Chapter 13
This chapter will have many important things. You guys must be thinking why Serena behaves in such a harsh way. Well, there is going to be a hint in the next two chapters! Stay focused!
And one more thing! I am going to upload an oldrivalshipping story soon, or may be I have uploaded it, am not sure. It will have approx 10 chapters and I will do my best to keep the characters in character! Please feel free to check it out! It will be named,"Just Friends." I am sure you all once had a best friend who belonged to the opposite gender!
Let's start with the fic!
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"Chill Ash, she will be yours," Drew teased him.
Ash was currently in his room, with Gary and Drew. May and Leaf were busy in the kitchen, preparing dinner. Leaf was officially Gary's girlfriend and used to spend most of her time at the Ketchum's household. She was nine when her mother had passed away and her father used to abuse and beat her up but due to constant rebellions, abandoned her. Since then, Delia took Leaf as her own daughter. Being Leaf's mother's best friend, Delia was too attracted to the little girl to leave her alone to fate. She was like a sister which Ash never had.
"Yeah! Daniel will of course try to make his wife understand," Gary added while smirking,"Afterall not all girls get the chance of becoming Mrs. Ketchum. Till now only your Mom, my Mom and May-May made it."
Ash was now annoyed. They were embarrassing him beyond limits! He slowly got up and faced both of them. Then, with an annoyed and frustrated look he said,"Cut it out! Please!"
"Poor Ashy-boy is annoyed?" Gary asked in mock seriousness. Drew just smirked at his brother's dilemma.
"It is not right, you both pair up and tease me. If Paul would have been here then," Ash stopped abruptly. Drew and Gary stopped laughing too and a dead seriousness fell over them. Ash looked away and slowly said,"I really miss him."
Drew and Gary exchanged looks and went to where Ash was. They placed a hand on his shoulder and pulled him in a hug. Drew spoke,"It is the last time I am hugging both of you! It ruins my hair!"
Gary just facepalmed and Ash let out a weird chuckle. Drew groaned and muttered,"Stupid boys" under his breath.
"And I thought only Leaf stresses over her hair!"
"I am not that pesky Gary!" Leaf warned as she entered the room. She handed Ash and Drew a glass of lemonade and then drank from the remaining one.
"My share?" Gary asked, shocked and open mouthed. His girlfriend was quite a pain for him sometimes but that's what he liked about her. A person who treated him as what he really was, a human, not any supernatural angel.
"Think twice before you mock me Gare-bear."
"I will check your presence before telling the truth Leaf Green," he half joked, causing the boys to laugh while Leaf just glared at him.
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"Dawn dear, sing the first song which comes to your heart when you close your eyes," Harrison said.
Dawn closed her eyes and took a deep breath. For a moment she could feel Ash's finger and presence on her waist, where he had wrapped his arms on that night. A smile crossed her lips and she sang, following Harrison's order.
You give me that kind of something
Want it all the time, need it everyday
On a scale of one to ten I'm at a hundred
Never get enough, I can't stay away
If you want it, I got it, I got it everyday
You can get whatever you need from me
Stay by your side, I'll never leave you
And I ain't going nowhere 'cause you're a keeper
So don't you worry, baby, you got me
I got a bad boy, I must admit it
You got my heart, don't know how you did it
And I don't care who sees it, baby
I don't wanna hide the way I feel
when you're next to me
I love the way you make me feel
I love the way
Baby, I love the way you make me feel
Ooh, I love the way
The way you love me
"You are definitely getting better with every passing day my dear, sing on!" Harrison encouraged her. She gave him a small smile but he knew it was generous.
Oh, it's so crazy you get my heart jumping
When you put your lips on mine
And, honey, it ain't a question
'Cause, boy, I know just what you like
So If you need it, I got it, I got it everyday
Be your lover, your friend, you'll find it all in me
Stay by your side, I'll never leave you
And I ain't going nowhere 'cause you're a keeper
So don't you worry, baby, you got me
I got a bad boy, I must admit it
You got my heart, don't know how you did it
And I don't care who sees it, babe
I don't wanna hide the way I feel
When you're next to me
I love the way you make me feel
I love the way
Baby, I love the way you make me feel
Ooh, I love the way
The way I love you
Dawn finished with a big smile, she almost smiled thinking about Ash. Harrison noticed it. He could not help but comment,"He really influences the way you perform. Your song sounds happier and more lively. The change is welcoming but not so good dear. You should not become so dependent on someone."
Dawn however just smiled sheepishly. She promised,"I will keep that in mind Sir."
Harrison ran his hand through her hair and smiled,"Dear, don't call me Sir, you're like my own daughter. I makes me feel so awkward."
"So Dawn, Serena said yes?" He asked while getting up and keeping the music diary in its proper place. Dawn got up too and went near him.
"Not yet," she replied half heartily.
He placed an assuring hand on her shoulder and asked,"Are you sure you love him?" Dawn stared blankly at Harrison. She smiled and nodded to erase all his doubts. "Yes."
"And are you sure he won't break you as he did to your sister?"
"He did that to forget about me. He is a good man, I know that. He never wanted to hurt his mother or Serena. I am sure he would have still stayed in the relationship if Serena would not have lied."
"But Dawn dear, tell me one thing. Why did you leave such an important decision of your life on her? Even after what she did?"
"She is my sister Uncle, and I know she loves me. I don't want to risk whatever we have. If I would have said yes, then I would have to live with a life full of regret. But now, it is not the case. I am sure I will get Ash if our love is true."
"I hope you are right! Always remember, I will be by your side whenever you need me. Promise me, you won't forget it?''
Dawn smiled and nodded her head. As she turned to leave she saw a purple haired man entering the room. He had purple coloured stony eyes but beneath the dull and stern expression lay a soft heart. She could almost feel it.
Believing they needed some privacy, she left.
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"No I don't want to listen to anything!" exclaimed an angry Johanna.
"But, listen to me first," Daniel said, trying to soothe her. Johanna looked away and went to the other corner of the room. Daniel sighed and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Why should we hurt Serena like this?" Johanna tried to reason. Daniel was unable to answer that. Sensing her gravity, she added,"She is our real kid, we can't see her get hurt like this!"
Daniel was now furious. He got up and covered the distance between them in long strides. He angrily said,"Take your words back Johanna, I don't want to hear this again."
Before Johanna could reply, a low tapping sound was heard. They turned and found the honey-blonde girl standing at the door.
Serena slowly got in. Her eyes were red and puffy and her hair was a mess but she couldn't care less. Her heart was in a messier condition.
"Mom?" She slowly asked as if begging for a chocolate like a five years old.
Johanna quickly went near her and with a overwhelmed tone asked,"Say my dear."
"Agree for the marriage."
Daniel stared at his child in shock. Never in his wildest dream had he thought that Serena would be the one who would agree and then make Johanna understand. He was proud and happy.
Johanna however had other plans. She stared at Serena as if she had grown a new head. She shook her head and taking a quick breath said,"Don't be foolish dear, it will only pain you."
Serena shook her head dismissively. She supportingly said,"I can't fix what I did wrong Mom. It is the only way by which I can repent."
Johanna was about to say something when Serena said,"I can't help but feel guilty for whatever I did. Please Mom, this marriage will really make me happy."
Johanna stayed quiet, defeated. Serena understood it was a yes. She turned to leave when Daniel said,"Serena, I knew it my girl. I believed that you don't hate and still love and care for Dawn, in spite of her past and would whole heartedly want her to have a wonderful future."
Serena nodded and left. Once she was out of hearing range, she smirked and her lips went up in a mischievous grin. She said,"She was the reason why my match was broken. She will repay by getting the same."
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In the next chapter, Ash and Dawn are going to meet again. And can someone make out what Dawn's little secret is? Virtual pies and lots of love to those who can!
See you all later!
~darkestlightofhope