going to beat you again. You would see." She raced away from her. Gray and Blaze made it to the farm. As they walked in, Gray caught Patty running away with tears. Gray then found Claire crying. Amber was hugging her leg as she cried.
"Claire, are you okay?" Gray asked, racing towards her and grabbing her shoulders. He then looked around and found burning berry trees. Luckily, Catepie and Wurmple took it out before it became a huge problem. "Claire, did something happen? Did you two battled or something?" She finally turned to him and her beautiful sapphire eyes were drenched and tears were running down her face. "Claire, why are you crying?"Amber was still hurt from the battle. Blaze licked her wounds to comfort her. He was so worried about her yet relieved that she was okay.
"Gray, am I a horrible person?" Claire cried.
"Claire, what gave you that idea? Did Patty tell you this?" Gray asked.
"She didn't use those exact words but she hates me for retiring." Claire cried. "She thinks I retired because I was a sore loser and I didn't care for her. She thinks I replaced her with you and Karen." She was shaking and gripping her chest. "I didn't mean to… I try to explain it to her but she wouldn't listen. She…"
I don't know what to do. Gray thought, staring at her crying. He felt terrible to see her like this. I don't like seeing you cry, Claire. He pulled her into his embrace and hugged her tightly. "You did what was right. I don't believe you are a horrible person. I believe you are amazing, beautiful, and a kind woman."
"What?" Claire said, pulling back. She stopped crying but she was blushing. Gray face palm himself as he realized that he gave her more hints that he liked her.
"Look, let me talk to Patty." Gray said.
"But you were afraid of her." Claire said. "I had to save you from her remember." He wiped her face and kissed her forehead. She was shocked that he kissed her. Did he just kiss me on the forehead? She blushed even more. He kissed me.
"I don't care if I am afraid of that crazy woman. I am going to do it for you." Gray said, smiling. "After all, we are true friends now."
"True Friends?" Claire said. I got promoted again. "Is that a good thing?"
"Of course, it means that I would always be there for you and even well… kiss you…" Gray said, blushing and scratching his head. "I mean Karen told me that Best Friends don't kiss each other so I thought…"
"Thanks Gray, you are the best." Claire said, smiling. So he wants to kiss me… I am so happy.
"I would be back." Gray said. "Also, here is your shopping. You were in a rush with Patty that you forgot about it."
"Don't tell me you paid for all this. I would pay you back right now." Claire said, trying to fish out her wallet out of her bag. But Gray grabbed her hands away from her bag and kissed them. "Gray…"
"Yeah it was expensive but it is really alright. I am glad to buy it for you. You make me dinner and lunch every single day so it must cost a lot of money preparing my meals. So you don't need to pay me back." Gray said. "I would talk to Patty and settle this okay. I would be back before dinner."
"Okay…" Claire said, blushing. Is it me or Gray is charming and handsome right now? Crazy thoughts… get out of my head.
"Blaze, let's find Patty." Gray said. Blaze gave Amber a sweet kiss and raced away with his trainer.
"Amber, I think something is wrong with Gray." Claire said. Amber let out a giggle as she watched her trainer blushed.
Gray and Blaze went all through town looking for Patty and when he finally gave up, he walked back to the Inn. "Great, the one time I want to see that crazy woman she is not around." Gray mumbled. "I guess I should shower and head back to Claire's place."
"Hey Gray…" A voice said. He turned and found Patty, sitting alone with a cup of coffee.
"Patty, I was looking everywhere for you." Gray said.
"Why? You want to date me or something?" Patty teased.
"In your dreams…" Gray said, rolling his eyes. "We need to talk." He sat on the opposite side of her. He wanted to talk to her face to face even though he felt uneasy. He took a deep breath. For Claire… "There is something I want to talk to you about. It is about Claire."
"I don't want to talk about her." Patty said, grabbing his hand. "Let's talk about you."
"I don't have time for this. I want to explain something to you." Gray snapped, tossing her hand aside. "It is important."
"Fine, what do you want to tell me?" Patty pouted, crossing her arms.
"Claire was under a contract with a man named Giovanni." Gray said.
"I know that." Patty said. "He was the one that made her rich and famous."
"Well, did you know that she suffered through those times under her contract with him?" Gray said. Patty paused which shock in her eyes.
"What? What do you mean by that?"
"Claire was forced to make appearances and was punished if she didn't win a contest or grand festival. If it is not her, it is her pok'emon that takes the punishment." Gray explained. "She even couldn't see her family. She was trapped and was forced to listen to Giovanni." Patty was shaking when she heard this. "When she lost to you at the Grand Festival, cameras was everywhere and Amber gets to nervous that she uses flamethrower to push them away. She didn't want to ruin your special moment so she left. Giovanni heard about Amber's actions and threaten her to get rid of Amber. Claire contract was expired that time and she retired and left."
"You can't be serious?" Patty said. Why didn't Claire tell me this? Why she kept it a secret from me? This can't be true… This can't "Are you lying to me?"
"No, I am not." Gray said, letting out a sigh. "She talks about you a lot. She always told me that you were her motivation in coordinating. She is just sorry that she left without congratulating you."
"Claire…" Patty said, leaking tears. "I thought she just didn't want anything to do with me."
"You are wrong. When Claire first moved here, she was so kind and caring to me. I always pushed her away and well, I didn't want anything to do with her." Gray explained. "But on the same day we first met, I was in the Mines with my Charmander Blaze and my Lucario Rico was attacked by a grumpy Garchomp. We were no match for it but and I thought I was a goner but Claire was there to save me. Without battling the Garchomp, she got it to be her friend."
"That's Claire… She was always so good at making friends especially with Pok'emon." Patty said, letting out a weak smile.
"Yeah and she made friends with me. I was cold hearted and cruel to other people and that made me lonely and bitter. But ever since I met Claire, she turned my whole world upside down. She was persistent of being my friend and did anything to get close to me. At first I thought it was fucking annoying but then I enjoy her company. Now we are true friends. I am happy that I am not alone anymore." Gray said, letting out a smile.
"You like Claire do you?" Patty asked.
"Yeah, I stop denying my feelings towards her." Gray said. "It was annoying and plus, my feelings grew stronger every time I am with her. But I still don't have the courage to tell her. To be honest, I don't think I like her. I love her. There is something about her that makes me feel happy."
"With all the things you told me, I wish I was there for her. I was too focused on myself to even see her pain." Patty said. "Claire was clumsy and naïve when she first started. She would always trip and was too dense." She let out a small giggle. "I remember our first contest together, she and Amber were terrible and she was so sad that she lost to me. I thought she would give up and forget about coordinating but she didn't. She participated in another contest and won. I was there watching her, watching her improve her skills. She did breathtaking appeals and was powerful and smart in the battles."
"So she wasn't a natural at coordinating." Gray asked. "I thought she just won without any problems."
"Oh no, she was horrible and didn't know a damn thing." Patty said, giggling. "She was the worse but she didn't give up and trusted her Pok'emon with all her heart. She beat me in her First Grand Festival and became a Top Coordinator. Before that, they called her the Contest Demon."
"Why?" Gray asked.
"Well, she was elegant and innocent in her appeals but when she battles it can be very scary. It is like you are trapped with a vicious beast." Patty explained.
"Is she that scary?" Gray asked.
"Well, battle her and find out." Patty said.
"I tried but Blaze doesn't want to hurt Amber and Amber doesn't want to hurt Blaze." Gray said, letting out a sigh. "You see, they are lovers."
"Oh, how cute…" Patty said. "You do know that Pok'emon act more like their trainers."
"Yeah, they really do." Gray said. "I think there is something that you need to do."
"I guess you are right." Patty said, letting out a sigh.
Claire was cooking with mixed emotions. She was sad because how she hurt Patty and she was happy that Gray wanted to kiss her. I don't know what to feel today. She let out a sigh. Then she heard a knock on the door. She turned off the stove and walked to the door. She opened it and there were two Team Rocket grunts. "What?"
"Sorry miss… You are coming with us." One grunt said. He covered her mouth with a cloth and she swiftly doze off. Amber raced towards her trainer but she stopped when there was a gun pointed to Claire's head. "Don't even think about it." Combee saw Claire being taken away so she flew to find someone for help. She then caught Gray and Patty, walking towards the farm. She flew her way towards them.
"Is that the Combee from Claire's farm?" Patty asked.
"Combee, what's wrong?" Gray said. Combee was buzzing so wildly that it made Gray worried. Gray started running to the farm. Something is not right. Claire must be in trouble. He then found Claire being carried to an aircraft. Catepie and Wurmple used string shot to hold the aircraft from leaving. "LET HER GO!"
"It's that guy that knocked out my pok'emon earlier." The grunt said.
"Well, he looks weak." The other grunt said, tossing a pok'eball. An Arbok appeared. "Arbok, use poison sting…"
"Blaze, use Flamethrower and then Mega punch..." Gray ordered. Blaze blasted hot flames towards the poison sting and diminished it. Blaze then punched Arbok down to the ground. Arbok was knocked out. A Mightyena appeared but Catepie and Wurmpie both used tackle on it. Mightyena collapsed. Then Wurmple used poison sting while Catepie hold it down with sting shot.
"Wow…" Patty said, staring at Gray. His charmander is strong just like Amber… Also, the pok'emon living with Claire are so brave and strong as well. Gray raced towards the men and punched one of them on the face. Claire was about to fall to the ground until Rico appeared out of his ball and caught her in time. Amber raced to her trainer and hugged her unconscious body.
"I told you guys before that I wanted you to leave Claire alone." Gray hissed, gripping them both by the collar. "If I see you guys again, I would not show any mercy." He tossed them in their aircraft. "Amber… Blaze… I want you two to send these guys away." Amber and Blaze both used flamethrower and the aircraft was blasted off again. "Great job you two…" Then Catepie and Wurmple started to glow. "What?"
"They are evolving." Patty said. The light disappeared and Catepie became a Metapod and Wurmple became a Silcoon. "Wow, they are such a great team."
"Claire…" Gray said. I hope she is okay. Gray ran towards Claire and patted Rico. "Perfect timing Rico…" He carried Claire into her bedroom while Patty went to the kitchen to get her a wet towel. She placed the wet towel on her forehead while she slept. "This is the second time they tried to take you away. Why?"
"Second time?" Patty said, standing by the door.
"Yeah, twice I have to save her. I want to know why they want her so much." Gray said, letting out a sigh. He then cupped her sleepy face and let out a smile. "No one is going to take you away from me."
"I am so jealous." Patty said. "She is so lucky to have you." Then Claire opened her eyes slowly and found Gray by her side.
"Gray? What happened?" Claire asked weakly.
"Team Rocket came back again but we stopped them from taking you away... Also, Catepie and Wurmple evolved because they were also trying to get you back." Gray said.
"That's wonderful. I trained them to watch over my crops. I didn't think they would try to save me." Claire said. "I am happy you were here in time. They just came out of nowhere and drugged me."
"Are you okay?" Gray asked, grabbing her hand.
"I am fine." Claire said. "I feel a little dizzy but I would be alright." He must be so worried about me. She then found Patty by the door. She let out a soft smile. "Hi Patty…"
"Hey Claire, look… I want to say… I am sorry." Patty said, scratching her head. "I didn't give you a chance to explain and I know it was hard for you to even tell me. Gray told me everything and I feel like I failed you as a friend."
"You didn't." Claire said. Gray did it. I can't believe he actually talked to her. "You are still here. We are still friends so I am glad." Patty started to leak tears. "We would always be friends. I don't care if I am the Goddess of Hoenn, what really matters if you are still in my life. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be the Goddess of Hoenn." Patty cried even more and raced towards Claire. She hugged her tightly and soaked her with her tears.
"You may be dense but you always have a way with words." Patty cried. Claire turned to Gray and found him smiling as well. "But there is one thing I am jealous of."
"What is it?" Claire said. Patty pulled away and wiped her tears.
"You have a hot boyfriend before I did." Patty teased, sticking out her tongue. Gray and Claire turned red after hearing this. "I mean, he is always there for you and he never gives up on you. I would love to have someone like that."
"Well, I am happy to have Gray in my life also." Claire said, smiling. "I don't know what I will do without him." Gray pulled his hat over his face to cover his blush. "How long would you be here Patty?"
"I am leaving tomorrow. I have a contest to get to." Patty answered. "I was wondering if I can stay here."
"You are always welcomed. I made dinner for you and Gray. I hope you like it." Claire said.
"Well, I have to get my things at the Inn then. I would be right back." Patty said, walking out the room. It was silent for a brief moment until Gray broke the silence.
"Did you mean what you said?" Gray asked. "About me being in your life…"
"Oh Gray, you are too important to me." Claire said, squeezing his hand. He realized his hand was still intertwined with hers. "When I first got here, I always wanted to be your friend. You were always so distant with others especially me. You always pushed me away and insult me but I knew that you acted like that because you didn't know how to handle people."
Oh dear, I remember the time I couldn't hold it in and I snapped at him. It was my second week in my new home before Gray and I became good friends. I can remember walking through Mineral Town to deliver lunch for his grandfather. Every time I entered the Saibara Blacksmith, he and his grandfather would be cussing at each other. "Morning Mr. Saibara, I brought you some blueberry muffins." I said, smiling at him. He turned to me and smiled back.
"Oh my dear Claire, you are too much." Saibara said. "Thank you so much dear. You are indeed an angel." Then I turned to Gray. He kept silent but Blaze hugged me and greeted me.
"Morning Gray…" I replied. He didn't say a word. He just grunted and went back to work. It hurt me but I knew he felt uncomfortable. I gave Blaze a basket and patted his head. "This is for you and Gray. I hope you two have a good day."
"You know, you can't win me over with treats." Gray snapped. "I am not a dumbass like my old man."
"WHO ARE YOU CALLING DUMBASS, DUMBASS!" Saibara snapped. "AND BE NICE TO A LADY!"
"SHE IS NOT A LADY! SHE IS A WITCH!" Gray screamed. I then couldn't hold it. Amber saw me gritting my teeth and my eyes filled with rage. Amber face palm herself, knowing that I am going to burst.
"I am not trying to win you over you cock sucking asshole. I am tired of you treating me like shit." I snapped. The two men froze with my respond. "I hope you fucking choke on your baked corn. I am not going to let a bitch like you get the best of me. If you want to be good at being a blacksmith then I suggest you stop being a fucking pussy and start growing some balls." I stormed out, leaving the two men baffled. All I could hear was.
"What a woman…" Saibara said.
"Yeah, I was pretty harsh on you." Gray said. "I guess I was afraid to let people in and you were persistent of getting close to me. I pushed you too far and well, I was shocked with your outburst." I remember when the angelic Claire started cussing at me. I was paralyzed by her anger and rage. Her sapphire eyes glimmer with fury. As she walked out, I didn't know what to say or respond. She made me speechless. To be honest, I enjoyed it. It was a new side I never seen in Claire and wow, she looks so hot when she is mad.
"What a woman…" The old man said. "Cyrus told me she has a sailor mouth when she gets mad. I didn't know it was this bad." I stood up from my seat and started to walk to the door. "Where are you going?"
"I have to go and apologize." I replied. "She was right. I have been treating her like shit ever since she came here." My old man nodded and let me leave. Blaze and I walked to her farm. "Claire, are you here?"
"What do you want asshole?" Claire asked. I turned and found her with those same devilish look on her face. Oh man, I want to see more of it.
"Look, you were right. I was wrong." I said. "I am sorry for being so hard on you."Blaze and Amber watched us and Blaze was amazed at me. Yes, I don't apologize very often but when it came to her, I don't know how to explain it. It is like I can tell her anything and feel anything towards her. "I am very sorry Claire. I was hurting you and I didn't realize it. Please forgive me." Claire eyes of rage soften and she smiled at me.
"Apology accepted." Claire said.
"What?"
"I am not a type of person to hold a grudge and also I am sorry for swearing at you and your grandfather." Claire said. "I didn't know what came over me."
"You were pretty hot…" I mumbled.
"What?"
"Nothing…"
"I wanted to be your friend no matter what and I am happy that I didn't give up on you." Claire said.
"Claire, I am happy you didn't give up on me too." Gray said. Yup, I am in love with Claire Maple.