A Special Kind Of Love?

Chapter 28

[Ash’ POV]

Dawn backed off just as the flash happened and I stared at the person standing a few feet away from us holding the small smartphone, pointed towards us. I was still taken back by the sudden kiss Dawn gave me and I was confused if it was all planned or what.

“Oh. My. God.” Miette, the one who had taken the picture spoke.

I turned my head to Dawn, I don’t know but I felt like this was a trap, that they might have laid for me. Dawn had a scared look on her face so I wasn’t sure if she had planned this or was it just a bad coincidence.

Both me and Dawn didn’t speak a word, I was still trying to process the situation and the first thing I needed to do was get the picture from Miette.

“Miette, please delete that photo from your phone right now.” I said, but Miette gave me a sly smile.

“Are you kidding me? I can’t possibly delete this pic, I just caught the legendary trainer making out with a girl! This needs to be shared all over Social Media.” she said, the thought of Serena seeing this image haunted me, she’d be hurt if she saw me kissing Dawn.

“No, please don’t post it anywhere.” I pleaded. I stepped forward but Miette put her hand forward and yelled.

“Stop right there! If you move a single step forward I’ll shout and tell everyone around that Ash is here. You don’t want unwanted attention do you.” she had a clever smile on her face and I hate this. She was right, I don’t want any attention in a situation like this. I stopped where I was.

“I’m sorry Ash…I-” Dawn started to say.

“Was this all planned?” I cut her off.

“Huh?” she asked in confusion.

“Was this whole thing planned by you both?” I asked again.

“No..-”

“It wasn’t, Leave poor Dawn out of it. None of it was planned. I just found you guys walking in the park and decided to follow in hopes of getting something spicy and look what I found!” She turned her phone to our side and showed the picture. “Isn’t this just wonderful?!” she had this beaming look like she had found a treasure.

The image showed Dawn leaning on me on her toes and her lips directly on mine.

The very last thing I wanted to show anyone, especially Serena.

“Please, delete the pic Miette” I pleaded again.

“Why? What will it gain me?” she asked in a mocking tone.

“What will you gain from posting it on social media?” I asked.

“Hmmm.. lemme think” she made a thinking expression. “Oh right, it will affect the reputation of the legendary trainer. And it will affect your relationship with Serena. Which will also affect your performance in the tournament. And hers too. And I can be more perfect than her on stage. It’s ultimately a win for me” she laughed. So this was all just a selfish prank. She just wants to remove Serena from her path.

Suddenly I felt a wave of energy. I knew this weird energy, it made me smile internally.

“Need a little help?” A voice spoke inside my mind.

“You got it Greninja. How long will it take?” I asked Greninja in my head.

“Not much, just a minute or two.” he replied.

“Alright I’ll stall her until then.” I said.

I turned to Dawn, “I need to ask a few things to you after I get this sorted out.” I pointed my finger at her, she just gave me a nervous nod.