Hey guys, Jeff here!

So today for this chapter, this is the 2nd part of my Valentine's Day specials. The first one was the 8th Chapter of My Little Pikachu, just so you know. This chapter, I feel, is gonna be an emotional one, so just prepared :)

Just pointing this out now, the next chapters are from ideas by Hawkins579. I would like to thank him for the help he gave me with coming up with ideas for the chapters ahead. Shout out to him! :)

Anyways, let's get to reading...

Serena stuttered. "Y-yes, I-I do. I-I think t-that I'm… bisexual."

Sylveon froze, not believing at first what Serena had said. She thought that her trainer was not really serious about this whole situation, but she was. Sylveon even had to ask Serena 'Are you sure?' for at least 5 times in order to make sure that the fact she had recently found out was true or not.

Sylveon saw that her trainer was getting emotional about this, about this topic that Serena had pointed out and announced. This was her secret after all and Sylveon respects that, so she couldn't blame Serena for forming some tears in her eyes, or even crying for that matter. This was Serena's biggest secret after all, the biggest as well as the longest secret she has ever kept from everyone else. Sylveon promised about keeping this secret of Serena's kept, as it was very important as well as an embarrassing matter to talk about.

It was the first time she had actually told somebody, somebody whom she trusts and knows a lot about. It was suprising that Serena told this secret to Sylveon rather than Braixen or even Pancham, which was odd; but Serena felt that telling Sylveon was a good idea as Sylveon and she shared a special bond, a bond that will never break or lose on. Clemont even pointed out that in order for Eevee to evolve into a Sylveon, the trainer and his/her Pokémon must share a strong bond between one another, and apparently that is why Sylveon holds her trainer's hand with her ribbons.

Now, Serena just had her head down, just on top of her arms. She didn't want to think about this very private matter anymore, but she knew what Sylveon will still ask about this, about the secret that will be forever shared between the two partners. She also predicted that Sylveon will probably tell the other Pokémon about this, and eventually this will get to their trainers.

The most she was worried and concerned about finding out was Ash. She felt that telling him will break down their friendship even more, will probably even stops travelling with her for that matter, but this was unlikely to happen. She doesn't know, but she felt that she feels something for Ash. She couldn't spot what that feeling was and what it actually means to her. It was just a matter of time for her to find out what it is or even was.

At this point, Serena just felt like crying, crying her heart out. She kind of regretted telling Sylveon now, but she knew she had to get it off her chest and her system in order to satisfy herself with contention. Sylveon, being a loyal partner to Serena, used its ribbons to comfort Serena, give her some reassurance as well as some self-confidence in order for things to get back to normal, especially at Serena's point of view.

Sylveon smiled. "Syl-sylveon. Sylveon." "Serena, you've just got to let go of it. You've already told me what it was, so it's fine now, right?"

"I don't know if its fine." Serena replied, unsure and nervous. "I just don't want anyone else finding out, not even my other partners."

"Syl?" "Why is that?" Sylveon asked, questioning her trainer's actions.

Serena sighed. "I don't know. I mean, I trust them to keep this as a secret, but I just trust you more, even though we haven't been together for a very long time, compared to let's say Braixen and Pancham."

"Sylveon-syl." "Come on Serena, they are your partners as well, so you can tell them as well." Sylveon spoke, looking up to Serena with a soft and sweet smile.

"I suppose you can say that." Serena responded. "I will just tell them maybe another time. For now, I think we should leave it at this point."

Sylveon smiled. "Sylveon?" "Are you going to be all right now, Serena?"

Serena smiled. "Yep, I will be. I feel a whole lot better now. Thanks, Sylveon."

"Sylveon-syl?" "Remember Serena, I'm always here if you need me, okay?" Sylveon replied gladly.

Serena chuckled. "I know that Sylveon. You don't have to keep reminding me."

Serena sighed. "Well, let's head inside. I expect Ash, Clemont and Bonnie to be waiting for us. We have been gone out here for a long period of time practising."

Sylveon nodded. "Sylveon-syl. Sylveon." "We have been practising her for quite a long time. I hope they don't worry about us that much."

Serena giggled. "They probably won't anyway."

Serena and Sylveon started to walk from the bench they were sitting on towards the door to enter the lobby of the Pokémon Centre where their other companions were. Feeling a bit exhausted from their practises for Serena's next Tripokalon, they walked with ease. They didn't want to rush things; they just want to take things nice and slow.

The sun was now setting amidst the horizon, indicating that night time was upon them. They were both excited when it gets to night time as Clemont can cook and serve one of his specialties, which everyone in the group adored and admired. They just loved his cooking and they noticed this significant change. Since Clemont went back to Lumiose City to train for Ash's gym battle months ago, it was most likely then that Clemont learned how to cook new recipes, which impressed everyone especially his little sister Bonnie.

As Serena and Sylveon approached the door, it swung open before they even got there. Serena wondered why it opened, but as she thought of a possible explanation, a figure came out wearing a blue and white hat with a small mouse Pokémon resting on his shoulder followed by two blonde haired figures, one wearing glasses and one who is smaller than the rest of them in height with a pouchette containing a Dedenne. It was Ash, Clemont and Bonnie.

Serena and Sylveon didn't expect to be intercepted by the whole group. They both assumed that they have just come out to watch them practise, as they probably thought that they were still out here as they were still busy practising, but that is not the case. Another scenario that they thought of was that they came out to tell them that Clemont has finished preparing dinner and was ready to be eaten. Serena and Sylveon both agreed that that was the most likely scenario at this moment, but they didn't know that they were wrong.

Ash stood up front, in front of Clemont and Bonnie. Ash stood in front of Serena with a confident and proud stance, ready to speak, but inside he was very nervous, but he didn't show it to make a bad impression to Serena. Clemont stood by at the back, pulling off a serious face, probably just doing it to comfort or maybe reassure Ash. Bonnie, on the other hand, was smiling all the way through. She kept on sniggering, indicating to Serena that something is definitely up, something is about to happen. It kind of gave the game away, but Ash nor Clemont didn't mind, as it was time for Ash to speak up. It was time to speak to Serena about… a sort of private matter.

Ash trembled, shaking with nervousness. He didn't want to speak; he didn't even want to talk to Serena right now. A lot of things were revolving around his mind; he didn't even want to think about them right now. He thought about the fear rejection, about the likely outcomes after he talked with Serena, about what will happen when she does say 'Yes'. Clemont, being a supportive friend, gave Ash a pat on the back, comforting him and giving him some self-confidence. Bonnie just stood there, still smiling amidst the background, but Clemont subtly told her to stop and she then put on a serious face as well. This was a serious matter.

Ash shrugged. "Hey, Serena? Could we talk for a sec?"

Serena smiled. "Of course, Ash. What is it you want to talk about?"

"So, there is this… thing." Ash mumbled, looking up to his crush. He knew he wasn't ready for this, but he also knew that he had to do it at some point. "H-how can I put this? U-um~"

"Ash, come on." Serena spoke up, moving closer to Ash. "Why are you shaking so much? Why are you so nervous about something?"

"I-I don't know how to put this…" Ash muttered nervously. "But, I'm gonna say it~"

"Come on, Ash. There's nothing to worry about." Serena spoke, saying it in a comforting and soothing tone. "You can say anything to me."

"Y-you see, I-I… like you."

"…"

"Hear me out, okay? You see, I have kept this crush since we were young. Remember, Professor Oak's Summer Camp? That was when I started to have a crush on you. When I rescued you from the forest, that's when I had a crush on you. I realised that you were the most beautiful and nicest girl I have ever encountered."

"A-Ash~"

"This crush… I feel that this crush is more than a crush now. I feel something else. I made a mistake not telling you this beforehand, and I reflect on that fact I regret on doing so. Look, Serena… I just wanted to tell you… I-I love y-you. Please… be my girlfriend."

Serena stood at the spot she was standing on for a moment. She nor Sylveon didn't expect this, expect this confession from Ash. She didn't know what to do, she didn't know how to react, and she didn't know what to say back. Serena doesn't want to just walk away, but she felt she has to. She just wanted to get away from Ash right at this moment, but she also wants to stay and tell him something back. Basically, she was speechless at this moment in time, but she knew that she needs to say something back at Ash.

Serena sighed with regret. "Ash… those were very kind and exquisite words; but… I cannot accept it. I'm very sorry Ash, but it's a no."

"…"

Ash shook, shaking from anger. He wanted to just scream at the top of his lungs to let out his anger deep inside him. He wanted to let out his rage mostly at Serena, but he knew that he can't do that. He knew that all he can do was walk away, maybe cry about it, do something about it. He didn't want to just stand there, in front of Serena looking at her directly. He just wanted to leave where they were.

Inside, Ash felt very heartbroken. He felt that something hit hard, hard on his heart, like a wrecking ball. This pain in his chest was very painful. He now knows how it feels to be rejected, rejected especially by your crush, just like what Tierno felt when he too confessed to Serena. It wasn't a good feeling, it was crushing pain.

Moments before this, he had a thought in his head, a scenario that this will be the outcome when he did speak to Serena, and he was not wrong about that thought. He knew that this was one of the results after his confession and he regretted thinking about it now, he regretted thinking about this horrible possibility. Ash knew everything was now over.

Ash spoke, holding up his tears. "Don't worry, Serena. It's okay. Well, I'll be inside if any of you need me for anything. Pikachu, please stay here. I just wanna be left alone for a few minutes, all right buddy?"

"Pika?" "Ash?" Pikachu spoke with concern.

Ash turned around and started to walk away without Pikachu on his shoulder, away from Clemont and Bonnie as well as Serena, the one who broke his aching heart. He wanted to be left alone; he wanted to just think about what just happened.

As Ash started to walk away, he felt tears forming in his eyes, dropping down slowly, one by one, before pouring down at a faster rate down the sides of his face. He felt so emotionally distressed, he just didn't want to associate with anyone anymore; he just wanted to be left alone. He was very emotionally distressed about the whole situation; he felt that he was experiencing an emotional breakdown.

It was an unexpected outcome. A heart-breaking and brutal outcome for Ash.

There you have it, guys! Hopefully you have enjoyed this chapter! :)

Wow, what can I say with this chapter! Ash is very, very depressed after that then :P
But the main questions are - What is Ash going to do now? What will Clemont and Bonnie do? What will Serena do?

All of those questions should be answered in the next chapter, so stay tuned ;)

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